Ohio University is betting on the future of advanced manufacturing and digital engineering. The school has officially launched the Digital Enterprise Collaboratory (DEC), an initiative designed to blend education, applied research, and workforce training in a single immersive ecosystem. At the core of the DEC is Virtualware’s VIROO Enterprise XR platform, paired with HTC VIVE […]
Meta Announces New Subsea Cable Project to Increase Global Connectivity
Meta’s latest subsea project investment will increase connectivity in southern Asia.
Meta Is Shutting Off Political Ads in Europe This Week
Meta says that it cannot comply with incoming EU regulations on political ads.
Instagram Looks to Highlight Creative Talent with ‘Rings’ Awards
Winners will be recognized with digital and physical gold rings.
Snapchat Highlights the Opportunities of Sponsored Snaps
Snapchat’s looking to showcase the potential of its latest ad placement.
Dreams Of Another Review: Intriguing Philosophical Journey With Uneven VR Support
Dreams of Another intrigues with its creative journey, though it’s frustrated by slow pacing and uneven PlayStation VR2 support. Our full review.
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance Upgrade Mod Revitalizes A Classic In Full VR
Playing a 26-year-old game like Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance in full VR with motion shows the power of mods.
Data Shows X Premium Subscribers Get Significantly More Post Reach
New data on the benefits of paying for X’s subscription package.
TikTok Announces Activations for the Launch of Taylor Swift’s New Album
TikTok is going big on Taylor Swift this month.
Women’s Professional Sports See Increased Snapchat Engagement
Professional leagues for women athletes across a number of sports have seen a rise in interest, leading to new opportunities for advertisers.
Instagram Tests Opening To Reels as the Main Feed
With Reels driving more engagement, this makes sense.
Titan Isles Update Gives The Bullet Hell Co-Op Adventure A New Game+ Mode
Following last week’s launch on Quest and Steam, Titan Isles receives a New Game+ mode with harder enemies in today’s update.
Real-Time Strategy Game Homeworld: Vast Reaches Heads For SteamVR Soon
Homeworld: Vast Reaches takes the RTS spin-off to PC VR with enhanced visuals and new Challenge Levels later this month.
VRChat Creators Become Birds With Quest Pro Eye Tracking
Quest Pro eye tracking is helping a gryphon come alive in VRChat.
Which Prescriptions Meta Ray-Ban Display Supports, And How That Works
Looking to use Meta Ray-Ban Display as your everyday prescription glasses? Here’s a rundown of what prescriptions it supports, and how that works.
Upcoming Quest Game Lets You Turn Your House Into a Custom Mini Golf Course
Starlight Games, the studio behind House of Golf 2 (2024), announced they’re releasing a new mixed reality-supported entry into the mini golf series in October, this time using your own humble abode as a putt-putt course. The News Called HOUSE OF GOLF VR, the game is slated to launch on Quest on October 30th, bringing both […]
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From NASA to the Metaverse – and Why Professor Bob Stone Still Isn’t Impressed
In 1987, standing on solid ground at NASA Ames, Bob Stone felt his stomach churn as he ascended a virtual escalator. “My feet were firmly on the floor,” he recalls, “but the gut-churning experience was unforgettable.” That moment – clunky headset, RadioShack pocket TVs, and a massive glove – didn’t just change his career. It […]
From Snoop Dogg to Special Forces – StretchSense’s Journey into XR Training
As XR training continues to mature, one of the biggest and often overlooked barriers to scale is the input device. Handheld controllers were designed with games, not enterprise training in mind. As a result, they can limit immersion and force users to adapt to the technology, rather than the other way around. But there’s a […]
Meta Outline Expanding AI Ad Tools, Including AI Chatbots for Websites
Meta’s also got new AI music generation options, virtual try-on, custom ad text, and more.
Meta Phases Out Automated Ads in Favor of Advantage+
Automated Ads are an early version of Meta’s simplified ad creation approach.
Google Partners With Sesame Street on Digital Literacy Training for Kids
The new program will see Sesame Street characters share important online safety messages.
RAGER Hits Up An Early Access Launch Next Week
Music action brawler RAGER enters early access next week on Quest 3 and PC VR.
Maestro Gets Five New Classical Songs With ‘La Crème de la Crème’ DLC
Following its addition to the Horizon+ games catalog, Maestro received five new classical songs with free DLC.
House Of Golf Tees Up Mixed Reality Mini-Golf Course Creation On Quest Soon
House of Golf VR lets you create your own mini-golf courses in mixed reality this month on Quest.