Facebook, now Meta Platform’s main social media subsidiary, may begin eliminating low-performing staff from its ranks in a bid to cut costs amid poor performance and the global financial downturn, it was revealed in a leaked memo via the Washington Post on Monday. According to the Friday memo from Maher Saba, Facebook’s Engineering Lead, the […]
NavVis, Magic Leap to Leverage Digital Twins
Digital mapping service NavVis partnered last Thursday with Magic Leap, a global supplier of mixed reality (MR) headsets, to enable enterprise-grade 3D mapping tools and digital twins. The partnership enables the digital twin solutions provider to distribute large-scale augmented reality (AR) assets that recreate complex industrial and enterprise environments. We’re thrilled to announce that we […]
Twitter Gives All Users the Capacity to ‘Unmention’ Themselves from Any Tweet Discussion
The option provides another way to manage your in-app experience.
Instagram Tests New ‘Live Producer’ Tool to Facilitate More Professional Looking IG Live Streams
The tool will provide more broadcasting options for live-stream creators on Instagram.
Twitter Showcases its Connective Capacity in India, Amid Ongoing Clashes with Indian Authorities
Facing a potential ban in the region, Twitter is looking to highlight how beneficial it has been for Indian users.
TikTok Adds New Inventory Filters to Ensure Safe Ad Placement in the App
The new filter options will help brands ensure safe placement of their promotions within the app.
Upcoming HBO Documentary Filmed Entirely In VR Explores VRChat Communities
An upcoming HBO documentary will explore several communities within VRChat, presented as a traditional documentary filmed entirely in VR.
More info here.
Open Brush Passthrough Mode On Quest Now Available In Beta
Passthrough mode is now available in beta for Open Brush, the open source and free Tilt Brush alternative on Quest.
Valve to Host First-ever Steam ‘VR Fest’ Promotion Next Week
Leaning further into its ‘Steam Fest’ promotions, next week Valve is set to host its first ever Steam VR Fest which will highlight discounts and demos for VR games. In recent years Valve has begun hosting seasonal Steam Next Fest promotions where the platform highlights demos of upcoming games and foists more sales on your […]
HBO Documentary ‘We Met in Virtual Reality’ Explores the Real People of ‘VRChat’
A new documentary that was filmed entirely in VR is coming to HBO later this month that focuses on the individuals and communities growing in social VR spaces. Created by director Joe Hunting and premiered at 2022 Sundance Film Festival, We Met in Virtual Reality explores the lives of real VR users who met in VRChat and their […]