Businesses that embrace the metaverse and leverage big data and BI now will set themselves apart in the brave new world of marketing and CX. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dmytro Spilka, Solvid
Meta increases the price of Meta Quest 2 VR headsets by $100
Just a day ahead of its second-quarter earnings report, Meta said it would increase the price of its Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headsets by $100 each. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Hackers can see what you’re doing in VR via Big Brother malware
A new malware, called Big Brother, is preying on Android-based VR setups, allowing attackers to record and view VR headsets. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Erron Kelly
The DeanBeat: RP1 simulates putting 4,000 people together in a single metaverse plaza
RP1 is a metaverse startup that has simulated putting 5,000 people together in a single metaverse plaza, or shard. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Beyond Inclusion builds workforce diversity for the metaverse
Beyond Inclusion is a workforce diversity training program that aims to train people in the technical skills necessary for the metaverse. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
VR enthusiasts can finally cut the Facebook cord next month
Meta is doing away with the need for a Facebook account to use its VR headsets, instead rolling out new, similar Meta accounts. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Erron Kelly
Resolution Games reveals record growth in VR/AR game downloads
Resolution Games reports that 2021 was a banner year, with higher game downloads and a talent increase. It’s also acquired Zenz VR. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Rachel Kaser
Echo3D raises $5.5M for cloud authoring tools for 3D, AR, and VR content
Echo3D has raised $5.5 million for cloud authoring of 3D, augmented reality, and virtual reality content. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Rec Room hits 75M lifetime users and $1M in creator payouts for Q1
The social virtual world Rec Room has amassed 75 million lifetime users since 2016, and it paid out more than $1 million for creators in Q1. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Rec Room hits 75M lifetime users and $1M in creator payouts for Q1
The social virtual world Rec Room has amassed 75 million lifetime users since 2016, and it paid out more than $1 million for creators in Q1. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi