Fast Travel Reveals ‘Stellaris’ VR Game ‘Ghost Signal’ for Quest 2, Coming in 2023

Fast Travel Games today revealed a new VR roguelite set in the universe of Stellaris (2016), the critically acclaimed PC title. Called Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game, the single player strategy game is slated to arrive on Meta Quest 2 sometime in early 2023. Like the PC game from Paradox Interactive, Ghost Signal lets you […]

‘Guardians Frontline’ is Like ‘Halo’ Meets ‘Starcraft’, Coming to Quest 2 & SteamVR Early 2023

Veteran VR studio Fast Travel Games today announced it’s stepping up to publish Guardians Frontline, an upcoming strategic VR shooter from indie studio VirtualAge Games that feels a bit like the lovechild between Halo and Starcraft. Originally released as Guardians on Meta App Lab, Guardians Frontline is aiming to launch on Meta Quest 2 and SteamVR headsets sometime […]

Pico 4 Announced with October Launch, Aims to Compete Head-on with Quest 2

Pico today announced the Pico 4 standalone VR headset, with pricing and content aspirations that make it clear the company hopes to compete directly with Quest 2. The headset will launch in October starting in Europe and some Asian regions, with no plans for a US launch just yet. Pico has been making VR headsets for […]

New Trio Adapting to Station Life Before Next Crew Goes Home

Ten people are now living aboard the International Space Station with the arrival of three new crewmates inside a Soyuz crew ship on Wednesday. The new crew members from NASA and Roscosmos will spend the next several days getting up to speed with living and working in space. New flight engineers Frank Rubio from NASA …

New Crew Enters Station and Begins Six-Month Mission

The hatches between the International Space Station and the newly arrived Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft officially opened at 3:34 p.m. EDT. The arrival of three new crew members to the existing seven people already aboard for Expedition 67 temporarily increases the station’s population to 10. NASA astronaut Frank Rubio and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin joined Expedition …

AR Empowers Sustainable Fashion, ZERO10 Report Says

Several use cases for augmented reality (AR) solutions, including try-on retail experiences, have seen a meteoric surge, namely amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a new report from George Yashin, Co-Founder of ZERO10, said in a recent report. The New York, New York-based firm provides businesses and people with AR try-on clothing apps in a bid […]

Is AR Crucial for Retailers and Brands?

Reactive Reality is an augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) eCommerce firm reimagining the buyer’s journey. The firm is providing immersive technology solutions which enhances customer engagement. The firm is leveraging AR with its PICTOFIT end-to-end solution, which digitises commerce operations by providing clothing brands and high-street merchants with an online and in-store virtual try-on platform. […]

Rose Law Group Investigates The Future of Metaverse Law

In this session we discuss the following: 1) Why the Metaverse needs a new set of legal frameworks 2) The need for professionals capable of tackling new challenges in virtual environments 3) How the Rose Law Group approaches legal disputes in the virtual landscape If you’re looking for more information on this topic, please visit […]

What’s On: XR Summit Day Two Preview

The inaugural XR Summit kicked off yesterday, starting Tuesday and taking place until September 22. Yesterday’s online event gave centre stage to some of the brightest minds in the XR industry. Today, sessions return featuring the latest immersive tech topics. Today’s keynotes start at 4:00 PM BST. Joining the event will be numerous XR representatives […]

Meta Launches New ‘Collaborative Ads’ to Facilitate More Direct Sales Activity

The option will make it easier to drive direct sales in local markets.

Meta Adds New Tools to Help Promote Emerging Creators on Facebook

Facebook’s looking to sweeten its offering for creators.

Meta Shares New Insights into How to Maximize Your Content Reach on Facebook

‘Unconnected Reach’ is a growing consideration for Facebook marketers. 

Google Adds New Elements to its ‘Consent Mode’ to Ensure Your Site Aligns with User Data Permissions

Consent Mode provides analytics on cookie tracking permissions on your site.

Microsoft Delivering First Batch Of Wide-FoV HoloLens IVAS To US Army

Microsoft is delivering the first batch of highly modified militarized HoloLens IVAS to the US Army.

Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate – Episode 1 Review: A Fine Start For MyDearest’s New Adventure

Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate – Episode 1 is a promising start to an episodic adventure, building upon its predecessors where it counts.

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How First-Party Data Strengthens Your Content Strategy

Once upon a time, somewhere in the 1960s, ad men like Don Draper ruled the world of advertising and marketing with a savvy finesse. “If you don’t like what’s being said, change the conversation,” is a line that’s often quoted from AMC’s Mad Men.  While this approach sounds groovy and made every agency boatloads of […]

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Quest Update Replicates One of SideQuest’s Most Useful Features, Lets Parents Block Sideloading Entirely

Quest’s v44 software update is rolling out now, and it’s serving up some long-overdue video capture options along with it, like the ability to record in 16:9 aspect ratio, and increase frame rate and bit rate for video capture. Those features were once only available through SideQuest, and now it seems Meta is equally intent […]

High-end Haptic VR Glove Company HaptX Raises $23 Million Investment

HaptX, which makes-enterprise focused haptic VR gloves, has announced the closure of a $23 million investment. The company says it will use the cash to accelerate the rollout of its next-gen products. HaptX has been enhancing and refining its enterprise-focused haptic VR gloves for several years now. In addition to force-feedback, the company also touts […]

Three New Crew Members Dock Soyuz Crew Ship to Station

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin on the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft docked to the International Space Station at 1:06 p.m. EDT. Coverage of hatch opening will air at 3:30 p.m. on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. Once on station, the trio will join Expedition 67 Commander Oleg Artemyev, …

Astronaut, Two Cosmonauts Launch to Join Station Crew

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin are safely in orbit on the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft after launching at 9:54 a.m. EDT from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan (6:54 p.m. Baikonur time).  The Soyuz will dock to the space station’s Rassvet module at 1:11 p.m. About two hours after docking, …

New Crew Launching to Station Live on NASA TV

NASA TV coverage now is underway for the launch of a crewed Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station with NASA astronaut Frank Rubio and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin. The Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft will launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 9:54 a.m. EDT (6:54 p.m. Baikonur time). Launch and docking activities …

Top XR Vendors Majoring in Education for 2022

Few things are more important than delivering the right education to individuals around the globe. Whether enlightening a new generation of young students, or empowering professionals in a complex business environment, learning is the key to building a better future. In recent years, we’ve discovered just how powerful technology can be in delivering information to […]

UK Government Picks ARuVR to Supply XR Solutions

The UK Government’s Crown Commercial Services (CCS) picked ARuVR as its first-ever virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) training solution provider approved for supplier status to help HM Government’s digital outcomes and specialists framework, it announced on Tuesday. The milestone achievement will allow ARuVR to lead the British public sector and its organisations with its product […]

IGS Europe Launches Next Week!

Next week, the Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Association (VRARA) will host over 100 speakers from various extended reality (XR) firms to explore new immersive technology innovations and opportunities to match a diverse and emerging industry demand. The VRARA is hosting its Immerse Global Summit (IGS) Europe event in Savoy Palace At Funchal, Madeira Island, […]

What’s On: XR Summit Day One Preview

This week, the XR Summit kicks off, taking place on September 2oth – 22nd. The online event lets attendees learn about the latest tech topics, connect with industry leaders, and enjoy a fully immersive virtual experience. Today’s keynotes start at 4:00 PM BST. Joining the event will be numerous XR representatives speaking at roundtables about […]