With our regular deadline approaching (TONIGHT AT 11:59!!), we are excited to announce our final company sponsor! Welcome Gemini to RealityShift.
With this hackathon being a fast-paced, 12 hour event, utilize various Gemini apps in your projects to accelerate productivity and bring your ideas to light.
FREE Gemini Swag will be available to all hackers, and 2 lucky hackers who document how they used Gemini to push social responsibility will be entered into a giveaway to win a free pair of Google Pixel Buds! All you need to do is apply.
Regular Deadlines are due TONIGHT, at 11:59pm. Acceptances are already being sent out, so be sure to apply to get a chance to participate!
#XR #XRHackathon #Hackathon #Google #Gemini
🚨 REMINDER: RealityShift PRIORITY APPS DUE IN THREE HOURS!!! 🚨
We’re excited to officially announce SONY XYN as a Spring 2026 sponsor in partnership with RealityShift 🔥
Get exclusive access to build on these cutting-edge devices by applying now.
Want to see it for yourself?
Apply by priority for to get first access to a hands-on experience building with Sony’s Spatial Reality Display — a glasses-free technology that uses eye tracking to make objects seem like they are really there. With a price tag of $5,000, these devices are on the front lines of hardware and software innovation.
If you’re even thinking about applying — this is your sign.
⏳ Apply now before it’s too late.
Scan the QR code or click the link in bio. Don’t wait.
#XR #Hackathon #Sony #ARVR #Tech
SPONSOR REVEAL ‼️
Snap AR is officially joining the RealityShift lineup. 🕶️✨
We’re so hyped to announce the Spectacles Track! If your team takes 1st place at RealityShift, your team will walk away with $2,000 TOTAL. 🤑💰
DON’T go in cold-get ready at our pre-hackathon workshops: • April 8: Intro to Lens Studio • April 15: Building for Spectacles
Application deadline is April 10th. Slots are limited and we’re on rolling admissions, so move fast.
🔗 Link in bio to RSVP for workshops and apply for the Spectacles track!
#RealityShift #SnapAR #Spectacles #XR #hackathon
find your way to RealityShift 📍
check-in starts at 7:30 AM!!!
make sure to head to Ronald Tutor Hall (RTH) — NOT the Ronald Tutor Campus Center
see you there👀
#XR #RealityShift #tech4good #usc
The RealityShift XR Hackathon is almost here!!!
Pro-tips for Saturday:
• ⏰ Arrive at 7:20 AM: It’s the only time for team matching and your best shot at breakfast!
• 🆔 Bring ID: You’ll need it to check in and to rent headsets for your project.
• 🚗 Plan Ahead: The LA Times Festival of Books is happening too—expect traffic and high parking costs. Rideshares are your best friend!
Check the full schedule above for more details! Let’s build something impactful. 🛠️🌍
#RealityShift #USC #XR #Hackathon #SocialGood
We are beyond hyped to introduce our judging panel for USC’s XR Hackathon for Social Good! From Apple systems architects to VR healthcare pioneers, these industry titans are ready to see what you build. 👀🌱
To our hackers: This is more than a competition—it’s your chance to network with the best in the game. Don’t be shy! Grab a coffee, ask for feedback, and build those connections that last way beyond the weekend. 🤝
Huge thanks to our judges for pouring their expertise back into the student community. Let’s shift reality! 🕶️🔥
#RealityShift #USCXRHackathon #SpatialComputing #Networking #XRforGood
RealityShift is taking over USC’s Ronald Tutor Hall this SATURDAY‼️
HUGE thank you to USC Viterbi for sponsoring and making this possible!! 😆🕶️
let’s build something that matters. 🌱
#RealityShift #xr #tech4good #ethicaltech
Join our VR Initiative Lead Ryan as he walks us through his time at LensFest last fall!
Want to try developing on the @spectacles yourself? Apply now and opt into the Snap track to win $2,000 for your team. Link is in the bio.
Need help getting started? RSVP to our Snap pre-workshop NOW, the next one is TODAY from 4-5PM.
See you all at RealityShift this Saturday! Check in starts from 7:20AM
#realityshift #xr #hackathon #usc #snap
Huge shoutout to the incredible departments and drink brands fueling RealityShift! 🚀🥤
We couldn't have built USC's XR Hackathon for Social Good without your support.
See you all on April 18th! 🕶️✨
#RealityShift #USC #XR #Hackathon #Tech4Good
Join us tomorrow for our Spectacles Workshop #2 focused on hands-on development in Snap’s Lens Studio.✨
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dev, this session will ensure your setup is verified and your workflow is ready for day one of the hackathon.
The Details:
• 📅 When: Tomorrow, 4pm – 5pm
• 📍 Where: Online via Zoom
• 🛠️ Focus: Setup, building from templates, and debugging.
👉 RSVP: Scan the QR code in the image to join.
👉 Apply: USC’s XR Hackathon for Social Good starts April 18th!
#RealityShift #USC #XR #Spectacles
Guess we’re headed to RealityShift!!! 👀🥽
Reminder, Apps are due TOMORROW night. 🚨
📍 Ronald Tutor Hall
🗓 April 18th | 7:30AM–10PM
RealityShift is almost here.
Apply while you still can — link in bio.
#XR #RealityShift #tech4good #ethicaltech #xtendedreality
Missed workshop #1? We got you.
Watch the recording to get started with Lens Studio + Spectacles and learn from the resources the Snap team built specifically for this hackathon 👀 this is the perfect place to catch up and start building.
Workshop #2 is coming up soon!
🗓 Wednesday, April 15
⏰ 4–5 PM
📍 RSVP link in bio
Don’t fall behind—tap in and get ready to build something amazing 🚀
#XR #RealityShift #tech4good
