After having a quiet first half of 2023 in terms of XR, Microsoft is starting to grow its emerging immersive technology promise by combining its upcoming MR services alongside the firm’s genAI investments to innovate workplace communications. Microsoft is working on several MR projects to accelerate the firm’s innovations in immersive technology and distribute its […]
Meta Looks to Pitch Next-Gen Ray Ban Stories Glasses to Live Stream Creators
This could prove to be a much stronger angle for the camera-equipped glasses.
YouTube’s Advice for Shorts Creators, Including Hashtags, the Algorithm and More
Shorts is the fastest-growing content format on YouTube.
Meta’s Messenger Lite App Will Shut Down Next Month
Messenger Lite was designed to provide messaging access in low connectivity regions.
TikTok’s Top Tracks of the Summer Based on In-App Trends
TikTok now plays a key role in driving music trends.
Critically Acclaimed City Builder ‘ISLANDERS’ Coming to VR Next Month
The teams behind the popular island-themed city builder ISLANDERS (2019) announced they’re releasing a dedicated VR version next month. ISLANDERS: VR Edition, which is all about building cities on colorful islands, is being created by original developers Coatsink, GrizzlyGames, and Stage Clear Studios. The minimalist strategy game is also set to be published by Coatsink, the pioneering […]
‘No Man’s Sky’ Patch Brings Much Needed Foveated Rendering to PSVR 2 Version
Redemption arcs rarely last this long, but No Man’s Sky (2016) hasn’t given up on going above and beyond with its latest update, which finally fixes the visuals on PSVR 2. The game’s initial release on PSVR earlier this year 2 wasn’t great, with users noting that visual quality simply wasn’t up to snuff. Players and […]
HTC Vive Pro 2 Hardware Bundle Now Includes Free Wireless Adapter
HTC is running a Vive Pro 2 bundle deal right now in the US that includes the Vive Wireless Adapter, which when purchased separately costs $350. The deal lasts from now until August 30th, bringing the full bundle price to $1,400. On its own, Vive Pro 2 costs $800, which doesn’t include controllers or tracking base […]
Station Unloads New Cargo and Waits One Day for Next Crew
The International Space Station welcomed a new cargo craft overnight as mission managers postponed the launch of the SpaceX Crew-7 mission for 24 hours. The Expedition 69 crew members have begun unpacking the new cargo while servicing a variety of science equipment aboard the orbital lab. Cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin went to bed …
Progress Cargo Craft Docks to Station Replenishing Crew
An uncrewed Roscosmos Progress 85 spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station’s aft port of the Zvezda service module at 11:45 p.m. EDT. The spacecraft launched on a Soyuz rocket at 9:08 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Aug. 22 (6:08 a.m. Baikonur time on Aug. 23) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Progress is delivering almost three …
Progress Cargo Craft Approaching Station Live on NASA TV
NASA Television’s Media Channel on the agency’s website now is providing live coverage of the docking of an uncrewed Roscosmos cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station. The uncrewed Progress 85 launched on a Soyuz rocket at 9:08 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Aug. 22 (6:08 a.m. Baikonur time on Aug. 23) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in …
Osso VR Gains Hand-Tracking Capabilities
This week, Osso VR, an immersive training platform for healthcare professionals, is introducing hand-tracking input options into its leading VR learning platform. “Hand Control” for Osso VR’s healthcare training platform introduces new tracking options, which negates the need for a user to leverage a controller to navigate and interact with immersive training scenarios. The power […]
Will AjnaLens Drive Indian XR Growth?
This week, Abhijit Patil, Co-Founder and COO of AjnaLens said that XR technology can “improve our society and help us achieve more.” The news comes as AjnaLens builds a competitive XR headset product portfolio that looks to drive local Indian competition in reaction to the meteoric rise of Meta and Apple-brand headsets. The firm’s AjnaXR […]
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LinkedIn Expands Engagement Signals to Better Personalize User Feeds
If you have noticed a change to your LinkedIn feed of late, it’s likely the result of a recent algorithm change.
Snap Announces New Measures to Comply With EU Digital Services Act
New transparency measures from Snap include the capacity to opt out of personalized recommendations.
X Offers $250 in Ad Credits to Win Back SMBs
The offer arrives ahead of the holiday shopping season and amid conflicting reports about how X’s ad business is faring.
Meta Adds Branded Content Campaign Oversight to Ads Library
Users can search by influencer or brand to see the campaigns they are connected to.
Google Reportedly Plans To Provide System Software For AR Glasses From 2025
After cancelling its own AR glasses, Google reportedly plans to provide the system software for other companies from 2025.
Station Preps for New Cargo, Crew and Avoids Space Debris
The Expedition 69 crew will receive a space delivery late Thursday night and just a few hours before a new crew will launch to the International Space Station. While the orbital residents are getting ready for both missions there was still some time for gene therapy research and lab maintenance tasks. Two cosmonauts, Commander Sergey …
Meta Gives EU Users More Control Over Their Facebook And Instagram Feeds
Manan Vastsyayana/AFP Photo via Getty Images AFP via Getty Images Meta makes changes just days before deadline for users to feeds within the EU to ensure compliance with Digital Services Act. By August 25, the…read more
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Watch The LA Valorant Finals From This VR E-Sports Arena
Join your fellow Valorant fans for this one-of-a-kind virtual broadcast. Virtex Stadium, an online virtual event platform available for PC VR headsets, will be broadcasting the Valorant LA Champions finals live in VR this week, offering spectators the chance to immerse themselves in the virtual action like never before. Originally announced back in 2021, Virtex […]
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’90s Classic The 7th Guest Returns As A VR Game This October
Explore a sprawling mansion inhabited by realistic ghosts in this immersive reimagining. Developer Vertigo Games, the team behind popular VR titles such as Arizona Sunshine and After the Fall, has just announced the release date for its latest game, The 7th Guest VR. Revealed during the Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live Pre-Show, this spooky-looking experience […]
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Gamescom 2023 Recap: Meta Quest Game Reveals and Updates
Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live just wrapped up, which means Gamescom is officially underway in Cologne, Germany! Tonight had a couple of Meta Quest 2…
Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Toolkit 3 to Debut in September
Microsoft is again at the centre of XR news this week following its recent partnership with Magic Leap and Qualcomm. The alliance sees the firms take equal stakes in scaling Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Toolkit 3 (MRTK3) for developers and enterprise partners. The partnership also sees the MRTK3 framework transition to its own independent organization within […]