XLA Unveils Metasites Framework at GDC 2023

XLA announced on Tuesday that it had launched its Metasites modular 3D internet framework, with subsequent demos taking place at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2023. Alexey Savchenko, XLA Chief Product Officer, demoed the solution at the event in San Francisco as the firm addressed audiences in a speech on the Metaverse and synthetic media. […]

The Fourth Sense: How Can Smell Deepen Immersion? 

Extended Reality innovators are constantly looking for new ways to make experiences feel more engaging and immersive.   Whether users are using an AR app on their smartphone, exploring virtual worlds with a headset, or interacting with holograms in mixed reality, developers want them to feel fully submerged in the experience. Part of unlocking true immersion […]

TikTok Argues That a US Ban Would Hurt Local Businesses in Pre-Prepared Testimony

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has put forward his case to avoid a TikTok ban in the US.

WhatsApp Adds New Group Chat Controls, Additional Context Around Group Membership

With more discussions shifting to private chats, Meta’s looking to facilitate more discussion.

Instagram Adds Reminder Ads and Promoted Results in Search

Some new considerations for your IG promotions.

LinkedIn Adds Native Post Scheduling for Company Pages, New Audio Event Options

A range of new updates for LinkedIn Company Pages.

New Humble Store VR Sale Discounts Nearly 100 PC VR Games

The Humble Store VR sale is live, discounting nearly 100 PC VR games like Bonelab, Demeo and After The Fall. Read more here:

Pixel Ripped 1978 Releases This Summer Featuring Atari Classics

Pixel Ripped 1978 hopes to recreate the golden age of video games through VR, launching this summer and featuring some Atari classics.

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ATARI Partners with ‘Pixel Ripped’ Studio to Bring ‘1978’ Sequel to VR This Summer, Trailer Here

ARVORE, the studio behind the Pixel Ripped game series, announced it’s releasing a sequel this summer called Pixel Ripped 1978, which aims to take us back for another immersive trip down memory lane. To bring the latest entry in the Pixel Ripped franchise to life, the Sao Paolo, Brazil-based Arvore has struck a major branding partnership with […]

Crew Spends Day Investigating Astrobiology and Continuing Cargo Operations

The Expedition 68 crew members are busy investigating astrobiology and continuing to transfer the 6,200 pounds of research hardware and supplies between the International Space Station and the uncrewed SpaceX CRS-27, which arrived to the space station on March 16. NASA flight engineer Frank Rubio conducted the Cardinal Heart 2.0 media change and sample collection operations in the Life Sciences Glovebox, a sealed work …