Meta’s researchers are approaching complete realism with Codec Avatars 2.0.
Here’s The First Gameplay Of F1 22 And Its New Course
Here’s the first gameplay of F1 22.
Not VR footage just yet, but an idea of what to expect!
How Quest runtime and features updates get distributed
It’s a typical situation for me: I wake up and reading the VR news, I find that Meta is releasing
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Prototype Meta Headset Includes Custom Silicon for Photorealistic Avatars on Standalone
Researchers at Meta Reality Labs have created a prototype VR headset with a custom-built accelerator chip specially designed to handle AI processing to make it possible to render the company’s photorealistic Codec Avatars on a standalone headset. Long before the company changed its name, Meta has been working on its Codec Avatars project which aims […]
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A Dating App for Meeting Avatars in VR Aims to Build Very Real Relationships
Flirtual is a dating app designed to match VR users together and to facilitate dates in social VR applications. The creators say it’s a codification of a trend that’s already happening—people meeting in VR and going on to form real-world relationships. Finding real relationships through online games is nothing new. For at least a few […]
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Introducing our First Free XR Market Guide
At XR Today, we are proud to introduce a market guide full of free resources that extended reality (XR) technology specialists, vendors, and manufacturers can use for an XR-ready 2022. Market guide readers can access a selection of resources designed to educate individuals at all levels of the emerging marketplace. The XR Today Market Guide […]
Nreal Nebula Updates to Version 2.3.4
Last Saturday, Nreal updated its Nebula smartphone application, which assists with user navigation for the Chinese firms line-up of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. The firm updated Nebula to version 2.3.4, introducing two new ways to interact with Nreal Air and Light AR and mixed reality (MR) immersive environments. As part of the update, Nreal […]
Sensorium, Humanity 2.0 Launch Vatican City Art Metaverse
Metaverse technology firm Sensorium announced on Monday it had struck a major strategic partnership with the Humanity 2.0 Foundation to build a virtual gallery for the Vatican City. The Rome, Italy and Valetta, Malta-based foundation will host some of the Vatican’s art, creative content, and initiatives, which aim to address socioeconomic and cultural issues using […]
7 Amazing Mixed Reality Solutions to Explore in 2022
Combining the real and virtual worlds to create something completely new, Mixed Reality is one of the least-explored parts of the immersive environment today. Though we’ve begun scratching the surface of mixed reality with AR (augmented reality), there’s still a lot of work to do before we see fully-optimised MR experiences in the everyday world. […]
Meta Plans to Launch Four New VR Headset Types Over the Next Two Years
Meta’s looking to ramp up its metaverse push with new VR headsets on the way.
Reddit Shares New Insights into Science Fiction Engagement for May the 4th [Infographic]
May the 4th is a day to celebrate all things Star Wars, which offers a range of brand tie-in opportunities.
40 Pay per Click Advertising Tools to Improve Your Online Presence [Infographic]
Need tools? This collection of apps and resources could help improve your PPC approach.
Facebook Is Removing Support for Podcasts, Just 10 Months After Launching New Podcast Features
Social audio had a moment, and now it seems that Facebook believes the moment has passed.
Researchers Demonstrate Body Tracking From Cameras On VR Controllers
Carnegie Mellon researchers built a full body tracking system using cameras attached to VR controllers.
The XR Week Peek (2022.05.02): Meta predicts the metaverse for 2030 and beyond, Snap launches a drone, and more!
I’ve been sick this weekend. I’m getting better, but I’ll need days to fully recover, I still feel like if
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Project Cambria’s Price Will Be “Significantly Higher” Than $800, Meta Reveals
Following a report today which claimed Meta’s upcoming Project Cambria headset would be priced at $800, rather than denying the information as a rumor, the company took the curious step of confirming the headset would be much more expensive. A report by The Information today, citing an internal roadmap, claimed that Meta is planning to release four […]
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Report: Meta to Release Four New VR Headsets by 2024, Starting with Project Cambria in September
According to a report by The Information, Meta plans to release four new VR headsets by 2024, and that’s purportedly in addition to its AR devices. The Information reporters Sylvia Varnham O’Regan and Mathew Olson say they’ve seen an internal roadmap that shows an aggressive rollout of new VR headsets by Meta. “By 2024,” the report […]
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Mission Managers Continue Planning Crew Dragon Departure
NASA and SpaceX managers continue to plan for the departure of four commercial crew astronauts aboard the International Space Station this week. A change of command is also on tap as the 11 orbital residents transition to a seven-member crew before the end of the week. NASA astronauts Tom Marshburn, Raja Chari, and Kayla Barron, …
The State of XR in Telecoms and Media for 2022
Extended Reality (XR) technologies promise exceptional benefits to a wide range of industries, from manufacturing to healthcare. However, perhaps one of the most exciting areas generating rapid adoption of XR, is the telecoms and media landscape. After all, immersive experiences can enhance communications by bringing more depth and context to every interaction. At the same […]
Tips and Insights to Help Spot Misinformation and Fake News [Infographic]
Misinformation has become a key concern – so how can you get better at identifying falsehoods online?
120 Killer Social Media Content Ideas Your Audience Will Love [Infographic]
Stuck for ideas? This listing of content prompts could come in handy.
8 Ways to Improve Your Content Approach [Infographic]
Ensure you’re maximizing your content opportunities with these tips.
Eye Of The Temple Gets Speedrun Challenges On Steam
Highly rated room-scale PC VR title Eye of the Temple now includes speedrun challenges and leaderboards.
Quest 2 Hand Tracking 2.0 Handles Fast Movements, Occlusion, And Touching (Update)
Developers are beginning to roll out major hand tracking improvements to their Quest apps with Hand Tracking 2.0.