Royal Danish Air Force to Expand VR Training Capabilities

Danish virtual reality (VR) aviation training solutions provider VRPilot announced this week it plans to greatly expand its immersive learning modules for Royal Danish Airforce (RDAF) training centres. After a year-long partnership, VRpilot will introduce its VRBasic training solution for RDAF aviation students at the Karup Air Base Flight School. The extended partnership between VRPilot […]

SteamVR Beta Improves Meta Quest 2 Gameplay

Valve Corporation’s recent update to SteamVR beta programmes aims to boost its use across Oculus Quest headsets, user notes from the company’s website revealed. SteamVR Beta 1.21.5 has upgraded functionality for Quest headsets, allowing users smoother gameplay and connectivity when tethered to PCs. Valve has designed its SteamVR platform to function across all headset brands […]

The State of VR in Healthcare 2022

Virtual reality is taking the world by storm. One of the most exciting disruptive technologies in the world, VR promises us a way to unlock new levels of creativity and opportunity. While VR can have a positive impact on most industries, few are demonstrating the tech’s potential quite like healthcare. In the last couple of […]

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Twitter Tests New List Creation Tools in TweetDeck

The new updates could make it easier to set up a social listening dashboard in the app.

Mr. Beast Takes the Top Spot in Forbes’ 2021 Top YouTube Earners List

Jimmy Donaldson takes the crown for 2021, beating out long-running champ Ryan Kaji of ‘Ryan’s World’.

Meta’s NPE Team Continues to Shift Focus with the Shutdown of Another Experimental App

The NPE team, which has launched a range of app experiments, is evolving into a new, metaverse-aligned entity.

Twitter Rolls Out Spaces Recording for All Users

The option will provide more functionality for your Spaces chats.

Zenith Tips: 5 Things For Getting Started In The VR MMO

Looking for where to start with Zenith?

Here’s 5 tips to get you on your feet.

Eleven Table Tennis Doubles: 3-4 Player Support Coming To VR Game

Doubles is coming to Eleven Table Tennis!

The next update will support 3-4 players on one table, alongside a redesigned menu and new Meta avatars.

Ultraleap Gemini Impressions: Better Hand Tracking Is Coming

If the only controller-free hand tracking you’ve used is Quest 2’s, you may not have the best opinion of it.

At CES we tried the state of the art, Ultraleap Gemini. Here’s how it compares:

Monster Hunter Rise On PC Already Has A Basic VR Mod

The PC release of Monster Hunter Rise already has a basic VR mod.

Check out some gameplay and details here!

Week Ends With Spacesuit Checks, Dragon Packing and Eye Exams

The Expedition 66 crew is wrapping up the work week continuing its Russian spacewalk preparations while packing a U.S. resupply ship for departure next week. The orbital residents also had time set aside for eye checks and science hardware work. The SpaceX Cargo Dragon vehicle is due to complete its mission at the International Space …

Arthur and the Future of Metaverse Enterprise Spaces

Arthur was recently featured in a panel discussion at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada to discuss the role of the office in the Metaverse. In this session we discuss the following: 1) Updates and top features on Arthur’s enterprise-level immersive meeting spaces’ platform 2) The potential of virtual collaboration over […]

VIRNECT Scores Major Funds for XR Comms Tools

At the start of the new year, South Korean extended reality (XR) software vendor VIRNECT announced it had secured roughly $30 million in capital from a series B funding round. South Korea-based STIC Ventures, Lotte Ventures, and Hanwha led the series B funding, and further financial support was provided by KTB Network, KB Investment, and […]

Meta Patents Metaverse Tools amid Privacy Fears

Meta Platforms Inc has reportedly begun exploring new Metaverse technologies capable of producing hyper-realistic real-time 3D content for clothing and body posturing, Business Insider reported on Tuesday. The report noted the Menlo Park, California-based company had filed a list of patents for technologies such as hyper-realistic avatars and smaller headsets with the United States Patent […]

Chinese Lab Reaches Breakthrough in 6G Research

Earlier this month, the Chinese government-backed technology research and development (R&D) group Purple Mountain Lab announced a massive breakthrough in wireless telecoms technology. In a report from the South China Morning Post, scientists at the Chinese lab broke world records with ground-breaking tests in wireless, real-time 6G transmissions. According to the tests, 6G transmission tests […]

Social Tokens: What Businesses Need to Know

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Instagram the Platform of Focus for Marketers in 2022, According to New Research

Marketers say that they’ll be prioritizing Instagram in 2022, according to our recent survey results.

The Anatomy of Content Marketing: 12 Types of Content to Add to Your Arsenal [Infographic]

Looking to up your content game in 2022? Some key tips and notes in this infographic.

Meta Outlines Policy Requirements for Businesses Looking to Advertise and Sell on its Platforms

A good refresher on Meta’s various regulations and requirements, with links through to all the relevant policy documents.

Pinterest Shares New Insights into How Men are Using the App in their Shopping Journeys

While Pinterest is predominantly used by women, male usage is rising, presenting new opportunities.

Beat Saber Is Getting A New Block Type

It looks like Beat Saber is getting a new block type.

Anyone up for some sliders?

Hitman 3’s PC VR Support Arrives On January 20

Hitman 3’s PC VR support is coming on January 20.

More details here!

Report: Metaverse Escapism ‘Off Limits’ For Apple Headset

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests Apple may not be interested in the metaverse – its unannounced headset will reportedly focus on content consumption and communication.