Big XR News from Qualcomm, Meta, Microsoft, and Sony

2024 is on, and the XR industry never sleeps. With CES around the corner, the AR/VR/MR marketplace is already rumbling just days into the new year, with many significant developments in the immersive solutions space. This week saw Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Qualcomm, Meta, and Sony move to optimize their product offerings and business operations. XR […]

ARuVR: Leading the XR Learning Revolution – A 2023 Success Story

The virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) industries prepare to close out another year. Moving from hype to tangible breakthroughs, 2023 has been an exciting time for Extended Reality (XR) development in hardware and software. ARuVR, one of the United Kingdom’s most visible and prestigious XR companies, continues to trailblaze across the Learning and  Development […]

8 Visual Trends To Consider for Your Marketing in 2024 [Infographic]

These visual styles are set to gain traction this year.

X’s Latest Traffic Numbers Show a Decline in Average Time Spent per User

Elon has posted new numbers to show how X is improving, but they actually show the opposite.

Google Implements First Stage in the Removal of Tracking Cookies

Google’s aiming to phase out all tracking cookies by the end of the year.

Instagram Experiments With New Public ‘Collections’ Feature on Profiles

Instagram’s developing more ways to highlight your interests.

Why Every VR Developer Needs A Hand Tracking Plan

Job Simulator is one of the highest selling VR games of all time and its technical lead has a message for developers:

You need to have a hand tracking plan now.

ICYMI: 5 Big VR Gaming Updates From Late December

Catching up on the latest VR gaming updates? Here’s what you may have missed over the holidays:

Journey To Foundation Developer Archiact Confirms Layoffs

Journey To Foundation developer Archiact is undergoing layoffs:

Studio Behind ‘DOOM 3’ VR Port Announces Layoffs

Archiact, the veteran studio known for a host of VR titles, announced it’s laying off a portion of its staff. The number of staff affected by the layoff hasn’t been confirmed. The studio says however in an X post that it’s currently looking to help transition staff from a number of positions, including animation, art, audio, […]

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New Qualcomm MR Reference Headset Shows What to Expect From Samsung

Alongside the announcement of the new Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, Qualcomm also revealed its latest reference headset, a mixed reality device that’s likely the foundation of Samsung’s upcoming headset. Samsung announced last year that it’s working with both Google and Qualcomm on an XR device. We’ve been around the block once or twice and […]

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Crew Wraps Up Station Upkeep, Conducts Fiber Optics and Antimicrobial Investigations on Friday

A week of science and station upkeep continued on Friday aboard the International Space Station. Ahead of their off-duty weekend, the seven Expedition 70 crew members completed an array of tasks to wrap up maintenance activities and resume microgravity research investigations. On Tuesday, NASA Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli kicked off a multi-day-long study investigating the …

The Fascinating Blend of Past Beauty and Present Hydration in Sydney

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Marvel at the tale of Sydney, a city with a rich history that uniquely blends with its modern-day achievements. Home to over five million people, Sydney excitingly combines a past full of beauty, excitement, and…read more

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Introducing the Secrets to Successful Website Design

Crafting a captivating digital presence is more than aesthetics; it’s about functionality and user engagement. Effective website design involves a blend of art and science, combining visually appealing elements with seamless usability. Importance of User-Centric…read more

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Crush Those New Year’s Resolutions with VR Fitness

At home or on the go, VR workouts are convenient, affordable, and—dare we say it?—fun. And with over 500 games and experiences on the Meta…

Meta’s Secret AR Glasses Might be ‘the Most Advanced Technology on the Planet’ – But You Can’t Have Them

It’s no secret that Meta is pouring massive resources into its quest to build a fully-fledged pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses. What is secret is the pair of glasses themselves – because they do actually exist. In an interview with The Verge/Command Line, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth revealed that some Meta staff already use […]

Is Sony Accelerating Digital Twin Content Creation?

This week, Sony officially entered a partnership with GeniusXR and The Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center of Innovation), announcing a Volumetric Capture Studio for creating digital twins of real-world people and objects to suit a variety of enterprise needs.  The move enables the project partners to extend digital twin adoption […]

Qualcomm Partners with Google, Samsung for New 4K XR Chipset to Empower AI Smart Glasses

Today, Qualcomm Technologies officially introduced the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 Platform, a new Snapdragon chipset built to improve the quality of XR displays, visuals, and the overall user experience. Notably, the firm’s newly improved chipset will provide extended support for users and firms leveraging AR smart glasses with integrated AI features.  The XR2+ Gen 2 […]

How to Prepare for a Changing Meta Ads Landscape

Wondering how to adjust your Facebook and Instagram campaigns for the changes coming from Meta? Looking for advice to adjust your audience targeting, placements, and creative? To explore how to prepare for the changing world of Meta ads, I interview Jon Loomer.

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A Simple Guide to B2B Social Media Marketing [Infographic]

Some handy pointers for your social media marketing approach. 

5 Tips To Help Maximize Your TikTok Marketing Approach in 2024

Some notes to help guide your TikTok marketing in 2024. 

Snapchat Announces New Entertainment Measurement Partnership With Samba TV

The partnership will provide more insights into the performance of promotions in the app.

X Says There Are 750K Jobs Listed via Hiring in the App

The platform may have tapped into a significant new opportunity with X Hiring.

VR Skater Receives Full Release On Steam This February

VR Skater leaves Steam Early Access for full release next month:

New VR Games & Releases January 2024: PSVR 2, Quest, SteamVR & More

2024 is here and January’s packing more VR games. Here’s the highlights coming to Quest, PC VR, PSVR 2 and Pico: