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Instagram Is Adding ‘Re-Posts’ To Amplify Content
Re-posting will ensure that those posts get seen by more users.
TikTok Is Expanding Its In-Stream Shopping Push in Europe
TikTok is looking to expand its shopping options to more regions.
Dystopian Action RPG Resist Is Heading To PlayStation VR2 Soon
Dystopian VR action RPG Resist launches next month on PlayStation VR2.
Cygnus Departs Station After Release from Robotic Arm
At 6:55 a.m. EDT, the S.S. Richard “Dick” Scobee Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft was released from the Canadarm2 robotic arm, which earlier detached Cygnus from the Earth-facing port of the International Space Station’s Unity module. At the time of release, the station was flying about 260 miles over the Pacific Ocean.
Cygnus Departing Station Soon Live on NASA+
Live coverage of the departure of the S.S. Richard “Dick” Scobee Northrop Grumman’s uncrewed Cygnus cargo spacecraft from the International Space Station is underway on NASA+, with its release from the robotic arm scheduled for 6:55 a.m. EDT. Coverage will conclude following departure from station.
Meta Outlines How its AI Systems are Powering Better Ad Campaign Performance
New insight into how Meta’s AI ad targeting system is evolving.
Meta Looks to Bring Back ‘OG Facebook’ With Revamped Friends Tab
Can Facebook re-capture its original allure with a new focus on friends?
Instagram Adds Double Speed Playback Option for Reels
Watch more Reels in less time, with this new faster playback option.
Pinterest Shares Data on the Power of Positivity for Social Media Ad Response
The report highlights the influence that positive experience can have on ad response.
Death Game Hotel Will Adopt A Freemium Model Next Month On Quest
Death Game Hotel, a VR multiplayer game inspired by Squid Game, goes free-to-play next month on Quest and we interviewed SWERY to learn more.
People Can Fly Phases Out VR Publishing, Citing Reduced Investment From Platform Owners
Bulletstorm VR publisher People Can Fly will stop publishing VR games after this year, citing “significant reduction in investments” from VR platform owners.
Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset Is Coming Exclusively To Quest 3
Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset is a new ILM Immersive game coming exclusively to Quest 3 and 3S.
PlayStation Spring Sale Discounts Resident Evil, Metro, Alien & More On PS VR2
The PlayStation spring sale is live, featuring PS VR2 game discounts for Resident Evil, Metro Awakening, Alien, Arken Age, and more.
‘Gorilla Tag’ Successor ‘Orion Drift’ Gets First Big Update Tomorrow with New Mini-game
Gorilla Tag studio Another Axiom announced Orion Drift is getting its first big update since early access launch last month, bringing to the sprawling space station a new mini-game called ‘Capture the Beacon’ (CTB). Like capture the flag, CTB is all about moving a rod-shaped beacon to your team’s base, although the twist is Orion Drift […]
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Apple Expected to Reveal VisionOS 3 at WWDC in June
Apple announced its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is kicking off on June 9th, which is expected to include news on Vision Pro’s next big operating system update, visionOS 3. The event is taking place online from June 9th to 13th, although the big keynote livestream on June 9th is slated to include Apple’s usual deluge […]
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Avatar-inspired Bending Combat Comes to Quest & PC VR in ‘Elements Divided’ Next Month
Loco Motion, the studio behind superhero action sandbox Superfly(2022), and publisher Fast Travel Games announced some very Avatar: The Last Airbender-inspired action is coming to Quest and PC VR headsets next month in Elements Divided. Launching on Quest 2 and above and PC VR headsets on April 23rd, Elements Divided lets you bend fire, water, earth and air […]
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Cellular Immunity, Robotics, and Cargo Departure Preps Top Crew Day
The Expedition 72 crew members explored ways to protect their immune and circulatory systems in microgravity and tested robotic docking procedures aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The orbital residents also finished packing a U.S. cargo craft ahead of its departure on Friday.
Science-Packed Day Advancing Crew Health Before Cargo Mission Ends
Vision studies, a blood investigation, and more were underway aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday informing scientists how astronauts adapt to long duration spaceflight. The knowledge gained from the ongoing investigations is helping NASA and its international partners protect crews while planning missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Meta Faces New Fine in Italy Over Tax Breaches
Meta is seeking the White House’s support to oppose the fine.
YouTube’s Changing the Way it Measures Shorts Views
YouTube will now measure all appearances of Shorts as a view.
Instagram Removes Notes from Feed Posts and Reels
Instagram says that notes on feed posts and Reels haven’t caught on.
YouTube Announces its Brandcast 2025 Ad insights Event
Tune in on May 14th for the latest info on YouTube’s brand and marketing opportunities.
Roboquest VR Is My Most Anticipated Flat2VR Studios Game
Roboquest VR shows promise with compelling FPS roguelike mechanics, and we recently previewed the PC VR version.
F1 25 Takes The Racing Series Back To PC VR This May
F1 25 takes the annual racing series back to the grid this May, featuring PC VR support and the third installment of its story mode.