Memoreum Q&A: How A Dead Space Mod Became An Original VR Horror Game

Following the Half-Life: Alyx – Return to Rapture mod, Patient 8 is now working on an original VR horror game called Memoreum.

Our full interview:

Between Realities VR Podcast ft Daniel Colaianni of AIXR.org & the VR Awards

In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host Daniel Colaianni, CEO of AIXR.

Arashi: Final Cut – An Entertaining Upgrade Marred By Last-Gen Hangovers

The upcoming Final Cut of Arashi features some clear upgrades, but also some last-gen hangovers that hold it back.

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Hands-On: Empereur Shows Narrative VR’s Emotive Potential

Empereur at Venice Immersive delivers an emotional story.

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Editorial: This VR cycle may take more time than expected

Two days ago I was reading an interesting editorial about PSVR 2 by Scott Hayden, and my mind started wandering about the current moment of virtual reality, the stasis we live in, and our expectations for the upcoming headset. In this article, I’m going to tell you all the thoughts I had. The new “Autumn” […]

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‘Gorilla Tag’ Studio Teases Next Title, a Spiritual Successor to ‘Echo VR’—But So Much More

Another Axiom, the studio behind the viral VR indie hit Gorilla Tag, has revealed the first glimpse of its next project. ‘Project A2’ is an ambitious spiritual successor to the now shuttered Echo VR, and a full-circle moment for the studio. With its low-fi graphics and simple gameplay, you might not think it but Gorilla Tag is […]

Dragon Departs Station for Splashdown Off the Coast of Florida

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft with NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg, along with UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev  inside undocked from the forward-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module at 7:05 a.m. EDT to complete a  six-month science mission. NASA coverage of Crew-6’s return will continue with audio …

Hatch Closed, Dragon Leaving Station Soon Live on NASA TV

At 5:19 a.m. EDT, the hatch closed between the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, named Endeavour, and the International Space Station in preparation for undocking and return to Earth of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission with NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg, along with UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. NASA Television will air live …

Four Crewmates Prepare to Leave Station in Dragon Live on NASA TV

Watch live coverage now on NASA TV, the NASA app and the agency’s website as hatch closure and undocking preparations are underway for the return of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission. NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg, along with UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev are in the process of boarding the SpaceX …

Weather Remains Primary Concern for Crew-6 Return

NASA and SpaceX met Friday evening to continue close evaluations of weather conditions around Florida’s coastline as they consider the best options for Crew-6 to return to Earth. Teams are working toward an undocking opportunity of no earlier than 7:05 a.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept. 3, with the first potential splashdown opportunity no earlier than …

TikTok’s Effect House Moves AR Creator Tools to Beta

Effect House, TikTok’s augmented reality (AR) creative platform, has moved into beta for Version 3.0, the company announced on Friday. Artists, fashionistas, and developers can leverage the new creative arsenal for AR experiences such as immersive worlds, games, and others. With the latest update, Effect House will develop “robust tools, resources, and support” for its […]

Zuckerberg Targets Apple’s Spatial Computing Vision in New Video

This week, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, uploaded a notable video on his Instagram, giving potential insight into the future of the firm’s XR vision.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Mark Zuckerberg (@zuck) In the video, Zuckerberg and Andrew Bosworth, Chief Technology Officer at Meta, compete to get the best […]

Apple Wins AR Smart Windshield Patent amid Vision Pro Debut

Apple has been working on its plans to create an augmented reality (AR) windshield, according to new documents. In recent filings with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Apple has begun working on designs for the AR interface. Initially, the Cupertino-based firm filed a series of patents dating back to 2015 linked to the […]

Big XR News from NATO, Google, Adobe, and Apple

September is here, and new devices are around the corner. Not only is Meta’s Connect event coming up quickly, but Apple and Microsoft are also working towards establishing XR productivity tools. In the wake of MR headsets and software coming soon, Google and Samsung quickly reacted – internally – in a bid to create a […]

X Adds Streamlined Reply Option for DMs, Shares Details of Coming Audio and Video Calls

X is looking to make DMs a bigger factor, leaning into broader social media engagement trends.

Meta Launches New FACET Dataset to Address Cultural Bias in AI Tools

This could be a big step towards addressing representation concerns in AI tools.

Meta Provides Explicit Controls for Users to Remove Their Data From Generative AI Training Sets

Regulations around data use for generative AI are set to become a bigger focus. 

Reddit Rolls Out Enhanced Ad Targeting Tools, Including Related Keyword Suggestions

Some new improvements for your Reddit ad targeting.

Pistol Whip Puts You To ‘Work’ In Final Overdrive Scene

Pistol Whip concludes Overdrive season with Work, a new scene available today.

The Light Brigade Rolls Out ‘Memories Of War’ Update With New Classes & Levels Today

The Light Brigade adds new classes, levels and more in today’s ‘Memories of War’ update.

Unicorn AR Startup Magic Leap is Killing Its First Headset Next Year

Magic Leap 1, the AR headset that helped the Plantation, Florida-based startup attract over three billion dollars in funding, will be completely defunct by late next year. The company announced this week that Magic Leap 1’s cloud services are due to be shut off on December 31st, 2024. After that date, the headset will receive […]

Science Ramps Up as Crew Departure Preps Continue

The Expedition 69 crew is expected to split up soon when four flight engineers return to Earth aboard the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft. Meanwhile, all crew members on the International Space Station spent Friday keeping up their orbital research and maintenance tasks. Unfavorable weather conditions off the coast of Florida have pushed back Saturday’s planned …

Weather Delays NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Undocking from Station on Saturday

NASA and SpaceX are standing down from the Saturday, Sept. 2, departure opportunities for the agency’s Crew-6 mission from the International Space Station due to unfavorable weather conditions near the splashdown sites off the coast of Florida. The next available undocking opportunity is no earlier than 7:05 a.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept. 3, with a splashdown no …

Future Uses for Spatial Computing Technology

Spatial computing technology is an extremely influential technology that will change the way that humans see, hear, and touch their surroundings. It allows people to interact with 3D data to create a virtual simulation of…read more

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How to Use Social Media to Increase Online Holiday Sales

The much-anticipated time of the year is almost here – yes, the holiday season! Brands work hard to make their customers feel excited during this joyful period. It’s also the perfect opportunity to increase sales…read more

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