Meta CTO Discusses Project Orion, AR Smart Glasses, Neural Interfaces, and Developmental Hurdles

At Meta Connect 2024, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and Founder of Meta, unveiled a prototype for the much-hyped Orion device, a pair of breakthrough AR smart glasses. During the event, Zuckerberg called the device “the most advanced glasses in the world and our first prototype of full holographic AR.” Zuckerberg also unveiled a significant breakthrough: neural […]

Logitech Debut Meta Quest 3S Accessory for Virtual Productivity

Today, hot on the heels of Meta Connect 2024, Logitech debuted the general availability of its MX Ink product, an MR stylus accessory the firm explicitly made for the Meta Quest headset portfolio.   Namely, the MX Ink product works with the recently introduced Meta Quest 3S, which Meta is shipping on October 15th. Allowing […]

TikTok Partners With WHO to Combat Medical Misinformation

A new initiative to combat harmful health trends.

LinkedIn Adds More Languages to Its Support Options

The update brings the number of supported languages to 36.

Meta Acquires the Threads.com URL

If you were confused as to where to find Threads on the web, this could make it easier.

Data Shows X Is Suspending Far Fewer Users for Hate Speech

X has shared insight into how its updated approach to moderation is impacting its enforcement.

VR Hero Shooter X8 Gets Contra Crossover Event This December

Konami’s run-and-gun Contra series will crossover with free-to-play VR hero shooter X8 in an upcoming event this December.

Starship Home Review: Mixed Reality Space Dreams Stuck in Repetition

Starship Home delivers an enjoyable adventure to the stars from your living room, but several issues frustrate this experience.

Prison Boss: Prohibition Promises Bootlegging Co-Op Adventure Next Year

Prison Boss: Prohibition promises a humorous bootlegging adventure in co-op next spring on Quest, PC VR, and PSVR 2.

Ghosts Of Tabor Doubles Early Access Revenue To Reach $20 Million

VR extraction shooter Ghosts of Tabor has earned over $20 million in total revenue.

The 5 main XR highlights from Meta Connect 2024

The Meta Connect 2024 has just finished and there Mark Zuckerberg and some other Meta executives have announced very important news concerning XR and AI. Of all these announcements, I selected the 5 most important ones for me and I want to briefly describe them to you, explaining also why they could be relevant for […]

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Precision Glass Maker Completes Major Factory Expansion in Anticipation of AR Glasses Demand

In a strategic move that underscores the expected growth of the AR industry, SCHOTT—a global leader in advanced optics and specialty glass—has announced the completion of a new production facility in Kulim, Malaysia. This development comes just a day after Meta unveiled its latest AR glasses prototype. The new facility in Kulim is set to […]

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‘Starship Home’ Review – Gardening Across the Universe in Quest’s Most Compelling Mixed Reality Game

Starship Home isn’t just a clever and infectiously cute sci-fi gardening game with casual ship management stuff. It’s probably one of the best cases right now for how mixed reality developers can break away from the usual gimmicks on Quest 3, and create something truly worth playing in your own living room. Read on to see […]

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‘Skydance’s Behemoth’ Delayed to December to Give “AAA” VR Adventure More Polish

Skydance Games, the developers behind the much-anticipated VR adventure Skydance’s BEHEMOTH, announced the game is going to be slightly delayed beyond the original November 14th release date, pushing launch back a few weeks. Skydance announced the news in an X post, noting the new release date is now set for December 5th, 2024 across all […]

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Meta Releases ‘Horizon Hyperscape’ for Quest 3, Letting You Explore (and maybe eventually upload) Photorealistic Places

During Meta Connect’s big Quest 3S unveiling yesterday, where the company showed off the $300 headset for the first time, Meta announced it was also releasing a new app exclusively for Quest 3 that lets you explore photorealistic spaces. And they aren’t like the 360 photos you’ll see in Google Street View either; they’re full […]

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Zuckerberg Unveils “Orion” AR Smart Glasses with Neural Interface, at Meta Connect 2024

At Meta Connect 2024, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and Founder of Meta, unveiled a prototype for the much-hyped Orion device, a pair of AR smart glasses. During the event, Zuckerberg called the device “the most advanced glasses in the world and our first prototype of full holographic AR.” Zuckerberg also unveiled a significant breakthrough: neural interface […]

Meta Quest 3S Debuts for $299, Shipping Oct 15

Today at Connect 2024, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and Founder of Meta, announced the Quest 3S after months of rumours. The new product is an MR device similar to the Quest 3 but cheaper. Today, Meta announced that pre-orders will start at $299.99 for a 128GB model and $399.99 for a 256 GB model. Notably, Meta […]

SparkVR’s Immersive Experiences Launch in Indian Schools

SparkVR is launching augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) edtech solutions in school and universities in India. Immersive STEM Education Solution Gains Industry-Wide Recognition How XR, AI, BCI, and Neural Interfaces are Changing Healthcare Education Avantis Education Reveals 300,000 VR/AR Educational Assets The technologies create ‘highly’ interactive and realistic training modules, according to the […]

Transfr Boosts VR Learning Accessiblity with Spanish Language Support

This week, VR career training solution provider Transfr announced 14 new Spanish-language VR programmes, following success in school districts like New Jersey and Kannapolis. According to the firm, the new VR learning simulations cover various high-paying career paths, including sectors such as solar technician, nursing, semiconductor manufacturing, and network technician. Thanks to the new language […]

TikTok Announces Shutdown of Separate TikTok Music App

TikTok’s own music streaming service has failed to catch on with users.

TikTok Bans Russian State Media From Its App

Meta banned the same outlets earlier in the month.

YouTube Expands Access to Its Own Gen AI Assistant

All YouTube Premium subscribers on Android devices in the U.S. can now access the bot.

Snapchat Partners With Google for Expanded AI Push

Snapchat’s looking to Google’s Gemini over OpenAI’s GPT models.

Skydance’s Behemoth Delayed Until December For Extra Polish

Skydance’s Behemoth is being delayed “to add that extra bit of polish,” and it’s now arriving this December.

Meta’s Prototype AR Glasses Have 70 Degree FOV And A Wireless Compute Puck

Meta showed off prototype true AR glasses at Connect, codenamed Orion, with a remarkable 70-degree field of view.