LinkedIn Rolls Out Option to Pin Comments in Reply Chains

A new way to encourage engagement with your LinkedIn updates.

Twitter Tests New Professional Account Options, Including Updated Link Buttons and Shopping Tools

Twitter continues to build out its Professional Account tools.

YouTube Says That an Increasing Number of Viewers are Watching Videos at Faster Playback Speeds

More and more people are speeding up YouTube video playback, which is another sign of evolving consumption trends.

Twitter Shares New Data on Rising Discussion of the NFL Ahead of the Season Kick-Off [Infographic]

The NFL season is less than two weeks away, and Twitter’s shared some new insights into the rising NFL discussion.

Meta’s New VR Headset to Launch in October, Zuckerberg Tells Joe Rogan

Meta Platforms’ upcoming virtual reality (VR) headset will debut in October near its annual Connect event, Company Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg told Joe Rogan in a podcast this week. On the Joe Rogan Experience, the executive said the new VR headset would host numerous updates and features to boost the device’s “social presence” capabilities. Additional […]

What is a Neural Network? Sophisticated Datasets and Data Models to Power the New Reality

As virtual reality (VR) worlds become more authentic, massive datasets are needed to develop environments, objects, and simulated actions to boost realism and immersion. One technology that can facilitate this is a neural network: an artificial intelligence (AI) model that replicates human perception and tasks. Understanding What is a Neural Network Neural networks are a […]

Brompton, PSCo Debut XR System at PLASA 2022

Brompton Technology recently revealed it had partnered with PSCo for the PLASA Show at London’s iconic Olympia venue to feature its new extended reality (XR) virtual production solution. Brompton and PSCo’s live XR entertainment stage will provide attendees of the event with a first-rate immersive experience complete with Absen LEDs, disguise media server, and Brompton’s […]

Essential XR Security and Privacy Events for Your Calendar in 2022

As the world of extended reality continues to evolve, and adoption spreads across the globe, countless companies are thinking carefully about their adoption plans. After all, while XR solutions can boost productivity, collaboration, and engagement in the workforce, they have their challenges. Implementing new technology also means considering the security, privacy, and compliance requirements of […]

Meta’s ‘Widely Viewed Content Report’ Once Again Shows That Users are Engaging with a Lot of Spam in the App

Meta’s latest ‘Widely Viewed Content Report’ for Facebook continues the trend of confounding results. 

Google Makes Out of Home Inventory Available in Display and Video 360 Campaigns

A new consideration for your Google ad campaigns.

Google Updates Digital Backgrounds for Google Meet, Making Them Less Susceptible to Movement

The update will make your Google Meet backgrounds more stable, and less prone to ‘rips’ as you move on-screen.

Instagram Updates its Teen Safety Tools to Further Limit Potentially Harmful Exposure in the App

The updates will offer more protection for younger users in the app.

Zuckerberg’s Meta Avatars Graphics Tease Was Concept Tech Art

The Meta Avatars graphics update Mark Zuckerberg teased was concept tech art, a now-deleted LinkedIn post reveals.

Steam Deck User Interface Coming To VR

Valve is bringing the Steam Deck’s user interface to VR headsets.

Resident Evil 8 Playable On PSVR 2 At Tokyo Game Show

Resident Evil 8 will be playable on PSVR 2 at the Tokyo Game Show next month.

Biomedical Research, Spacewalk Preps Wrap Week on Station

Biomedical research topped the science schedule for the Expedition 67 crew members at the end of the week. Meanwhile, the International Space Station is ramping up for another spacewalk to configure its third robotic arm. An astronaut’s skin experiences accelerated aging in microgravity and scientists are exploring if the space-caused molecular processes affect the way …

Vuzix Opens Blade 2 Smart Glasses Sales

Smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) solutions giant Vuzix Corporation announced on Wednesday its Blade 2 smart glasses, which follows two successful iterations of its Blade solution. The device provides a roster of features for remote and connected workers and feature Qualcomm quad-core ARM chips running Android 11 to support enterprise applications. It will also […]

UPWorlds, XR Bootcamp Back Upskilling for Future Coders

The ongoing global tech skills challenge poses a significant obstacle to the continued development of new technologies, extended reality (XR) innovation, and sufficient human resources for targeted plans for both startups and global tech giants. Sonya Seddarasan, Founder of UPWorlds joined Ferhan Ozkan and Rahel Demant, Co-Founders of XR Bootcamp, for a round table discussion […]

The Hottest XR Privacy and Security Trends in 2022

The landscape for extended reality is evolving at an incredible rate. By 2024, some studies indicate this diverse space could be worth as much as $300 billion. It’s not just consumers with a love of VR gaming accelerating the growth of XR, but companies and enterprises too. Countless brands are now embracing Extended Reality as […]

What is Matt Hancock’s Vision of the Metaverse and Web3?

Former British Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock has uploaded his likeness to the Metaverse on Wednesday as an avatar in a collaboration with IT consultancy firm Whitespace. In a virtual space hosted on Whitespace’s Shift platform, Hancock, represented by an avatar and recorded video, stated that people had the opportunity […]

Creating Viral Content for Instagram and TikTok

Are you using TikTok or Instagram for business? Looking for a content strategy that works and won’t leave you exhausted? To discover a three-step strategy to create highly engaging TikTok and Instagram content that will scale your audience while helping you avoid burnout, I interview Kat Norton.

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The Latest Accusations Against Twitter May Not Help Elon Musk – But They Certainly Don’t Help Twitter

The most damning revelations of Peter Zatko’s Twitter testimony relate to dysfunction within Twitter itself.

New Report Show That Reels are Generating the Most Reach on Instagram

New data shows that Reels are generating a lot more reach and Likes on IG. 

Twitter Shares New Insights on World Cup Engagement Leading into the Event [Infographic]

The 2022 World Cup is now less than 90 days away.

BeReal Rises to 10 Million Daily Active Users

BeReal is on the rise – but are there marketing opportunities in the app?