NASA’s live coverage is underway on NASA+ for the departure of the fourth private astronaut mission, Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), from the International Space Station. Learn how to watch NASA content through a variety of platforms, including social media.
Everything Announced at The UploadVR Showcase – Summer 2025
Read or watch every announcement from The UploadVR Showcase – Summer 2025!
Big XR News from XPANCEO, Nokia, WEART, ShapesXR
This week, XR saw big leaps: XPANCEO secured $250M for its groundbreaking smart contact lenses, promising all-in-one XR, health monitoring, and night vision. Nokia and WEART are advancing haptic feedback, enabling users to “feel” virtual objects and ShapesXR updated its design platform with intuitive, code-free spatial animation, making prototyping more dynamic. XPANCEO Gains $250 Million […]
Meta Shares Updated Reels Ads Guide, Including Creative Tips
Some pointers for your Facebook and IG Reels approach.
TikTok Launched Its Own Font To Expand Its Familiar Style
A new option to extend the look and feel of TikTok beyond the app.
YouTube Updates Trending Content Displays To Keep Users Watching for Longer
YouTube is getting rid of its in-stream trending lists.
xAI Launches Grok 4 Model, Which Has Achieved New Industry Benchmarks
xAIs latest model could be a big step up in AI development.
Hidden Memories Of The Gardens Between Unveils Release Date For Sharing Its Secrets
Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between confirmed a release date on SteamVR and Quest.
Contractors Showdown: ExfilZone Will Get A Gunsmith System Soon
Contractors Showdown: ExfilZone is adding a Gunsmith system, new map and addressing cheating concerns in its next update.
Unseen Diplomacy 2 Highlights Roomscale Gameplay In New Trailer
Unseen Diplomacy 2 offered a new look at the espionage sequel’s roomscale gameplay in its latest trailer.
Ragnarock Celebrates Summer With The Viking Music Pack
VR rhythm game Ragnarock is celebrating summer with a new Viking music pack next week on all platforms.
My thoughts on AI in my XR job – Part 1: Development
“I HAVE JUST FIRED ALL MY DEVELOPERS AND SUBSTITUTED THEM WITH AI. NOW I AM 10X FASTER!”. This is how some LinkedIn posts sound these days. Talking about AI and especially making bold claims about it has become a popular sport, where the prize is not a gold medal, but thousands of likes. I’ve never […]
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Ax-4 Go for Monday Undocking, Finalizing Research
Mission managers have given the “go” for the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew to board the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and undock from the International Space Station’s space-facing port on the Harmony module at 7:05 a.m. EDT on Monday, July 14. Ax-4 Commander Peggy Whitson will lead Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, and Mission Specialists S?awosz Uzna?ski-Wi?niewski, and Tibor Kapu back to Earth completing a two-and-a-half-week research mission aboard the orbiting lab.
Busy Science Day on Station; Mission Updates for Ax-4 and SpaceX Crew-11
Exercise research and spacesuit maintenance topped the schedule for the Expedition 73 and Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crews on Thursday. The 11 orbital residents also kept up an array of space research to improve human health while ensuring the International Space Station continues orbiting Earth in tip-top shape.
XR Security Compliance Case Studies: How Regulated Industries Secure XR Environments
XR security, compliance, and privacy concerns are changing everything. These days, extended reality isn’t just changing how we work, it’s transforming how we manage risks. The moment XR crossed over from innovation labs to frontline workflows in industries like healthcare, aerospace, and finance, it collided headfirst with some of the world’s strictest regulatory frameworks. You’re […]
YouTube Lets Channels Share More Performance Data With Brands
YouTube is looking to help channels secure brand partnership deals.
Meta Adds New Facebook and Instagram Management Options for Third-Party Platforms
Some new options to help manage your Facebook and Instagram promotions.
Snapchat Partners With American Eagle on New Map Promotion Type
The activation aims to drive shopping engagement via the Snap Map.
Pinterest Provides Insights Into Key Topics of Interest Among Male Users
This could be a market that you’re not tapping into.
BuildPort Xumia Flies Into Early Access Today
Physics-driven space combat game BuildPort Xumia is now available in early access on Quest 3.
Iron Guard Salvation Confirms August Launch For VR Tower Defense Sequel
Iron Guard Salvation brings a new tower defense game to Quest next month, and other platforms aren’t far behind.
Billie Eilish’s Birds Of A Feather Comes To Beat Saber
Billie Eilish’s Birds of a Feather is now available in Beat Saber for $2, the game’s latest Shock Drop track.
M4 Apple Vision Pro Refresh With New Strap Reportedly Launching This Year
An Apple Vision Pro refresh with an M4 chip and more comfortable strap will launch “as early as this year”, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports.