Boneworks & Bonelabs Developer Explains Why Studios Don’t Just Target PC VR

The developer of Boneworks and Bonelab explained why studios don’t just target high-end PC VR.

Detective VR Review: Unraveling The Mixed Reality Mystery

Now available on Quest 3, does Detective VR’s alibi stand up to scrutiny? We put the clues together in our latest investigation.

Free-To-Play Apps Now Account For 70% Of Time Spent On Quest

Meta says that over 70% of time spent on Quest headsets is now in free-to-play apps.

Alien: Rogue Incursion’s Major Quest 3 Patch Now Live After Brief Delay

Alien: Rogue Incursion’s first major Quest 3 patch is now live, promising atmospheric visual enhancements and more.

‘Meta for Education’ Program Exits Beta, Bringing Quest to the Classroom

Meta announced its ‘Meta for Education’ program is now out of beta, allowing schools and educational institutions from all over to fill their classrooms with Quest headsets and use a variety of education-focused XR apps and software. Initially announced last April, Meta for Education is a comprehensive solution for educators looking to bring XR into […]

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Crew Studies Space Exercise While Waiting for Saturday Delivery

Exercise research and muscle stimulation were the main research topics aboard the International Space Station on Friday to keep crews fit in weightlessness and in the confinement of a spacecraft. The Expedition 72 crew also prepared for Saturday’s arrival of a cargo mission while working on spacesuit maintenance and housekeeping duties.

Progress Cargo Mission Lifts Off to Station for Saturday Arrival

The unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 91 spacecraft is safely in orbit headed for the International Space Station following a launch at 4:24 p.m. EST (2:24 a.m. Baikonur time) Feb. 27, on a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. 

Progress Cargo Craft Counts Down to Launch Today on NASA+

The unpiloted Progress 91 spacecraft is scheduled to launch at 4:24 p.m. EST (2:24 a.m. Baikonur time) on a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Roscosmos spacecraft will liftoff carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the Expedition 72 crew aboard the International Space Station.

Microsoft HoloLens Loses IVAS Life-Line and VR/AR/MR Shark Tank Deepens – XR News Show

Watch on YouTube. In this episode of the Big XR News show, Rory Greener, Tech Journalist, XR Today welcomes some of XR’s top analysts to talk about the latest news from across the industry. From the IVAS breakdown to Samsung’s headsets and more, we break down this month’s biggest XR announcements. Our guests include: Kevin […]

Rokid’s AR Smart Glasses Show China’s Enterprise AI Credentials

Rokid, a Chinese augmented-reality (AR) device maker, has captured attention with its innovative AI glasses that recently made waves – both on social media and in the stock market. The company’s founder, Misa Zhu Mingming, demonstrated the practical application of these glasses at a government event in Hangzhou, where he had his speech notes projected […]

Meta Replaces Quest for Business with Third-Party MDM Services

This week, major news comes from the Meta camp. Following internal calls to action to move the innovation needle, it appears that Meta is listening to its customers to make enterprise integration of the Quest portfolio easier by deepening its collaboration with major XR MDM solutions providers and delivering a new solution for enterprise Quest […]

TikTok Sets Dedaline for the Switch to its ‘ikTok One’ Creative Suite

TikTok’s Creator Marketplace will be no more after April 1st.

Meta Previews Next-Gen AR Glasses

The next generation of Meta’s AR glasses will soon be made available to researchers.

TikTok Launches Refreshed Desktop App

A refresh for TikTok’s web presentation.

Snapchat Shares Insights into Effective Branded Content Approaches

Some key tips to improve your Snapchat campaigns. 

Sony is Permanently Slashing PSVR 2 by $150 in March, Including ‘Horizon Call of the Mountain’ Bundle

Sony today announced it’s permanently discounting PSVR 2 starting next month, bringing the PS5 and PC-compatible VR headset to $400. Sony launched PSVR 2 nearly two years ago today at $550. Now, following little fanfare at its two-year anniversary—and no real mention during its State of Play two weeks ago—Sony is slashing the price of […]

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Meta Reveals Next Generation Aria Glasses for Research and Experimentation

Meta today revealed its next-gen glasses, Aria Gen 2, which the company intends to release to third-party researchers working on machine perception systems, AI and robotics. The company revealed its first iteration of Project Aria back in 2020, showing off a sensor-rich pair of glasses which the company used internally to train its machine perception systems, […]

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Prop Hunt-style Game ‘Mannequin’ Goes Free-to-Play on Quest as Freemium Multiplayer Games Thrive

Mannequin (2024), the VR game that brings a unique twist to prop hunt, is going free-to-play on Quest starting today—which could point to more developers opting to go the freemium route. Launched last June on Quest and SteamVR headsets, Mannequin isn’t your typical shooter, nor is it your typical game of prop hunt, which usually involves […]

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MIT Reality Hack Has Become a Focal Point for US East Coast XR Devs & Entrepreneurs

While the XR industry’s major hubs are concentrated on the West Coast of the US, the MIT Reality Hack hackathon has become a focal point for XR developers and entrepreneurs on the East Coast of the US. Now in its eight year, the event has expanded with new opportunities for industry discussion and networking thanks to […]

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Crew Works Eye Checks, Stomach Scans Before Cargo Mission Launches Today

Eye checks and stomach scans dominated the research schedule aboard the International Space Station on Thursday ensuring astronauts stay healthy in weightlessness. The Expedition 72 crew is also gearing up for the arrival of a new cargo mission this weekend.

XR All-Stars Name Immersive Industry Highlights and Success Stories

The greatest aspect of the XR All-Stars programme is learning about the industry’s vast success stories and highlights. Whether that is from the close collaboration of major vendors answering customer needs with innovative technology or thought leaders helping drive the industry forward, many hardworking professionals are bringing new business value to XR hardware and software. […]

VR Startup Offers Microscopic Learning Environment for Students

When the pandemic forced education online, microbiologist Dr. Jane Harrington discovered a fundamental problem: teaching students about invisible organisms through a webcam just wasn’t working: As an educator, I love teaching and I love microbes. I found that just talking to students was ineffective, especially for people who have processing disorders such as ADHD or […]

YouTube Reaches a Billion Monthly Podcast Listeners

Another consideration for your Google Ads approach?

Meta Expands VR Education Initiative to More Classrooms

Meta’s giving more schools access to its VR education tools.

YouTube Adds AI Audio Replacement Options, Tests ‘Hype’ Purchasing

An easier way to replace problematic audio in your YouTube clips.