Rudolph’s Radiant Repair: A Home Warranty’s Heating Miracle

Jingle Bell Beginnings The Thompson family, known in their cozy cul-de-sac as the “Christmas Enthusiasts,” were gearing up for their most festive season yet. The family of four, led by jolly Jerry and merry Mary,…read more

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Save Up to 60% Off 175+ Titles During the Meta Quest Holiday Sale!

Christmas is just a week away, and it’s time to shop our biggest sale of the year! Save up to 60% off on 175+ titles…

Jack Harlow Comes to Meta Horizon Worlds—Plus an Immersive New Way to Discover Content in VR

Meta Horizon Worlds lets you hang out with friends and feel like you’re in the same virtual space—no matter where in the world you happen…

Will Meta’s Consumer Focus Collapse its Enterprise Vision? 

This week, during an online speaker session, which included XR end-users and solutions providers, The VRAR Association (The VRARA) spoke on the real-world effectiveness of Meta’s recently launched business-ready headset management service.   The leading XR hardware and software vendor debuted Meta Quest for Business in November following a previous iteration and beta testing stages. […]

Will VR Training Redefine IT Hardware Education?

Last week, Changefied, an emerging company that brings immersive learning services to business and education clients, debuted Virtual TechLab, a VR solution that assists with IT training procedures.  The Virtual TechLab application leverages VR spatial learning technology to provide IT trainees with a VR environment that “redefines IT education.”  Changefied established itself earlier this year […]

What is Meta Quest? The Complete Guide

What is Meta Quest? It might sound like an unusual question in a world where the adoption of virtual reality and extended reality solutions is exploding. As of 2023, around 171 million people are using VR headsets worldwide. Most people have already heard of both “Meta”, the world-leading technology company, and the “Quest” line of […]

How does Virtual Reality Work? The Ultimate Guide

Have you ever wondered, “How does virtual reality work?” How can the right combination of hardware and software instantly transport us into a new world? What components does a “virtual reality” experience need to be truly immersive? In recent years, the “virtual reality” world has evolved drastically. Once, VR was a novel concept often alluded […]

Instagram Adds New Option to Stop Profile Visitors from Expanding Your Profile Image

Now you can stop them creepers from getting a good look at your profile image.

Snapchat Shares New Insights on the Potential of Snap Promotions for Automotive Brands

Snapchat says that its users are 1.5x more likely to be actively searching for a car.

EU Launches Formal Proceedings Against Over Possible DSA Breaches

The X team will need to outline their moderation approach, and adherence to EU laws. 

TikTok Launches Improved Experience on Tablets and Foldable Devices

The update will improve the TikTok experience on larger screens. 

Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint Web Apps Are Now Available On The Quest Store

Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are now available on the Quest Store as progressive web apps.

SpaceX Dragon Departure from Space Station for NASA Targets Wednesday

NASA and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier than 5:05 p.m. EST Wednesday, Dec. 20, for the undocking of the company’s 29th Dragon commercial resupply services mission from the International Space Station due to unfavorable weather conditions. Joint teams continue to evaluate weather conditions as a cold front passes through the splashdown zones off the coast of …

How To Design Mixed Reality Experiences Like A Magician

Mixed reality offers new challenges and opportunities for designers.

Thinking like a magician can help:

SpaceX Dragon Departure from Space Station for NASA Targets Tuesday

NASA and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier than 5:05 p.m. EST Tuesday, Dec. 19, for the undocking of the company’s 29th Dragon commercial resupply services mission from the International Space Station due to unfavorable weather conditions. Joint teams continue to evaluate weather conditions as a cold front passes through the splashdown zones off the coast of …

Can Insurance Processing Become More Social?

There are currently no optimal methods for insurance data intake. In an industry so important to our society, the methods for processing are outdated and inaccurate. Not only that, but the processes are inefficient and…read more

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Instagram Provides New Stories Engagement Options with Custom “Add Yours” Templates

A new way to spark viral sharing trends in the app. 

Snapchat May Need to Explore New Opportunities for AR Development

Snapchat is the leader in consumer AR experiences, but can it compete in AR wearables?

Instagram’s Testing the Capacity to Add Notes to Feed Posts

Instagram’s keen to squeeze all the engagement value that it can out of Notes.

Resident Evil 4 Remake VR Review: The Definitive VR Version Of A Non-Stop, Thrilling Campaign

Resident Evil 4 Remake’s VR Mode is simply a must for any PSVR 2 owner.

Here’s our full review:

Crew Loads Dragon with NASA Science, Keeps Up Space Research

The Expedition 70 crew is continuing to pack a U.S. cargo spacecraft readying for its departure early next week. The seven residents living aboard the International Space Station also explored virtual reality while servicing a variety of science and life support hardware. NASA and SpaceX are postponing the Sunday, Dec. 17, undocking of a SpaceX …

Retro Love at First Song: Senior Hearts Unite at 80s Concert

Tuning into Nostalgia In the picturesque town of Harmony Hills, where memories of the 80s still lingered in the air, two hearts were set to intertwine. Elaine, a vivacious spirit with a penchant for polka…read more

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Your Guide to Comparing Immersive Training Tech in 2024

Immersive training solutions have become increasingly popular in recent years. Companies investing in constantly upskilling and reskilling their workforce are moving beyond traditional learning experiences. They’re discovering that extended reality tools can help scale their development initiatives faster, empower remote teams, and improve learning outcomes. With immersive learning, companies can embed employees in realistic, authentic […]

Strivr Achieves 2 Million Enterprise VR Training Sessions

This week, Strivr announced that its enterprise-grade VR training service reached an “industry record-setting milestone” of roughly 2 million sessions launched across its client base.  The service provider, which Fortune 1000 customers commonly employ, has achieved its landmark thanks to a rise in the adoption of immersive training services in the workplace and Strivr’s own […]

6 Reasons to Invest in Immersive Learning Solutions in 2024

Immersive learning solutions, tools, and software are taking the world by storm. For years, companies have recognized the need to provide consistent training and development resources to staff. After all, on average, employees learn about 70% of their skills on the job. However, the evolution of the workplace is making it harder for companies to […]