Big XR News from Dyson, Glue, Meta, and Vuzix

The XR space may look very different at the end of 2024. A shift is underway as the value of spatial data is being touted by significant computing firms. Industry segments understand the value of AR/VR/MR data, and applications are emerging use cases that showcase how immersive technology can alter daily life. Increasingly, thanks to […]

X To Remove the Option To Hide Blue Tick

Soon, you’ll have no choice but to show your blue tick.

TikTok May Enable Brands To Generate AI Bots to Pitch Products

The process would enable brands to create AI characters that sell their products in the app.

Some Taylor Swift Tracks Return to TikTok, Despite Ongoing Dispute With UMG

TikTok hasn’t been able to reach a new licensing deal with UMG.

Snapchat’s Set To Announce New Ad Options at IAB Newfronts Event

Snapchat says it will showcase a range of new ad options.

Among Us VR Adds Infection Event In New Limited Time Mode

Among Us VR pits Chefs against Zomburritos in a new limited-time Infection Event.

Environment understanding for mixed reality: why it is important and why it should improve

These days I’m experimenting with the development of mixed reality applications, and on Quest I’ve so been playing around with environment understanding, seeing the good and the bad of Meta’s approach on this topic. In this article, I will explain to you where we are at, and what we have to change to make mixed […]

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This Vision Pro App Does What Netflix Wouldn’t, Bringing 4K Streaming & Dolby Atmos

Despite its focus on casual content consumption, Netflix still hasn’t brought an app to Vision Pro. If you’re looking for a good replacement though, a new app called Supercut has you covered. A number of streaming giants opted-out of including any sort of app for Vision Pro including Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify, which was a puzzling […]

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Enterprise Social XR Platform ‘Glue’ at Risk as Developer Declares Bankruptcy

Glue Collaboration, the Helsinki-based startup creating remote collaboration tools for XR, announced it has filed for bankruptcy, putting the future of its business-focused social platform Glue at risk. CEO Jussi Havu announced the news on April 10th, stating that Glue Collaboration declared bankruptcy on April 8th, and that the Helsinki, Finland-based company would soon be liquidating […]

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Varjo’s Enterprise Cloud XR Streaming Platform Now Supports Quest 3 and Quest Pro

Varjo announced it’s now supporting Quest 3 and Quest Pro for its cloud XR streaming platform ‘Reality Cloud’, which lets professionals stream and share immersive 3D content rendered on cloud-based GPUs. The Finland-based creator of high-end XR headsets is known for its pricey, but high-quality mixed reality headsets, which are primarily used in the enterprise […]

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