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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ZERO LATENCY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF WORLD-LEADING VR WITH OVER 5 MILLION PLAYS, 30 COUNTRIES, AND ONE EPIC PARTY
From Australia to the world – 10 years of mind-blowing VR and a global network of thrill-seekers across every continent is being celebrated with 20% off all experiences MELBOURNE, Australia, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ -- Zero Latency VR, the undisputed leader in free-roam virtual reality, is officially turning ten. From a single warehouse in the back streets of Melbourne, Australia, to premium spaces and cutting-edge technology on every continent, Zero Latency is throwing the ultimate global celebration with an extraordinary offer for customers around the world. What began in 2015 with a headset and an audacious vision has become a worldwide phenomenon in free-roam VR. In ten short years, Zero Latency has redefined what it means to have social, immersive experiences, delivering over 5 million thrilling, mind-bending VR experiences and growing to 120+ fully operational venues, with more than 150 venues open or in deployment across 30 countries. "Our players are the reason we've hit this incredible milestone," said Tim Ruse, CEO of Zero Latency. "From battling zombies to navigating alien worlds, every adventure has been driven by our passion for redefining reality. We always knew that wireless, fully immersive experiences were the future. The feeling of exploring fantastical worlds as if they're real life is just so thrilling. We were determined to build the system and prove that it was possible, and through a lot of grit, ingenuity, and a stellar global team, we've connected people in some truly memorable ways. There's still so much more to be excited about in the years to come." To celebrate, Zero Latency is launching a limited-time global birthday deal: 20% OFF all VR experiences and gift vouchers from June 13 to 30, using the code: BIRTHDAY20 Whether you're deep in the far reaches of Space Marine VR: Defenders of Avarax, finding the cure for a zombie Outbreak with friends, or battling through the chaotic pirate-infested islands of Far Cry VR, there's never been a better time to jump in. Millions of players have awakened their inner leaders, explorers, survivors, competitors, and strategists in the most immersive, pulse-pounding, untethered VR adventures ever created. Over 10 years of screaming, laughing, and becoming a hero have resulted in over 460 million zombies slayed. So gear up, assemble your squad, and join the birthday bash that spans the globe. Book now at and be part of the next million plays. ABOUT ZERO LATENCY: Zero Latency VR is the global pioneer in immersive entertainment, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in location-based experiences. As the largest free-roam VR network on the planet, with 120+ cutting-edge venues across 30 countries, Zero Latency is where thrill-seekers come to live out their wildest fantasies. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Instagram and TikTok: @zerolatencyvrLinkedIn: Zero Latency VR Press Contact: Luke MitchellPR & Communications Manager+61 (0) View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Zero Latency VR View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
Gizmodo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
Not Content With Rentals, Airbnb Wants to Be the Airbnb of Everything
Airbnb has managed to do its one thing—short-term rentals—quite well. Despite the damaging ripples it has had in the housing market and the annoyance of steep and once-hidden cleaning fees, the company has managed to grab hold of nearly half of the global booking market. Instead of just continuing to specialize in the thing it was made to do, Airbnb's CEO Brian Chesky wants to turn the platform into an Airbnb for everything, allowing users to book services and experiences like chefs, beauticians, and tours, and more. Chesky went on a bit of a media tour to announce the change, talking to the Wall Street Journal and Wired in the most self-aggrandizing tone imaginable to hype up the shift in vision—but we'll get to the CEO. First, the new Airbnb. Per WSJ, the updated app will now include three icons that will represent homes, experiences, and services. The company has reportedly partnered with over 10,000 vendors operating in 260 cities in 30 countries, according to Wired. They can be booked directly through the app. The company is also adding experiences, which is actually a path that it's been down before but quickly abandoned. The first iteration was called Airbnb Adventures and launched in 2019, offering 'bucket list worthy' experiences hosted by local experts before pausing the feature in 2023 to focus on its core offerings. Apparently, it's done with that focus and is back into the business of sprawling offerings. According to Wired, the company has secured 22,000 experiences in 650 cities this time, including some celebrity-led ones like a promised option to book a seat next to Conan O'Brien in his podcast studio. To help guide people through all of these options, the company also reportedly plans to launch an AI-powered concierge that can help people plan a trip that ropes in unique experiences and services along the way. All of this feels very 2010s Silicon Valley, back when being the 'Uber for anything' was all the rage. That includes the roll out of this announcement, which is centered around Chesky himself, and he has not been shy about leaning into the favored framework of the genius founder who has a singular vision that no one else can capture. Never mind the fact that half of this makeover is a thing Airbnb tried before, and the other half is just the revelation that people sometimes book things other than rental properties. In Wired, Chesky describes sitting down in late 2023 and writing a manifesto for what his company could be: 'I was basically going from room to room just pouring out this stream-of-consciousness manifesto, like Jack Kerouac writing On the Road.' Which, sure man, you can compare your business plan to the defining work of the counterculture movement. That's a choice you can make. Over at WSJ, Chesky went on about 'founder mode'—a set of principles that are supposed to guide Silicon Valley executives but largely amount to encouraging tinkerers and tyrants. He also seems to be going against several of his 'founder mode' principles, including: 'Stay small. Stay flat. Stay functional. Have as few people and as few layers as possible for as long as possible.' Hard to imagine going any bigger and broader than being an 'everything' app. Back to Wired, Chesky declares that he's the spiritual successor to Steve Jobs, a person he never once met: 'I feel like I know him deeply, professionally, in a way that few people ever did, in a way that you only possibly could by starting a tech company as a creative person and going on a rocket ship.' But don't worry, he doesn't see himself at that level yet. He told the Journal, 'I'm more like a disciple. I'm more like a painter who studies Michelangelo. I'm not ever saying I'm going to be Michelangelo, but I believe in that school of thought.' You may have forgotten for a second that this is not an artist, but rather a rich guy who hit it big on one idea and is now trying to parlay that into even more wealth through a relatively obvious (albeit probably unnecessary) pivot positioned as a revolution. Might be worth booking a therapist to work on your ego, my guy.
