Tech firms across the industry announced new XR solutions in healthcare, the Metaverse, and augmented reality (AR), with many set to evolve the next generation of tools in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR). Here are our top highlights from last week. Don’t forget to subscribe to our regular newsletter by visiting https://www.xrtoday.com/sign-up/ for further updates! Rocket […]
Trimble, CAMPUS SURSEE Partner to Open XR Lab
Trimble, an immersive technology company, announced last week that it is partnering with the Training Center for Construction at CAMPUS SURSEE in Switzerland to open the “Trimble Technology Lab.” The Training Center for Construction already produces expert students in engineering, construction, and sustainability, and gives its students the skills needed to become construction machine operators, […]
The Benefits of Metaverse-Based Immersive Education
XR Today’s Rory Greener hosts Vincent Jordan, CTO, and Adam Mangana, Executive Director, Optima Domi. Watch and subscribe on YouTube. In this session we discuss the following: Using Optima Domi to outline the value of VR as a learning tool? In what capacity should VR be used as a learning tool? What is the benefit […]
HP, ArborXR Pair for Enterprise XR Headset SaaS
Hewlett-Packard (HP), a leading US technology firm, announced last week it had created a new Software-as-a-Service product to allow businesses to deploy and manage their VR solutions at scale. Announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 in Barcelona, HP’s new service was created along with virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) device management firm ArborXR […]
LinkedIn’s ‘Spark’ Conference for 2022 Will be Held Later This Month
The event will focus on key trends in professional development, and will feature actor Ryan Reynolds as a speaker.
Instagram Launches Updated Creator Tags to Provide More Credit for Content Contributors
The new tags will provide more opportunity to highlight the contributions of collaborators.
Meta’s Testing a New Layout in the Desktop Version of Facebook
Some users are seeing a new layout in the desktop version of Facebook – and it seems like a lot.
Instagram Has Removed its Separate Boomerang and Hyperlapse Apps from App Stores
The change appears to be the next step in the broader integration of Instagram’s functions.
Tundra SteamVR Tracker Launching At Raised Price Due To Component Shortage
The Tundra SteamVR Tracker goes on sale in limited quantities this week.
But component shortages have led to a price hike. More details here.
Half-Life: Alyx Fan Campaign Brings Nova Prospekt To VR
Half-Life: Alyx’s latest fan campaign takes players back to Nova Prospekt.
More details here!
The XR Week Peek (2022.03.07): Samsung is planning to launch an XR device, PSVR may arrive in 2023, and more!
Another week has passed by, and while the situation in Europe is always more complicated because of the war, in
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Magic Leap 2 Controller May Use On-board Inside-out Tracking, an Industry-first
A new photo of Magic Leap 2 appears to show the device’s controller equipped with cameras for inside-out tracking which would be the first time we’ve seen the approach employed in a commercial XR headset. Though we learned plenty of interesting details about the forthcoming Magic Leap 2 AR headset back in January, it looks […]
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Life Science, Fire Safety Top Monday’s Station Science Schedule
An array of space biology and combustion investigations topped the microgravity research program aboard the International Space Station on Monday. Life support work and cargo transfers also kept the Expedition 66 crew busy at the beginning of the week. Living in space has been shown to impact an astronaut’s vision even after returning to Earth. …
Between Realities VR Podcast: Season 5 Episode 5, VAL Winter Games
In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex & Skeeva host the developers of Blaston, Gun Raiders, Epic Roller Coasters and Vertical Shift.
Meta Launches New Online Safety Course for Journalists
The new course will help journalists better understand their protection and safety options.
Sweet Surrender Updates, VR Rollerblading – VR Games & Updates On Our Radar This Week
News for Alvo and Sweet Surrender as well as new roguelite VR titles are just some of the games and updates on our radar this week.
Korean News: Samsung Working On Its Own AR Headset, Separate From Microsoft
Two timing?
Samsung is working on its own Android-based AR headset separate to its Microsoft HoloLens partnership, South Korea’s Electronic Times reports.
HTC Debuts Reign Core Portable 5G at MWC 2022
HTC VIVE debuted a new use case for its 5G-backed virtual reality (VR) technologies at the Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. The company showcased its portable 5G solution, Reign Core, in a demo using remote-controlled (RC) racers on its G-Reign private 5G networks, in partnership with Supermicro. The technology’s low-latency allowed attendees to […]
Introducing Our Judges for the XR Awards 2022
XR Today is proud to host some of the industry’s best and brightest tech companies dedicated to advancing immersive technologies and solutions over the past year. The 2022 XR Awards are just around the corner and is open to all firms, including startups and large enterprises, ready to submit their applications for specific nomination categories. […]
What Can You Do in the Metaverse?
The Metaverse is among the fastest-growing technology segments of our time. According to a 2021 Bloomberg Intelligence analysis, the Metaverse could unlock a nearly $800 billion USD market opportunity. Despite still being in an experimental stage with only a few platforms available for general use, the unified virtual world of the Metaverse promises limitless opportunities […]
How Can I Buy Land in the Metaverse?
Real estate in the Metaverse is now among one of the hottest properties people can buy, and according to reports, virtual land sales in 2021 reached $500 million, with roughly $85 million sold in January 2022 alone. It is estimated that Metaverse real estate sales could reach nearly $ 1 billion in 2022, making it […]
New Study Looks at the Role of Social Media in Employer Branding [Infographic]
Have you considered the role that your broader social media presence plays in employer branding?
New Study Looks at How Social Media Users are Responding to eCommerce Integrations [Infographic]
The study provides insights into how people feel about the latest eCommerce integrations within social apps, based on over 14k respondents.
New Report Looks at Representation and Gender Diversity in Social Platform Leadership [Infographic]
All the major social platforms have made commitments to equality – but how are they currently placed?