Report: Meta Wins Bid to Acquire VR Fitness Studio Behind ‘Supernatural’, Awaiting FTC Appeal

In 2021 Meta announced it was set to acquire Within, the studio behind popular VR fitness app Supernatural, however the reportedly $400 million deal became subject to investigations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in respect to Meta’s supposed monopolization of the VR fitness space. Now, according to a Bloomberg report, it appears the FTC has […]

VR Education Startup Raises $12.5M to Teach Math and More Using VR in Schools

Prisms VR, an immersive platform for teaching math, announced it’s raised $12.5 million in a Series A round, which the company says will be used to expand its VR math literacy platform to more schools across the US. Led by Andreessen Horowitz, the latest funding round brings Prisms VR’s lifetime funding to $19.1 million, according […]

Meta Reality Labs Earnings Reveal a Less Successful Holiday Season & Highest Operating Costs Yet

Meta today revealed its latest quarterly earnings results, showing that Reality Labs, the company’s XR and metaverse arm, had a smaller holiday season than the last, while operating costs have reached their highest levels yet. Today during the company’s Q4 earnings call, Meta revealed the latest revenue and operating cost figures for its XR and […]

Spacewalkers Complete Construction Job to Upgrade Station Power

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata concluded their spacewalk at 2:26 p.m. EST after six hours and 41 minutes. Mann and Wakata completed their major objective for today, which was to complete the construction of a mounting platform on the 1A power channel that was started during a …

Astronauts Begin Spacewalk to Continue Power System Upgrades

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata began a spacewalk at 7:45 a.m. EST, approximately 30 minutes ahead of schedule, to complete the construction of a mounting platform on the 1A power channel that was started during a spacewalk on Jan. 20, relocate and install an articulating portable foot …

NASA TV is Live as Astronauts Prep for Spacewalk to Continue Power System Upgrades

NASA Television coverage of today’s spacewalk with NASA astronaut Nicole Mann and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata is now underway and is also available on the NASA app and the agency’s website. The two Expedition 68 crew members are preparing to exit the?International Space Station‘s Quest airlock for a spacewalk expected to begin at about …

What Common Social Media Algospeak Words Actually Mean

The topline Last weekend, actress and influencer Julia Fox apologized after she misread a TikToker’s reference to “mascara,” not knowing it was “algospeak” for sexual assault, the latest misunderstanding caused by code words used on…read more

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The Mega-Popular VR Game Echo VR Is Shutting Down

Service for Echo Arena and Echo Combat will end on August 1st, 2023. Originally released back in 2017 on Oculus Rift, Echo VR has over the years cemented itself as one of the most popular multiplayer games available on VR headsets. Unfortunately, developed Ready at Dawn and Meta this week announced that they are shutting […]

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Audi’s EV Concept Features Support For AR Glasses

The futuristic SUV features a digital console that can only be seen using AR technology. German automotive manufacturer Audi recently unveiled a new concept SUV that can turn into a pickup truck on-demand. The “Actisphere” vehicle features a range of over 600 km, 800-volt charging technology, and no local emissions. Not only that, but the […]

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Sharecare Is Using VR To Improve Workforce Health

The pilot program saw an 82% engagement rate and a 280% boost in average weekly exercise time. Sharecare, a digital health company that helps people unify and manage their health, is launching a new health program called Get Active, which uses VR technology to help employers motivate their workforce to get active.  The pilot program […]

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Sony Is Dropping PS5’s PlayStation Plus Collection, So Claim These 20 Games While You Still Can

It looks like the PlayStation Plus Collection for PS5 is getting the ax. Here’s what you can download before the shutdown scheduled for May 9.

Why You Should Probably Disable Remote Access To Your Wi-Fi

Utilizing remote access to your Wi-Fi network is helpful for those on the move, but if you’re not constantly using this feature, it’s better to disable it.

Car Battery Replacements That Cost More Than You Think

Replacing the battery in an electric vehicle can be an expensive event, especially if you own one of these car models and don’t have a warranty.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max Vs Pixel 7 Pro Specs Showdown

Samsung’s latest flagship is finally coming, and among its Google and Apple peers, here’s how the Galaxy S23 Ultra will stack up to its competitors.

NVIDIA NeRF to Introduce VR Scene Builder Tools

NVIDIA upgraded its NeRF photogrammetry service to include new virtual reality (VR) content creation tools this Tuesday. Capture, Render, Win Announcing the #InstantNeRFVR Contest ? Read more about how to create an immersive scene with our new #InstantNeRF VR software for a chance to win an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti graphics card. ?? https://t.co/ABpgPr8KNV […]

Meta Faces FTC Injunction on Within Unlimited Deal

Meta Platforms faces its latest setback on Tuesday after the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an injunction against a potential buyout. An upcoming decision from the organisation has placed Meta’s plans to acquire virtual reality (VR) firm Within Unlimited in uncertainty, according to reports. The news comes after the FTC sued the Menlo Park-based […]

TikTok Tests Reducing Music Options as Part of Ongoing Negotiations Over Music Usage Rights

The test is underway with some TikTok users in Australia.

OpenAI Announces Paid Subscription for ChatGPT

ChatGPT has quickly become a hugely valuable addition to the digital marketing toolbox.

Investigation Finds Twitter is Approving Bot Profiles for Verified Checkmarks

Battling bots was one of Elon Musk’s key aims in buying the app.

TikTok Shares Tips for Brands Looking to Tap into Super Bowl Discussion in the App

TikTok could provide another pathway to tap into viral moments around the game.

Crumbling Looks Like A Big Nostalgia Trip On Quest and PC VR

Crumbling aims to recreate your childhood nostalgia of playing with action figures through a hack ’n’ slash VR roguelike, and it’s coming to Quest and PC VR this Summer. Read more here:

Guest Editorial: Echo VR’s Loss Reverberates In Reality

When a server goes offline in the metaverse, does it make a sound?

Read long-time Echo VR player Hasko7’s editorial about the shutdown of Echo Arena:

Silhouette Review: Hand Tracking Shadows Leave A Puzzling Mark

Hand tracking puzzle game Silhouette is available now for Quest 2 and Quest Pro.

Here’s our full review:

Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye Arrives On ‘Major VR Platforms’ This Year

Peanut Button confirms Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye is in development, bringing a new point-and-click adventure to “major VR platforms” later this year.

More details here:

Convince and Convert’s Take on ChatGPT & AI

While AI has certainly been around for many years, ChatGPT has only been available since November 2022. It’s blown up in the marketing community really since the new year of 2023 and is taking over conversations in every industry like wildfire.  This genie isn’t going back in the bottle and we need to continue to […]

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