If you’re looking for a way to spruce up your home without the hassle of traipsing from furniture store to furniture store, check out IKEA’s virtual interior design service. This convenient service brings in an expert who will sort through the company’s expansive selection of affordable furniture and help you pick out pieces that will… Continue reading Ikea’s virtual interior design service brings in a pro to pick out your new furniture
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Google Shuffles Assistant Leadership to Focus on Bard AI
The Google Assistant, Google’s virtual assistant software, is undergoing a leadership shakeup as the company shifts focus to artificial intelligence (AI). Google announced on Monday that it had replaced Google Assistant’s previous leader Scott Huffman with Anjali Sud and shifted other top executives in a move to prioritize Bard AI development. The Google Assistant was… Continue reading Google Shuffles Assistant Leadership to Focus on Bard AI
Disney cuts metaverse division as part of broader restructuring
In an unexpected move, The Walt Disney Company recently announced it is scaling back its metaverse division, part of a broader restructuring effort for the iconic entertainment giant. The division, which had been growing rapidly since its inception over three years ago, was responsible for the development of new interactive virtual experiences and the implementation… Continue reading Disney cuts metaverse division as part of broader restructuring
Meta’s new quests could give you something to do in its VR social network
Meta has announced a new quest system that is set to revolutionize the way people use its virtual reality social network. The new system, aptly named Meta Quests, promises to add a layer of motivation and interaction to the virtual reality experience, allowing users to take part in a variety of events and tasks –… Continue reading Meta’s new quests could give you something to do in its VR social network
Inside the metaverse hype train at MWC 2023
As this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona unfolded, the buzzword of the moment was “metaverse”. This term, coined by science fiction author Neal Stephenson in his 1992 novel “Snow Crash”, describes a virtual reality world built from the collective imagination of its users. People can work, interact, and even attend virtual events within… Continue reading Inside the metaverse hype train at MWC 2023
Bigscreen VR’s $999 Beyond headset is custom-made to fit your face
When you think about virtual reality, you probably think of the bulky, one-size-fits-all headsets that are available on the market today. However, Bigscreen VR is taking a different approach to virtual reality headsets with the introduction of their new Beyond headset, which is custom-made to fit your face. The Beyond headset is the first of… Continue reading Bigscreen VR’s $999 Beyond headset is custom-made to fit your face
Here’s why Meta is shutting down Echo VR
Meta, a pioneering augmented reality company, recently announced that it will be officially discontinuing its Echo VR virtual reality (VR) app and game platform in 2021. This news comes as a surprise to many gamers, as Echo VR was one of the first VR gaming experiences available. So, why is Meta shutting down Echo VR?… Continue reading Here’s why Meta is shutting down Echo VR
Oculus Quest 3: everything we know so far
The Oculus Quest 3 is an all-in-one VR headset that is set to revolutionize virtual reality. With its upcoming release in 2021, there are a lot of people eagerly awaiting its arrival. So, what do we know so far? To begin with, the Oculus Quest 3 will be powered by the newly developed Qualcomm XR3… Continue reading Oculus Quest 3: everything we know so far
Microsoft is sunsetting social VR pioneer AltspaceVR
Recently, Microsoft announced that it would be sunsetting social VR pioneer AltspaceVR. AltspaceVR first launched in 2013, quickly becoming one of the most popular virtual reality (VR) experiences. The service offered unique ways to interact with friends and others online in a fun and immersive environment. Microsoft acquired AltspaceVR back in 2017 and the company… Continue reading Microsoft is sunsetting social VR pioneer AltspaceVR
Apple Reportedly Delays AR Glasses and Puts All Hopes on Mixed Reality Headsets
2020 continues to be a strange year for many of the world’s most innovative technology companies, and Apple is no exception. Multiple sources are now reporting that Apple has put the brakes on their highly-anticipated Augmented Reality (AR) Glasses project, due to production and engineering issues. Initially set to be released sometime in 2021, plans… Continue reading Apple Reportedly Delays AR Glasses and Puts All Hopes on Mixed Reality Headsets