Instagram will showcase a range of creators and products at its first NYC pop-up store.
TCL Presents Ultra Compact 2K VR LCDs With 120 Hz Refresh Rate
TCL presented the most compact LCD panel for VR we’ve seen yet, and showed a fully standalone prototype with Vive Flow sized 2K panels.
Meta Revealed The Detailed Specs Of Quest 2’s LCD Display
Meta revealed the detailed specs of Quest 2’s LCD panel and hinted at future display priorities.
F1 22 Developers: ‘No Plans’ For PSVR Support
F1 22 has “no plans at this time” to bring PSVR support to the game on PS4 or PS5.
Quest v40 Adds More Bluetooth Keyboards, Security Features
Quest v40 adds new security and accessibility features, along with more supported models for tracked Bluetooth keyboards.
More details here.
Latest Quest 2 Update Brings Encrypted Messenger, Parental App Locks & More
Meta rolled out a new Quest update that brings to the headset some previously revealed stuff, such as app-based locks and tracking support for more keyboards, but also some new features too which the company hopes will instill more confidence in user privacy, including encryption for text and voice chats through Messenger and in-headset 3D […]
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The 20 Best Rated & Most Popular Quest Games & Apps – May 2022
While Oculus doesn’t offer much publicly in the way of understanding how well individual games & apps are performing across its Quest 2 storefront, it’s possible to glean some insight by looking at apps relative to each other. Here’s a snapshot of the 20 best rated Oculus Quest games and apps as of May 2022. […]
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Starliner Nears Launch, Crew Works Space Botany and Human Research
The International Space Station is gearing up for the targeted arrival of Boeing’s Starliner crew ship on the company’s Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission. Meanwhile, the Expedition 67 crew is continuing its ongoing life science activities while maintaining orbital lab systems. Weather forecasters are predicting a 70% chance for favorable weather when Boeing’s OFT-2 mission …
Ten XR Firms Join XRA Amid Global Ecosystem Push
Ten new companies have joined the Washington, DC-based XR Association (XRA) last week, expanding the organisation’s list of key global tech firms involved in building a global ecosystem. The XRA’s list of entrants includes Big Rock Creative, Paracosma, PIXO VR, Uvisan, Great Lakes Reality Labs, Penumbra, LNG Studios, Oberon Technologies, Cleanbox Technology, and MyndVR. Over […]
Delta Reality Joins VR/AR Association
Croatian mixed reality (MR) studio Delta Reality announced in a LinkedIn post last Tuesday that it would join the Virtual and Augmented Reality Association (VRARA) as a member of its board of global stakeholders. Delta Reality is creating extended reality (XR) immersive experiences for global brands to accelerate virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) adoption […]
VR Therapy Tools Key to Mental Health, Hatsumi Says
The XR community currently hosts an amazing list of global talent across many specialities and disciplines, many of whom have unique journeys leading them to their current work in the industry. Their personal stories and challenges remain an inspiration to those seeking to follow their own paths as entrepreneurs in a burgeoning market of emerging […]
8 Incredible AR Leaders to Discover in 2022
Currently growing at a phenomenal rate of around 40.9% CAGR, the global Augmented Reality industry is going through a period of explosion. By 2028 alone, the industry could be worth a massive $97.76 billion, driven by a rapid increase in the number of AR-enabled devices, software solutions and digital experiences. Augmented Reality isn’t just a […]
Reddit Highlights NBA Finals Engagement in the App [Infographic]
Looking to tap into rising NBA finals discussion? Reddit could be worth a look.
LinkedIn’s ‘Funny’ Reaction Looks to be Getting Closer to Release
LinkedIn says that this has been a highly requested addition.
Against Update Makes The Game Sharper, Easier To Read
Against’s first major update moves to improve the game’s timing.
More info here.
Sony, Ubisoft Bringing PSVR-Supported Titles To Expanded PS Plus Service
Sony’s new PS Plus line-up offers some PSVR-supported games, but not many.
Get the rundown here.
Team Beef Quake 3 Arena Quest 2 Port Now Available Via SideQuest
The latest Team Beef port for Quest 2, Quake 3 Arena, is now available via SideQuest.
More info and installation details here.
Pavlov Shack Drops Quest 1 Support, Preparing For QA Submission
Pavlov Shack is no longer coming to Quest 1, but the final beta will be submitted to QA for Quest 2 soon.
More details here.
The XR Week Peek (2022.05.16): Meta teases Cambria, Google shows new AR features, and more!
This has been a week full of interesting news. But before digging into them, let me show you the first
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Rezzil’s Competition Series Seeks to Encourage Virtual Athletics
In April, Rezzil launched a major update for their VR sports platform which included the announcement of one of the biggest competition series’ ever for the VR community. Each month there will be $5000 cash and an assortment of other prizes, such Fitbits and jerseys, up for grabs for the highest performing players.
‘Resident Evil 7’ & ‘Village’ Are Getting Near Perfect PC VR Support with This Unofficial Mod
If you’re looking to jump into either Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017) or Resident Evil Village (2021) on a PC VR headset, you’ll need a mod to get your kicks. Now modder ‘Praydog’, who has developed a number of unofficial RE mods, says a new controller update is coming to both games soon which will bring full […]
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Advanced Robotics, Life Science Today; Station Boosts Orbit for New Missions
Robotics and human research were the dominant research themes aboard the International Space Station on Monday. The Expedition 67 crew also began the workweek maintaining a variety of exercise equipment and life support gear aboard the orbiting lab. NASA Flight Engineer Kjell Lindgren turned on the Astrobee robotic free-flyers and let them roam around inside …
Meta Slows Hiring For Some Positions As Reality Labs Priorities Shift
Meta is cutting back or postponing some projects in its Reality Labs division and halting hiring for some positions.
Little Stories, Little Cities – How Purple Yonder Adapted City Simulators For VR
We spoke to Purple Yonder about the development of Little Cities for Quest.
Here’s how they adapted the city simulator genre to work in VR.
Between Realities VR Podcast: Season 5 Episode 14 Ft. Basti564
In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host Basti564, known for their work in discovering the hidden potential of the Quest headset.