The Expedition 73 crew kicked off the week studying how to live and work in space during long-term missions including staying healthy in weightlessness and operating planetary robots from a spacecraft. The seven International Space Station (ISS) residents also replaced flight hardware and continued preparing for a crew swap beginning at the end of the month.
Heart Scans, Hearing Tests Wrap Week as Station Gears Up for Crew Swap
The week ended aboard the International Space Station with more biomedical checks to keep astronauts fit and healthy on long-term missions in microgravity. The Expedition 73 residents are also preparing to split up in a couple of weeks while keeping up cargo and maintenance duties aboard the orbital outpost.
Big XR News from Varjo, SolidVue, Lumotive, Lancaster University
This week, we’re tracking significant strategic shifts in the VR hardware market as companies refine their focus. We’re also highlighting exciting new collaborations pushing the boundaries of LiDAR, delving into promising innovations set to transform how we interact with virtual worlds. Varjo Pulls the Plug on Gen 3 Headsets After HoloLens announced its end-of-life period, […]
Instagram Promotes DM Translation and Scheduling Features for Business Users
Some relatively new considerations for your IG strategy.
Research Shows That Snapchat Delivers Better Results for E-Commerce Brands
The data also shows that apparel brands see the best results.
TikTok Adds New Features To Highlight Songwriters
TikTok continues to expand its connection to the music industry.
X Partners With AppsFlyer for Third-Party Ad Performance Measurement
A new performance measurement option for X campaigns.
Engineering Puzzle Sandbox Bridge Constructor Studio Reaches PC VR & PlayStation
Engineering puzzle sandbox Bridge Constructor Studio is out now on PC VR, PlayStation VR, and PS VR2.
Wanderer: The Fragments Of Fate PC VR Demo Now Live On Steam
A free PC VR demo for Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate is now live on Steam.
Human Research on Station Helping Keep Long Term Crews Healthy
Heart scans, breathing measurements, and a fitness test led the research activities aboard the International Space Station on Thursday giving doctors continuous insight into microgravity’s effect on the human body. The Expedition 73 residents also ensured the advanced science hardware and life support gear remain in tip-top shape aboard the orbital outpost.
End of an Era: Varjo Pulls the Plug on Gen 3 Headsets
This week, following HoloLens’s discount action, Varjo announced the end of general support for third-generation Varjo headsets, including Varjo XR-3, Varjo VR-3, and Varjo Aero. The discontinuation will start in the new year, on January 1, 2026, to allow Varjo to focus on future hardware. The firm stated: As of January 1, 2026, general support […]
X Looks To Add Branding Markers to Screenshots of Posts
This could be an important branding opportunity for the app.
LinkedIn Shares Updated Ads Success Guide
A heap of valuable pointers for your LinkedIn marketing efforts.
Threads Continues To See Strong Download Momentum
While the app continues to spike interest, ChatGPT leads the overall downloads chart.
Meta Moves To Expand Video Selfie Age-Checking
Meta looks to be updating its age-checking requirements as more regions consider teen access restrictions.
Table Troopers Review-In-Progress: A Tactical Early Access Mixed Reality Gem
Table Troopers is an intuitive tactical mixed reality multiplayer game worth your time, and it’s out now in early access on Quest.
Of Lies And Rain Demo Now Available On PlayStation VR2
Post-apocalyptic sci-fi shooter Of Lies and Rain has released its impressive demo on PlayStation VR2.
Clone Drone In The Hyperdome Gets Endless Mode In Major Skyscrapper Update Soon
VR voxel swordswinger Clone Drone in the Hyperdome will add an endless mode in this month’s Skyscrapper update.
Venice Immersive Announces 2025 Competition Line-Up
Venice Immersive returns once more next month, featuring nearly 70 XR projects from dozens of countries.
SolidVue and Lumotive Join Forces to Revolutionize LiDAR Technology
Recently, South Korean LiDAR sensor innovators SolidVue announced a strategic collaboration with the US-based firm Lumotive to combine technologies from both companies and help drive the next evolution of LiDAR scanning systems. The partnership merges SolidVue’s advanced dTOF SPAD array receiver technology with Lumotive’s innovative Light Control Metasurface beamforming chip. This combination results in a […]