It’s no secret Extended Reality has taken the world by storm. Particularly in the last couple of years, we’ve seen the rapid adoption of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences across various environments. The gaming landscape was one of the first arenas where developers and creators really began putting XR to the test. From the […]
Making Real Instagram Connections
Trying to grow a following on Instagram? Could chasing new followers be negatively impacting your connection to current followers? To discover a strategy for growing and sustaining an engaged and responsive community on Instagram, I interview Jonny Keeley.
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Twitter Continues to Test New Topic-Based Listings for Spaces, Which Could Improve Discovery
Twitter’s still working on improving Spaces discovery, which is a key step in maximizing Spaces take-up.
New Study Highlights the Usage of Social Media Platforms for News Content Around the World
The report looks at how many people in each region now rely on social platforms for news content.
Facebook Shuts Down its Live Commerce Push, Which May Reflect Broader Disinterest in Live Shopping
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YouTube Launches Updated Editing UI to Help Creators Move into Shorts, New Analytics Features
The new option will provide another way to lean into the short-form content trend.
VR Headset Usage On Steam Once Again Jumps To Anomalous All Time High
The Steam Hardware Survey shows a near quadrupling of VR users in July – but as with May, this data is almost certainly erroneous.
Requisition Devs Talk Release Date, Home Alone, Quest Port
We sat down with the developers of Requsition VR to get an update on the upcoming VR zombie game!
First Hand Offers Gravity Gloves With Quest Hand Tracking
If you’ve got Quest 2, you’ll want to check out the new First Hand free hand tracking demo from Meta.
Quest’s Most Popular Basketball Game on App Lab ‘Gym Class’ Secures $8M
IRL Studios announced that Gym Class, its popular VR basketball game on Meta Quest App Lab, has raised $8 million in a seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) with participation from Y Combinator. Other participants include Founders Inc., Todd and Rahul’s Angel Fund, Balaji Srinivasan, Zaza Pachulia, and a number of other angel investors. Named […]