Big XR News from Pico, Apple, Meta, and OEP

With the holiday period fast approaching, if XR audiences expected a lull in updates and announcements from significant technology leaders, they would be wrong. This week proved to be a dark horse regarding announcements; with CES just around the corner, major XR firms are readying up for 2024. It appears that 2024 will be a […]

What Is an API and How Does It Work? [Infographic]

Do you understand what an API is and how the API usage process works?

What Happens on the Internet Every Minute (2023 Version) [Infographic]

Domo’s latest report provides an updated glimpse of modern online activity.

X Adds Incognito Mode Controls for Spaces Hosts

Now, you can feel free to tune in to whatever spicy chats you want in the app.

Google Reveals Next Step Toward Removal of Tracking Cookies

On Jan. 4, Google will begin limiting cross-site tracking for some users by restricting website access to third-party cookies by default.

Asgard’s Wrath 2 Is Out Now, But With No Graphics Upgrades For Quest 3 At Launch

Asgard’s Wrath 2 Is out now.

It’s included free with every Quest 3, but there are no Quest 3 graphical upgrades at launch.

Quest’s Uncropped PC ‘Casting 2.0’ Now Works Wirelessly Over Wi-Fi

Quest’s Casting 2.0 now works wirelessly, so creators and developers can record uncropped widescreen without being tethered to the PC.

Track Craft Hands-On: Let’s Go Mixed Reality Racing

Track Craft creatively turns your home into a mixed reality racing playground on Quest.

Our hands-on impressions:

Quest 3 Inside-Out Upper Body Tracking & Mixed Reality Occlusion Are Out Now

Quest 3 inside-out upper body tracking is now available, and mixed reality occlusion can now be shipped in apps.

5 Marketing Rules to Follow in 2024 From Top-Tier Brands

Invigorate your strategy with insights from marketers at TikTok, Glossier, Zillow, lululemon, and more Convince & Convert started the Social Pros Podcast back in 2012 as a way to get to know the “real people doing real things” in social media. Now it has become one of the longest running marketing podcasts in existence, dropping […]

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7 Proven Strategies to Boost Social Media SEO in 2024

Gone are the days when SEO was important just for the SERP.  User behavior is changing, and studies show that around 31% of consumers use social media channels to find answers to their queries. The millennials and Gen Z are among the top groups driving this change, and it’s projected to grow over time. If […]

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Dream Chaser Undergoes Testing at NASA Test Facility in Ohio

NASA and Sierra Space are preparing for the first flight of the company’s Dream Chaser spacecraft to the International Space Station. Dream Chaser and its companion cargo module, called Shooting Star, arrived at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, for environmental testing, scheduled to start in mid-December, ahead of its first flight, scheduled …

Dragon Waits for Departure as Crew Studies Space Health

A U.S. cargo spacecraft is poised to undock from the International Space Station and return to Earth as mission managers monitor weather conditions at the return splashdown zones. Meanwhile, the seven Expedition 70 residents turned their attention to a variety of health activities and lab maintenance activities. NASA and SpaceX are postponing the Saturday, Dec. …

The Role of Social Media in Understanding Plumbing Aspects of Urban Infrastructures

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As a keen observer of urban infrastructure, you might be surprised to learn that social media platforms now play a crucial role in understanding various aspects, especially plumbing. Social media platforms such as Twitter and…read more

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What Every New Yorker Should Know About Car Accident Rights

Car accidents can be a scary and overwhelming experience for anyone, especially if you are injured. As a resident of New York, it is important to know your rights in the event of a car…read more

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How Christien Bouc Scaled a Digital Marketing Agency to $50K/Month

In the dynamic world of digital marketing, Christien Bouc’s story stands out as a remarkable example of perseverance, innovation, and the power of networking. Bouc, the founder of Bouc Media, has scaled his agency to…read more

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Hit the Courts in ‘Racket Club,’ an All-New Sport Built For VR

Racket sports are on the rise, and Racket Club is here to bring all the fun and addictiveness of those sports to VR. It’s a…

Cuteness Overload: ‘Neko Atsume Purrfect Kitty Collector’ Now Available on Meta Quest

Neko Atsume has been letting people collect and admire digital cats for nearly a decade. And starting today, you can pick them up and give…

The Final Countdown: ‘Asgard’s Wrath 2’ Launches Tomorrow!

It’s been just over four years since Asgard’s Wrath launched on the Rift Platform. With an impressive 9.4 rating on IGN, it was a landmark…

Pico 5 Reportedly Scrapped due to Low Pico 4 Sales, Report Says

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has reportedly axed its upcoming virtual reality (VR) headset, it was found on Wednesday. According to Juro Osawa of The Information, ByteDance stated that it would scrap its plans to release the Pico 5, citing that Pico 4 revenues had fallen “far short of ByteDance’s expectations.” NEW: ByteDance is […]

How to Clearly Convey Your Marketing Value to Your Boss or Clients

Are you able to establish the value of your marketing activities? Looking for a way to deliver data anyone can understand? To explore how to clearly convey your marketing value using analytics, I interview JJ Reynolds.

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X Adds Incognito Mode Controls for Spaces Hosts

Now, you can feel more free to tune in to whatever spicy chats you want in the app.

Google Launches the Next Steps Towards the Removal of Tracking Cookies

Google’s “Tracking Protection” will limit data collection by websites.

Reddit Will Share New Usage Insights for Marketers at CES 2024

Reddit will share a range of new usage insights and notes at the event.

Threads Launches for EU Users, Expanding the Reach of Meta’s X Rival Ap

The next stage for Meta’s real-time social app.