Russia’s Nauka multipurpose laboratory module continues being outfitted today before operations begin with Europe’s new robotic arm. In the meantime, three Expedition 65 crewmates are preparing to move their Soyuz crew ship to a new port on the International Space Station next week. Soon, there will be three robotic arms from three different countries operating …
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Facebook Tests New ‘Community Awards’ to Encourage Engagement in Groups
Facebook’s looking to encourage more positive group interactions, while also modeling ideal engagement behavior.
LinkedIn Shares New Research into Effective, and Ineffective, Thought Leadership Approaches
The new LinkedIn/Edelman B2B Thought Leadership report highlights some key areas of focus for content marketers.
TikTok Shares New Holiday Marketing Guide to Assist with Strategic Planning [Infographic]
The overview provides a range of key usage stats and planning tips for your holiday campaigns.
Snapchat Launches New Lenses to Teach Users Sign Language as Part of International Week of the Deaf
The new Lenses aim to help maximize inclusion, while also raising awareness of sign language as a communication tool.
Zuckerberg On Oculus Rift 3: ‘Maybe One Day’
Oculus Rift 3? “Maybe one day,” says Mark Zuckerberg, but the company is all-in on Quest for now.
Hands-On: Unplugged Works Better Than It Has Any Right To On Oculus Quest
We’ve played Unplugged… and it works! First hands-on and details right here!
Ozzy Osbourne, Weezer and Steel Panther’s Satchel Join Unplugged
Ozzy Osbourne and Weezer are joining Unplugged! And the game’s mentor? None other than Steel Panther’s Satchel.
Some fluff on the metaverse
I love the metaverse, I hate the metaverse. I love the idea about our future, more interconnected than ever, and
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New Social VR Platform Debuts With an Immersive Muse Concert You Can Watch with Friends
Stageverse is a new social VR platform debuting this week with a two-hour immersive capture of the Muse: Simulation Theory concert. The platform allows multiple viewers to experience the concert together through 360° 3D footage captured from multiple angles around the venue. In addition to Oculus Quest, Stageverse also supports iOS and Android devices. Founded […]
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‘PowerBeatsVR’ Brings High-intensity Musical Workouts to Oculus Quest in October
PowerBeatsVR (2020), the high-intensity workout experience from Munich-based indie studio Five Mind Creations, is finally making its was to Oculus Quest next month, which will let you box, dodge, and squat to the beat without getting tangled up in wires … or subscriptions. PowerBeatsVR is set to launch on Oculus Quest’s App Lab and SideQuest on […]
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Billie Eilish ‘Beat Saber’ Music Pack Launches Today, Tracklist Revealed
Beat Saber is getting a Billie Eilish Music Pack today, which arrives with ten of her biggest hits including ‘Therefore I Am’, ‘NDA’, and ‘bad guy’. The music pack (tracklist below) is launching on all supported headsets, which includes Oculus Quest, Oculus PC, PSVR, and SteamVR headsets. Billie Eilish Music Pack all the good girls go […]
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Buy an Oculus Quest 2 This Week and Get a Second for $100 Off
Ahead of what promises to be an eventful sales season, it seems Facebook is getting a head start today with the launch of a week-long sale on Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Starting today, the company is launching a week-long deal that will save you $100 when buying a second Oculus Quest 2. The special lasts from […]
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Crew Studies How Space Affects Skin Before Station Traffic Increases
The Expedition 65 astronauts worked on a biology study today exploring how long-term microgravity affects skin and the healing process. Three other crewmates are gearing up for next week’s relocation of their Soyuz crew ship to the International Space Station’s newest science module. NASA Flight Engineers Megan McArthur and Shane Kimbrough continued the Rodent Research-1 …
Pinterest Announces Creator Showcase for Latiné Heritage Month
Pinterest will host a series of showcase events to celebrate Latin creators.
Facebook Experiments with Removing Data on Individual Stories Viewers
The test sees Facebook removing insight on who’s viewed your Facebook Story unless they leave a Reaction or comment.
TikTok Outlines Agenda for Upcoming ‘TikTok World’ Showcase Event
The event will provide new insights and tips for marketers, as well as info on coming platform updates and tools.
New Report Shows that Facebook and YouTube Lead the Way as Key Sources of News Content
The latest ‘News Consumption Across Social Media’ report from Pew Research highlights how Americans use social platforms for news content.
Escape From Nefertiti’s Tomb Releases On App Lab For Quest On October 15
A new VR escape room game, Escape From Nefertiti’s Tomb, is set to release via App Lab for Oculus Quest on October 15, with a SteamVR release soon after.
Cubism Gets Free New Levels In Volume 2 Update This Week
Cubism is celebrating its first birthday this week by releasing a free ‘Volume 2’ update on September 23, including a new selection of puzzles.
Netflix Releases Free VR Game, Eden Unearthed, On App Lab For Oculus Quest
Netflix has released a VR game called Eden Unearthed on App Lab for Oculus Quest, available now for free.
Beat Saber Clues Reveal Partial Tracklist For Billie Eilish DLC
A series of cryptic videos on Beat Saber social media accounts have revealed some of the tracks from this week’s upcoming Billie Eilish DLC music pack.
The XR Week Peek (2021.09.20): Quest 2 Pro leaks, Xiaomi smartglasses, Half Dive headset, and more!
This one is the last AR/VR news roundup for this summer! Here in Turin, the sun is shining, but the
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Facebook Spins Out the Excellent ‘Quill’ VR Animation App, Open-sources File Format
Quill is a brilliant VR drawing and animation app originally born within the now shuttered Oculus Story Studio. The app continued on after the group’s closure, but with seemingly few long term plans for the app, Facebook has decided to spin it out by handing ownership over to its original creator. As part of the […]
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