At 3:11 a.m. EDT, NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, with NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps as backup, captured Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft using the International Space Station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm as the station was flying about 260 miles over the South Atlantic Ocean. Mission control in Houston will use the Canadarm2 robotic arm to position Cygnus to …
Celebrity Doctor says Meta Quest 3 is Helping NHS Training and Upskilling
Recently, Dr Alex George, a celebrity healthcare professional, visited an NHS training space at the University of Hertfordshire, where student doctors and nurses are leveraging Meta Quest 3 hardware for training and upskilling opportunities. Referring to his experience of the Quest-led immersive training, Dr George noted that “I’ve never been more impressed tech-wise.” Dr George added: […]
NASA’s Northrop Grumman Cygnus Continues to Space Station
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft continues on its way to the International Space Station following launch at 11:02 a.m. EDT Aug. 4 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Cygnus spacecraft completed the deployment of its two solar arrays at 2:21 p.m. the …
How Lenovo and VirtualSpeech Use GenAI to Scale Enterprise XR Training
Recently, VirtualSpeech announced that it is collaborating with Lenovo and Qualcomm to introduce its XR software platform on the ThinkReality VRX headset and Snapdragon Spaces ecosystem. By partnering with Lenovo, VirtualSpeech can reach new milestones in achieving global enterprise scalability. VirtualSpeech provides VR training solutions integrating GenAI technology to create responsive and personalized avatars and […]
How NVIDIA Blackwell Delays Affect Meta and Microsoft XR/GenAI Goals
This week, reports are emerging that highlight how NVIDIA’s long-awaited Blackwell chipset is delayed due to design flaws. The roughly three-month delay may prove taxing on awaiting firms such as Meta, Google, and Microsoft as each race to the front of AI innovation. An NVIDIA spokesperson said: As we’ve stated before, Hopper demand is very […]
Assessing the Electricity Requirements of AI Development [Infographic]
Microsoft’s use of electricity has doubled since embarking on its AI push, per Visual Capitalist.
The Psychology of Sharing: Emotions Content Must Evoke To Go Viral [Infographic]
Viral content often evokes a specific emotion like joy, anticipation or fear, per Salesforce.
Meta Explores Celebrity-Voiced AI Chatbots
Meta’s celebrity-faced bots didn’t work, but maybe this will be different?
Snapchat+ Reaches 11 Million Paying Subscribers
Snapchat+ has been the most successful of the new wave of paid subscription features.
Zero Caliber 2 Review: A Thrilling VR Action Romp
Zero Caliber 2 is a strong follow-up to the original game, delivering a thrilling action-packed VR romp. Our full review.
Between Realities Podcast Season 8 Community Finale
In the Season 8 Finale of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva hosted a wide variety of guests from the virtual reality community.
HTC Cuts Vive XR Elite Price Ahead of New Headset Reveal
HTC has reduced the price of Vive XR Elite, its flagship standalone headset, cutting it from $1,100 to $900. The deal appears to only be available in the US, as Vive XR Elite is still selling for its launch price across other major regions—€1,449 in Europe and £1,299 in the UK. Released in February 2023, […]
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‘Garry’s Mod’ Sequel Adopts OpenXR to ‘Expand VR Feature Set’ and Support More Devices
Facepunch Studios announced that s&box, its upcoming physics sandbox and game development platform, is now using OpenXR, which will not only allow the studio to expand its VR feature set, but also the range of supported devices. VR support has been on the table since Facepunch announced in 2015 it was working on a spiritual successor […]
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NASA’s Northrop Grumman Cygnus Completes Solar Arrays Deployment
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft completed the deployment of its two solar arrays at 2:21 p.m. EDT after launching at 11:02 a.m. Aug. 4 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida to the International Space Station for NASA. Shortly after launch, the spacecraft missed …
VRChat Spotlight: Magnetize, The Edge & Astral Bounds
Don Hopper goes deeper into VRChat visiting three more community-recommended worlds…
Where will he end up this week?
NASA’s Northrop Grumman 21st Cargo Mission: Cygnus Launches at 11:02 a.m. EDT
At 11:02 a.m. EDT, 8,200 pounds of scientific investigations and cargo launched to the International Space Station on Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft for the company’s 21st commercial resupply services mission for NASA. The spacecraft lifted off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Cygnus …
NASA’s Northrop Grumman 21st Cargo Mission: Launch Coverage Underway
NASA’s coverage is underway on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, YouTube, X, Facebook, and the agency’s website for the launch of Northrop Grumman’s 21st commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station. The company’s Cygnus spacecraft is scheduled for liftoff at 11:02 a.m. EDT on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 …
Skydio Drone Operated From Quest 3 Shows Meta Headset As FPV Replacement
A Skydio drone controlled from Quest 3 hints at advantages of control from general purpose VR headsets.
Developers Report Frustration Building Apple Arcade Games For Vision Pro
Developers spoke to mobilegamer.biz about their frustrations building Apple Vision Pro games for the Apple Arcade service.
ICYMI This Week: Frenzy Extinction, Sushi Ben, OVRDARK, DIG VR, X8 & More
We’re highlighting the latest VR news stories this week, including some you may have missed like Frenzy Extinction.
Bomber Drone Turns Quest 3 Owners Into Living Room Pilots
Bomber Drone turns your living room into a mixed reality battlefield on Quest 3.
NASA, Northrop Grumman Delay Cargo Resupply Launch Opportunity
NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are standing down from the launch opportunity Saturday for the agency’s Northrop Grumman 21st commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station due to weather conditions. Teams are targeting no earlier than 11:02 a.m. EDT on Sunday, Aug. 4 for the next launch opportunity. For launch updates and more …
Apple Silent on Vision Pro Sales
Apple has released its quarterly earnings without indicating how the Vision Pro is selling. On an earnings call with investors, CEO Tim Cook said the headset now has 2,500 native apps and 1.5 million compatible apps (because of the wider App Store) but stopped short of offering any hard numbers. “Vision Pro users are customising […]
Meta Quest 3 Prescription Lenses: A Must-Have Accessory?
There’s certainly no shortage of great accessories you can purchase for your Meta Quest 3 these days, from ultra-ergonomic headbands, to extra battery packs. However, the Meta Quest 3 prescription lenses are (in my opinion), a true must have purchase for many users. These days, as virtual, mixed, and augmented reality headsets are growing more […]
Somnium VR1 Review: Next-Generation PC VR & MR
The Somnium VR1 is finally here. After introducing their cutting-edge PC virtual and mixed reality headset at CES 2023, Somnium Space has now officially entered the XR hardware market. Somnium Space has been experimenting with extended reality and metaverse opportunities for a while now, offering access to virtual environments where people can collaborate, share ideas, […]