Valve Launches ‘Steam Link’ on Quest for a Direct Connection to SteamVR

Valve today released its first-ever application on one of Meta’s VR platforms. Steam Link allows users to quickly and easily connect their Quest headset wirelessly to SteamVR to play PC VR or flatscreen PC content. Oculus Link / Air Link has for years allowed any Quest headset to connect to a PC to play PC […]

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‘Resident Evil 4’ VR Mode Coming to PSVR 2 in December, Launch Trailer Here

Set your calendar reminders, because Capcom announced today that the official VR mode for Resident Evil 4 (2023) remake is coming to PSVR 2 on December 8th. In the new VR mode, you can tackle the game’s main story, which pits you against crazed villagers, huge creatures (some may say even Gigantic), and other epic boss battles. […]

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Madcap UK Comedy Show ‘Taskmaster’ is Getting a VR Game, Coming to Quest & PC VR in 2024

Beloved UK comedy show Taskmaster is getting its own VR game soon featuring the Taskmaster tyrant himself, Greg Davies (and of course Little Alex Horne). Targeting a 2024 launch on Quest 2/3/Pro and SteamVR headsets, the single-player game puts you in the hotseat of your very own series of Taskmaster. And as you’d expect, Taskmaster VR […]

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Varjo XR-4 Will Get a SteamVR Tracking Variant and Sell Direct to Prosumers

Varjo just announced its latest headset, the XR-4, and while the company is primarily continuing to target high-end enterprise use-cases, this is the first headset in their ‘XR’ series that they will sell directly to consumers and without a hefty annual fee that was once required to use the headset. Released back in 2021, Varjo […]

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Robotics, Physics, and Biology as Crew Awaits Next Cargo Mission

The Expedition 70 crew members turned their attention toward robotics and physics research today while continuing ongoing space biology studies. The orbital septet also will soon welcome a cargo craft due to launch to the International Space Station early Friday. NASA Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli turned on the Astrobee robotic free-flyers Thursday morning for a …

How Can Cloud Services Protect Stored Data?

Cloud services have become an integral part of our daily lives, catering to various needs such as storage, computing resources, and application hosting. With the increasing amount of data being generated and stored in the…read more

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Future Forward: How Immersive Technologies Are Changing the Face of Construction, Education, & Beyond

The metaverse is a big bet and a long-term ambition—and parts of the metaverse are already with us, with people reaping the benefits of new…

zSpace to Demo VR/AR Learning Tools at ACTE Careertech Vision Event

Immersive education solutions firm zSpace has unveiled fresh updates to its Career and Technical Education (CTE) and workforce applications. Set to debut at the ACTE Careertech Vision Conference, the latest development will showcase how zSpace has incorporated state-of-the-art applications from four global firms. zSpace will exhibit the technologies on 30 November and 1 December, and […]

HTC VIVE Debuts Ultimate Trackers, FOTA 6 Update

XR headset manufacturer HTC VIVE has debuted its VIVE Ultimate Tracker, which will offer users multiple vantage points for body tracking, Shen Ye, Global Head of Product, HTC VIVE announced in a blog post on Wednesday. HTC VIVE’s Ultimate Trackers will offer next-generational motion-capturing (mocap) technologies for avatars and real-time 3D (RT3D) content development. The […]

Spatial Computing: Expert Roundtable

What a year 2024 has been for XR. At the start of the year, the technology industry faced layoffs as some major firms, such as Meta, started 2023 cautiously. Despite the 2022 Metaverse boom that swept imagination and scepticism equally, 2023 was tough during H1 for the immersive industry. However, the narrative quickly switched towards […]

Top Enterprise XR Tips and Strategies from HP

frontline.io is a leading enterprise XR industry player that provides an XR software as a service (SaaS) product that allows clients to design and deliver AR/VR/MR workplace applications for various devices, from XR headsets to computers, tablets, and smartphones. frontline.io is currently working in a deep partnership with HP’s xRServices sector to provide the famed […]

Pinterest Launches Live Test of New Body Type Search Filters

Another step towards more inclusive search on Pinterest.

Meta Publishes New Guide on How to Maximize Post-Holiday Promotions

Thr guide provides some handy tips on how to maximize your post-Christmas promotions.

Pinterest Expands Direct Links to More Ad Campaign Types

Direct links have been helping to drive better results for Pin marketers.

Meta Outlines Key Areas of Focus in Election Safety Ahead of Coming Polls

Meta’s dedicated huge resources into its broader efforts to combat platform manipulation.

Taskmaster VR Adapts The UK Comedy Series Next Year On Quest & Steam

Comedy panel show Taskmaster is coming to VR next year.

Vive Ultimate Tracker Offers Body Tracking Without Base Stations For Vive XR Elite & PC

Vive Ultimate Trackers use inside-out tracking to offer full body tracking for Vive XR Elite, and soon PC VR, without the need for base stations.

Quest 3 Elite Strap With Battery Sales Paused To Fix Charging Issue In Firmware

Meta paused Quest 3 Elite Strap with Battery sales as it replaces stock with a firmware issue causing incomplete charging.

Quest 2 is Vastly Outselling Quest 3 so Far This Holiday on Amazon

With such an alluring price point on Quest 2 during the Black Friday period, it makes sense the headset would sell more than Quest 3. But what will it mean for the company’s effort to make mixed reality the main selling proposition of its headsets? Twitter user JustDaven pointed out that Amazon reveals some coarse sales […]

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Vrgineers Secures $6M to Accelerate Wide-FOV VR for Enterprise

Vrgineers, the US-Czech company known for its wide-FOV PC VR headsets for enterprise, announced it’s secured a $6 million Series A investment. The funding round was led by Taiwania Capital, a venture capital firm based in Taipei, Taiwan. Returning investors include Czechia-based Nation 1, which has increased its share by $500,000 since the previous investment round. […]

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HTC Launches Inside-out ‘Vive Ultimate Tracker’ for $200

First revealed at GDC 2023 earlier this year, HTC has now launched its long-awaited inside-out tracking accessory, which is now dubbed the Vive Ultimate Tracker. Unlike previous Vive Trackers, Vive Ultimate Tracker makes use of inside-out optical tracking instead of SteamVR base stations, making it useful for users of HTC standalones Vive XR Elite and […]

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These Details Make ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ Unlike Any Other VR Game – Inside XR Design

In Inside XR Design we examine specific examples of great VR design. Today we’re looking at the details of Half-Life: Alyx and how they add an immersive layer to the game rarely found elsewhere. You can find the complete video below, or continue reading for an adapted text version. Intro Now listen, I know you’ve almost […]

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Aging, Human Research Studies Ahead of Next Cargo Mission

The International Space Station hosted numerous microgravity experiments on Wednesday investigating how the human body adapts to weightlessness and ways to live and work off the Earth. The Expedition 70 crewmembers also continued preparing for a cargo mission then conducted an emergency drill. More aging research was underway aboard the orbital lab today as NASA …

Mastering Social Media Marketing in Real Estate

Buying a home can be one of the most important investments a person can make. Clients will have a thousand questions to ask. They expect answers that can help them make decisions through the entire…read more

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Summon Your Friends for Co-Op Spellcasting in ‘The Wizards – Dark Times’ Brotherhood Update

In the free Brotherhood Update for The Wizards – Dark Times, you’ll gather your mystical comrades and unleash elemental skills against new foes. Explore enchanted…