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Quest’s Leaked Theater Environment Suggests Meta Could Be Gunning for Social VR’s ‘Bigscreen’

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Meta announced in January it was working on a home theater environment for Horizon OS, which would let Quest users view content on a massive screen in a proper theater setting. Now, a leaked prototype of the environment shows that it’s focusing on multiplayer too, making it look a bit like VR’s most popular shared viewing app, Bigscreen.

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HMS, frontline.io Unveil Enterprise AR Headset at Tokyo XR & Metaverse Fair

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At the ongoing XR & Metaverse Fair in Tokyo, frontline.io, a provider of XR solutions for training and operational support, showcased its role as the software provider for the newly released HMS SiNGRAY G2 AR headset. HMS, a Japanese innovator in AI-powered smart devices and cloud solutions, has integrated frontline.io’s pre-installed AR software into the SiNGRAY G2 device, demonstrating this collaboration on show at the ongoing event.

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Bigscreen Beyond 2 Has Started Shipping To Customers

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Bigscreen began shipping Beyond 2 to customers last week. Beyond 2 and Beyond 2e were announced and went on sale near the end of March. The first orders were supposed to ship in April and May, respectively, but in April the company announced that a design flaw in a printed circuit board (PCB) would lead to a delay to June. Last week, the company met that new timeline, as the first units started arriving on the doorsteps of buyers.

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A Guide to the Leading XR Education Platforms - Future of Learning

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Extended Reality (XR), encompassing both Virtual (VR) and Augmented (AR) Reality, is fundamentally reshaping the educational landscape. By enabling immersive and interactive experiences, XR technology moves learning beyond theoretical knowledge into the realm of applied understanding. For educators and institutions, the challenge lies in navigating a growing market of platforms, each with unique strengths, models, and target audiences.

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The Future of eLearning in 2022: A Sensitive Eye for Authentic Translation and Localization

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

To avoid awkward and sometimes disastrous learning content, instructional designers must use authentic translation in the right context to get optimal results. For example, even a simple phrase like “got milk” translates to “are you lactating” in Mexico. Can you imagine what a straight translation might do to your course? With over 317 million people in the US and over 6.7 billion potential customers in the world, personalizing training seems logical.

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Meta 'Celeste' HUD Glasses Name, Design & EMG Wristband Gestures Leak

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The name, design, and key finger gestures of Meta's smart glasses with a HUD and neural wristband, expected to launch in October, have leaked. The Verge, The Information, The Financial Times, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman have all previously reported that Meta intends to release smart glasses with a small heads-up display (HUD) in one eye later this year, codenamed Hypernova.

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X-Arcade Announces X-Force Haptics Kit For Virtual Pinball Enthusiasts

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X-Arcade is gearing up to launch the X-Force Haptics Kit, a DIY upgrade designed exclusively for the Arcade2TV-XR controller. X-Arcade has already impressed us with their Arcade2TV-XR experience and with the upcoming X-Force Haptics Kit , the controller could be getting a major update for VR pinball enthusiasts. This DIY upgrade kit looks to add a new level of physicality to your virtual pinball gaming sessions, aiming to make them more immersive than ever.

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Transforming Combat: Spatial Computing on the Battlefield

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3D technology first appeared in the military in the 1980s, when virtual battlefield simulators were used for training soldiers in core tactics and navigation. Fast forward to today and spatial computing is poised to transform the battlefield. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Skydance's Behemoth Takes #1 In June's PS VR2 Download Charts

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Skydance's Behemoth is June's #1 in the PlayStation VR2 download charts. Sony's monthly download charts are now live for June 2025, revealing the latest top performers in Europe and North America across PS4, PS5, PS VR2 and free to play games. May 2025 saw joint winners with Ghosts of Tabor and Alien: Rogue Incursion and while both games still charted, Skydance's Behemoth took #1 across each region.

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What Is PCIe Lane Sharing? (And How It Impacts Performance)

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If you're a computer enthusiast or PC gamer, you've heard about PCIe lanes and possibly even lane sharing. Here's what it all means and how it affects your PC.

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How to Train Employees 65% Faster With Virtual Reality

With a rapidly changing economy, Avangrid Renewables looked to virtual reality to develop a standardized form of immersive training in order to onboard and upskill technicians faster than ever before.

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PianoCafe Gives Musical Learning A Culinary Twist

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PianoCafe is a mixed reality app that aims to teach piano to beginners with a culinary twist. Though we've seen more direct musical learning apps in the past with mixed reality like PianoVision or Immerrock for guitars, PianoCafe by Plai Technologies takes a unique approach designed for beginners. Using a real piano or keyboard, this forgoes sheet music and mixes music learning by using the keys to serve up ghostly customers. 0:00 / 1:04 1× PianoCafe requires a MIDI-compatible piano that you can

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Why Did Toyota Build A Smart City And Where Is It Located?

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Firmament Out Now On PS VR2 As Cyan Confirms More Layoffs

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Firmament, 2023's puzzle adventure from Myst and Riven studio Cyan, is out now on PlayStation VR2. Originally launched in 2023 on Steam, Firmament takes place in an abandoned steampunk world that involves exploring three realms, joined by a clockwork companion and a mysterious apparition. We've known for years that a PlayStation VR2 version would arrive following the initial Kickstarter campaign and while there's been a few delays along the way, it's now arrived on PS4, PS5, and PS VR2.

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How Archer is making gay dating more intentional

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Whenever you think of gay dating apps , Grindr, Scruff, and Sniffies likely come to mind. These platforms thrive off of thirsty dudes looking to get laid. But a new report (aptly titled " The Naked Truth ") from Archer, a relatively new dating app (owned by the Match Group, which also owns Tinder, Hinge, and other apps), suggests a shift in how gay men are using apps, and ultimately, how they're viewing dating itself.

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Are You Still Watching? How to Create Engaging Presentations for Virtual Learning

Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon

Remote meetings are here to stay - and many are BORING. If you are trying to engage your learners (or any audience), compelling content is critical. But trying to create stimulating content with the same tools you’ve always had is hard, right? Thankfully, wrong! Terrific tools in PowerPoint along with visual assets help you create the kind of dynamic content you need to capture your remote audience’s attention, with functions that allow for interactive sequences and navigation.

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Kling AI Flexes Its Muscles With New Anthology Series ‘Loading…’

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Kling AI debuts 'Loading…,' a seven-part multi-genre YouTube anthology series that showcases human artistry at the center of cinematic AI.

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Google Workspace is getting AI helpers called Gems. Heres how to use them.

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Gems, Google 's AI experts that can be customised to a specific task, are rolling out in Workspace. Available in the Gemini app, Gems will now also appear in a side panel in Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, Slides, and Gmail — the latest in a number of big AI updates in Workspace. SEE ALSO: Gemini now autogenerates summaries for long Gmail threads Although the side panel will be populated with pre-made Gems (uncut, if you will), users can also create their own tailored AI helper.

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Cosonic: What We Know About The Chinese Company That Bought Beyerdynamic

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10 best summer movies now streaming

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The heat is on! And if you're looking to enjoy the summer while staying cozy in an air-conditioned home, we've got you covered. Each week, our New to Streaming guide offers the best (and worst) titles new to streaming platforms like Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock, Paramount+, Apple TV+, and more. Beyond that, we offer watch guides for all of the above streamers, broken down by genres like comedy , thriller , horror , documentary , and animation , among others.

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AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities

Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor

With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.

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The Benefits Of Delidding Your CPU (And How To Do It)

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In the right circumstances, delidding can make a noticeable difference and allow more headroom for overclocking your CPU. Here's a closer look at how to do it.

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FaceTime in iOS 26 will stop video calls if someone is undressing

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For many people living in the post-physical-office era, it's the ultimate nightmare: Being in a video call only to realize there's something utterly inappropriate going on in your background. Or foreground. A new FaceTime feature in iOS 26, highlighted by iDeviceHelp , puts an end to at least some of the possibly unpleasant scenarios, as it pauses the video if someone is undressing during a FaceTime call.

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Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying Cheap Noise-Canceling Headphones Over More Expensive Ones

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Netflixs Storm Area 51 trailer tracks the internet joke that got out of hand

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Remember the "Storm Area 51" event in 2019 that started off as an internet meme, then took on a life of its own? Well, Netflix has a documentary about it coming out. The footage above teases interviews with Matty Roberts, who created the meme that sparked the IRL event, as well as other attendees and people involved in a joke that quickly spiralled into something more.

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Who C.A.R.E.S.!? How Learning Got Its Bad Rap & What We Can Do About It

Speaker: Treion Muller, Chief Strategy Officer at ELB Learning

Since when has learning and development (L&D) become such a negative experience with its intended learners? Could it be because learners have been conditioned by very poor learning experiences over the past two decades, combined with the kinks of technological innovation? Or is it because learning has typically been designed as a one-size-fits-all solution, despite the fact that humans are not clones?

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Milwaukee Super Charger Vs. Rapid Charger: What's The Difference?

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Confused about Milwaukee’s Super Charger vs. Rapid Charger? Learn the key differences in charging speed, compatibility, and performance.

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The new Apple iPad mini has hit its lowest-ever price ahead of Prime Day

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SAVE $100: As of July 3, the Apple iPad mini (128GB, A17 Pro) is on sale for $399 at Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price on Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) $399 at Amazon $499 Save $100 Get Deal Prime Day doesn't officially start until July 8, but don't let that stop you from saving. Some impressive deals are already live, like this $100 discount on the Apple iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip.

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Does Your PC Need A Dedicated Sound Card? Here's What You Need To Know

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Wondering if your PC needs a dedicated sound card? Learn when it’s worth it, what benefits you get, and who really needs one.

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The Assassin trailer promises a jetsetting European thriller with Keeley Hawes

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Keeley Hawes plays an assassin out of retirement and on the run in Europe in Prime Video 's new thriller series, with a trailer out today. Created by The Tourist 's Harry and Jack Williams, The Assassin sees the Miss Austen star as Julie, a woman whose hit days come back to haunt her all the way to a stunning Greek island — along with her estranged son Edward (Freddie Highmore).

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How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular

Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute

The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?