Quest v71 PTC adds a passthrough cutout for any keyboard the headset sees while you’re in your virtual home.
Shiftall Announces Yet Another MeganeX Headset After Not Shipping The First Two
Shiftall opened preorders for a new MeganeX superlight “8K” after failing to ship the previous two MeganeX headsets it announced.
Quest 3S vs Quest 3: The No-nonsense Recommendation
So you’re interested in buying one of Meta’s standalone VR headsets. But Quest 3S and Quest 3 look very similar, so which one should you buy? Read on for our no-nonsense recommendation. Let’s make this real easy: If you’ve never owned a VR headset before (Google Cardboard and Gear VR don’t count in this case): […]
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New VR Fighting Game From ‘Synth Riders’ Studio Gets Steam Next Fest Demo Next Week
Kluge Interactive, the studio behind hit VR rhythm game Synth Riders (2019), announced its upcoming VR fighting game, FINAL FURY, will be featured at Steam Next Fest on October 14th, which of course means a playable demo. Final Fury is a fast-paced combat game that puts you in the arena for some arcade-style fighting—not unlike Street […]
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Revamped Meta App Reintroduces Quest Users to Some of the Best Immersive Art Out There
Meta has revived its VR Animation Player (2019) with the new release of Theater Elsewhere, a fresh iteration of the free animation player app that allows users to experience immersive, hand-painted worlds created with in VR art app Quill by Smoothstep (2021). Meta says the newly revamped Theater Elsewhere app includes a new user interface for easier […]
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Fitness Service ‘Alo Moves’ Launches Immersive Mind-body Classes on Quest
Magnopus, the veteran XR studio behind Mission: ISS (2017), launched Alo Moves XR, a new mixed reality fitness app for Quest that uses volumetric 3D captures to deliver classes from top fitness gurus in yoga, Pilates, and mindfulness. Announced earlier this year, the Quest-exclusive Alo Moves XR app includes 32 classes out of the gate, and plans to […]
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Station Keeps Up Biology Studies as Crew-8 Nears Departure
The Expedition 72 crew members explored how space affects exercise and plant growth on Thursday helping NASA and its international partners plan human missions farther away from Earth. The International Space Station residents are also preparing for the departure of four crewmates and continuing to maintain science and life support systems. The lack of gravity …
Vision Pro Lead Leaves Apple Amidst Meta Quest 3S Competition
This week, reports from Bloomberg suggest that Apple is losing a key figure behind its Vision Pro development team. Dan Riccio, Apple’s now ex-Hardware Engineering Chief, is retiring from the company after helping to spearhead the development and eventual release of the Apple Vision Pro, which saw the firm finally enter the XR market early […]
US School District to Lease Transfr VR Headsets
Hart District Union School District will discuss the possibility of leasing 69 virtual reality headsets from Transfr. The US school district is look to add 69 headsets to support extended day and summer career experience courses by improving access to VR equipment for all students, including the ‘underrepresented’. This will allow them to explore various […]
ARuVR: Building a Legacy of Immersive Learning with Tangible Results
Immersive training is much touted in the XR world because it can drive positive learning outcomes based on repeatable virtual scenarios. Major businesses in sectors such as transport, healthcare, retail, and more leverage AR/VR/MR training solutions to innovate work procedures and produce new learning outcomes. But the XR training space is emerging and new to […]
TikTok Offers Free Access to Mental Health Support for Creators
Some important new programs from TikTok.
Key Metrics for Social Media Marketing [Infographic]
Some pointers for your social media marketing strategy.
Meta Tests Improved Instagram to Threads Crossposting
The move would help to streamline post sharing between the apps.
Walkabout Mini Golf For iPhone Debuts As One Of Apple’s Top Selling Paid Games
Walkabout Mini Golf is now a top selling iPhone game as well.
Key Considerations for Smart Marketing Leaders Adopting AI
If you or your leadership team think you’re behind on adopting AI tools, take heart: You’re not. Despite what you may be hearing from different industry reports, it’s still very early in the game. However, things are moving fast. AI tools are evolving rapidly, and it’s important to engage in the conversation, stay informed, and […]
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‘New Folder Games’ Released Nine Titles in One Year to Find Its Viral Quest Hit, ‘I Am Cat’
The unassuming early access Quest game I Am Cat has taken off in a matter of months, spreading virally through social media with videos of its feline antics. We reached out to the developer New Folder Games to learn more about its recipe for success. I Am Cat, developed by New Folder Games, is a Quest game that’s […]
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Apple Releases ‘Submerged’ Short Film on Vision Pro, Announces Upcoming Content with The Weeknd, NBA & More
Apple today launched a new immersive short film called Submerged for free on Vision Pro, letting users explore a harrowing tale set in a WWII-era submarine. The company also announced its next slate of immersive content, including an NBA basketball documentary, a music video from The Weeknd, immersive concerts and new episodes of Adventure. Starting […]
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‘FRENZIES’ Quest Preview – Another Very Promising VR Arena Shooter Testing the Waters
FRENZIES is a new arena shooter from VR veteran studio nDreams that’s launching into early access for free today, bringing a ton of visual flair along with an ample list of game modes fans of the genre know and love. I got a chance to go hands-on before today’s launch, and while it was a very […]
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Crew Studies Exercise, Veins, and Plants Before Quartet’s Farewell
Space biology topped the research schedule aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday as the Expedition 72 crew explored how weightlessness affects exercising, veins, and plants. Meanwhile, four SpaceX Crew-8 members continue targeting Sunday, Oct. 13, for their departure, weather pending. Scientists are studying how to work out effectively in microgravity to prevent space-caused accelerated …
Innovative AR Laptop Cancelled to Make way for Microsoft Windows AR Software
Sightful has decided to pivot from its ‘Spacetop’ AR laptop to an AR software for Windows in order to more effectively integrate AR technology with AI capabilities like Copilot. The company’s founders shared the news with the technology media publication CNET, telling them it has emailed customers who had preordered one of its $1900 Spacetop […]
UK MR Headset Vendor Gains Multi-Million Investment
This week, Zappar, a provider of XR end-to-end solutions and affordable MR headsets, underwent a $45 million acquisition led by Infinite Reality, helping the firm boost its XR content creation platform and hardware to global clients. With the $45 million Infinite Reality acquisition, Zappar will be able to scale its product portfolio, perhaps in a […]
X Returns to Brazil After Complying With Government Requests
X is back in Brazil after a month-long absence.