Virtual fashion can influence real world shopping behaviors.
Instagram Tests New ‘Hype’ Option to Encourage Engagement with Stories
A new way to encourage engagement within Stories.
Snapchat Launches Snapchat+ Gift Memberships for Christmas
The perfect gift for your Snap-obsessed relatives.
GIPHY Highlights the Top GIF Trends of 2023
GIPHY’s listing provides some interesting context on the year that was.
Beat Saber Gets OST 6 & 120Hz Mode On Quest 3
Beat Saber gets 120Hz support on Quest 3, while OST 6 adds four free songs today.
Arizona Sunshine 2 Review: Reanimating A Dying Genre In The Best Possible Way
Arizona Sunshine 2 launches this week on Quest, PSVR 2 and PC VR.
Here’s our review:
The XR Week Peek (2023.12.04): Varjo announces XR-4 headset, Quest 2 sells much more than Quest 3, and more!
I’m back to Italy after my trip to Helsinki! I’m happy to be back to my Pasta-land, but I have to admit that I had such a good time in the Slush-land that I’m a bit sad I’m not there anymore. The fun thing is that I saw snow all the days in Helsinki, and […]
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How to Measure Your IPD and Why It’s Important for VR & AR Headsets
Other Ways to Measure Your IPD If you don’t have access to one of the above devices for an automatic measurement, here’s other ways you can measure your IPD. Online IPD Measure Tool (easiest) You can measure your IPD with a browser-based tool like this one. This will work through your browser on your computer […]
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Health, Manufacturing Science Day Before Station’s 25th Anniversary
Research to promote health and advance manufacturing were the top science activities aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The Expedition 70 crew will also commemorate 25 years since the first two station modules were connected on orbit. NASA Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli began her day in the Kibo laboratory module working on the Cerebral …
Space Research, Cargo Craft Operations Kick Off Week
Science hardware, microbiology, and eye checks topped the research schedule aboard the International Space Station on Monday. The Expedition 70 crew also serviced a spacesuit and began unpacking a new cargo craft. NASA astronauts Loral O’Hara and Jasmin Moghbeli took turns working in the Life Science Glovebox on Monday morning. O’Hara first disconnected cables and …
Meta Quest v60 Update: New Horizon Home Environments, Boundary Improvements, and More
We’re deep in the throes of the holiday season, and we’re here with an early gift for the Meta Quest community. That’s right, our v60…
Ford Granted Multi-Plane Automotive AR Patent
US automaker Ford Motor Company recently had one of its patents for an augmented reality (AR) image-generating unit granted. Published on 9 November with the serial number 0360331, Ford is predicted to use the multiplane AR system for future vehicles from the US auto giant. The news comes amid a series of patents from the […]
4Sale and the New Kuwaiti VR Real Estate Market
Watch on YouTube. XR Today’s Demond Cureton inteviewed Nahla Mortada, Senior Product Manager, 4Sale and Nabil Mohamed, CTO and CPO, 4Sale. In our interview, we discussed the following: Kuwait’s growing demand for XR solutions in the properties market The benefits of using Matterports volumetric capturing technologies Boosting adoption rates for XR in the properties and […]
30 Quick Ways to Increase Your Website’s Conversion Rate [Infographic]
Some pointers to help improve your sales performance in the holiday push.
Meta Faces $600 Million Fine in Europe Over Possible Violations of Evolving Data Protection Laws
Evolving EU privacy laws continue to prompt challenges based on specifics.
TikTok Expands In-Stream Concert Ticket Sales to More Regions via Partnership with Ticketmaster
A smart collaboration, which will deepen TikTok’s connection to the music industry.
Instagram Provides Future Trend Predictions in “2024 Trend Talk”
Some handy insights for your strategic planning.
Quest v60 Update Remembers More Boundaries & Boosts Quest Pro’s Performance
The Quest v60 system software update improves the boundary system, adds new home environments, and boosts Quest Pro’s mixed reality performance.
Steam VR Fest Kicks Off Today With Discounts & Demos
Fresh off Steam Link coming to Quest, Steam VR Fest kicks off today with new PC demos and discounts.
Creator of Indie Breakout ‘Braid’ Building Roomscale VR Game With ‘no concessions for stationary play’
Jonathan Blow, the creator of one of indie gaming’s fomative successes, Braid, has begun hiring a team to develop his first VR game. Before Fez (2012), before Limbo (2010), and before Minecraft (2009), Braid (2008) was one of the breakout successes in the formative years of indie game development and distribution. Braid is a fairly basic 2D […]
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Space Research and Cargo Craft Ops Kick Off Week
Science hardware, microbiology, and eye checks topped the research schedule aboard the International Space Station on Monday. The Expedition 70 crew also serviced a spacesuit and began unpacking a new cargo craft. NASA astronauts Loral O’Hara and Jasmin Moghbeli took turns working in the Life Science Glovebox on Monday morning. O’Hara first disconnected cables and …
Quest 3 Is Already One Of The Most Used VR Headsets On Steam
Quest 3 is already one of the most used VR headsets on Steam, and it drove overall SteamVR usage up.
Finland in XR: the Finnish metaverse strategy, MatchXR, Slush, and more!
My trip to Finland is coming to an end, and I’m leaving this country with a bit of sadness because I had a very good week here. These days I’ve got to learn more about the Finnish XR ecosystem and of course, before I leave, I want to share this knowledge with you. The Finnish […]
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Progress Docks to Station, Replenishes Crew
An uncrewed Roscosmos Progress 86 spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station’s Poisk module at 6:18 a.m. EST. The spacecraft launched on a Soyuz rocket at 4:25 a.m. EST Friday, Dec. 1 (2:25 p.m. Baikonur time) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Progress is delivering almost three tons of food, fuel and supplies to the …
Live Coverage of Resupply Cargo Craft Docking Underway
NASA coverage is live for the docking of the Roscosmos Progress 86 cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station. Watch live coverage on the NASA+ streaming service via the web or the NASA app. Coverage is also live on NASA Television, YouTube, and on the agency’s website. The uncrewed spacecraft launched on a Soyuz rocket …