Meta To Cut Quest 1 Social Features & End Updates This Year

Meta is ending updates for Quest 1 this year and cutting the headset off from built-in social features.

The XR Week Peek (2023.01.10): HTC launches Vive XR Elite at CES, new rumors about Apple, and more!

It’s another tough day of work, with me finishing most of my tasks at midnight. But it’s ok… we are all excited because tomorrow we are finally launching our platform for virtual concerts and live shows! Please join the alpha launch of the VRROOM platform today Jan, 10th at 8 pm CET and live with […]

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Astronauts Relax after Dragon Leaves, Cosmonauts Study Heart Activity in Space

Four Expedition 68 astronauts are enjoying Tuesday off after spending the weekend packing a U.S. cargo craft and readying it for departure on Monday. The International Space Station’s three cosmonauts spent their day concentrating on cardiac research while servicing a variety of orbital lab systems. The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship is orbiting Earth following its …

Science-Packed Dragon Cargo Craft Undocks from Station

After receiving commands from flight controllers on the ground, the uncrewed SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from the zenith port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module at 5:05 p.m. At the time of undocking, the station was flying about 259 miles over the Pacific Ocean. The Dragon spacecraft successfully departed the space station after arriving …

Dragon Cargo Craft Prepares to Leave Station Live on NASA TV

Live coverage of the departure of SpaceX’s uncrewed Dragon cargo spacecraft from the International Space Station is underway on NASA Television, the agency’s website, and the NASA app. After receiving a command from ground controllers at SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, Dragon will undock at 5:05 p.m. from the zenith port of the station’s Harmony module …

Take your fitness business online in 8 simple steps

Starting a fitness business can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it can also be challenging.  Pivoting online may be an excellent solution because, in recent years, more and more people are welcoming the…read more

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Battle Mythical Creatures In This Life-Size AR Arena

ARcade Sports launches with three multiplayer augmented reality games that get you up and moving. Since the pandemic, shopping malls and movie theaters have been looking for new ways to attract customers. Some locations have begun offering interactive gaming experiences as an additional incentive for shoppers and moviegoers looking. This includes the Portuguese movie theater […]

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iPhone Was Revealed 16 Years Ago Today: Here’s The Presentation That Started It All

On January 9, 2007, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the world to the iPhone. Going back and watching the announcement 16 years later is quite a nostalgia trip.

The Hidden Easter Eggs All Tesla Drivers Should Know

Full self-driving may not be here — or legal — yet, but that doesn’t mean Teslas aren’t packed with a host of features, not to mention some Easter eggs.

Prodeus (Switch) Review: Bring A Mop

If you’re a fan of the FPS games that busted down the door for the rest of the industry, like “DOOM,” “Prodeus” is a game you’ll want to get to know better.

The Best Of CES 2023: The Stand-Out Cars And Tech Of This Year’s Show

In SlashGear’s best of CES 2023, selections include a color-changing car, a screen-doubling laptop, a modular video game controller, and a giant wireless TV.

The CES 2023 Immersive Tech Round-Up

Last week, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 kicked off its yearly event by bringing leading firms and representatives together to discuss emerging technology trends and innovations. CES 2023 occurred between January 5 – 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Various extended reality (XR) firms joined the show to showcase the latest augmented, virtual, and mixed […]

Apple Reportedly Delays MR Headset ahead of WWDC

Apple will likely announce its anticipated mixed reality (MR) device in the spring of this year, ahead of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, reports show. Power On: Apple is planning to debut the Reality Pro mixed-reality headset this spring, ahead of WWDC, and ship it later in the year. The push to launch […]

Twitter Adds ‘Hashfetti’ Effect to Branded Hashtag Campaigns

The new option will see a flood of hashmoji fall down the screen when tapped.

Twitter Outlines Roll-Out Plan for Alternative Feeds, Updated Bookmarks UI and Long-Form Tweets

Elon Musk has mapped out a series of new UI updates coming over the next few months.

Meta Calls for Increased Regulation of Child Safety Online

Meta’s called for more coordinated action after its first-ever Meta’s Youth Safety Summit.

Instagram’s Updating its UI, with the Shop Tab to Disappear from the Main App Screen

The update is another concession that in-stream shopping isn’t taking off as well as Meta hoped.

Shiftall’s FlipVR Controller Frees Up Your Hands When You Need Them

Shiftall’s FlipVR controller frees up your hands when you need them.

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Pimax Portal View: Hands-On Demo Shows Incomplete Software & Hardware

At CES 2023 we tested samples of the Pimax View VR holder attachment for its Portal handheld gaming system.

Hands-on: Vive XR Elite is Lightweight & Compact, But Shares Quest Pro’s Woes

At CES 2023 HTC revealed its new Vive XR Elite headset which is positioned as a Quest Pro competitor. In terms of features and hardware, the headset is largely a refinement of formfactor over anything else; and while it’s undoubtedly compact and lightweight, it may be hampered by an unclear value proposition and some ergonomic […]

Intel Partners with Meta to Optimize Flagship Wi-Fi Card for Low Latency PC VR Gaming on Quest 2

Quest 2 users have a few choices when it comes to cutting the cable and playing PC VR games over Wi-Fi. You can opt for something like a dedicated dongle, or simply configure your network for the most optimal Wi-Fi setup, which usually means having your PC connected directly to the 2.4/5Ghz router with an Ethernet […]

Science-Filled Dragon Leaving Station Today After Crew Med Checks

A U.S. cargo craft is being loaded with hardware and sensitive research samples for analysis on Earth before it departs the International Space Station today. The Expedition 68 crew members also had time on Monday for biomedical activities and lab maintenance ensuring the crew and the station continue operating in tip-top shape. The SpaceX Dragon …

The HTC Vive XR Elite Is A Big Step For XR Hardware

Even weight distribution, magnetic gaskets, a swappable battery pack, and built-in adjustable diopters show that HTC is really focused on hardware. After weeks of teasing, HTC officially unveiled the HTC Vive Elite XR at CES 2023. The new HTC Vive XR Elite is a compact standalone device. The front panel barely extends past the front […]

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Dyson Zone Won Some Points, But Doubts Remain: CES 2023 Hands-On

When Dyson offered me the opportunity to try out the Zone, I took it as an easy way to grab some laughs and dunk on a weird product. Boy was I wrong.

The Top 5 Most Expensive Cars In Manny Pacquiao’s Collection

Manny Pacquiao is known as a fearsome name in the ring and in politics, too. But his fame hides a surprising car collection. Here are his most expensive cars.