This evening, the International Space Station’s Progress 81 thrusters fired for 5 minutes, 5 seconds in a Pre-Determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver (PDAM) to provide the complex an extra measure of distance away from the predicted track of a fragment of Russian Cosmos 1408 debris. The thruster firing occurred at 8:25 p.m. EDT and the maneuver …
Cargo Mission Nears Launch During Human Research on Station
The next cargo mission to resupply the Expedition 68 crew is ready to launch to the International Space Station on Tuesday evening. In the meantime, the seven orbital lab residents worked on a host of human research studies and serviced a pair of spacesuits to start the work week. The ISS Progress 82 cargo craft …
Mosiac Integrates RIEGL Mobile Mapping Systems
This month, photogrammetry hardware manufacturer Mosiac announced its product portfolio would integrate RIEGL’s mobile mapping systems to gather more advanced 3D data. The technology alliance also allows Mosiac end-users to record and analyse 3D object surfaces and environments to assist with city planning, construction, and maintenance. The Mosaic X and Mosaic 51 photogrammetry cameras now […]
Spatial Audio: XR Today Expert Round Table
Spatial audio, a key component of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) headsets, enhances immersion with hyperrealistic, multidirectional sound, leading to greater real-time responses, higher training outcomes, and greater depth of gaming experiences. Several key companies have begun exploring the addition of spatial audio with third-party solutions compatible with leading headset manufacturers, expanding freedom of […]
Meta Quest Pro to Leverage Interoperable Immersive Services
At its annual Connect online showcase earlier this month, Meta officially announced the long-awaited Meta Quest Pro mixed reality (MR) headset. Following numerous leaks and teasers, the CEO and Founder of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, said that his firm would ship the device on October 25 for $1,499 after a short pre-order window. The device marks […]
Microsoft Reactor Rallies London Tech Community
Along with the efforts of multinational firms, leadership has begun rallying enthusiasts and seasoned professionals in the sector to discuss the future of the immersive tech industry. One such platform, the Microsoft Reactor meetup, has united many thought leaders, tech giants, and organisations as a guiding compass for the growing community of technology enthusiasts, developers, […]
How to Manage Your Instagram Engagement in Just 45 Minutes per Day [Infographic]
Ensure you’re maximizing your IG opportunities with this handy engagement plan.
Twitter Shares New Insights into the Rising Hype Around the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The 2022 World Cup will be one of the biggest – if not the biggest – cultural events of 2022.
YouTube Announces a Range of Design Changes and UI Updates, Including Pinch-to-Zoom
The updates aim to give the app a more updated and fresh feel.
Meta Shares New Insights to Improve Ad Performance Amid Privacy and System Changes
Meta’s ‘Performance 5’ provides a framework for maximizing your Facebook and IG ad results in 2022.
Meta’s ‘Body Tracking’ API For Quest Is Just A Legless Estimate
Quest’s new ‘Body Tracking’ API isn’t what it sounds like, and Meta’s illustration is misleading.
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Creator Behind One of Quest’s Best-rated Puzzle Games is Working on New Title Built Entirely Around AR
Thomas Van Bouwel, the creator behind popular VR puzzle game Cubism (2020), says he’s working on a new game for Quest built entirely around passthrough AR. Called Laser Dance, the Quest game aims to turn any room of your house into a laser obstacle course—basically recreating the old laser hallway trope you may recognize from a […]
Russian Cargo Craft Departs Station, Ends Mission
The uncrewed Roscosmos Progress 80 spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station’s Poisk module at 6:46 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. The spacecraft backed away from the space station, and a few hours later, Progress’ engines fired in a deorbit maneuver to send the cargo craft into a destructive re-entry in the Earth’s atmosphere …
Between Realities VR Podcast: Season 6 Episode 7 Ft. Guests From The Virtual Athletics League
In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host Nate McColm and Hala Louviere from Virtual Athletics League.
Moss: Book II Now Available On Steam For PC VR Players
Moss: Book II is now available on Steam after hitting PSVR and Quest 2 earlier this year.
Reddit Provides Insights into Halloween Engagement Trends [Infographic]
You’ve only got a week or so of spooky season left.
New Report Finds that Facebook and TikTok are Approving Ads Containing Political Misinformation
An experiment has found that ads containing political misinformation are still making it through the approval process.
10 Spooky VRChat Worlds To Visit For Halloween
Here’s 10 spooky VRChat worlds you can visit for Halloween!
Frontline Worker Challenges Solved with TeamViewer
In this session, we discuss the following: 1) TeamViewer’s approach to solving frontline workers 2) How TeamViewer’s technology is optimising processes 3) The future of frontline worker technology For more information, kindly visit their website. Thanks for watching! If you’d like more like this, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel. You can also join […]
Epson Announces BT-45 Range at AWE
In this session, we discuss the following: 1) New BT-45 product line 2) How Epson is transforming industry with smart AR glasses 3) The future of AR glasses for industrial use For more information, kindly visit Epson at their website. Thanks for watching! If you’d like more like this, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our […]
The Pico 4 Enterprise Enters the Stage at the AWE 2022 Europe
In this session, we discuss the following: 1) The latest on the Pico 4 Enterprise headset for professionals 2) How the headset will impact the enterprise space and build future use cases 3) News on Pico’s expansion and growth “We created this for the enterprise and do not want to mix consumer and enterprise. We […]
Meta AI Uses ML to Translate Hokkian Language
This Thursday, Meta AI announced a groundbreaking update to its Universal Speech Translator (UST) project, an open-source, real-time speech-to-speech translation system for primarily oral languages. The UST project has successfully translated Hokkien, a widely spoken dialect within the Chinese diaspora that lacks a formal written format. UST systems enable Hokkien speakers to talk in English […]
Snapchat Posts Mixed Results in Latest Earnings Update
Snapchat’s user numbers are still rising, but there are some concerning signals in the data.
TikTok Announces First-Ever Global Gaming Event
The event will dig into the opportunities for gaming-related brands in the app.