With NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough monitoring aboard the International Space Station, a SpaceX cargo Dragon spacecraft undocked from the station’s forward port of the Harmony module at 9:12 a.m. EDT. Cargo Dragon will fire its thrusters to move a safe distance away from the station prior to a deorbit burn later in the day that will …
Cargo Dragon Undocking Live on NASA TV
NASA Television coverage is underway for departure of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft from the International Space Station. The spacecraft is scheduled for automated release at 9:12 a.m. EDT. Ground controllers at SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, will command Dragon to undock from the forward port on the station’s Harmony module. After firing its thrusters to move …
Facebook Horizon Workrooms Adds Remote Desktop Support For Apple M1 Macs
Facebook Horizon Workrooms has added support for Apple’s M1 Mac computers, allowing users to bring the latest Mac models into Workrooms via remote desktop software.
Apple’s Tim Cook Claims He Is ‘AR Fan #1’
CEO of Apple Tim Cook claimed in a recent interview with YouTuber iJustine he was “AR fan #1? as he explained how the emerging technology would be a “great way” to shop and learn. Speaking in the video, Mr Cook said, “You know, I am so excited about AR. I think AR is one of […]
Lenovo, Varjo Expand Global XR Headset Sales to UAE
Finnish virtual reality (VR) headset manufacturer Varjo announced on Wednesday it had teamed up with Chinese tech giant Lenovo to sell VR-3 and XR-3 virtual and mixed reality (MR) devices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), months after deepening ties in a strategic sales alliance last year. The partnership will create a point of purchase […]
Valve Developing Standalone VR Headset, Report Says
Virtual Reality headset maker Valve is reportedly developing a standalone headset, a report from YouTuber Brad Lynch claims. Ars Technica also reported on Tuesday sources familiar with the matter had verified some of Lynch’s findings. According to the report, Valve mentioned the rumoured device codenamed ‘Deckard’ as early as January and began testing several headsets […]
HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition Review
Leading the way to a new future of immersive experiences, Microsoft’s mixed reality devices are some of the most impressive on the market. When Microsoft launched the HoloLens 2, it quickly captured the attention of endless companies searching for new ways to bring teams together and improve productivity in the modern world. This fully immersive […]
Medal of Honor: Above And Beyond Is Coming to Oculus Quest 2 This Year
BREAKING: Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond is coming to Oculus Quest 2 this year!
Pavlov Community Map Becomes Official In PC VR Update
Pavlov’s v26 update on PC VR takes Industry, a community-made map by Voxie, and adds it to the official game, alongside some other new changes.
Reports: Valve Working On ‘Deckard’ Standalone Headset With ‘VRLink’ Wireless
YouTuber Bradley Lynch found evidence of a Valve standalone VR headset in SteamVR driver files, and Ars Technica says its sources confirm its existence.
One of Oculus Studios’ Worst-rated Titles, ‘Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond’, is Coming to Quest 2
Respawn Entertainment and Oculus today announced that the PC VR game Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond (2020), notably one of the worst-rated Oculus Studio partner titles, is being slimmed down to fit on Oculus Quest 2. Launch is slated for sometime “later this year,” and will include the full game. Medal of Honor: Above & […]
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HTC is Holding a Vive Product Event Just Ahead of Facebook Connect
HTC is gearing up to hold what seems to be a new product unveiling on October 14th, or just ahead of Facebook Connect on the 28th of that month. The company says we’ll be hearing about some “big news in a small package.” HTC announced the event on Twitter, saying it will take place on […]
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Exclusive Preview: ‘Jurassic World Aftermath – Part 2’ Will Bring New Dino Gameplay & Story Conclusion
The Cretaceous game of cat & mouse on Quest, Jurassic World Aftermath, is due to get a major Part 2 DLC tomorrow which promises to bring new dino encounters, mini-game interactions, and a completion to the story started (and abruptly ended) in Part 1. We got an exclusive early look at the game with new details straight from […]
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Crew Packs Dragon for Departure; Studies Robotics and Life Science
The SpaceX Cargo Dragon is due to wrap up its month-long resupply mission to the International Space Station on Thursday morning. Amidst today’s cargo transfers, the Expedition 65 crew pursued a host of microgravity research on the orbital lab including robotics and biology. Cargo Dragon’s automated undocking from the Harmony module’s forward international docking adapter …
YouTube Publishes New ‘Shorts Report’ to Highlight Key Content Trends and Tips [Infographic]
The report provides an overview of the latest trends that YouTube’s seeing in its TikTok-like Shorts video feed.
Facebook’s First Big Investment into the Metaverse, and What it Means for the Future of the Company
The Metaverse has quickly become a key buzzword online – but what is the Metaverse exactly, and what does it matter to you and me?
Facebook Calls on Independent Oversight Board to Rule on ‘Cross Check’ System for Celebrities
The move highlights the need for more independent oversight and ruling in social media platforms regulations.
Facebook Provides New Tips on How to Set Boundaries in Messenger to Avoid Harmful Interactions
The framework provides some key pointers on healthy use of messaging apps.
Oculus Go Will Get A Special OS Build With Root Access
Facebook plans to release a special operating system build for Oculus Go with full root access, according to Consulting Oculus CTO John Carmack.
Apple CEO Tim Cook: AR Is One Of ‘Very Few Profound Technologies”
Tim Cook is “AR fan #1” and thinks it’s one of “very few profound technologies” that we eventually won’t be able to live without.
Facebook Announces XR Programs And Research Fund, $50 Million Investment
Facebook announced a $50 million investment in a newly-established XR Programs and Research Fund with plans to support research and collaborative efforts aimed at ensuring VR and AR technologies are “developed responsibly.”
Lone Echo II Now Launching In October On Oculus Rift
Lone Echo II launches on Oculus Rift on October 12. Really. This time it has to happen, right?
Facebook Announces $50M Research & Partnership Fund to “build the metaverse responsibly”
Back in July Facebook announced that it had spun up a new organization internally to begin building part of the metaverse, a series of interconnected virtual experiences and worlds that the company believes is the next step for human communication and interaction. As part of that effort Facebook this week announced that it’s earmarking $50 […]
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Soyuz Crew Ship Docks to New Science Module Port
The Soyuz MS-18 spacecraft that first launched and arrived to the International Space Station April 9 has now successfully relocated with its crew aboard from the station’s Earth-facing Rassvet module to the “Nauka” Multipurpose Laboratory Module. The spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts Oleg Novitskiy, commander of the Soyuz, and Pyotr Dubrov along with NASA astronaut Mark …