November may potentially become the United States’ official month to commemorate extended reality (XR) technologies, it was revealed on Thursday last week. Congressman Darrel Issa (CA-50), along with Rep Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rep Ted Lieu (CA-33), and Rep Yvette D Clarke (NY-09), submitted the resolution aimed at declaring November 2022 as National XR Month, with […]
XR Summit Day Two Highlights
Last month, XR Today held its first-ever online Summit, which gave a platform to some of the brightest minds in the augmented, virtual, and mixed reality (AR/VR/MR) industry. During the Summit, featured guests provided vital insights into the emerging technologies that are changing the future of work, industry, and branding. Day two of the packed […]
Strivr on XRA Partnership and Fortune 1000 VR Training
XR Today hosts Aneesh Kulkarni, the CTO of Strivr. In this session, we discuss the following: 1) What services does Strivr build. What headsets do Strivr operate with, and why? 2) How can various verticals benefit from VR training and immersive learning? 3) Strivr has joined the XR Association. What significance does this hold, and […]
Snapchat Says that Even Basic AR Executions Can Drive Audience Response
Snapchat’s latest research report looks at consumer response to simple versus complex AR executions.
TikTok’s Taking a New Approach to Promoting its Live Stream Shopping Tools in the US
After failing to gain significant traction with its live shopping tools in Europe, TikTok’s trying a new approach.
Twitter Moves to Next Stage of Testing for its New ‘Status’ Indicators
Twitter’s status indicators could add more quick context to your tweets.
YouTube’s Testing a New Process to Crowd-Source Feedback on Automated Caption Accuracy
The process will enable users to provide feedback on incorrect captions on clips.
Hands-On: Space Salvage Mixes Corporate Satire With An Intriguing VR Space Adventure
In space, no one can hear you scream…
…but your corporate overseers can exploit you for profit!
Here are our impressions Space Salvage from EGX London 2022.
Quest 2 SteamVR Usage Drops As Pico 4 Launch Approaches
Quest 2 Steam Hardware Survey usage falls as Pico 4 launch approaches.
D-Link’s VR Air Bridge Wi-Fi Dongle For Quest 2 On Sale For $99
D-Link’s VR Air Bridge for wireless PC VR on Quest headsets is priced $99.
The XR Week Peek (2022.10.03): Quest 3 leaks, Lenovo ThinkReality VRX launch, and more!
I wish you are having a great day and a great week! This week I’ve been pretty busy with my dev work, but I also had some great moments: I had the pleasure of attending an XR-related event dedicated to women here in Turin; of being interviewed by the awesome Rene Schulte for his podcast […]
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Google Ventures Invests $12M in SideQuest to Create Main Content Hub for XR Ecosystem
SideQuest, the sideloading software and unofficial app store for Meta’s Quest and Quest 2, announced it completed a $12 million Series A investment, this time led by Google’s investment arm, Google Ventures (GV). Founded in 2019 by Belfast-based team Orla and Shane Harris, SideQuest has essentially become the de facto unofficial app store, not to […]
Crew Explores Space Effects on Humans, Foams Before SpaceX Crew Launch
The seven-member Expedition 68 crew continued its science activities on Tuesday exploring how microgravity affects biology and physics. Back on Earth, three astronauts and one cosmonaut are less than a day away from launching to the International Space Station. NASA Flight Engineers Frank Rubio and Bob Hines targeted their biology studies on what is happening …
SandboxVR Taps Vicon For Global Expansion
Motion measurement firm Vicon has inked a series of contracts with Sandbox VR, one of the world’s top firms for location-based virtual reality (LBVR) services to open six fresh global locations. The partnership comes as Vicon backed the 2019 launch of the Amber Sky 2088 experience, which leveraged Sandbox VR’s true free roam immersive experience. […]
Snapchat Still a Good Marketing Tool, Says Partner Exec
Following a disappointing second quarter (Q2) earnings report, augmented reality (AR) firm Snap confirmed it would lay off 20 percent of its 6,400 employee workforce in August. Additionally, in August, Snap shelved its AR-ready drone Pixy after four months on the market. However, the firm’s AR smart glasses are still going strong, with AR content […]
NBCUniversal, Ready Player Me Launch Classic Monsters NFTs
On Monday, NBCUniversal collaborated with Ready Player Me to bring the movie studio’s Classic Monsters lineup ‘back from the dead’ as NFTs. The digital collection features world-famous monsters such as Dracula, Bride of Frankenstein, Creature from Black Lagoon, The Mummy and Frankenstein. NBCU is teaming with VARIANT3D to sell phygital garments based on classic IPs. […]
Christie’s 3.0, Spatial Open Diana Sinclair NFT Art Sales
Christie’s, arguably the world’s most famous auction house, launched last week Christie’s 3.0, a web3-based platform for blockchain-based, non-fungible token (NFT) sales. The new marketplace will showcase the St James, London-based company’s dedication to Web3 collectors, artists, and enthusiasts, just days after the Ethereum Merge in late September. Three major tech firms — Spatial, Manifold, […]
Meta Announces 2022 Facebook Communities Summit Event
Meta will outline the latest groups features and updates at the virtual event.
Instagram Moves to Next Stage of Development with Creator ‘Media Kit’ Option
Instagram’s looking to help creators formulate their pitch to potential partners.
SideQuest Raises $12 Million Investment From Google’s Venture Arm
SideQuest is now backed by Google through its investment arm.
‘Walkabout Mini Golf’ Lets You Explore the Deep in New ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ Course
Walkabout Mini Golf is probably one of the most fun multiplayer games available on Quest today, coming highly rated by users thanks to its immersive environments and intuitive mini-golfing gameplay. Now developer Mighty Coconut has released a new paid DLC, this time bringing to the game a course inspired by the classic Jules Verne novel […]
Report: Sony Plans to Produce 2 Million PSVR 2 Headsets by March 2023
Sony plans to release PSVR 2 sometime in early 2023, although exactly when is still a mystery. Now a Bloomberg report maintains the company is aiming to produce 2 million units by March 2023, which would signify a sizeable uptick in sales expectations over the original PSVR. Citing people familiar with the matter, the report […]
SpaceX Crew Nears Launch as Station Research Under Way
The next crew to the launch to the International Space Station is at the Kennedy Space Center counting down to liftoff this week. Back onboard the orbiting lab, the seven-member Expedition 68 crew is busy conducting advanced space research to improve life for humans on and off the Earth. Four SpaceX Crew-5 crew members arrived …
Between Realities VR Podcast: Season 6 Episode 4 with JayBrattVR
In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host VR YouTuber JayBratt, who spent 10 straight days and nights in virtual reality.
Twitter Tests New Tweet View Count Display to Better Highlight Content Reach
The up front view counts would provide more context on actual tweet reach.