Meta to Only Support First Party AR Effects, Spark Shuts Down in 2025

This week, Meta announced the discontinuation of Spark, its AR SDK, allowing developers to create basic AR content ready for Meta’s portfolio of smartphone social media platforms. The move does not remove AR integrations on platforms like Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook; instead, Spark’s closure means that only first-party Meta AR content will be available on […]

New Details on Samsung’s XR Headset Revealed

Significant leaks are circulating this week, revealing potential details on Samsung’s elusive XR headset via a GeekBench listing.  Until now, details on the device have been sparse. However, it is safe to say that Samsung is developing its XR wearable as part of its broader mobile hardware ecosystem, ready for its debut sometime in 2024/25.  […]

X Is Close To Launching Video Conference Calls

The video conferencing is part of Musk’s plan for an “everything app.”

Instagram Is Working on a Custom Collage Creation Feature

The feature would use images from your camera roll for new creations.

Instagram Is Exploring a New Music Sharing Process via Spotify

A new way to share what you’re listening to at any given time.

Google Adds New Tools To Help Retailers Tap into Shopping Trends

Some new tools to help improve your holiday shopping campaigns. 

Trombone Champ: Unflattened Feels Like A Totally New Game

Trombone Champ: Unflattened offers some pleasing changes for VR, though not everything translates perfectly.

Track Craft Review: Take This Out For A Drive

The premise is simple: Slot Cars, Hot Wheels, Tyco RC, in Mixed Reality. You have a car; go fast, race to the finish. You’ll love it.

Our full review

Band Space Has Potential As A New Take On Rock Band VR

Band Space offers a new take on Rock Band in VR, letting you perform sets with up to three other players.

The Best VR Experiences in Tokyo and Across Japan

VR experiences are seemingly everywhere in Japan, including some unique ones only found in the country. Here’s a look at some highlights: