Microsoft Shuts Down Industrial Metaverse AI Projects

This week, reports from BussinessInsider highlighted how Microsoft is closing down Project Airsim, an AI ambition tied to the firm’s Industrial Metaverse roadmap. As part of the closure, Microsoft is also laying off the project’s employees as it plans to discontinue the Azure AI-based service by December 15 2023. An official Microsoft statement on the […]

Google Launches AR Try-On Tools for Hair Color and Foundation

Google’s got some new AR tools for advertisers.

Pinterest Launches New Information and Education Hub for Creators

Some handy resources for Pin creators, and marketers.

TikTok Announces Live Concert Event to Showcase Music Trends

TikTok’s become a key platform for music promotion.

Meta Announces New Avatar Updates, Including Halloween-Themed Customizations

Meta continues to develop new, expressive avatar options. 

Dozens Of Quest Games Discounted By Up To 40% In Meta Halloween Sale

Dozens of Quest games discounted by up to 40% in Meta’s Halloween Sale:

XREAL Air 2 Pro Brings Adjustable Dimming To Consumer Media Glasses For $450

XREAL Air 2 Pro brings adjustable dimming to consumer media viewing glasses for $450.

Vertigo 2’s PSVR 2 Release Has Been Delayed

The PSVR 2 release of Vertigo 2 has been delayed.

The 7th Guest VR Review – A Specter At The Feast

The 7th Guest VR puts a futuristic spin on a classic 90s mystery.

Here’s our full review:

5 Findings on AIs Impact on SMB Marketing

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ushered in a transformative marketing era for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), specifically in marketing.   It’s more than just a buzzword; it’s a game-changer. AI-driven tools and algorithms empower SMBs to compete with industry giants on a level playing field. From hyper-personalized customer experiences to predictive analytics that optimize ad spending, […]

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Cosmonauts Begin Spacewalk to Install Scientific Payloads and Inspect Radiator

Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub began a spacewalk at 1:49 p.m. EDT to install a synthetic radar communications system, release a nanosatellite to test solar sail technology, and inspect and photograph an external backup radiator on the Nauka multipurpose laboratory module. Coverage of the spacewalk continues on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the …

Cosmonauts Exiting Station Soon for Spacewalk Live on NASA TV

NASA Television coverage is underway for today’s spacewalk with Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub. The duo will venture outside of the International Space Station’s Poisk module to install a synthetic radar communications system and release a nanosatellite to test solar sail technology. While outside the station, they also will inspect and photograph an …

Spacewalk Procedure Reviews Top Today’s Schedule

The seven orbital residents kept busy on Tuesday preparing for a round of upcoming spacewalks. While reviewing procedures and prepping tools were at the forefront of today’s tasks, the Expedition 70 crew members also had some time for station maintenance activities and health exams. Two cosmonauts are gearing up to exit the station’s Poisk module …

How and Why to Transcribe Text from Video Content

With the proliferation of video content across platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and corporate websites, the demand for transcription services has significantly risen. Transcribing video content involves converting spoken words into written text. This process…read more

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Meta Quest v59 Update: Chat Reactions, YouTube Live Chat, and More

It’s officially fall, Meta Quest 3 is out in the wild, and our v59 software update is upon us! This month, we’re making chats more…

Supernatural Introduces Subscription Bundles with Meta Quest 2 + 3

Now, it’s easier than ever for people to get started on their own fitness journey: Starting today, any new purchase of Meta Quest 2 or…

Meta Avatars Update: The Devil’s in the Details

Whether you’re in your Barbiecore era, channeling your inner mermaid, or taking a page out of goth icon Wednesday Addams’s playbook, Halloween is the perfect…

IMINT Demos Vidhance for Remote Assistance Solution at AES 2023

IMINT Image Intelligence, A Swedish firm creating video enhancement software solutions, announced on Tuesday it had launched its Vidhance for Remote Assistance solution. The Uppsala, Sweden-based company is offering the suite of tools on a subscription basis to enhance video content quality for remote assistance devices. Companies like RealWear, Rokid, and other immersive head-mounted display […]

Could XR be Key for Improving Patient Education?

XR leverages high-quality 3D visualisations to fuel all immersive applications and services. The technology is commonly used in enterprises to improve understanding and decrease knowledge gaps. In construction and repair, AR glasses can provide workers with instructional visualisations which provide hands-free instructions. Other use cases exist in healthcare, and the potential for training and telehealth […]

Igloo Vision Stirs XR World With London Open House Demo

In October, Igloo Vision, a major provider of immersive collaborative spaces, refurbished its demo centre in London to provide five novel immersive spaces for its Hoxton-based showroom. The revamped centre kicked off its operations with an open house hosting professionals, the media, partner firms, and clients from across the audiovisual industry. Attendees learned and experienced […]

Twitter Alternative ‘Pebble’, Formerly ‘T2’, is Shutting Down Due to Low Usage

Pebble was founded by former Twitter staff looking to build a more viable alternative.

Meta Outlines Brand and User Safety Approaches With Mini-Site

Meta’s new initiative outlines its core safety and responsibility principles, which feels like a counter to X’s recent shifts.

LinkedIn Looks to Help Candidates Stand Out With ‘Top Choice’ Job Application Option

The option lets you highlight your specific interest in a given role.

Instagram Tests a Dedicated Content Feed From ‘Meta Verified’ Accounts

Though why users would want it is not so clear.

Meta CTO: Quest 3 Passthrough Will Improve ‘Modestly’ Over Time With Software Updates

Quest 3’s passthrough will improve “modestly” over time with software updates, Meta’s CTO says.