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Pillow is a new mixed reality app for Quest that aims to help you relax right before bedtime, letting you do more than just count sheep. Created by YouTuber and self-described Mad Scientist Lucas Rizzotto, Pillow comes with four unique experiences to help you unwind before nodding off—all of which are designed to be used laying down […]

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Robotics Activities Continue; Crew Completes an Array of Research

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Another busy day of science activities is underway for the Expedition 70 crew and robotics ground controllers following the arrival of SpaceX’s Dragon cargo spacecraft last weekend. The seven members aboard the International Space Station spent time on an array of research today while grounds teams remotely retrieved science hardware from Dragon. Flight Engineer Loral …

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Dragon Kicks Off Robotics and Science Activities on Station

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The Expedition 70 crew and robotics controllers on the ground were busy unloading a U.S. cargo craft today. The International Space Station residents are also activating new science experiments to reveal how microgravity affects humans. The astronauts and teams on the ground are working together today unpacking some of the nearly 6,500 pounds of science, …

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Will Moving to Florida Make You More Social?

2 years ago

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Florida has now surpassed New York as one of the hottest housing markets in the United States. In the past decade, the state has seen a tremendous growth in population, spanning across the entire state….read more

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Meta Horizon Worlds v136 Release Notes

2 years ago

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Meta Horizon Worlds v136 is here! In this week’s release, we’re rolling out a test for some people of an updated look and feel for…

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VIROO Partnerships Shows XR ‘Here to Stay,’ Virtualware CMO Says

2 years ago

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As companies increasingly demand virtual reality (VR) training solutions, enterprises like Virtualware are creating them for Europe and the world’s largest enterprises. The news comes as the Bilbao, Spain-based company sponsors the Unity Unite 2023 Summit and aims to showcase its Virtual Reality-as-a-Service (VRaaS) platform, VIROO. The comprehensive suite of solutions allows businesses to engage […]

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American Express Launches AR Shopping for Small Business Saturday

2 years ago

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Global payment system American Express announced on Tuesday it would launch a “Door to Shop Small” augmented reality (AR) campaign. To commemorate its 14th annual Small Business Saturday event on 25 November this year, AmEx will roll out its AR experience to those purchasing $50 or more on eligible cards across the United States. Users […]

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Is a New Valve XR Headset in Development?

2 years ago

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Valve, the firm behind the Index VR headset, stormed into the XR space in 2019 with the powerful device that introduced a new level of immersion for VR enthusiasts. Since the 2019 debut of the Index VR headset, Valve has remained quiet concerning a long-term immersive hardware portfolio. However, the firm has revealed small insights […]

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Meta Quest 3 vs 2: Which Headset Should You Buy?

2 years ago

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The Meta Quest 3 vs 2: which Meta headset is right for you? Meta’s latest offering in the extended reality headset market has finally arrived, and consumers from all environments are understandably excited. The latest Meta Quest 3 headset promises to offer a range of improvements over its predecessor, valuable for consumers and business users […]

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TikTok Launches New Integration with Music Streaming Platforms

2 years ago

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Enhanced music discovery via TikTok clips.

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Instagram Rolls Out Option to Share Reels and Feed Posts with ‘Close Friends’ Only

2 years ago

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Another new group sharing option on IG.

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New Report Highlights Key Social Media Marketing Trends of Note for 2024

2 years ago

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Some key notes on key trends from the team at Hootsuite.

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YouTube Announces New Tagging Requirements for AI-Generated Content

2 years ago

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YouTube becomes the latest app to launch tags for generative AI content.

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Banter Takes On VRChat With Performant Social VR On Quest

2 years ago

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Banter is SideQuest’s take on social platforms like VRChat, and it aims to run smoothly on Quest headsets.

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Immersed Says Visor Will Have A Standalone Mode As Preorder Price Rises To $950

2 years ago

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Immersed says Visor will now have a standalone mode, and increased the preorder price to $950.

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Timeloop Puzzle Shooter We Are One Adds Level Creator In Free Update

2 years ago

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A free We Are One update gives the puzzle shooter a new level creator.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.11.14): Quest Lite is coming to China, Samsung XR headset expected for 2024, and more!

2 years ago

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Finally back to normal with these newsletters! Let’s dig into the most interesting pieces of news of this week! Top news of the week Meta and Tencent are bringing the Quest to China According to the latest rumors, after one year of negotiation, finally, Meta and Tencent have found an agreement to bring the Quest to China. […]

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[Industry Direct] We Made the Quest 3 Headstrap You’ve Been Waiting For

2 years ago

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Industry Direct by By Raymond Gu at DESTEK Industry Direct is our program for sponsors who want to speak directly to the Road to VR newsletter audience. Industry Direct posts are written by sponsors with no involvement from the Road to VR editorial team. Links to these posts appear only in our newsletter and do not […]

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Varjo Teaser Strongly Suggests New XR-4 Headset Reveal

2 years ago

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High-end enterprise headset maker Varjo is teasing an online “special event” where it says viewers will “discover the future of VR/XR.” The tease heavily points in the direction of the company’s next headset, likely the XR-4. Varjo has been steadily making its high-end enterprise focused XR headsets better and cheaper over the course of years. […]

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Co-op Adventure Comes to ‘Rec Room’ This Week

2 years ago

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Social VR platform Rec Room is getting ready to launch another co-op game this week, this time taking you to the sewers with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtled-themed adventure. Called ‘Trials of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’, you’ll soon be able to take on Foot Clan goons with friends or strangers, and even face off […]

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Meta’s Best-selling VR Headset Drops to $250 in Early Holiday Deal

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It’s pretty unlikely we’ll see any deals this year on Meta’s latest and greatest VR standalone, Quest 3. Before the holiday season kicks into gear though, the company is dropping the price of Quest 2 to just $250. Both variants are on sale from now until December 31st, dropping the 128GB version from $300 to […]

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Boz to the Future Episode 15: The Future of Mixed Reality Development with Guest Thomas Van Bouwel

2 years ago

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Welcome back for another episode of Boz to the Future, a podcast from Reality Labs. In today’s episode, our host, Meta CTO and Head of…

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Australia Taps Neuromersiv VR Therapy to Treat Brain Injuries

2 years ago

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Virtual reality tools from companies like Neuromersiv can help victims of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) regain control of their extremities, The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care announced on Monday. For many people suffering from such debilitating conditions, they face long periods of rehabilitation and recuperation after illnesses like stroke, heart attack, aneurysms, and […]

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Meta, Tencent Ink Milestone Deal to Sell Lite Quest 3 Headsets

2 years ago

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Meta Platforms has officially inked a deal with Tencent Holdings to sell a low-cost virtual reality (VR) headset in the Chinese mainland, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday last week, citing sources familiar with the matter. The successful deal will see Meta Platforms return to the Chinese mainland for the first time in 14 […]

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5 Reasons to Invest in Spatial Computing Technology for 2024

2 years ago

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Spatial computing technology has played a role in the evolving XR and digital landscapes for some time. However, hype around the concept has recently increased, thanks to companies like Apple promoting their new “spatial computing system”: the Vision Pro. Though still a relatively misunderstood concept, spatial computing has the power to shape the future of […]