Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality: The Perfect Pair?

Artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) are set to increase in popularity despite ongoing turbulent times for the Metaverse. Although the two emerging technologies differ, they work together to deepen connections between human beings and the digital world. Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, […]

What is the Metaverse?

In 2023, the Metaverse is a massively trending topic in today’s technology landscape. Alongside emerging AI and IoT technologies, Metaverse service providers are scrambling to innovate to provide enterprise and consumer solutions.  Once exclusive to technology pioneers and data scientists, the Metaverse is expanding to affect everyone. The impact of this environment is evident in […]

Karate Combat Secures $18 Million for XR-Enhanced Broadcasting

Today, Karate Combat, a full combat martial arts sports league, announced a successful $18 million funding round to assist the brand in launching an XR mobile application to enhance its broadcasts. BITKRAFT Ventures led the $18 million funding round, with additional participation from groups including but not limited to Delphi Digital, The Operating Group, Alpha […]

Can Professionals Work in Virtual Reality?

Virtual reality (VR) continues to develop in the tech industry. Following the release of several flagship VR headsets, the industry is now moving beyond using the devices for entertainment and into real-world use cases. This will allow many to work in virtual reality, bringing companies closer together across wide physical distances. The reality is that […]

Google Shares Results From its Latest Post-Cookie Tracking Experiments

As Google moves to phase out cookies, its developing a range of alternative solutions.

YouTube Announces New Policies on Eating Disorder Content

A critical area of focus, for all online platforms.

Reddit Announces New API Pricing, New Moderator Tools

Reddit discussion insights have been used to power the latest generative AI models.

TikTok Confirms that You Can Still Upload 10 Minute Videos in the App

Yes, you can still post 10 minute videos in the app.

Report: Apple Racing to Build Software & Services for Upcoming Mixed Reality Headset

Apple appears to be getting ready to unveil its first mixed reality headset at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. Now a report from Bloomberg maintains the Cupertino tech giant is also prepping a dizzying number of first-party apps, including gaming, fitness, video and collaboration tools. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is a lightning rod for all […]

Meta to Open ‘Horizon Worlds’ Social VR Platform to Kids Ages 13+

Horizon Worlds, Meta’s social VR platform for Quest, is only open to 18+ users for now, however the company says it’s expanding to include teens aged 13 to 17 in the US and Canada. Meta says the new policy will go into effect in “the coming weeks,” effectively opening the company’s first-party social platform to […]

Cosmonauts Move Roscosmos Radiator and Complete Spacewalk

Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin concluded their spacewalk on Tuesday, April 19, at 5:35 a.m. EDT after seven hours and 55 minutes. Prokopyev and Petelin completed their major objectives, which included relocating a radiator from the Rassvet module to the Nauka science module with assistance from European robotic arm operator cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. …

Cosmonauts Begin Spacewalk to Move Roscosmos Radiator

Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin began a spacewalk at 9:40 p.m. EDT to relocate a radiator from the Rassvet module to the Nauka science module with assistance from European robotic arm operator cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. Coverage of the spacewalk continues on NASA Television,?the?NASA app,?and the agency’s?website. Prokopyev is wearing an Orlan spacesuit with …

Cosmonauts Getting Ready for Spacewalk Live on NASA TV

NASA Television coverage is underway for today’s spacewalk with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin. The duo, with assistance from European robotic arm operator cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, will relocate a radiator from the Rassvet module to the Nauka science module on the International Space Station Coverage of the spacewalk is on NASA Television the …

Elon Musk Promises (Again) Encrypted DMs Are Coming To Twitter

Elon Musk throughout an interviewed with Tucker Carlson that aired April 17, 2023. Fox Information Elon Musk says Twitter’s direct messages (DMs) are going to be encrypted in an effort to make it tougher for…read more

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Canada’s Public Broadcaster Joins NPR In Quitting Twitter

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC/Radio-Canada), a Canadian broadcaster, for … [+]Both radio and TV. Edmonton, Alberta will host a Friday, 20 May, 2022. Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images. NurPhoto by Getty Images The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation…read more

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Gateway Course: First Steps For College

When taking a leap into higher education many students are met with challenges. One of those challenges included math and English courses. Nationally, more than two-thirds of community college students are academically underprepared in these…read more

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Cleveland Cavaliers Turn Their Arena Into An AR Arcade

Interact with stadium-wide games during live matches using the power of immersive technology. Fans who attend a Cleveland Cavaliers game at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse during the 2023 NBA Playoffs are in for a treat. The championship-winning team has partnered with fan engagement platform ARound to transform their home stadium into an augmented reality (AR) […]

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Welcoming Teens to Meta Horizon Worlds in the US and Canada

Since launching Meta Horizon Worlds, we’ve been amazed by the creativity on display as our community of artists, world builders, and explorers has begun to…

Varjo, FORCE Technology’s Cost Effective Maritime XR Training Platform

Varjo, a manufacturer and innovator of MR headsets, is a joint partner in many enterprise-grade immersive operations, notably vehicle training and simulation. Varjo released a report highlighting a recent partner success story with FORCE Technology to provide cost-efficient maritime immersive training solutions. FORCE Technology develops VR and MR solutions for the maritime industry. The company […]

Top XR Providers for Retail & Ecommerce in 2023

Retail and ecommerce have evolved drastically in the last few years. As the digital world has transformed the way we research and search for products and services, companies have had to adapt to suit a new buyer journey. Today, the majority of buyer experiences take place across a variety of different channels, from social media […]

EU Inks Agreement on CHIPS Semiconductor Act

Legislators in the European Union have reached a “provisional” agreement for its long-awaited European Chips Act, it was announced on Tuesday. The Swedish Presidency announced in a tweet that the Act aimed to scale up Europe’s tech ecosystem, allowing the 27-member bloc of nations to increase competitiveness in global markets. #TRILOGUE | @EUCouncil & @Europarl_EN […]

NVIDIA, Siemens Demo Freyr Virtual Plant at Hannover Messe 2023

A global leader in technology, engineering, and infrastructure development, Siemens showcased an advanced FREYR Battery factory as a digitally-twinned model to audiences. The demo taps a recent partnership with computing giant NVIDIA to build use cases and adoption of the industrial metaverse. NVIDIA debuted the model at the Hannover Messe trade show this week using […]

WhatsApp Calls on the UK Government to Amend Proposed Bill that Would ‘Break End-to-End Encryption’

The proposed Online Safety Bill would force providers to maintain oversight of all user communications.

Meta Outlines its Latest Image Recognition Advances, Which Could Facilitate its Metaverse Vision

Meta’s latest DINOv2 image recognition model could play a key role in facilitating its metaverse vision.

Google Prompts Marketers to Upgrade to the New Version of Search Ads 360

The old version of the app will be phased out early next year.