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fromwww.cbc.ca
23 hours ago

These Ontario researchers are using virtual reality gaming to help older adults with dementia stay fit | CBC News

"For the ones who are confined in certain spaces or cannot do it independently, this is a great opportunity to transport them to a different reality from the ones that they are currently living in while keeping them active," Munoz told CBC Hamilton from his lab on Laurier's Brantford campus.
Medicine
fromeLearning
5 days ago
Online learning

Enhancing Learner Engagement Across AI-Powered Learning Platforms - eLearning

Active, data-driven experiences enhance digital education, but engagement and consistency remain challenges for learners.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs

"We want to make the Graham Norton of video games," says Kirsty Rigden, the chief executive of Brighton-based FuturLab, which makes PowerWash Simulator. Aspiring to emulate a talkshow host who has a reputation for being affable rather than for setting pulses racing is perhaps an unusual ambition for a gaming studio.
Games
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Garmin's Latest Training Features Fend Off the Advances of the Apple Watch

Food logging can be done in a few ways, including searching a database, scanning barcodes, or using AI-based camera analysis. Simpler items like eggs and fruit are identified well, but complex meals can be frustrating due to lighting and AI limitations.
Wearables
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

All The Free Fortnite Cosmetics Available To Unlock Right Now

Fortnite offers numerous free cosmetics, making it easier to enjoy the game without spending money on skins and emotes.
fromwww.gsmarena.com
4 days ago

Google teases its Whoop competitor

Google's new health tracker, teased by Steph Curry, features a Whoop-inspired design and will include a subscription service with an AI-based personal health coach.
Mobile UX
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish'

Margo Oakley and Mark Blythen, once skeptical of each other, became in-laws competing on Race Across the World to honor the memory of Julia, Mark's late wife.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

Zwift Gets First-Ever Gravel-Only Map, Plus New Bikes, Races & More

Zwift introduces new features including outdoor workout recommendations, a gravel-only event, and expanded cycling levels.
#rec-room
Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Rec Room, a Roblox-style VR game, is shutting down

Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability challenges despite having over 150 million users.
Games
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Rec Room is shutting down, despite the popular game reaching over 150 million users. Here's why

Rec Room is shutting down in June due to unsustainable profitability despite having over 150 million players since its launch in 2016.
Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Rec Room, a Roblox-style VR game, is shutting down

Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability challenges despite having over 150 million users.
Games
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Rec Room is shutting down, despite the popular game reaching over 150 million users. Here's why

Rec Room is shutting down in June due to unsustainable profitability despite having over 150 million players since its launch in 2016.
fromGamesBeat
5 days ago

Esports Foundation selects 40 esports clubs for $20M club partner program

The Esports Foundation Club Partner Program reaches fans globally and changes the way they experience esports. Over the past editions, it has created a platform for Clubs to strengthen their brands and engage with audiences.
Online Community Development
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
#hyrox
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Exercise

At certain points, I had to stop entirely': what I learned after a week of Hyrox classes

Hyrox is a fitness competition combining running and functional exercises, designed to enhance everyday physical activities.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
Running

'I spent 2,000 on one event': Why Gen Z is obsessed with Hyrox

Hyrox is a rapidly growing global fitness competition combining running and workouts, popular with young adults but often costly to participate in.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

At certain points, I had to stop entirely': what I learned after a week of Hyrox classes

Hyrox is a fitness competition combining running and functional exercises, designed to enhance everyday physical activities.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

Formula Pro simulator with ultra-realistic controls emulates F1 racing fun in your living room - Yanko Design

The professional-grade simulator has a precision-designed cockpit and race seat to recreate the realism of FPV in the single-seater racer. To simulate the nuances of a Formula -1 car riding the tarmac, the simulator has a high-torque force feedback steering and a Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 base.
Cars
#cycling
Games
fromGame Informer
5 days ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
#meta-horizon-worlds
Tech industry
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR 'for the Foreseeable Future'

Meta reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds in VR, keeping the platform operational for existing games after user feedback, while discontinuing new content creation and major investments.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Meta isn't shutting down its VR metaverse after all

Meta reverses its shutdown of Horizon Worlds VR, committing to support existing games for the foreseeable future while shifting metaverse focus to mobile and AI.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR 'for the Foreseeable Future'

Meta reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds in VR, keeping the platform operational for existing games after user feedback, while discontinuing new content creation and major investments.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Meta isn't shutting down its VR metaverse after all

Meta reverses its shutdown of Horizon Worlds VR, committing to support existing games for the foreseeable future while shifting metaverse focus to mobile and AI.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I took my first in-person Peloton class. It felt like an exclusive event which was the point.

"Human connection is an essential part of our magic formula. Stoking community fuels our strong membership retention."
Exercise
#virtual-sports
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

How Crash-Style Gaming Platforms Are Driving Digital Revenue

Crash-style games generate substantial revenue through rapid game cycles, minimal operating costs, and high player engagement driven by simple mechanics and fast-paced gameplay.
fromBikeMag
1 week ago

Specialized Just Went All-In on the Most Unique MTB Event in Years

The Hard MTB League is the ultimate testing ground for riders and their bikes. Instead of sticking to one lane, athletes have to tackle four distinct disciplines in a single event.
Bicycling
Digital life
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Meta is actually keeping its VR metaverse running, for now

The metaverse represents a digital space where people mentally transport themselves through devices, disconnecting from physical presence despite being physically present with others.
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Meta Is Shutting Down Horizon Worlds on Meta Quest

Meta sent an email blast to Horizon Worlds users today stating that the social VR world will officially end on its Quest VR headsets; starting March 31, Horizon Worlds will no longer be in the Quest store. Some Horizon-specific perks, including Meta Credits, avatars, and some digital clothes and in-world purchases, will also be removed.
Wearables
Video games
fromGamesBeat
5 days ago

Inside Clix Gaming's creator-powered business strategy

Cody 'Clix' Conrod is launching Clix Gaming, a brand and business centered on his success as a top Fortnite player.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Meta decides not to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR after all | TechCrunch

Meta reversed its decision to shut down VR support for Horizon Worlds after user backlash, keeping the app functional on Quest headsets despite the metaverse's commercial failure.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

MindsEye CEO Says Was The Worst Launch Ever But It's Fun Now

MindsEye's CEO claims the game has improved post-launch despite ongoing criticism and a mixed user rating.
Exercise
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Peloton Stock Is Getting a Workout. Is This Announcement What Saves the Company?

Peloton launches commercial-grade bikes and treads for gyms, marking a strategic pivot from home fitness to capture the multi-billion-dollar commercial market.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
Games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

BOXROOM lets you build a cozy game room for your Steam library

Customize a virtual space to showcase your game library with personalized furniture and game displays.
Games
fromVG247
6 days ago

Love and Deepspace has kicked off a new event, squarely around Caleb's new Memory Pair.

A new event, Ghosts' Final March, introduces a 5-Star Memory Pair for Caleb and various rewards, available until April 11.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

David Roche's Dedication to His Wahoo KICKR RUN

Treadmill training, particularly uphill work on quality equipment, significantly improves ultramarathon performance and has become a competitive advantage for elite runners and their coached athletes.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Marathon Just Became Helldivers 2 With Cryo Race To Kill Bots

Marathon's Cryo Archive map unlock requires players to collectively kill 500 million UESC security forces through an ARG, with current progress at 315 million kills suggesting the event will take another week to complete.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Zwift's Big Spin Is Back - Four Stages, More Unlocks, and Even More Ways to Win

Zwift's Big Spin returns March 16-April 6 with four stages, group rides, and a prize wheel offering 12 new unlocks including kits, wheels, helmets, and bikes.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick around

The VR gaming industry faces its roughest period in decades, with Meta cutting over 1,000 jobs and shutting down studios, while revenue growth relies heavily on free-to-play titles popular with young players.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Meta's metaverse is going mobile - and leaving VR behind

Meta is shifting Horizon Worlds from Quest VR to an almost exclusively mobile app to reach a larger audience while Reality Labs reduces costs and refocuses resources.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Marathon is a stylishly merciless video game built for cut-throat times

Marathon is an extraction shooter from Bungie featuring visually striking alien environments and brutal gameplay mechanics, arriving after delays and controversies to prove itself as Sony's major investment.
#virtual-reality
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.
Television
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

How 'Pluribus' Makes a Playground Out of the Whole World

Pluribus portrays an alien 'joining' that creates a hive mind while one immune woman travels through emptied, varied global locations realized by meticulous production design.
Science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Can Gaming Do for Our Intelligence?

Effective intelligence — attention, working memory, decision-making, and learning speed — is trainable through experience and interventions such as gaming, leveraging neuroplasticity.
#gaming-marketing
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Zwift Games Returns For 2026, Adding Crits & More Ways to Race

2026 Zwift Games runs Feb 16–Mar 29 with five escalating stages, a bonus stage offering TT and crit options, new routes, and inclusive race categories.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Marathon is in a sprint

Bungie's Marathon extraction shooter offers engaging gunplay and a bizarre sci-fi universe, but faces uncertain longevity in a volatile live-service market where games frequently fail and shut down.
Running
fromFortune
2 months ago

How Strava ran toward a comeback and set its sights on an IPO | Fortune

Strava's social tracking and community features sustain everyday runners' motivation, enabling significant community growth and positioning the company for a potential IPO.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

This AI-Powered Home Gym Acts As Your Own Personal Trainer

I felt too intimidated to try weight lifting again on my own, but wanted to experience the benefits those gym workouts provide, which is quite different to my typical routine of pilates, tennis and pole. Simultaneously, I've been working toward a solid home gym situation (while understanding my limited space in a one-bedroom in Queens). I began investigating full out home gym tech, and AEKE stood out as the most exciting of the bunch, because it most similarly aligned with having a personal trainer. I tried out the AEKE Smart Home Gym K1 with the Bench.
Gadgets
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

An Incredible Last-Minute Escape In Marathon Convinced Me It's Something Special

A final beta match demonstrated the game's potential through intense, high-stakes gameplay where teamwork and resource management created memorable moments despite uncertain long-term player retention.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Logitech Clears Out G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals at Its Cheapest Price, Perfect for PlayStation and PC Gaming - Kotaku

Logitech G29 wheel and pedals kit available at Amazon for $270 (18% off), featuring realistic force feedback, 900° rotation, and pressure-sensitive pedals.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Supernatural was a breakout VR fitness sensation - meet the women furious with Mark Zuckerberg for killing it

Meta's shutdown of Reality Labs VR studios halted new Supernatural content, threatening the game's community-driven fitness ecosystem and user engagement.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Meta touts the metaverse's role in sports in Rugby World Cup ad

As the official social media services supplier for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Meta has got the ball rolling by drumming up early enthusiasm ahead of the tournament, opening the eyes of fans to the role technology can play in heightening their appreciation of the game. A campaign developed by BETC Paris, Havas Play and Unit9 uses the event to showcase what the metaverse can do, with Meta harnessing its full suite of apps from Facebook to Instagram and WhatsApp to thrust spectators on to the field in virtual and augmented reality.
Marketing tech
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Digital Gaming Trends Are Reshaping Modern Entertainment Businesses

Crypto-enabled digital gaming transforms audience behavior, monetization, and engagement strategies for entertainment businesses by enabling transparency, speed, personalization, and new payment models.
Exercise
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Get in shape at home with these 4 free apps and sites

Home workouts offer convenient, effective fitness options without gyms; Seven delivers short HIIT circuits while Down Dog provides yoga for strength and flexibility.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

PlayStation XR Glasses Concept Makes a Strong Case for Gaming-Focused AR Wearables - Yanko Design

PlayStation XR Glasses concept integrates subtle AR with the PS5 ecosystem, extending console experience via wearable virtual screens and familiar controller-like controls.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The in-game advertising landscape: It isn't child's play

In-game advertising integrates branded placements into game environments to reach a large, mature gaming audience, but requires data-driven strategy for effectiveness.
Exercise
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
2 months ago

How an Indoor Bike Saved My Cycling Fitness - In Winter and Summer

Regular indoor cycling with structured intervals preserves endurance, increases climbing strength through cadence work, and maintains fitness when outdoor riding is impossible.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Tour de Zwift Returns Along with Limited Edition TDZ x Pedal Mafia Frame & Kit

Tour de Zwift 2026 runs January 5–February 22 with multi-distance ride and run stages, scheduled and on-demand options, prizes, and a makeup week.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Marathon Server Slam Twitch Drops And Rewards

Starting on February 26 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET and finishing on March 2 at the same time, the Marathon server slam is an opportunity for players to get their hands on the game ahead of launch. It'll also allow Bungie to test its infrastructure before the full Marathon release date lands.
Video games
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The best exercise bikes for home workouts, spin and getting sweaty, tested

Exercise bikes enable effective indoor cardiovascular workouts, accommodate different budgets, and connect to online training tools for convenient, year-round training.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

The Best Mountain Biking Video Game Ever Just Hit Console

MAVRIX launches on PlayStation and Xbox with a 100 km² open world, Slopestyle mode, new tricks and trails, improved bike physics, and ongoing updates.
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

NST Bike 2026 Lets Riders Define the Competition, Not the Other Way Around

While most modern competitions recruit riders with similar skillsets and design courses to suit them, Natural Selection flips the script. By drawing riders from a wide range of backgrounds, NST creates a format that values creativity and individuality as much as technical execution. It is one of the few competitions where the structure of the contest comes secondary to the riders themselves.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Mix-N-Match: Ripping Between Races With Transition's Dirtbag Factory Racing

Two East Coast racers ride familiar Vermont trails for fun between race weekends, showcasing community-focused Dirtbag Factory Racing and honest, classic regional terrain.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Elite Rivo Just In: Get Fit With The Trainers Ridden by the Most Pro Cycling Teams

Elite smart trainers are widely used by pro teams and the new Rivo offers affordable, accurate interactive training with +/-2.5% power accuracy.
Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
2 months ago

Why Fitness Cyclists Eventually Need a Bike Computer (Even If They're Not "Serious")

A dedicated bike computer remains reliable in heat, offers longer battery life, readable screens, accurate metrics, and seamless syncing, outperforming phones for frequent, longer rides.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Online Gaming: An Entertainment Ecosystem Teeming with Opportunities

AI, cloud infrastructure, and smartphone adoption are transforming gaming into an accessible, personalized, cross-platform ecosystem that reduces hardware barriers and enhances social play.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

How Gorilla Tag is weathering the VR winter

The VR industry has been on edge since Meta's massive job cuts earlier this year: One exec called the layoff announcements "one of VR's darkest weeks." There's talk of a VR winter, and multiple VR studios have conducted significant layoffs of their own. For Gorilla Tag maker Another Axiom, however, it's monkey - or monke, as they'd say - business as usual.
Video games
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

Researchers found a tipping point for video gaming and health

Spending more than 10 hours a week playing video games may begin to affect young people's eating habits, sleep quality, and body weight, according to new research led by Curtin University and published in Nutrition. The study surveyed 317 students from five universities across Australia. Participants had a median age of 20 years, placing the focus squarely on young adults during a key stage of habit formation.
Video games
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Valve. Please Save VR Gaming

Meta closed three major VR studios, but signs point to renewed VR optimism as Meta loosens control and Valve prepares the Steam Frame comeback.
Video games
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Video games 2026: 5 projects that we're excited to play

Grand Theft Auto VI's Nov. 19 release will dominate the year, driven by long-awaited sequel status and an extensive online component continuing GTA Online's longevity.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Elder Scrolls Online Is Finally Getting Cross-Play, But It Might Still Be A While

The Elder Scrolls Online will gain cross-play, but development faces significant technical hurdles and could take substantial time; tests may appear by year's end.
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