The XR Week Peek (2024.01.30): Vision Pro prepares to ship, PSVR 2 sales are stagnating, and more!

This is going to be the week of the Apple Vision Pro, with the first people who preordered it finally receiving the device at home! Finally, we will have some real impressions on the device not coming from scripted demos. I’m not envious, no… absolutely no, don’t worry…  And it will also be a bit my […]

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First Filed in 2017, Vision Pro EyeSight Patent Envisioned Anime Eyes & Furry Avatars

Apple was recently granted a patent for ‘EyeSight’, the external display on Vision Pro which shows the wearer’s eyes. The patent was filed way back in 2017 and envisioned the feature being used to show stylized eyes like those of anime and furry characters. EyeSight is perhaps the most unique bit of hardware on Vision […]

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The First Apple Vision Pro Reviews Are Here

The first reviews for Vision Pro are live, highlighting a ton of great, good and not-so-great things about Apple’s first mixed reality headset. The $3,500 Vision Pro is set to launch on February 2nd, but it seems the first reviews are already out from a select number of outlets, including CNET, The Verge, The Wall […]

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Chinese AR Startup Xreal Raises $60M in Hopes of Competing with Apple

Xreal, the China-based AR headset creator, announced it’s secured $60 million in its latest funding round which it hopes to use for product development and an expansion of production facilities. Founded in 2017 and headquarted in Beijing, Xreal counts among its investors Alibaba, Nio Capital, Shunwei Capital, Sequoia China, YF Capital, Kuaishou, and Gentle Monster, among […]

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Cygnus Lifts Off Atop SpaceX Rocket to Deliver Station Cargo

A fresh supply of more than 8,200 pounds of scientific investigations and cargo is on its way to the International Space Station on a Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft after launching on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 12:07 p.m. EST Tuesday from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. …

Cygnus Cargo Ship Launching on SpaceX Rocket Live on NASA TV

NASA Television coverage is underway for the launch of Northrop Live NASA coverage is underway for the launch of Northrop Grumman’s 20th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station for the agency. The launch of the company’s Cygnus spacecraft is scheduled for 12:07 p.m. EST on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch …

Mission Teams Target Tuesday for Launch of Cygnus Cargo Mission

Today, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX confirmed joint teams are targeting 12:07 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Jan. 30 for Falcon 9 to launch the 20th Northrop Grumman commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus resupply spacecraft will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 at …

Reliable Monroe to Shreveport Movers at Your Service

Moving can be a daunting task, especially when you’re relocating from Monroe to Shreveport, two cities in Louisiana with their unique charm and characteristics. It’s essential to have a dependable moving partner by your side…read more

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Zoom Will Debut on Apple Vision Pro, Feb 2nd

Today, leading video conferencing solutions provider Zoom officially announced a new spatial application, ready for the Vision Pro debut later this week. Following snippets suggesting that Zoom will debut on the device, Zoom is now officially confirming its first spatial computing solution to assist the device’s first customers in leveraging XR productivity tools. Zoom will […]

Meta Optimistic about Apple’s Entry into the Market

The Apple Vision Pro is due later this week, and according to reports from “people familiar” with Meta and its operations, Mark Zuckerberg’s firm plans to become the Android competitor against Apple as the firm enters the XR world. Much like smartphone users are generally pushed to choose between an iOS or Android device, some […]

Virtualware Celebrates 20 Years of Operation

This week, longstanding XR solutions provider Virtualware is celebrating 20 years of operation and supporting enterprise end users who are undergoing transformative XR journies.  Virtualware is a global leader in providing VR training solutions for industry, education, and healthcare companies. Since its founding in 2004, the firm has been consistently recognized as a worldwide leader […]

Solos AirGo 3 Review: AI Smart Glasses for the Future

The Solos AirGo 3 specs are some of the most exciting new smart glasses to emerge in the immersive marketplace. While virtual and mixed reality headsets, like the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 earned most of the attention last year, 2024 is emerging as the year of the smart glasses. Numerous innovative solutions […]

Meta Announces New Program to Share Data with Academic Researchers

The new program marks a significant development in Meta’s data research process. 

YouTube Launches 2024 ‘AdBlitz’ to Showcase Super Bowl Campaigns

YouTube’s showcase of the 2024 Super Bowl ad campaigns is now live.

TikTok Shares Tips on How Brands Can Incorporate Humor Into Their Marketing

Taking a humorous approach can be an effective way to create more resonant messaging in the app.

Pinterest Shares Tips to Help Optimize Your In-App Product Listings

Some handy tips to help improve your Pin marketing approach. 

Will Meta Be The Android Of Spatial Computing, Or The Blackberry?

Meta is reportedly “optimistic” about Apple Vision Pro, and sees itself becoming the Android of spatial computing.

But could it end up the BlackBerry instead? Our thoughts here:

PlayStation State Of Play Returns With PSVR 2 Reveals This Week

PlayStation’s State of Play returns this week with new PSVR 2 reveals.

Ultrawings 2 Wasn’t Supposed To Launch On PSVR 2 Yet

Ultrawings 2 is out now PSVR 2, but the studio says it wasn’t supposed to launch yet.

Report: Quest to Natively Support Spatial Video Originally Meant for Vision Pro

One of the big features being touted by Apple is Vision Pro’s ability to play back spatial video captured on iPhone 15. According to data recently mined in the Meta app, Quest is reportedly set to natively support the specific video codec. The information was obtained by X (formerly Twitter) user M1Astra, who notes a […]

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Vision Pro Deliveries Are Backordered Into March But In-store Availability Remains

Within 24 hours of Vision Pro pre-orders starting earlier this month, home delivery dates were pushed back from launch day into March. But curiously, orders for in-store pickups are still available within a week of launch day at many stores. Apple Vision Pro pre-orders opened on January 19th, and many woke up bright and early […]

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Cygnus Counts Down to Launch, Station Crews Keep Up Research

Cargo mission preparations and space research kept the Expedition 70 and Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crews busy at the beginning of the week. The 11 residents working together aboard the International Space Station also continued their ongoing biomedical science and lab maintenance activities. Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus space freighter is sitting atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 …

Isaac’s Movers: Your Trusted Partner for Local and Long-Distance Relocations

Moving can be a daunting task, whether you are relocating within your local area or embarking on a long-distance journey. The stress of packing, organizing, and transporting your belongings can be overwhelming, but with the…read more

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X Looks to Improve Content Moderation After Issues with AI Images and Bot Farms

AI-generated images of Taylor Swift and Russian bot operations have caused more headaches for Elon and Co.

X is Building a New Trust and Safety Center, Focused on CSE, Which Could Open Up Revenue Opportunities

X is undertaking more steps t police CSE content, which could be a precursor to its next stage.