Which of the real-time social media apps is going to win out in the long run?
Instagram Tests New Sorting Filters for Reels Feed
Some new ways to find the most recent and relevant Reels clips.
Meta Shares Tips on How To Maximize Click-To-Message Ads
Some pointers for your click-to-message promotions.
Mixed Reality Pet Sim Eggy Lets You Raise A Dragon Today On Quest
Eggy, a new dragon-raising mixed reality pet simulator, is now available on Quest 3 and 3S.
Pirates VR: Jolly Roger Charts A Course For PlayStation VR2 Next Month
Pirates VR: Jolly Roger charts a course for PlayStation VR2 next month, featuring a new intro scene and haptic feedback.
Wall Town Wonders Finds A New Home On Steam & PlayStation VR2 Soon
Mixed reality city builder Wall Town Wonders is heading to Steam and PlayStation VR2 with fully immersive environments “very soon.”
GORN 2 Review: Brutally Familiar Slapstick Action With Welcome Evolutions
GORN 2 offers a familiar but welcome sequel to the brutal VR arena fighter, and it’s out today on Quest and PC VR.
‘Virtual Skate’ to Bring Realistic Multiplayer Skateboarding to Quest 3 & PC VR, Trailer Here
XR indie Flip Axis Studios announced a multiplayer VR skateboarding game that promises to bring actual skating action to Quest 3 and SteamVR—minus the risk of rolled ankles and broken limbs. Called Virtual Skate, the newly announced VR game is said to evolve skateboarding games by “giving players full 3D control over their feet—directly with their […]
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Crashes & Poor Performance Plague Early Reception of ‘Civilization VII’ for Quest 3
It’s been over a week since Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – VR (2025) launched on Quest 3, and although developer PlaySide Studios has issued a performance update following its April 9th release, players are still struggling with poor performance and crashes of the $60 VR port. Developed by PlaySide Studios in partnership with original developer Firaxis […]
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Bigscreen Says Tariffs Will Not Increase Price of Beyond 2 PC VR Headset
Wide sweeping tariffs levied by US President Donald Trump have led to uncertainty in just how the XR hardware industry will react. Now, Bigscreen says its recently announced Beyond 2 PC VR headset will not see a price increase as a result. Bigscreen released a statement on X wherein the company maintains its Beyond 2 headset, […]
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[Industry Direct] From Founder to XR Newbie: Why I Bet on Immersed (and how you can too)
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Crew Swaps Command on Friday Before Soyuz Departure and Dragon Launch
Expedition 72 will come to an end and segue into the Expedition 73 mission after three veteran crewmembers depart the International Space Station on Saturday. Meanwhile, the orbital residents stayed busy on Thursday with cargo mission preparations, spacesuit checks, and microgravity research.
TikTok Now Displays Reviews for Certain Location-Tagged Posts in the App
Another step towards expanded business listings in the app?
X Launches Updated Post Analytics Display
X continues to refine its analytics options (for Premium subscribers).
OpenAI’s Reportedly Exploring Its Own AI-Based Social Network
A social network would give OpenAI access to a steady data stream to fuel its projects.
YouTube Expands ‘Hype’ Program, Provides Advice Ahead of Mid-Roll Ad Changes
YouTube’s crowd-sourced Hype program is being extended to more regions.
Demeo Now Supports Mixed Reality & Foveated Rendering On Apple Vision Pro
Demeo got a visual upgrade across all platforms, and now supports mixed reality and eye-tracked foveated rendering on Apple Vision Pro.
The Titanic VR Experience Is Now Available In Early Access On Quest 3 & 3S
The Titanic VR experience, previously only on PC VR and PlayStation VR, is now available in Early Access on Quest 3 & Quest 3S standalone.
Renaissance Puzzler The House Of Da Vinci VR Arrives On PlayStation VR2 Next Month
16th-century puzzler The House of Da Vinci VR will reach PlayStation VR2 in just over two weeks.
Hands-on: ‘PresenZ’ Tech Converts Cinema-quality CGI into Volumetric Video on PC VR & Quest
PresenZ is a professional-grade tool for converting cinema-quality CGI content for 6DOF viewing in VR. With the recently updated Immersix app for PC VR headsets, you can demo the tech with a fresh batch of newly released content. A streaming version made for Quest is also in development. We go to check out both versions first […]
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Report: Apple CEO “cares about nothing else” Than Building Breakout AR Glasses Before Meta
Apple is rumored to be working on two versions of Vision Pro, however a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman alleges the Cupertino tech giant is aiming to beat Meta to the punch with a pair of AR glasses. Citing someone with knowledge of the matter, the report maintains Apple CEO Tim Cook has put development […]
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Crew Departure, Dragon Mission, and Spacewalk Preps Fill Crew’s Day
Three International Space Station residents will return to Earth this weekend just a couple of days before the expected arrival of the next SpaceX Dragon cargo mission. Soon after that, two NASA astronauts will exit the orbital outpost for a solar array maintenance spacewalk.
Ray-Ban’s Big Meta AI Uprgade Has Finally Arrived
Your stylish Ray-Bans just got a whole lot smarter! Hot on the heels of competitors like Samsung, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have received a big, long-awaited AI upgrade in the UK, bringing some features that might just transform how you interact with the world. Let’s dive into what’s new and whether these tech-enhanced shades are […]
Report Looks at Best-Performing LinkedIn Post Types for 2025
Some new insights to help guide your LinkedIn posting strategy.