The unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 93 spacecraft will automatically dock at approximately 1:27 p.m. EDT to aft port of the International Space Station’s Zvezda module.
Weekly News Round-Up: Friday, September 12, 2025
Editor’s Intro It’s another packed week in XR! While the enterprise world wrestles with budgets and ROI, the big tech players are trying to redefine our daily tools. At Meta Connect 2025, the company is making its clearest statement yet: smart glasses are no longer just a consumer toy, they’re gearing up to be your new workplace companion. […]
Pinterest Announces 2025 ‘Pinterest Presents’ Event
Pinterest will showcase its latest projects and developments at the event.
Reddit Highlights Opportunity for Healthcare Brands
Reddit says that a growing number of people are coming to the app for health-related advice.
TikTok Launches Latest Data Center Project in Europe
TikTok is hoping to appease EU regulators with its data separation initiative.
FTC Launches Investigation into Potential Harms of AI Chatbots
The FTC is exploring the use of AI chatbots as companions, particularly among young users.
Soaring Over Jurassic World In Orbx’s Flight Simulator 2024 Archipelago DLC
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s Archipelago DLC is now available, letting virtual pilots explore the iconic sights and sounds of Jurassic World.
Smash Eat Grow Offers An Edible, Destructive VR Multiplayer Playground
Smash Eat Grow is a free-to-play VR multiplayer where you eat your opponents across an edible, destructive playground.
Play For Dream hands-on: an MR headset with potential
After I published my detailed review of the Vivo Vision headset, many people asked me how it compares with another interesting Chinese mixed reality headset: the Play For Dream MR. At that moment, I realized that I had never published my review of Play For Dream: I had the opportunity of trying the headset for […]
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Samsung Preps iPhone-Style Spatial Videos & Photos for “Galaxy XR Headset”, Leak Suggests
A new feature has leaked to some Samsung smartphones which is expected to bring the ability to capture 3D images and videos specifically for “Galaxy XR headsets,” SamMobile has discovered. Samsung revealed its forthcoming XR headset, codenamed ‘Project Moohan’ (Korean for ‘Infinite’), late last year, which is slated to bring competition to Apple Vision Pro […]
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Snapchat CEO’s Open Letter Ties Spectacles AR Glasses to the Survival of the Company at Large
According to Snap’s CEO Evan Spiegel, the company behind Snapchat has reached a “crucible moment” as it heads into 2026, which he says rests on the growth and performance of Spectacles, the company’s AR glasses, as well as AI, advertising and direct revenue streams. Snap announced in June it was working on the next iteration […]
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Space Cargo Out for Delivery Days Before Next Resupply Mission Launches
One cargo spacecraft is orbiting Earth toward the International Space Station while another stands at its launch pad counting down to a lift off on Sunday to continue resupplying the Expedition 73 crew. The orbital residents will be preparing for the dual cargo missions while keeping up cardiac and bone research over the weekend.
Amazon Solves What Apple and Meta Couldn’t
Amazon’s new AR ambitions could mark a turning point in supply chain logistics. While other tech giants like Meta and Apple are courting the attention of both consumers and enterprise with flashy headsets, Amazon is taking a refreshingly practical approach by integrating AR technologies into their own operations first. For professionals that manage warehouses, lead […]
Facebook Is Getting Rid of Community Chats
It seems that Facebook group members prefer to keep their chats in the app.
Reddit Adds Tools To Help Publishers Share Their Content in the App
Reddit is looking to get more publishers engaged in relevant communities.
Pinterest Gives Shoppers More Purchase Options From Pins
Now you can provide multiple options to help drive purchase activity.
Besiege VR Gets New War Machines And Camera Customization
A new Besiege VR update has added 20 new machines to the war sandbox and customizable camera settings.
Everyone Is Making Smart Glasses Now
Most coverage focuses on Meta, but a surprising number of startups and established companies alike are making smart glasses too.
Read our full roundup here.
‘I Expect You to Die’ Studio Announces Free-to-Play Skydiving Party Game ‘Project Freefall’
Schell Games, the studio behind the I Expect You to Die series and Among Us VR (2022), announced they’re developing a new free-to-play online party game for Quest and PC VR headsets that’s all about a high-falling game of tag. Called Project Freefall, the game pits you against seven friends as you plummet towards Earth, leaving only […]
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XR Glasses Maker VITURE Secures $100M Investment as Wearable Segment Heats Up
San Francisco-based XR glasses company VITURE announced it’s secured $100 million in Series B financing, which the company says will aid in global expansion of its consumer XR glasses. Viture initially announced in October 2024 it successfully secured a Series B, however now the company reveals its most recent tranche has brought the Series B […]
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Progress 93 Cargo Craft Lifts Off to Resupply Station Crew
The unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 93 spacecraft is safely in orbit, headed for the International Space Station following its launch at 11:54 a.m. EDT (8:54 p.m. Baikonur time) on a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Progress 93 Cargo Craft Launching to Station Live on NASA+
The unpiloted Progress 93 spacecraft is scheduled to launch at 11:54 a.m. EDT (8:54 p.m. Baikonur time) on a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
What to Expect at Meta Connect 2025: The Next Chapter in Smart Glasses
As someone fascinated by how technology reshapes our daily workflows, I see Meta Connect as more than another tech showcase. It’s where Mark Zuckerberg and his team reveal the next steps in their vision for immersive computing – from VR headsets and mixed reality to AI-driven smart glasses. If you’re an enterprise leader, developer, or […]
Meta Updates Community Notes, Shares Stats on Usage
Meta says that it now has over 70k Community Notes contributors.