by admin | Aug 19, 2023 | News, Other Tech News, The Conversation, VR, Wearables News, workplace
The big idea Some employers are excited about swapping out computer monitors for virtual reality headsets, but the side effects of using VR are not completely understood. In a recent study, my colleagues and I propose 90 factors that could influence VR side effects in... by admin | Jul 15, 2023 | App News, Gaming, Meta Quest, News, Other Tech News, Roblox, VR, Wearables News
Roblox, one of the most metaverse-like platforms before the term was even a thing, is joining Meta. No, Zuckerberg hasn’t opened his wallet and made its owners an offer they can’t refuse. The popular game/virtual world is adding a new platform to its ever-growing... by admin | Jul 4, 2023 | Apple, Column, Columns, Mixed Reality, News, Other Tech News, Toby Shapshak, Vision Pro, VR, Wearables News
We won’t know until early next year if Apple’s long-delayed mixed reality headset, unveiled at this year’s World Wide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) and christened the Vision Pro, will perform as demonstrated. Judging by past successes and the slick launch, this new... by admin | Jun 29, 2023 | facebook, Gaming, Gaming News, Meta, Meta Quest, News, PlayStation Plus, VR
No matter how hard it tries, Meta just can’t shake the metaverse nor rid itself of its ties to VR. It can’t afford to, especially not after Apple struck back with its own, probably better (and far more expensive), AR headset last month. The company is locked in and... by admin | Jun 20, 2023 | App News, Meta, Meta Quest, News, VR, WhatsApp
What with Apple making a huge splash in the world of virtual reality, Meta obviously thinks some catching up is in order. WhatsApp will probably be one of the battlegrounds if a pending update for the messaging platform is any indication. The folks over at WABetaInfo... by admin | Jun 4, 2023 | Meta, News, Other Tech News, Quest 3, Technology News, virtual reality, VR
Meta, for all the talk of the company leaving the actual metaverse behind, was never going to stop releasing VR hardware. The Meta Quest 3 is now official, thanks to Mark Zuckerberg… and this official outline from the company’s website. The timing of the announcement...