The neural interface is blurring the lines between human minds and machines on a massive scale. In the past, if someone told me about an electronic device that could essentially “read my thoughts” and interact with my nervous system, I’d picture something like the “Borg” from Star Trek. Now, the concept is rapidly moving out […]
How to Compare Augmented Display Solutions
The world of augmented display technology is growing at a phenomenal rate. In fact, augmented reality solutions, from smart glasses to headsets, have exploded in popularity in recent years. As the market accelerates towards a projected value of $432.35 billion by 2031, various vendors previously focused in virtual reality tech are switching their attention to […]
7 Augmented Reality Display Trends to Watch This Year
Not so long ago, the only type of “augmented reality display” most users had access to was a smartphone. Demand for this type of AR screen continues to accelerate, with experts predicting there will be more than 1.19 billion mobile AR users worldwide by 2028. However, new types of display technology are emerging too. AV […]
RealWear Acquires Almer to ‘Reshape’ the AR Market
RealWear has acquired the Swiss augmented reality (AR) headset developer Almer, which it believes will ‘reshape’ the AR market. RealWear Unveil Thermal Imaging Smart Glasses at MWC ’24 RealWear Partners with ‘Video Enhancement Software’ Firm RealWear Begins Shipping ‘World’s Most Advanced’ Smart Glasses The leading provider of enterprise AR software, TeamViewer, is providing financial backing […]
Threads Takes First Steps To Separate Itself From Instagram
Meta’s now looking to separate your Threads and IG interest graphs.
YouTube Prepares to Launch ‘Jewels’ Live-Stream Gifting Process
A new live-stream donation option on YouTube.
Meta Fined $841M for Antitrust Breaches in EU
The fine relates to the dominance of Facebook Marketplace.
Snapchat Adds New Safety Features, Including Live Location Requests
Some handy new connective features to help reassure parents.
Raye’s ‘Concert For One’ Apple Immersive Video Releases Next Week
Raye’s Concert For One Apple Immersive Video releases next week on Vision Pro, and new episodes of the Adventure and Wild Life series arrive next month.
Starship Troopers: Continuum Does Its Part Today On Quest
Starship Troopers: Continuum, a VR co-op shooter set decades after the cult classic film, is out today on Quest.
Meta Quietly Rolls Out ‘Horizon Worlds’ Premium Digital Currency in US, UK and Canada
Meta has added an important puzzle piece to Horizon Worlds, as the company has quietly rolled out its premium digital currency on the social VR platform in the US, UK, and Canada. Roblox has Robux, Rec Room has Tokens, and Horizon Worlds now has Meta Credits, letting users buy in-world digital goods from creators, such as avatar outfits […]
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Apple Releases The Weeknd’s Immersive Music Video Exclusively for Vision Pro
Apple has released a new immersive music video from The Weeknd featuring his latest single ‘Open Hearts’, which is available exclusively on Vision Pro for a limited time. Captured in Apple’s Immersive Video format, Open Hearts serves up 180-degree immersive views and spatial audio set to eponymous single from the Canadian pop artist’s upcoming album […]
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Final Cut Pro 11 Finally Unlocks Spatial Video Editing, But Lacks Vision Pro Preview
Apple has released Final Cut Pro 11, which finally lets you edit spatial videos captured with Vision Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro or later. The latest Final Cut Pro now lets users make adjustments to the left- and right-eye angles on their Mac display, add effects, color correction, and titles to spatial videos. Of course, […]
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XR News Bits – New Quest Games, Unexpected Updates, and the First Open Platform for Spatial Video on Vision Pro
In this edition of XR News Bits we’ve got a handful of noteworthy Quest games (some also on PC VR), an unexpected update from a VR game release more than two years ago, and the first open streaming platform to support spatial video on Vision Pro. XR News Bits An incredible amount of exciting XR […]
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Advanced Life Support, Robotics, and Repair Tech Studies Wrap Up Week
The Expedition 72 crew explored new technologies on Friday including life support systems supported by photosynthesis, capturing satellites with robots, and cold welding in microgravity. The International Space Station residents also continued checking out spacesuits while keeping up standard lab maintenance tasks at the end of the week. Using micro-algae to remove carbon dioxide, produce …
Station Crew Studies Immunity, Digestion Systems to Benefit Health
The Expedition 72 crew’s space biology research on Thursday explored how the human immune and digestion systems react to weightlessness to improve health on Earth and in space. The seven residents aboard the International Space Station also worked on a variety of other experiments while continuing the upkeep of the orbital lab. NASA astronauts Suni …
EU Grant Awarded to Boost Enterprise AI-Powered XR Solutions
Today, VOXReality awarded €1 million in grant funding to five European XR projects that use AR/VR/MR technology to solve hurdles in human-to-human interaction for enterprise sectors. VOXReality awards the €1 million grant via equal €200k investments across a 1-year programme. The European Commission-funded VOXReality group focuses on aiding the development of XR services in the region. […]
Amazon to Deploy AR Smart Glasses to Delivery Drivers
This week, reports stemming from Reuters highlight how Amazon is employing AR smart glasses to optimise its delivery options. Amazon is planning to deploy its new bespoke smart glasses for delivery drivers. The glasses will leverage AR visualisations to help guide drivers on their routes, seemingly for on-foot navigation towards a customer landing point. […]
YouTube Prepares to Launch ‘Jewels’ Live Stream Gifting Process
A new live-stream donation option on YouTube.
Meta Fined $841 Million for Antitrust Breaches in EU
The fine relates to the dominance of Facebook Marketplace.
Snapchat Adds New Safety Features, Including Live Location Requests
Some handy new connective features to help reassure parents.
Facebook Switches to ‘Views’ As its Primary Metric
Facebook’s following Instagram’s lead in making ‘Views’ its focus metric.
The Light Brigade Update Adds A Stealthy Gunslinger To The VR Roguelike
VR roguelike shooter The Light Brigade adds the Saboteur class, a new world, and more in today’s free ‘Phantom of Time’ update.
PvP Mixed Reality Shooter Last Stand Enters Early Access Today On Quest
Multi-location mixed reality PvP shooter Last Stand enters early access today on Quest.
Skydance’s Behemoth Seemingly Won’t Be On Steam At Launch
Skydance’s Behemoth seemingly won’t be on Steam at launch, but will be on Meta’s PC VR Store.