Industry analysts, XR enthusiasts, and technology fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new Samsung XR headset for some time now. We first discussed the possibility of an impending new headset at the beginning of 2022, when Samsung hinted at a reignited focus on extended reality during the Mobile World Conference (MWC) event. […]
TikTok Provides an Update on Its Data Safety Measures in Europe
TikTok says that much of its “Project Clover” initiative is now in effect.
Pinterest Outlines AI Background Generation Process for Product Shots
Pinterest is looking to help brands create better visuals in the app.
Meta Lifts All Restrictions on Trump’s Accounts Ahead of US Election
Trump is allowed to return to Facebook and IG, but it seems unlikely that he’ll do so.
X Explores Legal Action To Address Advertisers Withholding X Ad Spend
Elon Musk is aiming to pursue groups that recommend against advertising on X.
Multitasking With Quest 3 & Vision Pro Shows Why VR Needs Apps Like Steam & Apple Music
Multitasking highlights the importance of apps like Steam Link and Apple Music in VR.
Meta’s CTO Predicts The Specifications Of The Quest Headset Of 2031
Andrew Bosworth described the resolution, field of view, refresh rate, weight, and audio solution he expects a Quest headset to have in 2031.
Meta Will “Keep Looking At” Giving Quest Developers Raw Camera Access
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth said the company will “keep looking at” giving Quest developers raw camera access.
Samsung Headset Reportedly Launching In March Following Developer Kit In October
Samsung headset development kits will be available in October before a consumer launch in March, Business Insider reports.
Somnium Connect and my hands-on with Teslasuit
On Friday I was in Prague to attend the Somnium Connect 2024. There I had the opportunity to meet with some amazing friends from the VR community and to try very interesting pieces of hardware like the Somnium VR1 headset (hands-on impressions coming soon!) and the Teslasuit haptic suit. Let me tell you everything about […]
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Somnium VR1 Hands-on: Enthusiast Level PC VR at a Difficult Price Point
Somnium VR1 is a new PC VR headset that delivers an impressive field-of-view (FOV) and high-resolution displays, ideally appealing to enthusiasts already in the SteamVR tracking ecosystem looking for an upgrade, or businesses with the cash to splash. I got a chance to go hands-on at the company’s Somnium Connect event held in Prague, Czechia over […]
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Beleaguered VR MMO ‘Zenith’ Ceases Development Due to Low User Retention
Ramen VR, the studio behind Zenith: The Last City, announced it’s ceasing development on the VR MMORPG, citing a struggle to retain players. The studio announced the news in a video, linked below, which describes some of the reasons behind the decision: “Zenith has struggled with retaining players since very early on. Even though we’ve […]
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Life Science, Spacesuit Checks Kick Off Week Aboard Station
The Expedition 71 crew kicked off the week with life science and spacesuit checkouts aboard the International Space Station. The orbital septet also juggled a variety of maintenance duties including life support tasks and lab inspections. Starliner Commander Butch Wilmore and Pilot Suni Williams, both NASA astronauts, participated in vein scans using the Ultrasound 2 …
Meta Lifts All Restrictions on Trump’s Accounts Ahead of US Election
Trump is allowed to return to Facebook and IG, but it seems unlikely that he’ll do so.
X Explores Legal Action to Address Advertisers Withholding X Ad Spend
Elon Musk is aiming pursue groups that recommend against advertising on X.
EU Commission Finds X’s Changes to Verification Are in Violation of the DSA
Elon and Co. are gearing up for a significant legal battle in Europe.
VRChat Spotlight: Museum of VR Painting, Complex 7, & ODESZA – A Moment Apart
Don Hopper visits the Museum of VR Painting, explores the mysteries of Complex 7 and experiences a moment of pure musical bliss in ODESZA – A Moment Apart in PC VRChat.
The Next Generation Of VR Developers Are Social VR Users
They played the first generation of commercial VR games. Now, they’re making them too.
Zenith Devs Ramen VR Cease Development Of VR MMO
Ramen VR is ceasing new development for its VR MMO Zenith, promising to keep “shards running for the foreseeable future.”
Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap: Worthwhile, or Unnecessary?
The Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap (and the Elite Strap with an added battery pack) is probably one of the top accessories you’ve considered buying if you have Meta’s new mixed reality headset. After all, while Meta’s standard head strap isn’t terrible, it’s hard to resist the promise of greater comfort and a longer battery […]
The Immersed Visor: Everything We Know So Far
There’s no denying that Apple revolutionized the XR industry when it introduced its spatial computing headset, the Apple Vision Pro. Unfortunately, the price of the headset is a major sticking point for a lot of consumers. Enter the Immersed Visor. Introduced at the Immerse Global Summit in 2023, the Immersed Visor promises users a spatial […]
Apple Vision Pro to Gain New 3D Design Tools
The Apple Vision Pro will gain new 3D design tools with the arrival of Dolium’s 3DtoMe app on the Vision Pro store. Dilium, an Italian SME pitched at the forefront of Frontier Technologies, recently launched 3DtoMe for iOS and macOS users as well as Vision Pro. This app aims to democratise the creation of high-quality […]
5 Top Generative AI XR Trends to Watch in 2024
Generative AI is transforming every part of the world as we know it. It’s revolutionizing customer experiences, enhancing productivity, and streamlining content creation. In the XR world, generative AI is accelerating the production of immersive spaces and assets and enhancing the creation of more unique experiences, like AI XR customer service interactions. As the AI […]
Instagram’s Looking to Enable Retrospective Tags for Collaborative Posts
Soon, you’ll be able to tag collaborators after publishing an IG post.
X Moves to the Next Stage of Testing for Comment Downvotes
X’s dislike button for replies is set to be a broken heart icon in-stream.