Qualcomm Says Multiple Snapdragon XR2+ Devices Will be Announced by Year’s End

Semiconductor giant Qualcomm says its latest XR chipset, the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1, will find its way into multiple virtual and mixed reality (MR) headsets by the end of 2022. We know of at least two headset that already feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon XR chipset: the recently launched Meta Quest Pro and Lenovo ThinkReality VRX, both of […]

Blood Work, Robotics Training, and Lab Upkeep Fill Station Crew’s Day

Tuesday’s main activities for the Expedition 68 crew included examining how the blood system is affected in weightlessness and working on a trio of different robotics activities. The four astronauts and three cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station also inspected a new toilet system and continued unpacking a new cargo craft. The human body must …

ARWall Debuts ARFX Pro Plugin for Virtual Production

Today, ARWall, a virtual production product and services merchant, updated its augmented reality effects (ARFX) Pro Unreal Engine Plugin to streamline workflows for end-users incorporating immersive backdrops for media productions. The update consolidates all integrated features from Unreal Engine, by Epic Games, under the ARWall infrastructure for increased ease of use. The update invites virtual […]

The Enterprise Metaverse with Lenovo’s Jason McGuigan

Watch on YouTube. XR Today’s Demond Cureton hosts Jason McGuigan, Head of Commercial Virtual Reality for Lenovo. In this session, we discuss the following: The rise of the industrial metaverse Lenovo’s latest immersive solution, the ThinkReality VRX Upcoming plans for the company amid the Lenovo Tech World 2022 For more information and a recap of […]

A Complete Guide to Virtual Reality

Of all of the various forms of extended reality (XR), virtual reality (VR), is the most familiar. The technology allows people to create ‘virtual’ landscapes and environments that simulate the real world. Interest in VR is rapidly increasing with a forecasted 48.7 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2021 and 2026. The COVID-19 pandemic […]

Musk Looks to Revamp Subscriptions, Considers Bringing Back Vine in First Twitter Moves

The Musk era at Twitter is now underway, with a range of projects being considered to re-form the app.

The Key To Increasing Your Social Media Management Rates (And Brand Loyalty)

Social media isn’t really about the posts – it’s about connections.

32 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2023

What’s coming next in the world of social media marketing? Here are our predictions for the next 12 months.

Leveraging Psychology in Marketing: The 7 Principles of Persuasion to Use [Infographic]

Improve the performance of your digital marketing efforts by incorporating these psychological cues.

Hands-On: Iron Guard VR Is Fun Tower Defense That Plays It Safe

Xlab Digital’s Iron Guard VR is now available on the official Quest store. Read on for our hands-on impressions of this tower defense game:

Paranormal Hunter Launches In Early Access Next Year On PC VR

Paranormal Hunter will arrive next year on PC VR in early access.

Crew Trains for Next Cargo Mission, Picks Tomatoes, and Fixes New Toilet

The Expedition 68 crew kicked off the work week preparing for a U.S. cargo mission delivering new science experiments and unpacking a recently arrived resupply ship. The International Space Station residents also picked a tomato crop today while working on a new toilet. Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus space freighter is targeting a launch to the space …

Meta bad, metaverse bad

After my usual Sunday tour of Twitter and Linkedin feed to gather news for my weekly newsletter, I feel the need of writing a rant about a trend I’m seeing online after the Meta Connect about Meta and its involvement in the “metaverse” field. Many journalists of important tech magazines (TechCrunch, Business Insider, etc…) are […]

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TikTok Publishes New Guide to ‘Shoppertainment’ and Connecting with Consumers in the App

The report looks at how shopping approaches are changing, and how brands can align with these shifts.

Desperate: Vladivostok Brings A New Bullet Hell Shooter To Quest And PC VR Next Week

Desperate: Vladivostok brings bullet hell arcade shooting to the Quest platform and PC VR on November 3.

More info here:

Between Realities VR Podcast: Season 6 Episode 8 Ft. Ashley Coffey

In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host emerging technologies expert Ashley Coffey.

ConquestVR: How Enterprises can Leverage Spatial Audio

XR Today’s Rory Greener hosts the CEO of ConquestVR, Raghu Bathina. In this session, we discuss the following: What is Spatial Audio? What are the benefits of Spatial Audio over conventional sound systems, and how does it enhance an immersive environment? Introducing the product portfolio, why do headset owners need extra audio hardware? How can […]

Google Launches Blockchain Node for Web3 Scalability

This Thursday, Google debuted Blockchain Node Engine for its Cloud ecosystem. The firm’s new release promotes Web3 scalability by streamlining the self-distribution and self-management of decentralized data. A blockchain node is a vital piece of infrastructure which records the transactions and movements of data on the network. Google Cloud’s Blockchain Node Engine helps Web3 developers […]

V-Nova Study with Intel, Meta Lauds LCEVC Video Tool

Video compression solutions company V-Nova recently conducted a study with Silicon Valley tech giants Intel and Meta Platforms. The technology is a key tool for applications employed in broadcast and audiovisual (AV), streaming platforms and social media, and extended reality (XR) and the Metaverse. The International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) published the study, […]

Musk Cuts Staff, De-Lists Twitter from the Stock Exchange on Day 1 as Chief

Musk has moved into Twitter HQ, and is already making moves.

Elon Musk Takes Control of Twitter, Cuts Several Execs

The Musk era at Twitter has begun…

Twitter Tests Out New Link Preview Display for NFT Artworks

The new link preview display would provide another ay to showcase NFT art in the app.

Reddit Announces New Ads API Partners as it Continues to Develop its Ad Tools

Reddit’s ad offering continues to evolve.

Swordfighter Broken Edge Arrives Nov. 17 On Quest & Steam

Trebuchet’s sword fighting game Broken Edge will launch on Nov. 17.

Demeo To Get Hand Tracking Support For Quest

Demeo will get hand tracking support on Quest headsets!