Extended reality (XR) technologies have “enormous potential” to reshape global industry and societies, a post from Ericsson revealed on Thursday. The XR industry, which includes virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) as well as haptics, has been hindered by numerous challenges requiring innovative networking solutions, Ali Zaidi, Ericsson Head of Commercial Intelligence and Analytics, and […]
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Microsoft Endpoint to Support RealWear Devices
This week, US tech giant Microsoft announced its Endpoint Manager platform will officially support RealWear’s market-leading augmented reality (AR) headsets. Realwear developed the HMT-1 and HMT-1Z1 for specific industrial environments and is the first Android Open Source Project (AOSP)-powered headset backed by Microsoft’s advanced remote collaboration and management software. The headsets are durable and support […]
SenseGlove Opens Nova Global Shipments
Dutch haptic and tracking gloves firm SenseGlove’s Nova gloves have begun shipping globally, the company announced this week. The Delft-based company has designed its exoskeleton haptic gloves solution with force and ‘vibrotactile’ feedback to simulate sensory touch with virtual objects. Nova creates movement resistance to mirror interactions with virtual objects and uses its vibrotactile feedback […]
Superworld Launches NFT Mobile Marketplace
US eCommerce startup SuperWorld officially opened on Wednesday its non-refundable token (NFT) Superworld NFT Salon to allow individuals to buy, sell, and auction NFTs via an official AR-powered mobile application. The new platform supports Metamask, Fortmatic, and Coinbase digital crypto-wallets for auctions and digital content purchases. To best fit individual sellers, Superworld has offered a […]
Establishing LinkedIn Thought Leadership for Businesses
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Reddit Shares Rising Trend Insights in New ‘Reddit Radar’ Report
The report highlights key engagement trends from Reddit, which could point to rising areas of interest.
Google Launches ‘Google for Creators’ Platform to Provide Guidance on Digital Content Strategies
The new resource will provide guidance and connection for those looking to maximize their online content approach.
Facebook Announces New Tools for SMBs, Including Video Calls and Expanded Appointment Bookings
The new tools will provide more capacity for SMBs to maximize their opportunities heading into the holiday season.
Facebook Adds Group Effects for Messenger, Providing New Engagement Options
Group effects provide another engagement opportunity within Messenger video chats.
Unplugged Review: Thrilling Air Guitar With Unmatched Hand Tracking Capabilities
Our full Unplugged review is here! Spoiler: it brings your air guitar dreams to life and offers the best hand tracking experience available on Quest.
Varjo Aero Review: A Powerhouse Headset With Some Big Question Marks
With a beastly 2880 x 2720 resolution per eye, the Varjo Aero is an absolute powerhouse of a VR headset. But one major issue currently prevents us from giving it our full recommendation. Read on for our Varjo Aero review!
Do’s and Don’ts for a Successful Employee Advocacy Program
According to the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer, trust in organizations and every category has plummeted across the board, especially in comparison to other years. But one of the few areas that remains one of the most trusted sources of information? People. That means when it comes to building trust and gaining your audiences’ attention, your […]
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‘Unplugged’ Review – Rock Star Ambitions Stifled by Quest’s Hand-tracking
Unplugged is like Guitar Hero, although instead of picking up a dedicated peripheral and jamming away, it relies on Quest’s native hand-tracking to let you shred on an air guitar without controllers. It’s a fun idea that can work really well at moments, however the headset’s optical hand-tracking still isn’t super reliable, which adds a layer of frustration […]
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‘Spacefolk City’ is a Funky City Simulator Coming to Quest & Rift Today, Trailer Here
Spacefolk City is a city building simulator that aims to get you plonking down a dense city landscape in free-floating space. It launches today on the Oculus Store for Quest and Rift, with a release on SteamVR headsets slated for sometime next month. Update (October 21st, 2021): Spacefolk City is now live on the Oculus […]
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Varjo Announces Aero, a High-end Headset Pared Down for Small(er) Businesses & Wealthy Enthusiasts
Varjo, maker of high-end enterprise XR headsets, today announced Aero, a pared down version of the company’s latest headset that offers industry-leading fidelity and advanced features for a cheaper (but still hefty) price that makes the company’s offering more attractive to medium-sized businesses and wealthy VR enthusiasts. Read our full review of the just-announced Varjo […]
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Varjo Aero Review – A VR Simmer’s Dream
Varjo today announced Aero; while it’s the company’s most affordable headset yet, its $2,000 price point still limits its to businesses and wealthy enthusiasts. But with stunning clarity its sure going to be a dream headset for VR simmers who aren’t afraid to trade cash for immersion. Varjo Aero is a pared down version of […]
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Crew Studies Space Physics and Ergonomics Before Cargo Craft Redocks
Five Expedition 66 crew members spent Thursday studying a variety of space phenomena while working on spacesuits and continuing the upkeep of the International Space Station. Two cosmonauts, in the meantime, will be monitoring the late night redocking of a Russian resupply ship. NASA Flight Engineers Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur, also commander and pilot …
Russian Cargo Craft Undocks from Station to Switch Ports
The uncrewed Russian Progress 78 spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station’s Poisk module at 7:42 p.m. EDT today and will arrive at the station’s Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory Module for redocking tomorrow. Progress 78 will back out to a distance of 120 miles from the space station for a period of just over 24 hours …
Facebook to Rebrand Ahead of Key Event, Reports Say
Facebook Inc plans to change its name ahead of a key event, sources familiar with the matter told The Verge on late Monday. The Verge’s Alex Heath said the rebranded name was a “closely-guarded secret” and not disclosed to full senior leadership, but could potentially link to the Horizon name switch. The leak comes ahead […]
Mercedes-Benz Adopts XR Across Canadian Branches
German luxury automotive brand Mercedes-Benz has announced its Canadian division will deploy Microsoft Hololens 2 headsets and ‘Dynamics 365 Remote Assist’ solution across its entire network of national dealerships and repair centres. The news indicates Mercedes-Benz Canada is the first automotive company in the country to do so. According to reports, Mercedes-Benz started its digital […]
London Realities Centre Hosts Second XR Art Fest
The Realities Centre, a London-based extended reality (XR) centre working with firms, startups, and creative designers, announced on Wednesday its second annual XR Art Fest will take place on November 25. Psychic VR Labs, the company who created the rising XR content creation platform STYLY, has sponsored the event. Key partners for the Centre include […]
Varjo Teases Twitter Fans Ahead of Launch Event
Varjo Technologies is teasing fans ahead of its upcoming product release on October 21 with a hidden message on a recent Twitter video post. Time to raise virtual reality to new heights. Join us this Thursday for the live reveal of all-new Varjo hardware and software. Register here: https://t.co/iNKfppH9ir pic.twitter.com/Z1USjSIAwc — Varjo (@varjodotcom) October 18, […]
YouTube Adds Auto-Chapters as a Search Element, the Next Stage of its Chapters Push
If you haven’t checked your YouTube video chapters, it may be time to give them a look.