Microsoft Ignite 2023 kicks off today! Historically, Ignite is a monumental yearly event showcasing the firm’s leading developments in computing innovations. This year, the company disclosed its research and development progress in emerging technologies such as MR headsets, immersive communication, and AI. Ignite 2023 is taking place online via an official digital portal. Moreover, at […]
New Microsoft Teams Avatar Features to Debut in January
This week, Microsoft Ignite kicked off its monumental yearly online event showcasing its leading developments in computing innovations. This year, the firm revealed many aspects of its research and development into emerging technologies such as MR headsets, immersive communications methods, and AI. Amongst its updates, Microsoft announced that new “immersive spaces” and avatars will […]
Microsoft to Launch Virtual Office Space Solution in Jan 24?
Following a period of beta testing, Microsoft Mesh, an immersive content creation suite for designing bespoke immersive environments for enterprise end usage, will debut in January 2024. The Mesh suite for creating custom will also be available for Teams Premium members. As part of its Ignite 2023 online showcase event, Microsoft announced the news alongside […]
Microsoft Reveals XR Dynamics 365 Upgrades at Ignite 2023 Event
At the Ignite 2023 event on Wednesday, Microsoft announced a series of new features for its Dynamics 365 Field Service solution. The transformative tool allows businesses to receive enhanced services, operations, and customer experiences (CX). Leveraging cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence (AI), mixed reality (MR), the Internet of Things (IoT), and many others, Microsoft’s Dynamics […]
YouTube Gives Premium Subscribers Access to its New Generative AI Elements
YouTube’s the latest platform to make a bigger push on subscriptions.
Google Adds New Option to ‘Follow’ Search Topics to Get Regular Updates
Is this a handy addition for your Google searches?
Meta Calls for New Legislation That Would Force App Stores to Implement Age Restrictions on Apps
Mets says that the app stores themselves could serve as more effective gatekeepers.
Meta Launches New Creation Option for Reels and Stories
Meta continues to add more creator tools ahead of the holidays.
VisionDevCamp To Jumpstart Apple Vision Pro Developers In Early 2024
VisionDevCamp is coming in early 2024 to help developers jumpstart their ideas for visionOS and Apple Vision Pro.
Racket Club Delivers A Mixed Reality Serve On December 14
Racket Club secures a release date, and Resolution confirms mixed reality support for Quest and Pico.
You Can Already Watch iPhone 15 Pro 3D ‘Spatial Videos’ On Existing VR Headsets
You can already watch iPhone 15 Pro 3D ‘Spatial Videos’ on the headset you already own.
Here’s how:
Survival Horror Sequel ‘Affected: The Asylum’ Delayed Until Next Year
Affected: The Asylum joins a growing list of delayed VR horror games, now arriving next year.
Vision Pro Will Use External Display for More Than Just Showing Your Eyes
The recently released VisionOS Beta 6 contains a video showing how users will scan their face to create their avatar using the Vision Pro cameras. Perhaps more interestingly, the video shows that Apple plans to use the external display for more than just showing the user’s eyes through the headset. Probably the most unexpected thing […]
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PC VR Team Shooter ‘VAIL VR’ Comes to Quest via App Lab
VAIL VR, the multiplayer shooter for PC VR headsets, is now available on Quest via App Lab. First released on Steam Early Access by indie studio AEXLAB, the 5v5 team shooter is now serving up cross-play support on Quest and PC VR headsets. With the release of the Quest version, the game hopes to make a much-awaited […]
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‘Pillow’ Mixed Reality App Wants You to Relax in Bed (and even play with a friend)
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
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 …
Dragon Kicks Off Robotics and Science Activities on Station
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, …
Will Moving to Florida Make You More Social?
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
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…
VIROO Partnerships Shows XR ‘Here to Stay,’ Virtualware CMO Says
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 […]
American Express Launches AR Shopping for Small Business Saturday
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 […]
Is a New Valve XR Headset in Development?
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 […]
Meta Quest 3 vs 2: Which Headset Should You Buy?
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 […]
TikTok Launches New Integration with Music Streaming Platforms
Enhanced music discovery via TikTok clips.
Instagram Rolls Out Option to Share Reels and Feed Posts with ‘Close Friends’ Only
Another new group sharing option on IG.