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JUNE 16, 2023

#SavetheRainbowFlag In honor of Pride Month, the Gilbert Baker Foundation—an organization dedicated to the original creator of the LGBTQ Rainbow Flag—has partnered with full-service ad agency INNOCEAN and creative production partner Tool to launch an augmented reality (AR) filter that allows you to proudly fly the Rainbow Flag anywhere in the real world.

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MARCH 22, 2023

Pixel Ripped 1978 arrives this summer on VR headsets like Quest and PS VR2. It’s no exaggeration to say that without Atari, the modern video game industry wouldn’t be what it is today. Founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney, the iconic interactive entertainment company lead the electronic gaming market from 1975 to the 1980s, producing hit products like Pong and the Atari 2600 home game console just to name a few.

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MARCH 22, 2023

Earn exclusive rewards by completing specific objectives. Meta today announced update V102 for Horizon Worlds , the company’s social VR metaverse platform. This latest update introduces a number of bug fixes plaguing world editing and collaborators. What is most exciting, however, is a new feature called “Quests.” Rolling out on Quest headsets over the next few weeks, this new feature allows you to unlock exclusive rewards for your Meta Avatar by completing various objectives,

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MARCH 21, 2023

Those interested can sign up for the next playtest taking place from April 14th to the 16th. Polyarc, the VR studio behind the popular Moss series, has announced playtest registration for its next multiplayer VR game which is currently in development. The game will be released sometime later this year and, according to the company, will serve as a significant addition to the competitive VR gaming scene.

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MARCH 21, 2023

A Pico Neo 3 Pro standalone headset is included with each purchase. Omni One is a consumer-ready omnidirectional treadmill that allows you to walk, run, jump, and crouch in VR. According to Austin-based company Virtuix Inc., the futuristic-looking device can be set up easily in multiple locations throughout your home and folded up for convenient storage, promising more immersive VR experiences without sacrificing space.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Bigscreen Beyond is scheduled to begin shipping in Q3 2023 for $999. Originally released back in 2016, Bigscreen VR is a unique app that allows you to watch movies and TV with friends in VR. You can even connect your computer and stream your favorite PC games to a private lobby for an extra immersive gaming experience. This week the company behind the app, Bigscreen, unveiled its very own VR headsets, Bigscreen Beyond.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Cheer on your friends by blasting a Kamehameha into the air or delivering a classic fist bump. Dragon Ball Z , the Japanese anime series, has received a number of popular video game adaptations over the years. That said, fans of the ultra-popular television show have been eagerly awaiting the day they can deliver a Kamehameha in VR using motion controls.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Shut up and take my money. A YouTuber and Yu-Gi-Oh! superfan going by the name of SuperZouloux has developed an augmented reality (AR) game that brings the hit Japanese card game to life in the real world. The system is composed of an electronic card mat, a custom camera system, and 3,600 NFC-enabled Yu-Gi-Oh! cards. For those unfamiliar, Yu-Gi-Oh! is a Japanese manga turned anime centered around a fictional card game in which players battle one another using powerful monsters, spells, and traps

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Has Palmer Luckey developed the scariest VR headset of all time? Yesterday was November 4th, 2022, the day thousands of gamers found themselves trapped within a VRMMORPG (massively-multiplayer online role-playing game) in the hit Japanese web novel turned anime Sword Art Onlin e. In the story, players access the virtual world using the NerveGear, a VR headset that, unbeknownst to them, actually kills a user if they “die” in-game.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The popular Netflix show makes its way to VR next year. VR developer Tender Claws ( The Under Presents, Virtual Virtual Reality 2 ) is teaming up with Netflix to launch Stranger Things VR , an officially licensed VR game based on the hit streaming series. Coming next year to major VR platforms, the psychological horror-action game will have you playing the role of season four’s main antagonist, Vecna.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Get a bird’s eye view of Neuschwanstein Castle in southwest Bavaria, Germany. An absolutely stunning 360-degree video of an eagle soaring through the air with an Insta360 RS camera strapped to its back has garnered over 22K likes on Instagram and is continuing to gain traction. Shot by professional falconer Paul Klima , the video makes it feel as though you’re strapped to the back of an eagle as it flies around Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Hope you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty. Last week, Resolution Games introduced mixed reality support to its tabletop VR dungeon-crawler Demeo , allowing you to explore a variety of dangerous labyrinths and battle all manner of horrific creatures from the comfort of your living room. The experience is even better on Meta Quest Pro with its full-color passthrough technology.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Earn banking reward points for games like Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars ! Mana VR lets you take control of your Manaverse checking account in a fully immersive VR environment where you can view your balance, check recent transactions, and even transfer money. “The entire Mana team is super passionate about technology and all things gaming. It’s clear that spatial computing is the future and it’s exploding with VR gaming,” said Steve Mautone, Vice President of Product at

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

A genuinely impressive hologram machine that doesn’t break the bank. If watching decades of sci-fi movies and television like Star Wars and Back to the Future has taught me anything, it’s that holograms are the future of communication and entertainment. Perhaps that explains my excitement around the Looking Glass Portrait, a desktop holographic display designed for artists, designers, developers, filmmakers, photographers, and various other creative professionals looking to take thei

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Actrio Studio’s educational VR experience launches on World Cleanup Day 2022. Exploration is the key to understanding the world around us. Our own oceans are still a huge mystery with over 80% still unmapped. We have better maps of Venus and Mars than our own seas. The Great Ocean from Actrio Studio is a unique VR experience that lets you take a high-tech ROV on a thrilling underwater mission while learning more about the fascinating intricacies of our ocean.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Step into the cleats of a professional NFL quarterback. Today marks the launch of NFL PRO ERA , the first officially licensed football sim for VR headsets. The game was developed by athlete-led sports technology company StatusPRO in collaboration with the National Football Association and features real NFL teams, players, and stadiums. NFL PRO ERA lets you step into the cleats of a professional quarterback and lead your favorite NFL teams to victory in 11-on-11 matches powered by real-time NFL g

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AUGUST 1, 2022

Learn how to the most interesting documentary of 2022 came to be. We Met In Virtual Reality is a new feature-length documentary film that follows the stories of five individuals using VR technology to connect with each other and the world in a variety of a unique and throught-provoking ways. The entirety of the film was shot in VRChat , a social VR platform where users can create and explore their own virtual worlds using custom avatars.

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AUGUST 1, 2022

Surgeons call it ‘Man-on-Mars stuff.’ In one of the most complex separation procedures ever conducted, three-year-old conjoined twins Bernardo and Arthur Lima were successfully separated by medical professionals with the help of VR technology. According to the BBC , the revolutionary procedure lasted a total of 27 hours and included seven individual surgeries involving over 100 medical staff.

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JUNE 18, 2022

Locate one of Niantic’s AR viewfinders to unlock fun experiences using the company’s Lightship VPS technology. The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is a global event that has been showcasing creative excellence in communications, advertising, and connectivity between people and brands since 1954. In addition to celebrating hard work and creativity, the event includes big networking opportunities and award ceremonies as well as a swanky opening and closing gala.

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JUNE 17, 2022

Meta Avatars Store rolls out next week on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger with plans for a VR launch “soon.” Meta today announced plans to expand its lineup of virtual fashion items for its Meta Avatars with the launch of the Meta Avatars Store. Here you’ll be able to purchase stylish outfits from iconic fashion labels such as Balenciaga , Prada , and Thom Browne , with more options on the way.

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JUNE 15, 2022

Osso VR’s training platform is currently being used by a number of healthcare centers around the world. Researchers working out of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland recently conducted a study detailing how VR could be a more effective tool for surgical training compared to conventional reading and video methods as well as a practical alternative to physical simulation.

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APRIL 28, 2022

Electronic Head Actuation will have you turning the other cheek, whether you like it or not. A recently published paper from the University of Chicago shows how researchers are able to use electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) to manipulate a person’s head and assist them during VR and AR (augmented reality) experiences. The process, known as Electronic Head Actuation, works by stimulating specific neck muscles in a way that involuntarily tilts (cervical lateral flexion) and turns (cervical

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APRIL 28, 2022

Zuckerberg shares more information on the company’s upcoming XR headset ‘Project Cambria.’ During a Q1 2022 earnings call , Meta (formerly Facebook) co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared new information with investors regarding its next headset which is scheduled to launch sometime this year. During the meeting, Zuckerberg confirmed that the device, codenamed ‘Project Cambria,’ is designed primarily for “work use cases” as opposed to gaming and enter

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APRIL 27, 2022

Not even death will stop this tech-savvy grandfather from meeting his great-grandchildren. Jerry Terrance, an 85-year-old grandfather from Los Angeles, California, has turned himself into a 3D hologram that will serve as a humanoid time capsule for future generations. According to the Daily Mail , Jerry’s ‘hologram twin’ will guide his two children and four grandchildren, as well as future great-grandchildren, through his family’s history, even after his death. “I t

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APRIL 27, 2022

XRHealth brings its unique VR/AR therapy to the United States. XRHealth, a VR/AR technology company specializing in digital healthcare, today announced plans to bring its unique XR therapy to ASD (autism spectrum disorder) patients located in the United States. Previously available in Australia, the technology has been used to treat the effects of autism, from anxiety and stress to attention, memory, mobility/coordination, and frustration tolerance.

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APRIL 26, 2022

“ We want to make a game for the gaming community with the gaming community.” Developer MyDearest, the same team behind popular VR titles like Tokyo Chronos , ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos , and the upcoming Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate , today announced plans to develop its first multiplayer VR experience and they need your help deciding on which direction they should take.

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MARCH 9, 2022

The shared virtual world will feature characters from popular games like Pac-Man, Dark Souls, and Gundam. Bandia Namco , the Japanese video game and toy company with massive global appeal, recently announced plans to commit a whopping 13 billion yen ($130M USD) towards the development of a new “metaverse” experience dedicated to its most popular gaming and anime franchises.

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MARCH 9, 2022

Save yourself a few thousand dollars with this free AR experience. During yesterday’s “Peek Performance” event Apple unveiled the Mac Studio , a new desktop computer designed specifically for creative professionals looking to get the most out of their workstations. The device is the first to feature Apple’s new M1 Ultra computer chip, offering a significant improvement in performance compared to existing personal computers.

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MARCH 8, 2022

Say goodbye to boring 2D video calls. Earlier today, Slovakian software company Matsuko announced plans to premiere its new holographic communication app later this week during the 14th annual SXSW Pitch. The app uses a combination of AR and AI technology to project life-like 3D holograms over your real-world environment using an iPhone and compatible XR devices.

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MARCH 8, 2022

One of the best VR rhythm games of all time just got even better. Beat Saber this week received a major update that introduces a handful of exciting updates to the uber-popular VR rhythm game. Available now on VR headsets. 1.20.0 features everything from new music and lighting effects to unique game mechanics such as “Arc” and “Chain” notes, all for the low, low price of $0.00.

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MARCH 7, 2022

Customize your hand gestures to activate specific visual and haptic feedback experiences. . The company NuEyes has partnered with ManoMotion to incorporate hand tracking and gesture technology into the NuEyes Pro 3 AR smartglasses, a move that will help make the 5G enabled glasses even more appealing to enterprise customers and even gamers. To activate the controls you simply put your hands up in front of the glasses so the external sensors can see them, t which point the device will begin track

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JANUARY 29, 2022

Could Metal Gear Solid VR be on the way? Word is legendary video game developer and industry-darling Hideo Kojima might be working on his own VR game. According to a tweet from OopsLeaks, a Twitter account dedicated to video game rumors and leaks, the award-winning game designer, director, producer, and writer is currently in possession of the recently-announced PlayStation VR2 and may be in development of a new indie project with Céline Tricart, an award-winning filmmaker specializing in VR, MR

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JANUARY 28, 2022

The situational comedy will air on traditional networks and streaming services alongside a unique AR version. We’ve seen AR technology used in a variety of unique ways over the past several years, but nothing quite like Gay Aliens in Metaverse. Brought to us by Hollywood-based production company Archstone Entertainment in partnership with 3D/XR studio Altar Inc., the upcoming television series features a cast of crudely-drawn aliens created as part of the Gay Aliens Society NFT Project.

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JANUARY 27, 2022

The metaverse will supposedly play a central role in the South Korean economy. It’s hard to ignore the growing rise of South Korean media and culture in Western countries. Ever since Psy graced our ears with his now-iconic song ‘Gangnam Style’ in 2012, the popularity of South Korean music, film, and television has skyrocketed in places like the United States.

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JANUARY 27, 2022

Vegas’ latest attraction is an extended reality experience built from upcycled materials. As history has shown us, it’s tough getting people to care about the environment. What should be a universal issue has slowly devolved into a hot-button topic for many. That said, there are still good people out here working to raise awareness around the increasingly troublesome situation we find ourselves in.

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JANUARY 26, 2022

At last, a VR forklift simulator that’s worth playing. This week video game publisher Gamedust announced that its upcoming VR forklift game Best Forklift Operator will feature full VR support on PC VR headsets at launch. Available in Early Access on Steam in 2022, the VR simulator promises to immerse you in a variety of realistic warehouses and yards where you’ll be tasked with moving various goods.

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JANUARY 26, 2022

Sony’s next VR device is shaping up to be a game-changer. According to a report by Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), the PlayStation 2 will feature a display density of 800 PPI (pixels per inch) per eye. That’s twice the pixel density of the Meta Quest 2 and roughly four times that of the original PlayStation VR.

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