Meta Is Opening An Arcade Restaurant In Horizon Worlds

New information will be revealed in a TV spot that will air during the Super Bowl. Earlier today, Meta (formerly Facebook) posted a cryptic video on YouTube teasing Questy’s, an old-school arcade restaurant that will serve as the setting for an upcoming TV spot that will air on Sunday, February 13th during the Super Bowl. […]

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Geo Guessing Is Even More Fun In VR On The Meta Quest

VR geo guessing app Somewhere is now available free on Quest headsets. VR geo guessing app Somewhere allows you to explore thousands of locations and compete against other players for the highest scores. Similar to the popular web-based puzzle game GeoGuessr, Somewhere drops you in a random location somewhere (get it?) around the world and […]

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Pinterest Is Experimenting With AR Home Decor Shopping

US retailers like Crate & Barrel and Walmart are already onboard. Pinterest this week announced that it has expanded its AR Try On feature to include home decor from select US retailers. Using a compatible iOS or Android device, you can now choose from a catalog of virtual furniture and place a true-to-scale digital replica […]

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Watching The Olympics In VR Should Not Be This Hard

Why is the most important sporting event in history also one of the most difficult to enjoy in VR? The 2022 Winter Olympic Games are just around the corner, which means many of us have already begun planning our Olympic viewing schedules. Thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, however, most of us were forced to […]

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Meta Announces Big Update For Its VR Avatars

These new-and-improved 3D avatars will be available on Meta Quest, Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram. Meta today announced that its lineup of expressive 3D avatars will be getting a major face lift in the form of new facial expressions, assistive devices, and limited edition clothing options. These new-and-improved avatars have already begun rolling out on VR […]

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Hideo Kojima Is Rumored To Be Working On A VR Game

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 […]

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Upcoming TV Series Features A Cast Of AR Avatars

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 […]

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This VR/AR Art Exhibit Is Environmentally-Friendly

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 […]

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South Korea Is Building Its Own K-Pop Metaverse

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 […]

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The PlayStation VR2 Might Feature A Game-Changing Display

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 […]

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