Google Reportedly Set to Acquire Eye-tracking Startup to Bolster Android XR Hardware Efforts

Google is reportedly set to acquire Canada-based eye-tracking startup AdHawk Microsystems Inc., something that would strengthen the company’s ongoing foray into XR headsets and glasses. As reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Google is allegedly acquiring AdHawk for $115 million, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The deal is said to include $15 million in […]

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‘Path of Fury’ Brings Nostalgic Kung Fu Fighting to Quest Today in First Episode ‘Tetsuo’s Tower’

Path of Fury – Episode I: Tetsuo’s Tower is launching today on Quest, offering up an on-rails battle against a cadre of kung fu fighting gangsters through an ’80s-inspired underworld. Developed by Leonard Menchiari, director of Trek to Yomi (2022), and published by Abonico Game Works, the first episode of Path of Fury is an on-rails VR adventure […]

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Update to ‘PSVR 2 App’ for SteamVR Makes it Easier to Diagnose Controller Tracking Issues

Sony has released an update to the PlayStation VR2 App which allows the headset to be used with SteamVR content. The update makes it easier to diagnose controller tracking issues which have been proven problematic. The latest update to PlayStation VR2 App (v3.0) adds a “Bluetooth connection quality” check to help users understand how well their […]

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Station Crew Keeps Up Advanced Space Research, Waits for Crew-10 Mission

Expedition 72 will wait a couple of more days for the arrival of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission as support personnel work a ground issue at the launchpad. Meanwhile, the International Space Station stayed busy with host a microgravity research exploring robotics, combustion, and adaptation to weightlessness.

Apple XR for Business: The Complete Guide to Apple’s Role in Enterprise XR

If you’ve been keeping tabs on emerging extended reality tech, you probably know all about Apple XR for business – the evolving ecosystem of tools, apps, and immersive enterprise software. Apple’s entry into the XR landscape has been a little rocky. The groundbreaking Vision Pro headset, powered by Apple’s proprietary VisionOS, has struggled with adoption […]

Immersive Learning Benefits: Reducing Training Time and Enhancing Skill Acquisition

Wondering how immersive learning benefits teams across industries? Compelling research is quickly mounting up. Countless studies from world leaders like Accenture and PWC have shown that immersive training (using XR technologies) can improve knowledge retention, increase employee confidence, boost engagement, and even reduce training times. In fact, PWC says that immersive training helps learners complete […]

Are AI-Powered Functions Beneficial for Social Media Users?

Social platforms are super keen to push AI options onto us — but do we really want them?

Meta’s Testing Its Own AI Chips To Expand Its Processing Capacity

The project could give Meta a significant advantage in AI development. 

LinkedIn Expands AI-Powered Ad Targeting Tools

LinkedIn’s ‘Predictive Audiences’ use a combination of AI and manual input to optimize ad performance.

Meta May Be Looking To Expand Age Checks Using Video ID

Meta recently added more info about video ID verification to its official documents.

Path of Fury – Episode I: Tetsuo’s Tower Grapples With Rhythm Game Influences

Path of Fury – Episode I: Tetsuo’s Tower is an engrossing brawler, but it feels overly familiar. Here’s our impressions.

Niantic Sells Pokémon Go To Saudi Arabia To Fund Spatial AI Transition

Niantic Spatial is splitting its AI arm from Pokemon Go and selling the latter to Saudi Arabia’s investment group.

Onward’s “Massive” 2.0 Update With Graphics Overhaul Arrives Later This Month

VR tactical shooter Onward’s “massive” 2.0 update will release on March 25, with a graphical overhaul, new operator system, and more.

MAGE Uses A Custom Engine To Drive 120 FPS Physics With Dynamic Shadows On Quest 3

MAGE uses a custom engine to drive 120 FPS physics with dynamic shadows and “hundreds of high fidelity dynamic props” on Quest 3 & Quest 3S.

‘Pokémon Go’ Maker Niantic Sells Off Gaming Division, Doubling Down on Geospatial AI & AR Tech

Niantic, the company behind hit mobile game Pokémon Go (2016), announced the sale of its gaming division to Scopely for $3.85 billion, confirming a previous Bloomberg report. Furthermore, the company now says it’s focusing on advancing its AI-powered geospatial technology and AR tech. As a part of the deal, the Saudi Arabia-owned mobile game developer Scopely is taking […]

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‘MAGE’ Pushes the Limits with Physics-based Magic Mayhem at 120 FPS on Quest 3

MAGE is a magic and physics sandbox in early access on Quest 3 that not only offers up fun physics-based mayhem, but does it at an eye-blistering 120 fps. “We feel that no game has truly taken advantage of the power of standalone VR hardware,” says Charlie Shenton, Mage’s engine programmer and other half of […]

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Metallica Comes to Vision Pro in Immersive Performance This Week

Apple announced it’s releasing an immersive concert experience from Metallica, landing exclusively on Apple Vision Pro this week. The concert experience, simply dubbed ‘Metallica’, captures a performance in Mexico City which took place during the second-year finale of the band’s M72 World Tour. It’s set to include classic Metallica songs ‘Whiplash’, ‘One’, and ‘Enter Sandman’. […]

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CGS’ AI-driven ‘Cicero’ Deploys Complex Workplace Training Scenarios in Seconds

It’s been calculated that the ‘soft skills gap’ costs U.S. economy $160 billion annually. In an effort to help combat this, CGS Immersive has unveiled Cicero: an innovative AI-powered roleplay platform designed to transform how companies train and develop their workforce. Hyper-Realism in the Workplace Announced on March 10, 2025, Cicero creates hyper-realistic training scenarios where […]

GIGABYTE & TAICCA Launch AI-Driven XR Content Creation Platform – SXSW ’25

This week, at the 2025 SXSW festival, alongside arts and technology, immersive technology innovator GIGABYTE announced a partnership with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) to promote the deployment of an AI-powered XR content creation platform.  The event is famed for showcasing the latest in arts and technology, and this year at the SXSW 2025 […]

Categories for XR Awards 2025 Confirmed!

Applications are now open for the XR Awards 2025, the most anticipated event in this annual series. Each year, hundreds of XR vendors, leaders, and teams apply for the XR Awards, and 2025 marks our fourth consecutive year. This year, we are introducing a refreshed panel of judges and new award categories. The application period […]

Immersive Learning: The Complete Guide to Reimagining Employee Training with XR

Imagine a training experience where you’re not just reading from books or watching videos of someone else completing tasks. Instead, you’re practicing techniques in a hands-on environment, working on machines, interacting with virtual customers, or even performing medical procedures without risks. That’s immersive learning. According to our research, “enhancing training” is one of the top […]

X Suffers Major DDoS Attack as Backlash Against Elon Musk Grows

Elon’s businesses look set to bear the brunt of the backlash against his political involvement.

TikTok Publishes 2025 Ramadan Marketing Guide

Some tips for brands looking to tap into the broader celebration this month. 

Meta Releases Limited Edition Version of Its Ray Ban Meta Sunglasses

Meta’s digital wearables push is gaining momentum. 

Report Looks at Best Time To Post To Social Apps in 2025

Some new insights to assist in your content planning.