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News from various tech sites, space, animals and more!
Twitter Removes Live Stream Guests Option in Order to Improve Broadcast Quality
You’ll no longer be able to add audio guests into your Twitter live-streams – but instead, your video broadcast quality may improve.
Instagram’s Testing Likes on Stories, Providing Another Engagement Option
The option would provide a simple way to respond to Stories content, without clogging the creators’ inbox.
What Influences a B2B Purchase Decision? [Infographic]
A new report from LinkedIn highlights the key elements that drive B2B purchase decisions.
Canon Made A $2K Lens For Shooting 3D VR Video
Canon will start shipping a dual fisheye lens with an estimated retail price of $1,999 in late December that can shoot 3D 180-degree video when paired up with the EOS R5 camera.
Jurassic World Aftermath: Part 2 DLC Review – Same, But Different
Jurassic World Aftermath: Part 2 is available now But almost a year later, is there enough dino action to make it worth diving into Part 2? Here’s our review.
Free-Walking VR Shooter Tea For God Now Has An Official Demo
Excellent free-walking VR shooter Tea For God now has an official demo on Oculus Quest and PC VR.
Watch: Jousting VR Is Exactly What It Says On The Tin
Jousting VR is exactly what it says on the tin. Watch the first trailer here.
Find the Right B2B Influencer or KOL for Your Brand
B2B KOL and influencer programs are a topic of nearly every conversation these days. Our friend Lee Oden at TopRank Marketing conducted a survey in early 2021 about the use of B2B influencer marketing and found these incredible stats, along with many others. 74% of marketers agree that influencer marketing improves customer and prospect experience […]
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Astronauts, Cosmonauts and Filmmakers Work Together on Station
Ten people are living and working aboard the International Space Station today following the arrival of three Russian crewmates on Tuesday morning. The five astronauts, three cosmonauts, and two spaceflight participants will work together on science, maintenance, and filmmaking activities until the departure of the Soyuz MS-18 crew ship on Oct. 16. NASA Flight Engineer …
Windows 11 Mixed Reality Users Report Install Errors
US tech giant Microsoft reports Windows 11 operating system (OS) users are struggling to install its Mixed Reality (MR) app, Windows Report found on Monday. Microsoft’s Mixed Reality software development kit (SDK) is behind popular Microsoft MR products such as the HoloLens and recently updated Mesh collaboration platform. The news comes after Microsoft began rolling […]
Epic Games Debuts Unreal Engine’s ‘Project Anywhere’
Real-time 3D (RT3D) content creation platform firm Epic Games recently announced a partnership with US tech giants Nvidia, Microsoft, and 3D geospatial company Cesium to unveil a RT3D simulator for producing geospatial mapping and digital twins of key global locations. The team originally announced Project Anywhere late last year and aims to integrate the solution […]
US Military Awards SimiGon Contract for VR Trainers
SimiGon, a defence simulation and training solutions provider, announced on Tuesday it had earned a contract to provide virtual reality (VR) simulators to the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The US and Israel-based firm will provide SIMbox-based F/A-18C and AH-1Z VR simulators to the USMC, it said in a statement. The solution will provide the […]
Lynx Launches Kickstarter for Powerful MR Headset
French mixed reality (MR) headset startup Lynx announced on Monday a Kickstarter crowd funding campaign to raise additional funds ahead of the February 2022 launch of its Lynx R-1 headset. The kickstarter starts today at 19:00 CEST and the campaign’s success will help ensure a quick delivery of R-1 headsets to global customers. The R-1’s […]
Instagram Retires IGTV Brand, Merges Video Feed Posts into a Single Format
The updated format will simplify Instagram’s video offerings.
Internal Documents Show Facebook Usage Among Young Users is in Steep Decline
The latest revelations from Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen show that the company may be losing touch with younger audiences.
New Report Highlights the Growth of Data Hacks, and Key Concerns Among Web Users [Infographic]
When was the last time you updated your passwords? This new report could prompt you to take action on the web security front.
8 Graphic Design Trends for a Modern Marketing Strategy in 2022 [Infographic]
Ensure your website is on trend with this listing of emerging graphic design shifts.
‘Oculess’ Lets You Unlink Facebook From Your Oculus Quest 2
A sideloadable tool called ‘Oculess’ lets you unlink your Facebook account from your Oculus Quest or Quest 2.
You’ll lose access to Oculus Store apps (including Virtual Desktop) but can use SideQuest content instead.
Lynx Standalone AR-VR Headset Kickstarter Launches With $600 Price
French startup Lynx just launched the Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming standalone AR-VR hybrid headset.
The device is available for pledges above €530, equivalent to just over $600.
Niantic Acquires Hoss To Build Lightship API Developer Platform
Niantic just acquired Hoss. The company will develop a platform and set of tools that makes it easier for developers to work with Niantic’s upcoming Lightship ARDK.
Panzer Dragoon VR Cancellation Confusion After False Death Report
Panzer Dragoon VR’s future is uncertain after a deleted tweet falsely claimed its producer had died. Yes. Really.
The XR Week Peek (2021.10.04): Vive Flow teased, Valve Deckard leaked, and more!
This period I am busy as hell… it seems that life has decided that everything should happen to me in
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NEPA to Host Echo Arena LAN Event to Support Special Olympics
National Esport Professional Association announces a charity cup to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics. Featuring Ready At Dawn’s Echo Arena, the LAN sporting event will be held at Busch Stadium’s Redbird Club in St. Louis on March 18-20, 2022 and will continue to blaze a trail for professional competitive VR esports and raise awareness of VR platform’s inclusivity for athletes.
Lynx R-1 Mixed Reality Standalone Comes to Kickstarter Today, Starting at Around $600
French startup Lynx today launched the long-awaited Kickstarter campaign for Lynx R-1, a standalone headset capable of both VR and passthrough AR. It’s looking to grab some eyeballs too with more of a consumer-focused price, starting at $615 (€530). Lynx R-1 features the same Qualcomm XR2 chipset as Oculus Quest 2 and HTC Vive Focus 3, and […]
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