Meta: ‘Our Goal’ Is Automated Room Scanning For Full-Fledged Mixed Reality

Meta says its “goal” is to deliver automated room scanning for mixed reality.

Currently, Quest users have to manually mark out walls and furniture.

Road to VR’s 2022 Game of the Year Awards

Virtual reality opens a portal to every conceivable dimension, whether it be far-flung space stations, medieval dungeons, or fantastical realms translated directly from the minds of this generation’s most talented artists. We were transported from our living rooms, home offices, dorm rooms—anywhere you could unplug a piece of physical reality to make way for the […]

VR Industry Luminary John Carmack Quits Meta, Calling it “the end of my decade in VR”

John Carmack, legendary programmer and key player in the Oculus gensis story, announced he’s left Meta, writing in a memo to employees that he “wearied of the fight” of trying to push for change at the highest levels of the company. Carmack has never been one to mince words. Outside of bringing industry expertise to […]

HTC’s VR/AR Headset Will Be Revealed At CES 2023

The mixed reality device will supposedly feature a lightweight design as well as support for hand-tracking. This week it was announced that HTC will be unveiling a new consumer-friendly VR headset next month during CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. First reported by The Verge, the all-in-one VR device is apparently being positioned as a […]

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This Odd Looking Ford Ranger Is One Of The Rarest Trucks Ever Made

The Ford Ranger Skyranger was a strange truck produced in the 1990s. It included a soft top convertible roof and many other quirky features.

The Apple Silicon Mac Pro May Not Be As Extreme As Expected

The company was originally supposed to launch the M1 Extreme processor with an updated Mac Pro, effectively putting an end to the era of Intel-powered Macs.

Here’s How To Find The Android 13 Hidden Easter Egg

Google has broadened its animal horizons — the Android 13 Easter egg reps 14 different critters, symbols and themes.

Today’s Wordle Answer #547 – December 18, 2022 Solution And Hints

Struggling with the answer for the December 18, 2022, Wordle Puzzle? We’ve got the answer right here and you might find it quite illuminating.

Infographic Design Trends for 2023 [Infographic]

Here’s a look at some of the key, emerging visual design trends for your 2023 planning.

The Complete SEO Checklist: 41 Steps to Google Success [Infographic]

Ensure you’re covering all of your SEO bases with this overview.

Between Realities VR Podcast ft Tetiana of Disco-VR & Sidequest

In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host Tetiana, creator of Disco-VR on YouTube and Community Manager for SideQuest.

Owlchemy Labs On Solving The ‘Hard Problems’ Of Hand Tracking In VR

Earlier this year, we spoke with Andrew Eiche from Owlchemy Labs about the studio’s approach to solving the ‘hard problems’ of hand tracking in its next game.

Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate – Episode 2 Hands-On: A Satisfying Middle Chapter

Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate – Episode 2 is a satisfying continuation, weaving an intriguing narrative that gears up for a big finale.

Here are our full impressions:

Holidays Treats And Meals That Social Media Users Just Love

View from the top of the family member’s hands holding dishes with their homemade foods and desserts, while they serve. … [+]Festive table set up before Christmas Dinner getty The holiday season is here, that…read more

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New Instagram Updates Bring Massive Changes

Instagram announced an important game-changing update. It brings several new features with it, including the biggest ever leap from its photo-sharing roots. This update was announced by Mark Zuckerberg on Instagram and is detailed on…read more

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GOLF+ Now The Official VR Game Of The PGA TOUR

New PGA TOUR game experiences will be added starting in 2023. This week it was announced that the PGA TOUR has partnered with GOLF+ to make it the “Official Virtual Reality Golf Game of the PGA TOUR.” As part of the deal, the popular VR golf simulator will begin to add new PGA TOUR-themed content […]

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Releases Recap: December 12 – 16

This week, we released a bunch of titles and updates across the Meta Quest Platform. Here’s a rundown of the highlights….

Here’s How Much It Costs To Charge Your EV At Walmart

Walmart and Electrify America are working together to provide hundreds of charging stations to its storefronts — here’s how much it will cost to charge up.

How To Fix A Backwards Compatibility Error On Xbox Series X

The backwards compatibility error error code can pop up at random when you’re trying to launch an older title.

Scientists Are Working To Extract Historical DNA From The Real Dracula

“Protein detectives” Gleb and Svetlana Zilberstein claim to have managed the extraction of biochemical traces from a letter signed by Vlad The Impaler.

Microsoft Teams Keyboard Shortcuts You Should Know On Windows

Just like any other software, Microsoft Teams features useful keyboard shortcuts that can boost your productivity and save you a lot of time.

Resolution Games Raises Demeo Price To $40 Next Month

Demeo is getting a price hike next month, which Resolution Games claims will reflect its many post-launch updates.

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John Carmack ‘Wearied Of The Fight’ As He Exits Meta

John Carmack left his role as “executive consultant” for virtual reality at Meta.

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Stride Fates Campaign Delayed, Now Arriving In 2023

Joy Way confirmed Fates, the upcoming solo campaign for Stride, has been delayed until 2023.

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Project Modular: Building an open modular controller for SteamVR

Today’s article is one of the most beautiful published in this blog in 2022. And in fact, it has not been written by me. XR ergonomics expert Rob Cole published last year on this platform an article detailing Project Caliper, that is his experiments in building fully configurable controllers for SteamVR. The article soon gets […]

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