X Is Adding a New Option to Sort User Posts Based on Engagement

The option could be another way to generate more engagement and interest.

Glassbreakers: Champions Of Moss Is Polyarc’s Competitive Multiplayer Game

Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss is Polyarc’s new multiplayer game, and there’s a showcase coming later this month.

New Pistol Whip Roadmap Revealed As Cloudhead Begins Next VR Project

Pistol Whip receives a new content roadmap, as Cloudhead Games confirms its next VR project is in development.

New Studio With Former Oculus, Niantic & Magic Leap Talent Working On Virtual Creature Experience

Windup Minds, a new studio with talent from Oculus, Niantic and Magic Leap, is developing an VR/MR experience focused on virtual creatures.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.08.08): Immersed announces high-end VISOR headset, Roblox had 1M downloads on Quest, and more!

It’s been a bit of a crazy week for me, and I hope it has been a bit more relaxing for you. I just send you a lot of good vibes, hoping that this summery week will bring you sun, fun, and joy. Let’s leave the summertime sadness to Lana Del Rey… Top news of […]

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‘Digital Lens’ Plugin for Eye-tracking Headsets Improves Visual Clarity & Pupil Swim

Imaging company Almalence has released a trial plugin for its Digital Lens technology which makes use of eye-tracking to purportedly increase the resolving power and clarity of XR headsets. Almalense argues that the lenses on most XR headsets today aren’t being used to their fullest potential. By taking advantage of eye-tracking and smarter calibration, the […]

Cancer Therapy, Agriculture Studies One Day Before Spacewalk

Stem cells and space botany were the top research objectives for the Expedition 69 crew on Tuesday while still working to unpack a new U.S. cargo craft. Two cosmonauts are also “go” to exit the International Space Station on Wednesday for more upgrades on the orbital lab. Life science in microgravity enables researchers to observe …

Meta Is Bringing UFC To The Horizon Worlds Metaverse

The VR sports app Xtadium will also be live-streaming fights in 180 degrees. Meta this week announced that it’s teaming up with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), one of the largest professional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotions, on an original experience in Meta’s social VR metaverse, Horizon Worlds. Here you’ll be able to watch immersive […]

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Exploring the Future of VR Input Devices, Adoption Rates, Profitability, and Scalability

Virtuix has begun shipping its Omni One beta units to early adopters. The firm is introducing its Omni One product for $2,595 or via a $65 monthly payment plan. The company plans to distribute more than 1,000 units by the end of 2023 and then another 8,000 units to investors by Q1 2024. Preorders for […]

Elon Musk Says Semantic Search Coming Soon to X

Improved search is coming to the app formerly known as Twitter.

X Looks to Revive Live-Streaming in Latest ‘Everything App’ Push

Musk’s “everything app” vision remains hazy for everyone outside the app.

X Users Can Now Participate in Spaces Streams via Desktop PCs

Now you can use your professional audio equipment for Spaces.

TikTok Announces New Changes to EU Users, Which Could Impact Usage

The changes will ensure TikTok adheres to the new requirements of the EU Digital Services Act.

Border Bots VR Lines Up For Inspection Soon On Quest, SteamVR & PSVR 2

Play as a human border agent inspecting robots in Border Bots VR, coming soon to Quest, SteamVR & PSVR 2.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Says He’s Using Vision Pro Daily

During an earnings call last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook said he’s using Vision Pro daily.

Space Ball review: a crazy fun small VR indie game

A few weeks ago, I proposed to a few colleagues to try together a game I’ve read about on Road To VR: Space Ball, by 31 Labs. The article talked about an indie game that fused Rocket League with Gorilla Tag movement, and since I love both soccer, indie games, and the movement mechanic of Gorilla […]

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Crew Unpacks New Science and Readies for Next Spacewalk

A U.S. cargo craft is open for business at the International Space Station and two cosmonauts are gearing up for a spacewalk on Wednesday. The Expedition 69 crew also kicked off the work week exploring high temperature physics and ways to make semiconductor crystals. NASA Flight Engineer Frank Rubio worked throughout Monday unpacking some of …

Elon Musk Says Fight With Zuckerberg Will Be Livestreamed On Twitter

The combination of images below shows Elon Musk, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. … [+] Musk. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, Stephan Savoia) Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Elon Musk…read more

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Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Pay Legal Fees Of ‘Unfairly Treated’ Users

Elon Musk (billionaire CEO of Tesla) at the Viva Tech Fair in Paris, France … [+]On Friday, June 16th 2023. Nathan Laine/Bloomberg © 2023 Bloomberg Finance LP Elon Musk says he’ll pay the legal fees…read more

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Between Realities VR Podcast ft Lucas VRTech

In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host the creator of the LucidVR haptic gloves, Lucas VRTech.

Meta Horizon Worlds Will Receive Dedicated UFC Zone

Meta will introduce a UFC zone in Horizon Worlds this November.

Old Statues Are Not History—Despite The Commentators On Social Media

This monument, which was erected in Siedlce to honor a Red Army Soldier has now been removed. The monument to a Red Army soldier in Siedlce has been dismantled and removed from its plinth. ……read more

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Twitter HQ Landlord Paid San Francisco Over $4,000 In Fees After Musk’s Team Installed ‘X’ Sign On Roof

Topline The landlord of Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters paid the city $4,447 in fees this week after the social media company—now known as X—constructed and hastily removed a glowing “X” sign atop its roof, the…read more

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Social Media Influencer Kai Cenat To Be Charged With Inciting Riot

As the NYPD responded to thousands, people cheered for Kai Cenat. … [+]On August 4, 2023, people in New York City gathered in Union Square for an event called “Giveaway”, announced by Twitch Live streamer…read more

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Releases Recap: July 30 – August 4

This week, we released several titles and updates across the Meta Quest Platform. Here’s a rundown of the highlights….