The extended reality landscape represents a new frontier for businesses from all backgrounds. It’s an opportunity to immerse consumers in more meaningful service experiences, open new avenues for sales, and even boost productivity among teams. However, with the rise of new realities also comes the emergence of new security, privacy, and ethical threats. Already, regulatory […]
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Cybersecurity: XR Today Expert Round Table
One of the more overlooked verticals in the global extended reality (XR) industry is the rise of cybersecurity risks, where looming threats from multiple actors could potentially pose major challenges. Numerous groups, from consumers, analysts, companies, and governments, are working to address these novel concerns over key issues such as biometrics, data, security breaches, privacy, […]
Meta Portal Receives New Productivity Tools
Last Wednesday, Meta added new features to its portal lineup of smart displays for video calling. The firm is doubling down on the remote communications solution following an internal reshuffle due to disappointing second quarter (Q2) earnings and millions lost by Meta Reality Labs, its in-house extended reality (XR) research division. Meta is refocusing on […]
Meta Provides New Tips to Help Brands Mitigate the Impacts of Audience Data Loss on iOS
Meta’s still working out how to best navigate Apple’s ATT update.
The Best Times to Post on Social Media in 2022 [Infographic]
Some helpful pointers for your social media marketing strategy.
Reels Scheduling is Now Available to All Users in Meta’s Creator Studio App
More ways to maximize your short-form video approach.
How Reducing Options Can Increase Your eCommerce Conversion Rate [Infographic]
Providing more options can sometimes reduce your opportunities for conversion.
Jules Verne-Inspired Mini Golf Courses Coming To Walkabout
Journey To The Center Of The Earth and Twenty Thousands Leagues Under The Sea becoming mini golf courses in Walkabout!
Quest v43 Officially Transitions From Facebook To Meta Accounts
Quest 2 officially makes the transition from Facebook to Meta accounts with the arrival of its v43 system software, rolling out now.
More details here.
Valve Adds Bugs in Latest SteamVR Update
Valve this week released the SteamVR 1.23 update which brings with it a new set of bugs. Dead bugs, that is. The latest update to SteamVR includes a curious addition… a new SteamVR Home destination that includes CT scans of dead bugs “found lying on the ground” outside of Valve’s office. The company explains: A […]