The new initiative is designed to combat DM spam, but it could have unintended impacts.
Snapchat Announces New Activations for the 2023 Women’s World Cup
A range of ways to participate in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Reddit Takes Control of Protesting Subreddits, Which Could Have a Big Impact on the App
This could shift the dynamics that make Reddit what it is.
Ultraleap Leap Motion Controller 2 Unboxing
A few weeks ago, Ultraleap announced the Leap Motion Controller 2, the successor of that Leap Motion Controller that got much recognition from makers and research centers. This week, I received a sample of it and I opened its box. I have not had the occasion to test thoroughly the device yet, but since I […]
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Meta CTO Rebukes Report Claiming Cancellation of Quest Pro Line
According to a recent report from The Information, Meta is allegedly spinning down Quest Pro alongside a broader move to cancel the future ‘Pro’ line of XR hardware altogether. Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth says however, “don’t believe everything you read.” Meta has reportedly stopped ordering new components for the Quest Pro from its suppliers, The […]
Why Do VPNs Increase Latency
VPN has gained traction in the last few years. Today 1/3rd of internet users use VPN; it is widely used for browsing as it protects our privacy. Here will discuss everything VPN and track down…read more
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Hello Kitty Gets Its Own Metaverse Experience
The launch is being celebrated with an in-person event featuring Hello Kitty-themed AR experiences. This week it was revealed that Japanese icon Hello Kitty is receiving her own virtual destination inside MetaGaia, a decentralized metaverse platform featuring artificial intelligence (AI) powered companions, augmented reality (AR) games, and digital asset purchasing. In Hello Kitty Seven Wonders, […]
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Meta Upgrades Hand Tracking On Quest VR Headsets
The company’s new VR game, Move Fast, demonstrates major improvements in latency. Meta this week announced that update v56 will soon begin rolling out on Meta Quest headsets. This latest software update introduces a number of exciting improvements to Quest, including new accessibility options, button remapping, system-wide local dimming, and the return of Facebook livestreaming. […]
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RealWear Saves Frontline Workers an Estimated 63 Days of Productivity
This week, RealWear introduced a series of hardware enhancements to improve its global supply chain for distributing Navigator 520 AR headsets. The firm is leveraging its very own Navigator device for workers on its production lines, resulting in operational efficiencies, cost savings, and a measurable reduction in CO2 emissions when creating its products. The supply […]
Another Google Glass Failure: What Happened to Google Iris?
After months of tinkering and testing, Project Iris, Google’s latest AR innovation, appears to be another “Google Glass Failure.” For years, Google has been toying with the idea of becoming a real competitor in the extended reality market. But for all its innovation and resources, Google’s AR ideas never really seem to pan out. We […]
Your Guide to Comparing Digital Twin Solutions in 2023
Interest in digital twin solutions is growing. Today’s companies, particularly across the industrial landscape, need to innovate, ideate, and evolve faster than ever before. Digital twins can give companies the technology and insights they need to transform quickly. As a result, the current market for digital twin solutions is growing at a phenomenal CAGR of […]
Big XR News from Microsoft, Meta, Siemens, and Mozilla
This week, the Metaverse may be taking its steps towards enterprise adoption. Following major European regulations, industrial Metaverse solutions providers are emerging to help improve workplace efficiency and outcomes leading into the new year. Moreover, as the XR space continues to grow as a potential enterprise tool, growth and scalability initiatives are helping enterprise end-users […]
21 Common Website Design Mistakes Small Businesses Should Avoid [Infographic]
Some helpful tips to improve your website UX.
TikTok Launches New Ads Library Tool for EU Campaigns
A handy resource to glean more insights into TikTok ad campaigns.
Meta Shares Tips on How to Maximize Threads Engagement, Previews ‘Following’ Feed
Early tips from Meta on how to maximize Threads engagement.
TikTok Launches New Ads ‘Starter Guide’ to Help Guide Your Campaign Approach
Some handy guide notes for your TikTok marketing campaigns.
Could Meta & Qualcomm Eventually Bring LLaMA AI Models To Quest Headsets?
Qualcomm says it’s working with Meta to optimize its LLaMA AI models to run on-device.
This could eventually enable NPCs you can have actual conversations with – but how far away is this?
Meta Quest Pro Getting ‘Multimodal’ Simultaneous Hands & Controllers Mode
Quest Pro will soon have a simultaneous hands and controllers mode developers can enable in their apps.
I Expect You To Die 3 Hands-On: Building A Richer Spy World
We tried I Expect You To Die 3 as part of our series looking at Schell Game’s latest spy puzzler.
Quest v56 Update Brings Lower Latency Hand Tracking, Auto Power To Update, And More
Quest v56 update brings Hand Tracking 2.2, auto power to update, system wide local dimming on Quest Pro, and much more.
Meta’s New Demo App is Like ‘Beat Saber’ for Hand-tracking
Meta’s hand-tracking has improved by leaps and bounds since we first saw it on the original Quest in 2019, but as Apple serves up stiff competition with its upcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset, Meta tossed out a new hand-tracking demo that shows off the benefits of its latest software update. As a part of […]
‘Ziggy’s Cosmic Adventures’ Coming Soon as VR Space Sim Gets Final Teaser Trailer
It seems Ziggy’s Cosmic Adventures is rounding the bend, as the promising VR cockpit adventure has released its final teaser trailer, showing off more of its madcap ship management and action-arcade combat. In Ziggy’s Cosmic Adventures you pilot your own starship, which not only tasks you with maneuvering the craft around manually (as you do), but […]
Space Biology, Upcoming Mission Training and Eye Checks End Work Week
Two Expedition 69 crew members are preparing for the upcoming Northrop Grumman cargo resupply mission. Space biology and another round of eye exams are also underway today aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Frank Rubio and Woody Hoburg spent most of their morning reviewing procedures and completing training for Northrop Grumman’s 19th commercial resupply …
This Mind-Bending VR Shooter Will Break Your Brain
Void Room’s procedurally-generated experience finally arrives on PC VR via Steam and Meta Quest via App Lab. After years of development, Void Room’s room-scale VR game Tea For God has finally been released on Meta Quest and PC VR headsets. In this one-of-a-kind VR experience, players navigate a labyrinth of impossible environments using their own […]
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Escape A Sinking Titanic In This Upcoming VR Game
Travel through time in this supernatural VR experience for Meta Quest, PC VR, and Pico VR headsets. Coming later this year to VR headsets, Titanic: A Space Between is a “mind-bending” VR game that tasks you with escaping the RMS Titanic on the fateful day in which the infamous passenger cruiseliner struck an iceberg and […]
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