Archaeologists at the University of Hong Kong are utilising 3D immersive technologies for excavations of ancient sites. University of Oxford Host XR Event to Boost Commercial Investment and Partnerships Why is the University of Canterbury Developing a Virtual Infant Solution? University of Miami Builds an Educational Metaverse with ENGAGE The technologies, which include the use […]
TeamViewer Gains Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and Azure OpenAI Integrations – Ignite 2024
This week at Ignite 2024, TeamViewer, an XR remote guidance service provider, introduced new AI features via the Microsoft technology portfolio, including Teams, Copilot, and Azure OpenAI infrastructure integrations. The Microsoft-powered ‘AI Session‘ features allow TeamViewer users to create comprehensive summaries of remote guidance/support sessions, leading to profound insights related to commonplace frontline procedures covering […]
YouTube Launches the First Stage of its ‘Hype’ Creator Amplification Option
Hype will enable users to highlight emerging creators in the app.
TikTok Expands Online Safety Education Program with PTA
An expansion of TikTok’s safety education push.
Meta Adds Video Calling Updates, Including HD Video Calls
New updates for Meta’s video calling options, just in time for the holidays.
Bounce Arcade Review: A Stellar Pinball Game That Needs Better Cabinets
Bounce Arcade offers a novel take on VR pinball with strong controls, though it’s let down by an uneven cabinet selection.
Synth Riders Overhauls User Interface In Latest Update
Synth Riders overhauls its user interface across most platforms in today’s update.
Arcade Paradise VR Will Get Two New Cabinets & Pico 4 Launch Soon
Arcade Paradise VR will receive two new cabinets in a free update next month, and it’s heading for Pico 4 next week.
Spatial Ops Hands-On: Make Some Space For This Shooter
Spatial Ops delivers an inventive mixed reality multiplayer shooter on Quest and Pico, and we went hands-on.
Microsoft is Launching Automatic Quest 3 Pairing on Windows 11 PCs in December
Meta announced at Connect in September it was working with Microsoft to bring Windows 11 PCs the ability to automatically pair with Quest wirelessly. Now, the companies say we can expect preview access in December. The feature will allow Quest 3 and Quest 3S to connect to Windows 11 PCs for a multi-monitor work environment—pretty […]
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Astronaut Health Studies Fill Crew Day Before Thursday’s Cargo Launch
Keeping astronauts healthy on long term space missions is a key research topic this week aboard the International Space Station. Back on the ground, a cargo craft is counting down to its launch to resupply the Expedition 72 crew. NASA Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Nick Hague worked together all day Wednesday exploring how living …
Space Biology, Student Robotics Top Day as Cargo Craft Departs
Space biology to improve health and robotics to promote education were the primary research topics aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The Expedition 72 crew members also saw the departure of a cargo craft as another one prepares for launch. NASA Flight Engineer Don Pettit continued nourishing research samples and servicing an artificial gravity-generating …
Space Station Raises Orbit Avoiding Orbital Debris
The Progress 89 thrusters were fired at 2:09 p.m. CST today for 5 minutes, 31 seconds, to raise the orbit of the International Space Station to provide an extra margin of distance from a piece of orbital debris from a defunct defense meteorological satellite that broke up in 2015. The Pre-determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver (PDAM) …
Microsoft Windows 11 Comes to Meta Quest Mixed Reality Headsets – Ignite 2024
This week at Ignite 2024, Microsoft announced that it would launch a mixed reality (MR) version of its Windows portfolio for Meta Quest headsets. The news comes as the firm drops support for HoloLens, seemingly highlighting the firm’s shift towards becoming an immersive software provider rather than a hardware one. The recent Ignite 2024 […]
How Virtual Reality is Shaping the Industrial Sector
Watch on YouTube XR Today’s Rory Greener hosts Oliver Wohler, Lenovo‘s EMEA XR Development Manager, Trond Vandli, the COO of VREX, and Wiebke Uhlenbruch, the Teamlead of BIM/3D, Jotun to explore the role of virtual reality technology in the industrial sector. Thanks for watching. If you’d like more like this, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel. […]
NHS Trust Receives Funding for New VR Centre
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded funding by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), some of which will be used to setup a Virtual Reality Centre and Hub. According to the NHS trust, the funding will accommodate “world-leading” expertise in VR and immersive therapies to research mental health […]
Google Shopping Adds Product Price Comparison and Local Availability Listings
Not sure retailers will be entirely happy about this…
Do You Really Need to Add Bluesky into Your Social Media Mix?
Another real-time social app is on the rise – but do you need to be paying attention?
Instagram Will Soon Let You Reset Your Recommendations In-Stream
Soon, you’ll be able to ask IG to forget what it knows about your interests.
Pirates VR: Jolly Roger Promises Swashbuckling Adventure Next Year On Steam & PS VR2
Pirates VR: Jolly Roger is a new action-adventure across a cursed island, and that’s out next year on Steam and PlayStation VR2.
Bullet Time Agent Is A Full Eight Hour Game Coming To VRChat Soon
The full 8 hour game Bullet Time Agent launches inside of VRChat on 11/21 and we went hands on with an exclusive early preview.
Action Hero Shoots For The Silver Screen Next Month On Quest
VR shooter Action Hero wants to make you a movie star next month on Quest.
Zix Is A New VR Co-Op Roguelite Where You Directly Change The World
Zix is a VR co-op roguelite that requires directly changing elements of the world to progress, and that’s out next year on Steam and Quest 3.