As XR continues to change the way we live and work on a phenomenal scale, companies from all backgrounds are looking for ways to make interactions more immersive. While 360-degree video has long been a staple of the XR environment, many brands are also discovering the benefits of bringing other senses into digital interactions. Spatial […]
XR Gaming Case Study: Groove Jones, Be Pro Be Proud
Creative augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technology firm Groove Jones develops immersive solutions for enterprises, brands, and location-based experiences. It also helps to enhance customer engagement and marketing with immersive custom campaigns. Groove Jones supplies an avenue for bespoke extended reality (XR) training scenarios for enterprises. The trusted enterprise is part of Unity’s Certified Creator […]
STYLY Launches METADIMENSIONS Metaverse Project
Last Saturday, Psychic VR Lab debuted its Real Metaverse Project via the firm’s extended reality (XR) content creation and distribution platform STYLY. The new Metaverse experience enables global STYLY XR creators to place geotagged augmented reality (AR) art in a real-world environment. To celebrate the new service, Psychic VR Lab launched METADIMENSIONS on 15 October […]
The Welcome Backs South Korea’s Metaverse Plans
South Korea, the world’s 10th-largest economy, recently announced a series of massive initiatives aimed at developing domestic technologies to position the nation as the 5th largest metaverse hub. The news comes as the South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT, along with the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) recently announced it would foster national metaverse […]
TikTok Announces New Age Limits for Live-Streaming, ‘Adults-Only’ Category for Streams
Some new safety enhancements for TikTok’s live-stream offering.
Pinterest Provides New Insights for Marketers, Updated Conversions API
The new Trends reports will make it easier to tap into the latest shifts.
Google Showcases Latest Halloween Trends with ‘Frightgeist’ Mini-Site
Google’s ‘Frightgeist’ lists all the top Halloween trends.
Google Updates Search Display Formats to Provide More Context to Users
Some changes to the way Search results are display in the Google app.
Kartoffl Brings A New Puzzle Adventure To Quest And PC VR This November
Kartoffl is a new VR puzzle game arriving November 3 for Quest and PC VR.
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Quest’s Horizon Home Is Getting YouTube Cowatching
Quest owners will be able to watch YouTube together in Horizon Home.
Everything Announced At Meta Connect 2022: Quest Pro & More
Here’s our summary of everything Meta announced at Connect 2022.
UploadVR Seeking Staff Writer / Game Reviewer
UploadVR is looking to add a new member to our team in a Staff Writer/Games Reviewer role.
You can find more details on the position and how to apply here:
15 VR Horror Games for an Immersive Fright This Halloween
It’s that spooky time of year again, and if you’re looking for an extra fright (or fifteen) leading up to Halloween, go no further than these top VR games that are sure to send shivers down your spine. Here’s our favorite VR games which span the gamut of horror and thriller sub-genres. Below you’ll find […]
Panasonic’s Latest Shiftall Prototype Brings SteamVR Tracking Module & Index Controller Support
Panasonic brand Shiftall has revealed the latest prototype of its MeganeX VR headset. Along with the updated design the company has shown off a SteamVR Tracking module to add precision tracking to the headset, along with support for Valve Index controllers. The company says it will be showing off the latest design at the AWE Europe […]
Between Realities VR Podcast: Season 6 Episode 6 with Anthony & Aaron of Overrun Games
In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host Anthony Graceffa and Aaron Lutes, creators of Arcaxer, a new RPG on the Quest.
Meta Connect 2022 Mega Roundup: ALL you need to know in one single article!
Meta Connect has been the big event of the week, and as it is a tradition of this blog, I’m going to write today for you a super article where you can find inside ALL the news announced during the event! This way, by reading this article, you are sure you have not missed any […]
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Meta Launches New Avatar Fashion Items as Questions Are Raised Over Its ‘Faked’ VR Avatar Legs
Meta’s recent VR showcase included a depiction of VR avatars with legs – which wasn’t entirely representative.
Data Suggests Twitter Blue Take-Up Hasn’t Significantly Increased Since the Addition of Tweet Editing
The arrival of tweet editing doesn’t appear to have sparked a big jump in Twitter Blue sing-ups.
Facebook Announces the Retirement of ‘Instant Articles’ – The Latest Step in the Reformation of the App
The move is the latest in Meta’s broader reformation of Facebook.
SpaceX Crew-4 Returns with Splashdown on Florida’s Atlantic Coast
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts aboard the Dragon spacecraft safely splashed down Friday off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida, completing the agency’s fourth commercial crew mission to the International Space Station. The international crew of four spent 170 days in orbit. NASA astronauts Bob Hines, Kjell Lindgren, and Jessica Watkins and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut …
Choosing the Right Spatial Audio Vendor in 2022
Truly immersive experiences in Extended Reality rely on the ability to engage multiple senses in an environment which looks, feels, and sounds similar to real-life. During the early years of XR development, many innovators focused heavily on the quality of the visuals produced for digital interactions. However, while what we can see in AR, MR, […]
Microsoft XR Tools Key to FSM Sector, Infosys Says
The ongoing Microsoft Ignite 2022 event is showcasing many of the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant’s prolific solutions from 12 to 14 October. Many company executives have joined to offer their knowledge along with partner firms, analysts, and others to global audiences for the three-day gathering. One such company, Infosys, is a major provider of FSM […]
Mesmerise Explains Creating Engaging VR Experiences
Mesmerise is a virtual reality (VR) consultancy firm that provides enterprise-grade immersive simulation technology to many clients, including Lenovo, MKT, and Time Magazine. The company’s technology allows enterprises to use VR solutions for large-scale meetings, events, and conferences with the power to host 1000s of people via its Gatherings remote meeting solution. The Gatherings platform […]
How Can Enterprises Advertise in the Metaverse?
To advertise in the Metaverse, agencies and firms will face significant challenges. Meta Chief Executive and Founder, Mark Zuckerberg, estimates the Metaverse will gain a billion users and earn over $1 trillion USD in revenues over the next decade. Investment fund and crypto company Grayscale also notes the Metaverse will enable new revenue streams with […]
Musk’s Twitter Offer Still Being Questioned as Equity Partners Look to Exit the Deal
We may not be done with the Elon Musk/Twitter drama just yet.