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Meta’s Latest Quest Store Revenue Figure Signals a Steady but Stagnant Marketplace

7 months ago
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Last month at the annual Game Developers Conference, Meta offered an update to the state of the Quest marketplace. Included in that update was mention that content on the Quest store has earned “over $2 billion.” If that figure sounds familiar, that’s because… it’s the same figure the company shared more than a year ago. […]

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‘Township Tale’ Studio Shows Off Latest Work on Upcoming Dungeon-crawler ‘REAVE’

7 months ago
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Alta, the studio behind A Township Tale (2021), showed off the latest work on its upcoming dungeon-crawler extraction game REAVE, revealing more about its various systems in addition to a new dungeon and enemy—all of it very much still a work-in-progress. The game’s latest dev log (seen below) shows off a number of newly updated systems and […]

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‘Civilization VII’ VR Version Coming Exclusively to Quest 3 Next Week, Gameplay Trailer Here

7 months ago
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Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is getting a special VR version soon, coming exclusively to Quest 3 and 3S next week. Developed by Playside Studios in partnership with Meta, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – VR is coming to Quest on April 10th, bringing both solo play and online multiplayer with other Quest 3 users. Like in the PC […]

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Week Ends With Robotics, Exercise Research; New Crew Launches Tuesday

7 months ago
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Astronaut Anne McClain is pictured in the Destiny laboratory module wearing an experimental wearable dosimeter that measures radiation dosages crews are exposed to in real time aboard the International Space Station.
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Previous Winners: Paving the Way to Success

7 months ago
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The final deadlines for the XR Awards are coming quickly on April 11th. Already, the awards have received a fantastic group of applications showcasing some of the best in the XR enterprise solutions space, so be sure to apply to be part of the incredible event.  Remember, applications must be submitted by April 11th to be eligible […]
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PICO XR Marks 10 Years with Enterprise OS 5.13 Update

7 months ago
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This week, just short of its 10th anniversary, PICO XR announced Enterprise OS 5.13, which optimizes Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) features and large-scale business XR deployments. The celebratory period comes following PICO XR deploying its portfolio of VR and MR headset solutions, and LeLand Hedges, the Head of Enterprise Business at PICO XR US & EMEA […]
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Choosing the Best HTC XR Headset for Your Business Needs

7 months ago
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For many companies investing in immersive tech, choosing the best HTC XR headset isn’t as simple as it seems. There’s more to ensuring your investment actually pays off than just grabbing the latest device to hit the shelves. You’ll need to consider your specific use cases, deployment needs (PC-VR or standalone?), and feature requirements carefully. […]
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Maximizing HTC XR Enterprise Solutions: Training, Security, and Long-Term Support

7 months ago
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Lately, HTC XR enterprise solutions have emerged as a top choice for companies across industries investing in immersive technology. Not only does HTC offer a broad range of headsets, catering to different budgets and VR/MR needs, but the company also gives organizations access to robust device management software, metaverse development tools, and more. Of course, […]
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TikTok Activates Latest EU Data Center, as EU Authorities Issue New Data Sharing Fine

7 months ago
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TikTok’s set to be hit with a $552 million penalty just as it takes its next steps in separating EU user data. 

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YouTube Adds New Editing and Creative Options for Shorts

7 months ago
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Some new editing and creative features for your YouTube Shorts.

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White House Close To Announcing Deal To Keep TikTok in America

7 months ago
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An announcement could come at any time.

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TikTok Merchants Can Now Sell Pre-Owned Sneakers in the App

7 months ago
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Vintage sneakers are a significant trend in the app.

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Sid Meier’s Civilization VII VR Release Date & Price Announced

7 months ago
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Civilization VII arrives on Quest 3 and Quest 3S on April 10 for $60.
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Wanderer: The Fragments Of Fate Is Out Now On PSVR 2 & Quest, Here’s A Graphics Comparison

7 months ago
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Time-travel adventure Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate from Mighty Eyes is out now on PlayStation VR2 and Meta Quest.
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Pinball FX VR Review – A Promising Yet Pricey Commitment

7 months ago
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Pinball FX VR gets pretty close to the illusion of playing pinball in a real arcade.
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Will Trump’s New Tariffs Drive Up Headset Prices In The US?

7 months ago
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With a 54% tariff set to apply to Chinese-made goods and 46% for Vietnam, will the price of VR headsets in the US soon increase?
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Interview with Ori Inbar about AWE, investments in VR, and more!

7 months ago
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I had the immense pleasure of speaking with Ori Inbar, the chairman of AWE, one of the most important events in XR, VR investor, and great XR enthusiast. We spoke about the incredible new opportunities for developers, creatives, and gamers that will attend AWE this year; where is the VR ecosystem nowadays; the VR investment […]

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Meta and UFC Sign Deal to Tighten Partnership Across All Meta Platforms, Including Quest & Smart Glasses

7 months ago
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Meta has signed a multiyear deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to become its ‘Official Fan Technology Partner’, which means we could see even tighter integration of the organization’s mixed martial arts matches across Quest and the companies other platforms. The UFC says it’s set to leverage Meta’s “leading technologies to deliver unprecedented engagement […]

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VR Therapy for Seniors Rolls Out to 150 Living Communities Across the US

7 months ago
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Mynd Immersive, the immersive healthcare provider, announced its expanding its XR services to an additional 150 senior living communities across the United States. The company says its recent milestone represents the largest deployment of XR therapies in senior care history, which it hopes will advance treatment options across physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Founded in […]

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Nintendo Switch 2 Won’t Support the Original ‘Labo VR’ Kit

7 months ago
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Despite wide-ranging backwards compatibility with Nintendo’s previous consoles, we can’t say we had high hopes for this one. As we suspected, Nintendo has now confirmed that its Labo VR Kit won’t work on the newly unveiled Nintendo Switch 2. Released in 2019, Nintendo’s Labo: Toy-Con 04 VR Kit was the company first public experiment in […]

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Crew Studies Advanced Tech, Space Biology Before Next Crew Departs

7 months ago
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3D printing, space navigation, and human research filled the science schedule aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The Expedition 72 crew members are helping researchers plan missions farther away from Earth with less support from mission controllers.
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Station Orbiting Higher to Welcome Next Crew Mission

7 months ago
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The International Space Station is orbiting higher today after the Progress 91 cargo craft fired its thrusters for over 17 minutes while docked to the Zvezda service module. The reboost places the orbital outpost at the correct altitude for the arrival of the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft and its three crew members next week.
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Snapchat Launches Expanded Agency Partner Program

7 months ago
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A new program that’ll enable agencies to showcase their Snap ads knowledge.

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Amazon Makes Last-Minute Bid for TikTok US

7 months ago
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Could Amazon expand its empire via the video app?

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YouTube Adds New Inspiration Elements, Easy Re-Posting of TikToks to Shorts

7 months ago
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Some new prompts for your YouTube concepts.