I love passthrough augmented reality, because it lets us create AR experiences with the VR headsets that we already own,
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Russian Crew Ship Rolls Out; Station Keeps Up Science and Spaceship Tasks
Russia rolled out its Soyuz rocket in Kazakhstan early Friday morning that will launch three crewmates to the International Space Station next week. On the other side of the Earth, the SpaceX Cargo Dragon vehicle completed its mission Thursday night after splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean. The next mission to the orbiting lab is …
Like a Glove: Apple Patents VR Gestures ‘Ring’ Device
Apple Inc has filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark office (USPTO) allowing a ring-shaped device to execute sliding finger gestures on virtual reality (VR) gloves and similar wearables. The “skin-to-skin” patent could potentially facilitate gestures for wearables such as VR gloves, bracelets, necklaces, headphones, and head-mounted devices, Patently Apple said in […]
Build Metaverse Under ‘Open’ Framework, Execs Say
XR Today attended a philosophical discussion on the nature of the Metaverse on Wednesday, where several key executives in the virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) industry debated on what and who determined the features of the rising platform. Marcin Klimek, Chief Executive and Co-founder of ExplodedView, hosted the discussion for panelists Veronica Costa Orvalho, Founder […]
Styly Sessions Offers Shared Immersive Experiences
STYLY is a cross reality (XR) creative platform and innovative solution that provides community-focused applications to build a developer ecosystem across various online spaces. This week, the platform released a beta version of ‘STYLY Sessions’ which allows multiple users to share immersive experiences at the same time. STYLY sessions can host up to 15 guests […]
HP Reveals Adaptive Biometric XR Tools at VRARA Event
Opening this year’s VR/AR Association’s (VRARA) Global European Summit was Cécile Tezenas du Montcel, New technology Business Development Manager at HP, who spoke on Omnicept by HP, a software development kit (SDK) that records biometric data in real time. Omnicept by HP is revolutionising virtual reality (VR) training for enterprises with a data-driven platform to […]
How to Sell With Instagram Reels and Stories
Want to turn more Instagram followers into customers? Have you considered combining Reels and Stories to attract and convert? To discover a strategy to sell with Instagram Reels and Stories, I interview Chalene Johnson.
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Facebook Adds Cross App Group Chat Functionality in Messenger and Instagram Direct, New Chat Tools
The new features will enable more functionality in your Messenger and Instagram chats, while also advancing Facebook’s broader integration efforts.
Instagram Tests ‘Selected People’ for Stories, Providing More Control Over Your Stories Audience
The option will enable users to edit their Close Friends list with every post, which could facilitate new sharing behaviors.
YouTube Expands its $100 Million Shorts Fund to 30 More Countries
More creators will now be able to generate real money for their short clips, which could keep more of them on YouTube, and away from TikTok.
Pinterest Launches the Next Stage of its Assistance Program for Minority-Owned Businesses
The program aims to highlight minority-owned businesses, and provide platform assistance to help guide their efforts.
Larcenauts Reveals Ranger Class, New Map In Today’s Update
Larcenauts adds a new archer class, Heist game mode and a huge map in today’s update.
Oculus Quest Board Game App Neverboard Is Out Now
Surprise! Oculus Quest board game app, Neverboard, is out now.
Walkabout Mini Golf Adds 8th Course, Featuring New Wind Mechanics
A free Walkabout Mini Golf update adds the game’s eighth course, Quixote Valley, featuring new wind mechanics.
Nreal announces Nreal Air AR glasses
After some days of teasing, Chinese AR company Nreal has finally announced its latest AR glasses: Nreal Air. I would
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Pico Neo 3 Pro Hands-On First Impressions
Pico today announced the release of Pico Neo 3 Pro and Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye, its latest enterprise standalone
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Dragon Heads Home, Crew Ship Nears Launch as Research Continues
A U.S. resupply ship departed the International Space Station on Thursday morning and will return to Earth in the evening. A Russian rocket is scheduled to roll out on Friday to prepare for next week’s launch with the crew members to the orbiting lab. NASA Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough was on duty monitoring the SpaceX …
SpaceX Cargo Dragon Undocked From Station
With NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough monitoring aboard the International Space Station, a SpaceX cargo Dragon spacecraft undocked from the station’s forward port of the Harmony module at 9:12 a.m. EDT. Cargo Dragon will fire its thrusters to move a safe distance away from the station prior to a deorbit burn later in the day that will …
Cargo Dragon Undocking Live on NASA TV
NASA Television coverage is underway for departure of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft from the International Space Station. The spacecraft is scheduled for automated release at 9:12 a.m. EDT. Ground controllers at SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, will command Dragon to undock from the forward port on the station’s Harmony module. After firing its thrusters to move …
Facebook Horizon Workrooms Adds Remote Desktop Support For Apple M1 Macs
Facebook Horizon Workrooms has added support for Apple’s M1 Mac computers, allowing users to bring the latest Mac models into Workrooms via remote desktop software.
Apple’s Tim Cook Claims He Is ‘AR Fan #1’
CEO of Apple Tim Cook claimed in a recent interview with YouTuber iJustine he was “AR fan #1? as he explained how the emerging technology would be a “great way” to shop and learn. Speaking in the video, Mr Cook said, “You know, I am so excited about AR. I think AR is one of […]
Lenovo, Varjo Expand Global XR Headset Sales to UAE
Finnish virtual reality (VR) headset manufacturer Varjo announced on Wednesday it had teamed up with Chinese tech giant Lenovo to sell VR-3 and XR-3 virtual and mixed reality (MR) devices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), months after deepening ties in a strategic sales alliance last year. The partnership will create a point of purchase […]
Valve Developing Standalone VR Headset, Report Says
Virtual Reality headset maker Valve is reportedly developing a standalone headset, a report from YouTuber Brad Lynch claims. Ars Technica also reported on Tuesday sources familiar with the matter had verified some of Lynch’s findings. According to the report, Valve mentioned the rumoured device codenamed ‘Deckard’ as early as January and began testing several headsets […]
HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition Review
Leading the way to a new future of immersive experiences, Microsoft’s mixed reality devices are some of the most impressive on the market. When Microsoft launched the HoloLens 2, it quickly captured the attention of endless companies searching for new ways to bring teams together and improve productivity in the modern world. This fully immersive […]