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What to Do When Google Prevents Sign-In Access to Third-Party Apps

July 28, 2017Delta Media

About three years back, Google put a bigger lock on its doors and improved sign-in security access for all of its services. That lock was (and is) OAuth 2.0, which is very specific about which third-party apps it allows access to. Think of this protocol as a big burly bouncer guarding the smarts of a computer. Only […]

SideQuest Can Now Be Accessed Inside Your VR Headset
June 24, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
The new update makes sideloading games and apps easier than ever. If you own a Meta Quest headset you’ve probably heard of SideQuest. The popular VR platform features a wide variety of unofficial games and apps as well as a number of useful tools for your headset. Previously, you had to connect your headset to […]
Meta Is Working On A Digital Wallet For The Metaverse
June 24, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
The company will begin by changing ‘Facebook Pay’ to ‘Meta Pay.’ Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg this week announced that the company is working on a digital wallet that will make it easier to spend and make money in the metaverse. In a recent Facebook post, Zuckerberg talked about a future where all of the purchases […]
The 5 Best Uses Of XR At Tribeca Immersive 2022
June 23, 2022 by Darragh Dandurand
The Tribeca Film Festival has already come and gone, and this year’s event boasted of 20-plus celebrated immersive works. Located in the heart of Manhattan’s popular Tribeca neighborhood, audiences flocked to the central festival hub at Spring Studios. Ever the significant effort of TFF’s dedicated curators, the immersive showcase included mixed reality pieces representing international, […]
You Can Now Delete Your Furniture Using IKEA’s AR App
June 23, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
Create an interactive 3D replica of your personal space using the IKEA Kreativ Scene Scanner. It was back in 2019 that IKEA first introduced the ability to preview furniture in AR using its IKEA Place app. Gone are the days of having to visit a store in-person to shop. Using a smartphone device, you can […]
Fender Launches Music Metaverse Shaped Like A Giant Guitar
June 22, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
BMW is also getting in on the action with its own VR world with drivable MINI Coopers. American instrument manufacturer Fender has partnered with Meta (formerly Facebook) to launch the Fender Stratoverse, a VR world dedicated to all things music. Built inside Horizon Worlds, Meta’s social VR metaverse, visitors can explore a guitar-shaped island complete […]
Beyond Sports Uses AI To Turn NHL Players Into Blocky Avatars
June 22, 2022 by Bobby Carlton
The company’s visualization engine layers digital content over professional athletes in real-time. The NHL thought it would be a great idea to broadcast the Stanley Cup Championship games using Beyond Sports’ unique visualization engine that turns players into blocks-like avatars and I honestly don’t think I can watch a live sports game any other way […]
You Can Now Play VR Games Inside A Shipping Container
June 21, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
The location-based VR platform features motion controls, spatial audio, and temperature haptics. We first covered UNCONTAINED back in 2021. Developed by XR Immersive Tech Inc., the one-of-a-kind VR entertainment platform uses industrial shipping containers to immerse you in hyper-realistic location-based VR experiences via a combination of haptic feedback technology and physical interactions. Earlier today, XR […]
Watch The President Of Ukraine Deliver A Speech In AR
June 21, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
Volumetric video brings former comedic actor and current Ukrainian President to life on your coffee table. With the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia putting a strain on Ukrainian resources, President Volodymyr Zelensky has begun reaching out to the global technology community for support in rebuilding the county’s digital infrastructure. And what better way to […]
Snap & Vogue Launch AR Fashion Exhibit
June 21, 2022 by Bobby Carlton
You can also “try on” clothing in AR using the Snapchat app, anytime, anywhere. In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Snapchat and British Vogue are coming together to launch Vogue x Snapchat: Redefining the Body, an incredible AR exhibition curated by Editor in Chief, British Vogue and European Editorial Director, Vogue, Edward Enninful OBE (Order of the […]
Mixed Reality Stargazing Demo Skygaze Out Now On Quest
June 20, 2022 by Kyle Melnick
Turn your home into the ultimate stargazing lounge. Available now on the Meta Quest, Skygaze (Demo) is a prototype VR experience that turns your headset into a mixed reality stargazing lounge. You can explore the solar system and search for constellations, learn more about our system’s planets, or catch a show at the virtual planetarium, […]

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