This week, ResearchAndMarkets released its “Smart Augmented Reality Glasses—Global Strategic Business Report,” which highlights the growth rates of smart glasses, the potential opportunity for enterprises, and how smart glasses could replace VR headsets. The report showed that the global market for smart glasses reached roughly 678.6 thousand units in 2023. Moreover, ResearchAndMarkets noted that it […]
Varjo to Boost Virtual Design and Engineering Opportunities
This week, enterprise VR/MR hardware vendors and solutions provider Varjo are officially introducing support for Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This move aims to make the leading headset range an optimised tool for engineering and design workflows. Miika Jokinen, the Head of Software Partnerships at Varjo, added: Our partnership with Dassault Systèmes is a testament of […]
FTC Fines Messaging App NGL Over Deceptive Practices
The finding could help the FTC establish new precedent on teen social media use.
X Claims Increases in Users and Engagement
The latest data points from X suggest that it is improving.
Big Brands Reduce TikTok Ad Spending Ahead of US Removal
Big brands are reassessing their TikTok ads approach.
Into The Radius 2 Is Hitting Early Access Very Soon
Into The Radius 2 launches in early access later this month.
Sky Climb Now Flying Onto PSVR 2 Devices Worldwide
Sky Climb flies onto PSVR 2 devices from today in Europe, and tomorrow for audiences in the US and Asia
FRENZIES Is A New Multiplayer Shooter Coming To PSVR 2 & Quest
FRENZIES is a new “neon-drenched” PvP shooter from nDreams on PSVR 2 and Quest, and a closed alpha begins this month.
Meta Quest 3 Sale Discounts 128 GB Model To $430
Meta Quest 3 with 128 GB of storage is $70 off its typical price on Amazon right now.
‘Bounce Arcade’ is Like VR Pinball for Your Fists—And Exactly the Kind of Creativity VR Needs to Thrive
Bounce Arcade, recently announced and launching this Fall, looks like a unique fusion of pinball and VR, in a way that’s truly native to the medium. It’s an example of the body of VR-native gameplay mechanics that’s still in its infancy. All video games trace their lineage to arcade games. I’m not necessarily talking about […]
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New VR Games Showcase Promises “AAA” Reveals Next Month for Quest, PSVR 2, & PC VR
A new VR Games Showcase is kicking off next month, promising a peek at ‘AAA’ VR games and major updates coming from a number of studios, including nDreams, Vertigo Games, Schell Games, Flat2VR Studios, and IO Interactive. Coming August 15th and presented by VR veteran Jamie Feltham, the inaugural VR Games Showcase will cover a […]
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Space Biology, Spacesuits, and Dragon Training Top Day for Astronauts, Cosmonauts
Life science and docked spacecraft training were the prime tasks aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The nine orbital residents also split their day on a variety of maintenance tasks including spacesuit work and orbital plumbing. NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matthew Dominick kicked off their day collecting biological samples and data to …
Try Out ‘Breachers’ and ‘Racket Club’ for Free This Weekend!
Every weekend through August 12, we’ll be giving you temporary free access to two acclaimed multiplayer games on Meta Quest, so you can try out…
Lenovo to Provide ThinkReality VRX Headsets to Elderly Patients
This week, Lenovo partnered with immersive healthcare solutions provider Rendever to distribute its VR elderly patient solution to individuals at the Carolina Caring facility. Jason McGuigan, Lenovo’s Head of Commercial Virtual Reality, said, “VR experiences can have the power to inspire, inform, and enhance well-being because they are immersive and even breathtakingly vivid.” Moreover, Mcguigan […]
AR/VR Headset Shipments Decline by over 60%, as Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest, XREAL, HTC Fight for First Place
In a recent report, IDC highlighted the sharp decline in global shipments of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets over the first quarter of 2024. The report showed that shipments dropped by 67.4 per cent year over year in Q1. Notably, the drop mainly affected VR headsets, with potential customers looking for MR/AR devices […]
Meta Quest Ditches App Lab Digital Storefront
This week, Meta announced that it would cease its App Lab storefront operations starting August 5th. This means users can no longer use the storefront to debut and test early access or experimental services; instead, users and developers will need to use the conventional Quest digital storefront to release all applications, including under-development ones. This […]
Microsoft Shares Notes on the Potential of AI for Business [Infographic]
Some insights into how businesses can make use of the latest AI tools.
5 Social Media Marketing KPIs to Track [Infographic]
Some pointers on which data points you need to be keeping tabs on.
Facebook Tests ‘Clear Mode’ for Uncluttered Reels Viewing
Clear Mode would enable you to remove all the description text and UI buttons from the viewing experience.
TikTok Launches New Program To Attract More UK Merchants
TikTok’s making another push to get UK retailers active in the app.
Ghosts Of Tabor Devs Plan Quest Early Access For GRIM & Silent North
As GRIM and Silent North head for early access, the Ghosts of Tabor studio’s CEO isn’t a fan of Meta phasing out App Lab.
Ghosts of Tabor Outlines Plans For PSVR 2, Quest 3 & More
Ghosts of Tabor is one of VR’s recent success stories. With system overhauls, a PSVR 2 port, and Quest 3 upgrades planned, here’s what’s coming next.
VR Games Showcase Promises ‘Major’ Reveals Next Month For Quest, PSVR 2 & Steam
Next month’s VR Games Showcase promises “major announcements” from Flat2VR Studios, Vertigo Games, and more for Quest, PSVR 2, and PC VR.
The Exit 8 VR Leaves You Nervously Lost In Tokyo’s Underground Sprawl All Over Again
The Exit 8 VR is an immersive port of the indie hit that leaves you feeling more unnerved than ever.
Here’s our impressions.