McDonald’s Japan Launches Official ‘VRChat’ World, Tapping Into Japan’s Massive VTuber Trend

When you think of corporate brand engagement in VR, Meta is typically the prime suspect. In the past, they’ve brokered exclusive deals with Wendy’s for a Horizon Worlds social experience, and…

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Mil-sim Shooter ‘Onward’ is Getting Its “biggest update ever” in 2.0 Release Next Week

Onward (2020), the mil-sim shooter from Meta-owned Downpour Interactive, announced its big 2.0 update is coming next week, promising to be its “biggest update ever” since the game’s early access…

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Meta Releases Quest Camera Access for Developers, Promising Even More Immersive MR Games

Meta has finally released the long-awaited Passthrough Camera API for Quest, which gives developers direct access to the headset’s passthrough RGB cameras for better scene understanding—kickstarting the next generation of…

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Euclid space telescope captures multiple super rare double gravitational lenses

ESA has released the first major batch of data from its “dark universe” telescope Euclid. What’s inside could change our understanding of dark matter and the expansion of the Universe.…

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Ex-ArianeGroup CEO backs Pangea to build 3D-printed aerospike rocket engines

Aerospike rocket engines are the stuff of legend in the space industry. Conceived in the 1960s, their unique spiked-nozzle design promises better efficiency, reusability, and performance at all altitudes. But…

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Exclusive: Visoid bags fresh funds for AI that accelerates 3D rendering for architects

Oslo-based startup Visoid has raised €700,000 in seed funding for its AI software, which helps architects turn their 3D models into striking renders within seconds.  For architects and designers, a…

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Tired of AI slop on Instagram? These alternative apps are for human artists only

Baby Elon Musk. Shrimp Jesus. The Titanic colliding with an iceberg lettuce. Social media is saturated with AI slop — low-quality, often ridiculous and sometimes disturbing images, videos, or words…

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Google Reportedly Set to Acquire Eye-tracking Startup to Bolster Android XR Hardware Efforts

Google is reportedly set to acquire Canada-based eye-tracking startup AdHawk Microsystems Inc., something that would strengthen the company’s ongoing foray into XR headsets and glasses. As reported by Bloomberg’s Mark…

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‘Path of Fury’ Brings Nostalgic Kung Fu Fighting to Quest Today in First Episode ‘Tetsuo’s Tower’

Path of Fury – Episode I: Tetsuo’s Tower is launching today on Quest, offering up an on-rails battle against a cadre of kung fu fighting gangsters through an ’80s-inspired underworld. Developed…

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