Twitter’s Making SMS Two-Factor Authentication a Twitter Blue Exclusive Feature

Twitter says that scammers have been abusing the current 2FA system. 

Apple Headset Introduction Reportedly Delayed (Yet Again)

Apple’s headset is reportedly delayed yet again, due to issues with its gaze-select pinch-click mechanism.

Yupitergrad 2 Releasing First On Pico; Quest, Vive & PC VR To Follow

A new trailer for Yupitergrad 2: The Lost Station is here, alongside confirmation that the game will release on Pico headsets first, before coming to Quest and PC VR at a later date.

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Tencent Reportedly Scraps VR Headset Development

Tencent reportedly scrapped development for a new VR headset due to profitability concerns. Read more here:

Rhythm Shooter Gun Jam VR Launches On Quest 2

Rhythm shooter Gun Jam VR launched for Quest 2 this week.

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14 lessons that may improve your career as a VR professional

It’s one of these days where I’m thinking about myself and my career in XR over the years. I don’t define myself as “successful” by any means, but still, after more than 8 years in this field, I’ve gathered some experience in the various jobs I’ve done in this ecosystem, and I had my share […]

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Uncrewed Progress Spacecraft Deorbit Burn Time Set

On Feb. 17, the uncrewed Roscosmos Progress 82 cargo spacecraft undocked without issue from the International Space Station’s Poisk module at 9:26 p.m. EST. Following undocking, Expedition 68 cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin sent commands from the station’s Roscosmos segment to rotate the Progress for additional visual inspections using space station’s external cameras of the general area …

Update on Progress Resupply Spacecraft Deorbit

Following the undocking of the uncrewed Roscosmos Progress 82 cargo spacecraft from the International Space Station at 9:26 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 17, flight controllers at Mission Control in Moscow canceled the scheduled 11:02 p.m. deorbit burn, which would have set the vehicle on course to burn up over the Pacific Ocean. Progress 82 …

Progress Resupply Undocks From Station, Ends Cargo Mission

The uncrewed Roscosmos Progress 82 cargo spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station’s Poisk module at 9:26 p.m. EST on Fri., Feb. 17. Following undocking, Expedition 68 cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin sent commands from the station’s Roscosmos segment to rotate the Progress for additional visual inspections of the general area where a coolant …

Cargo Craft Ops and Human Research Wrap Up Crew Week

The uncrewed Roscosmos Progress 82 cargo spacecraft is scheduled to undock from the International Space Station’s Poisk module at 9:26 p.m. EST Friday, Feb. 17. Following undocking, Expedition 68 cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin will send commands from the station’s Roscosmos segment to rotate the Progress for additional visual inspections and documentation of the …

How VR Was Used To Help Produce A Full-Scale Opera

This live production was built from the ground up using immersive technology. XR hardware manufacturer Varjo has partnered with the Finnish National Opera and Ballet (FNOB) to help produce a new opera using VR technology. According to an official release, FNOB is the first opera house to utilize Varjo immersive technology throughout the entire production […]

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Your Meta Quest Guide to NBA All-Star Weekend

The NBA’s best are gathering this weekend in Salt Lake City for the annual NBA All-Star Game. And Meta Quest will be there with a…

Meta Horizon Worlds Spotlight: M5DivineTime

Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on the people building for Meta Horizon Worlds and their amazing creations….

Analysing Apple’s MR Headset Delays with Warpin Reality

Frame Launches v3.0 Series of Updates

XR collaboration firm Frame released version 3.0 of its platform on Thursday, outlining a list of updates to its analytics, application programme interface (API), avatars, and user interface, among others. Allow us to reintroduce ourselves: Frame 3.0 The spatial web is here. We’re thrilled to be a part of it. What’s new: ? Analytics ?? […]

Big XR News from the XR Awards, Nokia, Snap, Bigscreen

The XR industry is starting to ramp up this year. With the rise of MR, AI, and the metaverse, immersive firms are finding new ways to enhance XR products and services with fresh tech. So, now is a better time than ever to introduce the sophomore XR Awards 2023 – where XR Today will showcase […]

Vuzix Blade 2 AR Smart Glasses Review

Smart glasses are officially taking the world by storm. Previously considered little more than a novelty, these immersive tools have captured the attention of consumers and business professionals alike. Indeed, in many industries, from manufacturing to healthcare, smart glasses are contributing to increases in productivity, creativity, and performance on a massive scale.   As the global […]

Microsoft Discusses Coming Ads in Bing Chatbot Experience.

Ads are coming to Microsoft’s new AI-fueled search option.

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is Stepping Down, to be Replaced by SVP Neal Mohan

The change will bring about the next stage of the app.

Firewall Ultra Releases This Year, New Contractor Details & Eye Tracking Gameplay

First Contact Entertainment confirmed that Firewall Ultra will release this year for PSVR 2, alongside some new gameplay and contractor details.

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Nerf Ultimate Championship To Be De-Listed Next Month, Shutting Down In August

Team-based multiplayer shooter Nerf Ultimate Championship will be de-listed from the Quest Store on March 1 and no longer playable after August.

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8 YouTube Optimization Features You Aren’t Using Yet

TL;DR YouTube Features to Improve Views and Engagement Add video branding watermarks Use video thumbnails for additional branding and improved experience Section videos using Chapters Repurpose content using mobile-friendly, short-form video with YouTube Shorts Upload captions to videos for added accessibility Optimize everything for discoverability, including but not limited to: titles and descriptions, hashtags, and […]

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VR Fitness Insider Podcast – Episode 7: Octonic VR

VR’s Favorite Mini-Golf Game is Coming to PSVR 2 Soon

Indie VR studio Mighty Coconut announced its smash success VR mini-golfing game Walkabout Mini Golf is making its way to PSVR 2. Arguably one of VR’s most favorite social gaming experiences, Walkabout Mini Golf is said to arrive on PSVR 2 “soon”, which is set to include cross-play with all supported versions of the game; this includes versions […]

Report: TikTok Parent Lays Off Hundreds at VR Subsidiary Pico Interactive, Tencent Scraps VR Plans

TikTok parent company ByteDance is reportedly laying off what South China Morning Post maintains will be “hundreds of employees” working at its VR headset manufacturing subsidiary, Pico Interactive. A separate report from Reuters also maintains Chinese tech giant Tencent is scrapping its plans to release a VR headset. According to two people with knowledge of the […]