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News from various tech sites, space, animals and more!
Poor Weather Pushes Cargo Dragon Launch to Aug. 29
Due to poor weather conditions in the area for today’s planned launch of SpaceX’s 23rd Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station, SpaceX and NASA are now targeting liftoff for 3:14 a.m. EDT Sunday, Aug. 29. Launch coverage will begin at 2:45 a.m. on NASA TV, the agency’s website, and the NASA app. A …
The Keys to a Successful TikTok Advertising Campaign [Infographic]
In our recent Social Media Expert Q&A series, Savannah shared some valuable insights with us about advertising on TikTok. Here are the highlights from that interview with key tips and strategies for running a successful TikTok ads campaign.
Jurassic World Aftermath Releases September 30 For Oculus Quest
The second part of Jurassic World Aftermath will release on September 30 for Oculus Quest, available for an additional $14.99.
30th Time’s The Charm: Jesse Schell Reflects On 3 Decades In VR
Jesse Schell reflects on 30 years of trial and error in VR.
Cubism In AR On Oculus Quest Might Be The Best Way To Play
Booting up Cubism in AR Passthrough mode on Quest 2 might just be the best way to play the game yet.
Reality Might Be a Simulation, Scientists Think It’s Possible to Find out for Sure
If you’re interested in VR, you’ve probably thought at least once or twice about the simulation hypothesis—the idea that we might actually already be living in a virtual reality world. Many people are passingly familiar with the idea, especially thanks to films like The Matrix, and it’s been a topic among philosophers—in some form or another—for […]
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This VR Documentary is Filming Outside of the ISS so You Can See Space With Your Own Eyes
Space Explorers: The ISS Experience is a multi-part VR documentary from Felix & Paul Studios and TIME that lets you see what life is like aboard the International Space Station. The first two episodes transport you to the rarefied air of the ISS interior, however the studios today announced that they’ve begun filming episodes three […]
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Quest Users Can Play a Library of Top PC VR Games for Free for a Month with This Promo
Looking for some free PC VR games to play on Quest? Viveport, HTC’s storefront for VR games and apps, is throwing out free promo codes to owners of Oculus Quest and Quest 2 which will let you play all of the games enrolled in its Infinity program for a whole month. Viveport really has come […]
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Time Research, Spacewalk Preps as Cargo Dragon Gets Ready for Launch
A U.S. cargo craft stands at its Florida launch pad less than 24 hours from a mission to resupply the International Space Station. Back in space, the Expedition 65 crew stayed focused on human research and while moving headlong toward upcoming spacewalks. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Cargo Dragon vehicle atop is counting …
Twitter Opens Up Ticketed Spaces to Selected Users, Another Step in its Creator Monetization Push
Twitter’s expanding access to its ticketed Spaces option, providing another way for creators to monetize their Twitter presence.
The Ultimate Social Media Checklist [Infographic]
The listing outlines some key tips on how to get your social media marketing process on track.
100+ Step SEO Checklist to Outrank Your Competition on Google [Infographic]
Some key pointers for your SEO strategy.
Facebook Announces New Projects to Improve its Approach in Policing Misinformation
The new program will help Facebook expand its efforts to reduce the amplification and impact of misinformation.
A Township Tale Review: A Fascinating Glimpse Of A Future VR Great (Quest)
A Township Tale is a VR great in the making. Finally, we have our full review.
Watch: Captain Toonhead Promises Tower Defense Depth With Some Caveats
We jump into the weird world of Captain Toonhead vs the Punks From Outer Space with an exclusive trailer! Is this tower defense hybrid one to watch?
TikTok Owner Considering Buying VR Headset Maker Pico – Report
A new report claims TikTok owner ByteDance is in talks to acquire VR headset maker, Pico.
Traffic Jams Review: Manic Mayhem In Mostly The Right Ways
Traffic Jams’ excellent central mechanic fleshes out into an entertaining single-player, but its multiplayer falls flat. More in our Traffic Jams review!
Horizon Workrooms review: nice, but not compelling for work yet
Some days ago, Facebook has surprisingly launched Horizon Workrooms, its solution to offer remote business meetings in virtual reality. The
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‘Jurassic World Aftermath: Part 2’ is Set to Land in September, New Trailer Here
Jurassic World Aftermath: Part 2 is now set to launch on September 30th on Oculus Quest, less than a year after Part 1. And we’re glad it’s coming soon—the original was a quality game but felt like it got cut short with a serious cliffhanger. Coatsink, the studio behind the game, today announced the release date […]
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Report: The Owner of TikTok is Considering Buying One of China’s Leading VR Headset Makers
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of social media app TikTok, is reportedly considering purchasing Pico, one of China’s leading VR headset makers In a move that in some ways parallels Facebook’s acquisition of Oculus in 2014, TikTok parent company ByteDance is looking to buy Pico—the VR headset maker behind headsets like the standalone Neo 3 […]
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Cargo Dragon Nears Launch as Station Ramps Up for Russian Spacewalks
The SpaceX Cargo Dragon vehicle is standing at the launch pad counting down to its weekend mission to the International Space Station. Meanwhile, the Expedition 65 crew focused on robotics and biology while gearing up for a pair of Russian spacewalks. The Falcon 9 rocket from SpaceX with the Cargo Dragon spacecraft atop is standing …
5 Ways to Improve Your Social Media Branding and Sales Efforts
Social media marketing can drive branding and direct sales results – when you consider the bigger picture of your efforts.
Twitter Publishes New Twitter Ads Checklist to Help Guide Your Approach
The checklist outlines all the key elements you need to consider in your Twitter ads approach.
TikTok’s Testing Even Longer Video Uploads as it Looks to Expand its Presence
Some users are now seeing a notification that they can publish videos up to 5 minutes long in the app.