NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 crew members are en route to the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to begin final launch preparations. Crew-8 crewmates NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, commander; Michael Barratt, pilot; Jeanette Epps, mission specialist; along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, mission specialist, departed by plane from Ellington Field near the agency’s Johnson Space Center in …
Get in Touch with Anytime Plumbing, Inc. Today
Plumbing emergencies can strike at any moment, causing chaos and disruption to your daily life. From burst pipes to overflowing toilets, these issues require immediate attention and expert intervention to prevent further damage and restore…read more
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Between Realities VR Podcast ft GamertagVR
In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host VR YouTuber Gamertag VR.
The Importance of Exercising Daily
The Importance of Exercising Daily There are multiple ways in which daily physical exercise can make life better for a person, which can help someone lead a better life. This does not mean that people…read more
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More Generative AI Tools are Coming to Social Apps – Is That a Good Thing?
More AI, in more places, does not make for more “social” experiences.
ICYMI This Week: Medieval Dynasty, Onward, X8 & More
Looking for this week’s VR games and hardware news? Here’s our latest roundup.
Expedition 70 Relaxes as SpaceX Crew-8 Preps for Launch
The seven-member Expedition 70 crew relaxed on Friday following a busy week of space research and cargo transfers beginning a three-day weekend. The orbital septet will go into the final days of February continuing its microgravity science while also preparing to welcome four new Commercial Crew members to the International Space Station. On Sunday, Feb. …
Crew Explores Heart Health and Tries On “Anti-Gravity” Suit
Blood tests, cardiac research, and scientific maintenance were the prime duties aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The Expedition 70 crew also kept up its work on a variety of life support gear and exercise hardware throughout the day. NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara kicked off the day studying accelerated aging-like symptoms …
Crossroads of Cost Navigating Expenses for Car Shipping to Indianapolis
In the bustling world of automotive logistics, the journey of shipping a car to Indianapolis encompasses a multitude of considerations, with cost serving as a pivotal factor in the decision-making process. As individuals and businesses…read more
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Big XR News From Apple, Mozilla, Vodafone and RealWear
Vodafone Shifts Paradigm from XR Headsets to AR Glasses Vodafone brought its computing connectivity capabilities to the Snapdragon-powered HyperRealityHub, shifting the paradigm from heavier XR headsets to more lightweight and affordable AR glasses. The HyperRealityHub offered a split compute solution with external camera support to track the location and movement of multiple users, thereby lowering […]
‘VR Reduces Pain and Depression for Palliative Care Patients’
Research published in the British Medical Journal has found that over 50 percent of palliative care patients have seen improvements to symptoms of pain and depression through the use of virtual reality technology. Start-up Launches XR Wearable Surgical Displays Is AI/AR a Paradigm-Shift for Patients? VR Shows ‘Optimal’ Results to Treat Eye Patients Patients saw […]
Start-up Launches XR Wearable Surgical Displays
A South Korea-based start-up has launched a pair of extended reality wearable displays designed for surgeons. Revealing the news, MediThinQ said it has also secured “significant deals” with $30bn-revenue medical devices giant Medtronic, which will exclusively distribute its products in the US and Japan. Healthcare tech incubator VentureBlick has also backed it. Mr Seungjoon Im, […]
Reddit Shares Performance Data and Growth Strategy Ahead of Coming IPO
Reddit’s IPO is close, with the company sharing its strategic vision and performance stats.
Threads Tests Post Drafts and Integrated Camera In-Stream
New features for Threads, as Meta continues to build-out its Twitter alternative app.
LinkedIn Publishes Guide To Evolving Data Privacy Approaches in Marketing
Some handy tips on how to prepare for the next stage of digital campaign tracking.
Snapchat Shares Data on the Key Drivers of Effective Brand/Creator Partnerships
Trust is key to effective collaborations.
Meta’s New Demo Shows Players & Devs What Compelling MR Can Look Like
Meta now has three mixed reality headsets, but still not a ton of mixed reality content to go with it. To remedy that, the company threw out an open source Unity demo it hopes to showcase some of the most compelling things you can do in MR. Called Cryptic Cabinet, the escape room demo was […]
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‘Pixel Ripped’ Studio Announces ‘PAWBALL’, a Free-to-Play VR Soccer Game with Cats
ARVORE, the studio behind the Pixel Ripped VR game franchise, announced it’s currently developing a VR soccer game called PAWBALL, which aims to get you leaping around and scoring goals like only a feline can. On the studio’s Discord (invite link), Arvore Community Manager Freddy Pavão reveals the idea initially came from wanting dinosaurs to play soccer, although […]
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‘Wanderer 2’ Currently in Development, Promising Swashbuckling VR Pirate Adventure
Time-traveling VR adventure Wanderer (2022) is getting a remake, called Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate, although you might have missed at the end of the most recent trailer that developers Mighty Eyes just announced there’s a sequel currently in development too. Not much is known about the newly announced sequel, Wanderer 2: The Seas of Fortune, however the studio […]
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15 Tips, Tricks, & Settings to Get the Most Out of Vision Pro
Vision Pro is here and it’s a surprisingly capable device. Apple has also loaded the headset with a ton of options and features that aren’t obvious at first glance. So I’m here with the most essential Vision Pro tips, tricks, & settings to get the most from the device. Vision Pro Tips & Tricks Contents: […]
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Virtual Vecna: ‘Stranger Things VR’ Now Available on Meta Quest
Get ready to rule the Upside Down in Stranger Things VR, available now on Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro….
‘Noclip VR’ Invites You to the Backrooms Today on Meta Quest
Today marks the official launch of horror-puzzler Noclip VR, as it moves from App Lab over to the Meta Quest Store. Delve into the infamous…
‘Breathedge: Cosmic Cluck’ Launches Into Space Today With a Chatty Immortal Chicken
Space is vast. Sure, we’ve all heard that one before—but you can’t truly understand until your ship wrecks on the way to visit your grandpa’s…
Tokyo’s Government Launches Promo Metaverse on Roblox
The Metropolitan Government of Tokyo has introduced a virtual Tokyo Metaverse on Roblox to promote the city as a tourist destination. Gamefam Explores Roblox Concerts for Next-Level Experiences Meta Makes Roblox Available on Its Quest VR Headsets Roblox Opens Immersive Ad Partner Programme at Cannes Lions The interactive portal, “HELLO! TOKYO FRIENDS”, uses AR photography […]