Flirtual is a dating app designed to match VR users together and to facilitate dates in social VR apps. The creators say it’s a codification of a trend that’s already happening—people meeting in VR and going on to form real-world relationships. https://t.co/noTiFLUrXu
DigiLens announced a second close of its Series D investment round which brings participation from Corning and Optimas Capital Management, the strategic investment arm of Goertek which is a major manufacturer of XR devices. More information: https://t.co/GbUYQl4RbS
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ByteDance announced at MWC 2022 that it’s partnering with Qualcomm, something that could help the chipmaker better diversify as the XR industry continues to expand. Click here to learn more: https://t.co/5nWdNWJNaB
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On February 13th, American band Foo Fighters is putting on a special VR concert that promises to put Quest users in the front row.
Organizers call the concert “a performance that shows the surreal convergence of the physical and virtual"
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Quest 2has become the most popular VR headset on the market. Sensing traction the company has been aggressively updating the headsets with new features, making them better they were at their launch. Here’s a look at the biggest updates so far. More info: https://t.co/IzExIM7HUu
Oculus Air Link, a wireless way to play pc vr games on oculus quest 2, plus infinite office updates, support for 120 hz on quest 2, and more. https://t.co/7iIXNWTiiQ
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Japanese social VR startup HIKKY announced today that it has raised ¥6.5 billion (~$57 million), led by Japanese mobile network operator NTT Docomo. The startup says it will use the funds to expand its web-based metaverse platform. To learn more: https://t.co/BlXTFCP70A
#Meta confirmed it would be phasing out parts of the #Oculus brand to instead focus on its new name. Now the logo is fixed to the top of the https://t.co/yLDphiUYBb website too. https://t.co/Av2Ublp5Do
Oculus is now offering full root access to the Oculus Go system software. This new unlocked OS build allows any Go user to install whatever they want on their headset and ultimately repurpose it to their own needs. For more information: https://t.co/mGqHkDZ3Cr
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First HTC teased an upcoming product to be revealed next week, and now high-end headset marker Varjo says it plans to unveil its “most highly anticipated product release yet” on October 21st, just days before Facebook Connect on the 26th. https://t.co/aCswr60mqR
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Oculus App Lab gives developers an official ‘unlisted’ and uncurated means of distributing Oculus Quest apps. So far the company has proven that it will remain largely hands-off on app content making App Lab useful for much more than just gaming apps. https://t.co/zKYqM8yvhq
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) features PC VR headset support, although it’s notably missing the ability to use VR motion controllers. Now developer Asobo has signaled that VR controller support is coming, and is slated to land sometime in mid-November. https://t.co/wL2qaoYtKN
S&box is an in-development sandbox game/engine designed as a sequel to the legendary Garry’s Mod (2006). In the latest s&box development update the studio revealed significant additions to the software’s VR support. Watch the video: https://t.co/NEEjPhJuz0
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Facebook launched a new app called Horizon Workrooms. With the ability to bring a user’s PC or Mac desktop into the virtual room, the app takes a big step toward turning Quest 2 into a collaborative productivity device. Watch the video: https://t.co/3NFK3jgr3G
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The latest beta update to SteamVR, version 1.19.6, adds a great new feature which lets you float desktop or application windows inside of your VR games so that they’re always in view. Watch the video! https://t.co/VjrRFe3PX6
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HaptX, the company building VR gloves with advanced haptics, this week announced that is has raised $12 million in a Series A-1 investment which will be used to open a new headquarters based in Redmond, WA, and expand its team. https://t.co/D6lf1aWedf
Take a look at the review that Road to VR did about the top 20 Oculus Quest games and apps as of July 2021. Learn more: https://t.co/abQTDox6o3
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MR startup Multinarity has emerged out of stealth with the biggest Seed round in the history of Israeli tech, raising $28 million. The company's seed round was raised over two parts and was led by Israeli VC Aleph and U.S fund Corner Ventures. Learn more: https://t.co/DOhukfYPe9