Arken Age delivers a satisfying sci-fi adventure with clever VR-oriented design, and it’s out now on PlayStation VR2 and Steam.
Viva Las Elvis Walkabout Course Channels Vegas Casino With Heartbreak Hotel & Graceland
Viva Las Elvis features a strummable guitar and microphone for your best Elvis Presley impressions.
Play For Dream MR Hands-On: China’s High-End Standalone Was The Star Of CES
At CES 2025 we went hands-on with Play For Dream MR, the high-end standalone headset from China, testing both virtual and mixed reality.
Shuhei Yoshida, Industry Veteran & Main Figure Behind PSVR, Departs Sony
Shuhei Yoshida (aka ‘Shu’) has left Sony, closing a near 32-year chapter of his life with the company. Yoshida announced he was leaving Sony back in November, setting his retirement date for January 15th, 2025. Now, the one-time President of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Worldwide Studios has bid farewell to the company. At farewell party yesterday […]
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Meta & Plessey Announce Super Bright, High-efficiency Red MicroLED: an Important Piece in All-day AR
Meta announced in 2020 it was working with UK-based AR display maker Plessey, which was tapped to provide Meta with AR displays over the course of multiple years. Now the companies have announced they’ve developed what they’re deeming “the world’s brightest” red microLED display for AR glasses. Plessey and Meta say the new red microLED […]
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‘Drop Dead’ & ‘Warhammer 40K: Battle Sister’ Developer Soul Assembly Lays Off 15% of Staff
Soul Assembly, the studio behind the Drop Dead VR shooter franchise, announced it’s laying off 15% of its team, maintaining the reduction is required for the success of upcoming projects. The UK-based VR developer and publisher announced the news following in inquiry by UploadVR, which followed a series of affected developers posting the dreaded ‘Open to Work’ […]
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Spacewalkers Wrap Up X-Ray Telescope Repair Job and More
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Nick Hague concluded their spacewalk at 2:01 p.m. EST on Jan. 16. It was the fourth spacewalk for Hague and the eighth for Williams, and it was the 273rd spacewalk in support of space station assembly, maintenance, and upgrades. Williams and Hague completed their primary objectives, including removing and replacing …
Two Astronauts Start Spacewalk for Astrophysics Hardware Work
NASA astronauts Nick Hague and?Suni Williams began a spacewalk at 8:01 a.m. EST at the International Space Station. The duo will remove and replace a rate gyro assembly that helps provide orientation control for the station, install patches to cover damaged areas of light filters for an X-ray telescope called NICER (Neutron star Interior Composition …
NASA+ Spacewalk Coverage Begins for X-Ray Telescope Repair
NASA’s coverage is underway on NASA+ as two astronauts will conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at approximately 8 a.m. EST and last about six and a half hours. Learn how to watch NASA content through a variety of platforms, including social media. NASA astronauts?Suni Williams and …
VR Use Cases: 5 Ways to Use VR Headsets in the Workplace
Think VR use cases are limited to the consumer landscape? Think again. Virtual reality might be great for gaming and entertainment – but it’s also an incredible resource for businesses and their teams. Worldwide, companies are using virtual reality to turbocharge training and development strategies, improve collaboration, and streamline product development. As VR headsets become […]
The Future of VR in the Workplace: What to Expect in the Next 5 Years
The future of VR looks increasingly promising for enterprise users. Not so long ago, most people viewed virtual reality as a novelty – targeted mainly at consumers and gamers. Now, companies in every industry, from manufacturing to healthcare, are beginning to rely on VR tech. Right now, the virtual reality market is growing at a […]
The Role of VR in the Workplace: Top Benefits for Training and Collaboration
Around the world, countless companies are discovering the benefits of VR in the workplace. Virtual reality isn’t just a novelty for companies anymore. It’s quickly becoming one of the most effective ways to turbocharge productivity, enhance team performance, and drive innovation. For enterprises, there are two central areas where virtual reality can have an immediate […]
YouTube Pledges $15 Million to LA Wildfire Relief and Recovery Efforts
YouTube has also offered to open up its facilities to impacted creators.
LinkedIn Adds New AI Tools to Assist Job Seekers and Recruiters
New AI tools to refine LinkedIn’s recruitment processes.
TikTok Plans to Cut Off U.S. Users Entirely if Sell-Off Bill is Enacted
It looks like TikTok’s trying to make a clean break from the US.
Snapchat Looks to Scoop Up TikTok Users With New Campaign
Snapchat’s making a push to get migrating TikTokers to its app.
Just Dance VR & Drop Dead Studio Soul Assembly Is Undergoing Layoffs
Soul Assembly, the studio behind Drop Dead: The Cabin and Just Dance VR, is undergoing redundancies.
A Japanese Engineer Says He’s Making A Face & Eye Tracking Addon For Quest 3
A Japanese engineer says he’s making a face & eye tracking addon for Quest 3, but significant concerns have been raised about the project.
The XR Week Peek (2025.01.15): Many XR devices were at CES, Quest 3S is the most sold console of 2024, and more!
I’m back in Italy after my very positive experience at CES! I still can’t believe that I’ve been to this huge event… I came back home that everything in my body was hurting, but I was happy nonetheless. It’s been great going there from all points of view: as a blogger, enthusiast, and entrepreneur… all […]
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‘Rust’-like Sci-fi VR Survival Game ‘GRIM’ Hits Early Access This Week, Trailer Here
Combat Waffle Studios and Beyond Frames Entertainment, the studios behind VR survival shooter Ghosts of Tabor (2023), announced they’re launching a VR game into early access this week which is heavily inspired by Rust (2018). Developed by Spoonfed Interactive with support from Combat Waffle, GRIM is bringing a heaping spoonful of Rust-style multiplayer survival gameplay to […]
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‘Beat Saber’ is Nearing 10 Million Unit Sales on Quest Alone
Meta typically doesn’t detail player numbers, or even sales figures for its various Quest headsets, which means we usually have to get creative. Now, the block-slashing rhythm game Beat Saber—the company’s most popular game—appears to have sold nearly 10 million units on Quest alone. Beat Saber’s ‘Pure’ achievement requires the player to clear any level without […]
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Crew Wraps Up Spacewalk Preps, Keeps Up Human Research
Two NASA astronauts have finalized preparations for the first spacewalk of 2025 to service astrophysics hardware on the International Space Station. The rest of the Expedition 72 crew split the day between assisting the upcoming spacewalkers and keeping up human research. Flight Engineer Nick Hague and space station Commander Suni Williams, both from NASA, will …
The Next Giant of High-End VR? Pimax Triples Growth in Just Three Years
Shanghai-based VR hardware manufacturer Pimax Technology has secured a ¥100 million C1+ financing round, marking one of China’s largest VR investments of 2024. The deal – spearheaded by Zhuji Jingkai Chuangrong Investment alongside existing backer Ivy Capital – comes at a pivotal moment for the company, which has seen its revenue double annually for three […]
VR Workplace Productivity: Enhancing Productivity and Immersive Collaboration with VR Headsets
Welcome to the new era of VR workplace productivity. Only a few years ago, virtual reality headsets and extended reality technologies were little more than novelties. Now, immersive solutions are transforming every industry. Enterprises use VR systems to revolutionize learning, collaboration, and employee engagement. Manufacturers use VR to streamline and enhance product development. We’re discovering […]
Choosing the Best VR Headset for Business: Features, Pricing and Reviews
Ready to invest in the best VR headset for business users? You’re in good company. In a report from 2024, IDC forecasted that by the end of 2028, around 24.7 million VR headsets would be shipping worldwide each year. Analysts believe a hefty portion of those devices will be headed towards enterprise users. That’s because countless […]