Computer — General Information — April 4th, 2024

Best webcams 2024: Top picks and expert buying advice
Webcams are plentiful, making them an easy upgrade for you and your loved ones.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — March 28th, 2024

How we test webcams at PCWorld
A great webcam should make you look your best on Teams or Zoom. Here's how we make our recommendations.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — March 27th, 2024

Elgato's '4K X' brings even more improvements to its USB capture card with 4K 144Hz and HDR10 recording support
Plug-and-play recordings of your favorite games at 2160p 144Hz with the Elgato 4K X (2024.)
March 27th, 2024 — Source

My quest for the perfect productivity mouse
Of mice and me.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — March 18th, 2024

Best Windows Hello webcams 2024: Add biometric login to your PC
Dell, Logitech, and Elecom top our list of PC webcams with Windows Hello support.
March 18th, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — March 17th, 2024

I tested this $40 security camera from Amazon and it now has a place in my home
The newest version of the Blink Mini sees key improvements that make it worthy even for non-budget shoppers.
March 17th, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — March 14th, 2024

Blink Mini 2 Boosts Amazon's DIY Home Security Lineup With A Key Feature From Its Best-Selling Camera
Nearly four years after Blink launched its first-generation, low-cost security camera — the Blink Mini — the Amazon-owned company (acquired in 2017) has finally come up with a much-needed successor. The new product — aptly named Blink Mini 2 — retains most of its predecessor's attributes, including its compact dimensions and wide feature set. Being the second-gen model, the Blink Mini 2 also brings with it several new feature updates.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Introducing the Next-Generation Blink Mini 2—A New Compact Plug-In Camera That Works Both Indoors and Outdoors
Blink, an Amazon company, today announced the next-generation Blink Mini 2. The new Blink camera packs a punch in a compact, weather-resistant design that can now be used indoors or outdoors with the purchase of the new Blink Weather Resistant Power Adapter (sold as part of a bundle or separately).
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Mini but mighty: Blink’s tiny, inexpensive camera can now go outdoors
The new Blink Mini 2 wired security camera is a worthwhile upgrade to the Blink Mini, adding weather resistance, a wider field of view, and person detection for around $40.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — March 10th, 2024

I used the 'smallest webcam ever built' and it's surprisingly versatile
The Opal Tadpole takes portability to a new level with a clip-on design and a microphone designed for even the noisiest environments.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — March 8th, 2024

How to save papers, photos, and analog music digitally
If you still have analog media such as records, music cassettes, or paper prints of photos and other valuable documents at home, you can digitize them without much effort and expense. We show you how it's done.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — March 6th, 2024

BenQ IdeaCam S1 Pro review: A terrific webcam and then some
BenQ's IdeaCam S1 Pro delivers a great webcam, and then adds to it with bonus features.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Logitech Introduces MX Brio, Its Most Advanced Webcam Designed for the Evolving Ways of Working and Streaming
Today, Logitech unveiled MX Brio/MX Brio 705 for Business, a revolutionary high-end webcam for end users and enterprises, designed to meet the demanding needs of advanced users. MX Brio is Logitech's most advanced webcam yet and joins the Master Series ecosystem alongside MX keyboards and mice to deliver outstanding performance and streaming experiences, while fostering quality collaboration.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

The Logitech MX Brio packs a big upgrade in image quality and a handy party trick
The Show Mode feature lets you tilt the camera down for a bird's eye view of your desk
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — March 4th, 2024

Anker 675 USB-C 12-in-1 review: Stylish docking station and stand combo
Raise your screen height and add 12 fast ports to your laptop setup.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Best webcams 2024: Top picks and expert buying advice
Webcams are plentiful, making them an easy upgrade for you and your loved ones.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — February 16th, 2024

Everything To Know About Tesla's Dojo Supercomputer
In 2023, Tesla laid the foundations of a dramatically more powerful version called Dojo. But before one digs into the details of the Dojo, one might ask why Tesla has gone all-in on silicon tech and why it needs all that computing power. 
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — January 31st, 2024

The best webcams for 2024
Your computer's built-in video camera can only do so much — consider these tested and reviewed webcams instead.
January 31, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — January 24th, 2024

Organic electronics lead to new ways to sense light
The past few decades have seen astonishing advances in imaging technology, from high-speed optical sensors that process over two million frames per second to tiny lensless cameras that record images using a single pixel.
January 24, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — January 22nd, 2024

4 hot PC trends to watch for in 2024
AI PCs, gaming upgrades, and a pinch of weirdness.
January 22, 2024 — Source

HP Spectre x360 14 review: A luxurious laptop that checks all the right boxes
Not only is it one of the first computers with Intel's new processor, it's also the first we've seen with Wi-Fi 7.
January 22, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — January 13th, 2024

A quick look back at Razer's CES concept devices that were never launched (and one that did)
CES 2024 is now over, which means over 130,000 tech and gadget exhibitors, along with investors, members of the press, and tech fans are heading away from Las Vegas to head back home after a long week of press conferences, announcements, reveals, and parties.
January 13, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — January 12th, 2024

‘AI PCs’ are everywhere at CES 2024. What does it really mean for you?
There is a there there.
January 12, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — January 11th, 2024

Frore Unveils AirJet Mini Slim: Solid-State Active Cooler Gets Slimmer and Smarter
The new AirJet Mini Slim device retained performance of its predecessor (the AirJet Mini), but is slightly thinner, slightly lighter, and smarter too, as it can now clean itself and sense its temperature.
January 11, 2024 — Source

The PC hardware that wowed us
There was so much more than hype about AI.
January 11, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — January 10th, 2024

Best Standing Desks in 2024
Is a standing desk right for you?
January 10, 2024 — Source

STMicroelectronics slims to be lean, mean, chipmaking machine
Streamlines from 3 product groups to 2 as Automotive chief leaves the building
January 10, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — January 9th, 2024

Bluetti Shows off AC180T and AC240 Power Stations with Hot-Swappable Batteries
Bluetti shows us a unique new portable power solution in its 2024 International CES booth, and it has to do with space-saving, hot-swappable batteries. The AC180T packs two slots, each holding a 716 Wh solid-state battery. The battery has a grab-handle on top, and can be swapped out during operation.
January 9, 2024 — Source

GoalZero Shows Off Yeti 300, Yeti 500, and Yeti 700 Power Stations
These power stations are designed for anywhere between 2 to 5 AC power connectors, with power outputs starting from 180 W for the Yeti 300, ranging into several kW for the larger models. There's also a unique contraption that combines a power station with an energy efficient freezer/refrigerator. All the AC connectors, the multiple USB-PD type-C and type-A ports, and the information display, are concealed behind a convenient see-through door.
January 9, 2024 — Source

Computer — General Information — December 30th, 2023

9 Peripherals and Accessories Your New Laptop or Desktop Needs to Fly
From monitors to docking stations, these will make your desktop setup.
December 30, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — December 12th, 2023

China Stuns With New Homegrown Supercomputer Announcement
China isn't saying what kind of CPUs it's using, but it may have breached the exascale barrier with them.
December 12, 2023 — Source

IBM debuts next-gen quantum processor and IBM quantum system two, extends roadmap to advance quantum utility
At the annual IBM Quantum Summit in New York, IBM debuted IBM Quantum Heron, the first in a new series of utility-scale quantum processors with an architecture engineered over the past four years to deliver IBM's highest performance metrics and lowest error rates of any IBM Quantum processor to date.
December 12, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — November 15th, 2023

China Publishes Its Own Top 100 Supercomputer List: No Exaflops Machines Listed
Chinese supercomputing sector further separates itself from the world.
November 15, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — October 9th, 2023

Crash course: How do virtual PCs actually work?
Virtualization is a fine thing: it allows you to test programs, settings, and other operating systems without endangering your own PC. We explain what you need to get started with virtual PCs.
October 9, 2023 — Source

UK's first exascale supercomputer project goes to Edinburgh
Bristol will build sister system focused on AI research
October 9, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — October 6th, 2023

Efficient and hardware-friendly neural architecture search with SpaceEvo
In the field of deep learning, where breakthroughs like the models ResNet and BERT have achieved remarkable success, a key challenge remains: developing efficient deep neural network models that both excel in performance and minimize latency across diverse devices. To address this, researchers have introduced hardware-aware neural architecture search to automate efficient model design for various hardware configurations.
October 6, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — September 25th, 2023

Computer vision's next breakthrough
Computer vision can do more than reduce costs and improve quality. Here's how hardware, software, and AI innovations are saving lives and improving safety on and off the factory floor.
September 25, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — September 22nd, 2023

Update to SteamVR Suggests Valve is Still Working on a Standalone Headset
Valve is a notorious black box when it comes to basically everything. A recent update to Steam client for VR though suggests the company is still working behind the scenes on what appears to be its long-awaited standalone VR headset.
September 22, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — September 21st, 2023

Fast Travel Games Partners with MoonHood on Claymation-based VR Game
Fast Travel Games announced it's partnering with MoonHood, a new game studio founded by the creators of Lost in Random (2021) and VR game Ghost Giant (2019). MoonHood is creating a VR-supported game that aims to replicate the look and feel of claymation.
September 21, 2023 — Source

I can't get enough of D&D in VR, and I bet you can't either
These two games are among the best available, and one is brand new!
September 21, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — September 20th, 2023

Asus Quietly Begins to Sell Cheap ROG Ally Console with Non-Extreme CPU
With a plethora of news coming from Intel early this week, it went almost unnoticed that Asus has begun to sell an inexpensive version of its ROG Ally portable game console. Unlike the original one, this unit carries AMD's Ryzen Z1 non-extreme accelerated processing unit that offers tangibly lower performance, which makes the gaming systems considerably less capable.
September 20, 2023 — Source

Quest 3 PC Link Files Reveal Official Render With New Elite Strap
An official render of Quest 3 with its new Elite Strap accessory is present in the Oculus PC app files.
September 20, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — September 18th, 2023

How iPhone 15 Pro Will Help You Relive Your Favorite Memories On Vision Pro
On September 12, in addition to revealing the latest in mobile technology with the new iPhone 15 lineup, the company also released more details about the upcoming virtual and augmented-reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro. Notably, the company announced details on how the Vision Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro will work together to record and deliver what is known as spatial video.
September 18, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — September 13th, 2023

Apple begins pivot toward Vision Pro spatial computing future
This week, Apple announced the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, and more. But, the company also subtly began pivoting away from the iPhone to an ecosystem built around its Apple Vision Pro spatial computer.
September 13, 2023 — Source

Arashi: Castles of Sin — Final Cut Carves Out A November Release On Quest, PSVR 2 & SteamVR
Skydance Interactive announced today that Arashi: Castles of Sin — Final Cut will release on November 16 for PSVR 2, PC VR and Quest headsets.
September 13, 2023 — Source or Watch Video

The best VR headsets for 2023
There's never been a better time to jump into virtual reality.
September 13, 2023 — Source

The USB-C AirPods Pro have a Vision Pro headset superpower and it could make you upgrade
If you're buying that headset, at least.
September 13, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — September 11th, 2023

Meta Quest adds new avatar customization options, an unsend message feature and more
As part of the v57 software update for Meta Quest headsets, the company announced Monday a bevy of new features — including more avatar customization options, an unsend message feature, group links, free-form locomotion ability in Horizon Home and a rebranded Explore feed.
September 11, 2023 — Source

Samsung's XR headset reportedly supports smelling virtual environments
Samsung is developing a new high-end extended reality (XR) headset with Google and Qualcomm. In August, images of the XR headset prototype leaked online, showing tracking RGB cameras and a depth sensor. A new rumor suggests the device will enable users to smell virtual environments and objects.
September 11, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — September 7th, 2023

Apple 'smart glasses' on the way? New patent points to AR spectacles separate from Vision Pro
Apple could have more than one augmented reality product, as a new patent shows standard glasses using the Digital Crown.
September 7, 2023 — Source

'Demeo' Update Brings Hand-tracking Ahead of Planned Launch on Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro
Resolution Games revealed its popular tabletop dungeon-crawling RPG Demeo now features hand-tracking support on Quest 2 and Quest Pro with its latest mixed reality update. It also includes a few new features to its previously released MR mode that are aiming to appeal to both future owners of Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro.
September 7, 2023 — Source or Source or Watch Video

PC boot problems: What to do when POST fails
Finally, you have assembled the PC of your dreams. You connect it to the mains, press the power button, and — nothing happens. Your computer does not start, it does not POST.
September 7, 2023 — Source

The US Army approves the next phase for its Microsoft Hololens-based AR device
Earlier this summer, it was revealed that Microsoft will be shipping a package of new IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System) devices to the US Army. These products are based on Microsoft's HoloLens technology and were designed to help soldiers on the group with situational awareness.
September 7, 2023 — Source

Will the Ultimate Quest 3 and Vision Pro Accessory Be a Book?
Jim Henson's Storyteller in AR, on Magic Leap 2, makes an ordinary book come alive. The idea could come back as an accessory for future headsets.
September 7, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — September 5th, 2023

Beta Version of visionOS App Store to Be Available to Developers This Fall
Apple today announced that it plans to bring the new visionOS App Store to a developer beta release of ‌visionOS‌ this fall. The ‌App Store‌ will include apps and games built for ‌visionOS‌, plus it will offer iPhone and iPad apps that are able to run on the headset.
September 5, 2023 — Source

Do you need an anti-static wristband when you're building a PC?
Experts recommend that you ground yourself when handling electronic components. What does that mean in practical terms?
September 5, 2023 — Source

European Pricing for Quest 3 Accessories Allegedly Leaked
Meta Quest 3, the company's upcoming $500 standalone mixed reality headset, is probably going to get a big info dump at Connect 2023 later this month. It appears an ecommerce site in Europe has leaked some of the available accessories and prices.
September 5, 2023 — Source

Magic Leap 1 AR Headsets Will Self-Terminate in December 2024
Magic Leap is officially ditching its flagship headset in favor of its more successful enterprise version.
September 5, 2023 — Source

Watch out, Apple: Meta and LG are building a new Quest Pro headset
New reports suggest that LG will be doing much more than making the display for Meta's upcoming Apple Vision Pro competitor.
September 5, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — September 4th, 2023

Meta and LG might have an affordable Apple Vision Pro competitor in the works
Korean publication Maekyung reports Meta has joined hands with LG to make an MR/AR headset that may give the Apple Vision Pro a run for its money. This sudden partnership reportedly happened because Apple's headset is slated to go on sale next year.
September 4, 2023 — Source

Meta is Reportedly Partnering with LG to Create Apple Vision Pro Competitor
Meta is reportedly teaming up with South Korean tech giant LG Electronics to offer up competition to the Apple's forthcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset, which is slated to arrive sometime in 2024.
September 4, 2023 — Source or Source

Computer — General Information — September 1st, 2023

Hands-On: Empereur Shows Narrative VR's Emotive Potential
Created by Marion Burger and Ilan Cohen, Empereur effectively uses VR to create an emotional story on Quest 2. Read on for our full impressions.
September 1, 2023 — Source or Watch Video

Magic Leap's original headset will stop working at the end of 2024
As a company, Magic Leap moved on from its first headset some time ago. Along with a new CEO came a major pivot. With the Magic Leap 2, the startup went all in on enterprise — a far safer and more lucrative bet than the fickle world of gaming.
September 1, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — August 31st, 2023

IBM vowed to dial back facial recognition tech, but recently landed $70 million contract to develop it
Diving back into shark-infested waters
August 31, 2023 — Source

Twitter says it may harvest biometric, employment data from its addicts
Not so much X gon' give it to you, you gonna give it to X
August 31, 2023 — Source

X (nee Twitter) wants to collect your biometric data and employment history
X to collect more user data as Musk teases plan to offer video and audio calls.
August 31, 2023 — Source

X plans to collect users' biometric data, along with education and job history
X, formerly known as Twitter, will begin collecting users' biometric data, according to its new privacy policy that was first spotted by Bloomberg. The policy also says the company wants to collect users' job and education history. The policy page indicates that the change will go into effect on September 29.
August 31, 2023 — Source

ZOTAC backpack lets you take your graphics card with you
ZOTAC unveiled the "VR Go 4.0" product last year, which marked a new iteration in their unique series characterized by a compact computer concealed within a small backpack. The ZOTAC VR GO series is not primarily targeting the gaming community; instead,
August 31, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — August 30th, 2023

Tesla hedges Dojo supercomputer bet with 10K Nvidia H100 GPU cluster
Keeping full self-driving dream on the road just needs more graphics chips?
August 30, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — August 29th, 2023

Apple is already testing 'advanced' new Vision Pro displays, including a cheaper option
A new report into Apple's revolutionary Vision Pro headset has revealed the company is already testing advanced displays for not one, but two new future models including a cheaper option.
August 29, 2023 — Source

Oculus Quest avatars actually have legs now
Just in time for Connect 2023 and the Quest 3.
August 29, 2023 — Source

Quest 3 Might Ship October 10, Pulled Amazon Listing Suggests
A pulled Amazon listing suggests Quest 3 might ship from October 10.
August 29, 2023 — Source

Varjo Signs "multi-million dollar" Deal to Provide Headsets for Army Training Systems
Varjo, maker of high-end XR headsets, today announced that it has closed a multi-million dollar deal to supply headsets for the U.S. Army's Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Air Trainer (RVCT-A) initiative.
August 29, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — August 28th, 2023

Intriguing Apple 'digital stone' patent for Vision Pro revealed
A new Apple patent published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office describes an intriguing Apple Vision Pro accessory, a "digital stone."
August 28, 2023 — Source

Meta Quest+ Members Get Red Matter & A Fisherman's Tale For September
Two quality VR games with more recent sequels are Meta's Quest+ titles for September.
August 28, 2023 — Source

'Smart' glasses skew power balance with non-wearers, say researchers
Someone wearing augmented reality (AR) or "smart" glasses could be Googling your face, turning you into a cat or recording your conversation--and that creates a major power imbalance, said Cornell researchers.
August 28, 2023 — Source or Source

What Happened To MuteMe From Shark Tank Season 13?
On October 15, 2021, the second episode of the 13th season of "Shark Tank" premiered on ABC. The second of four businesses pitched to the Sharks that day was "MuteMe," a USB-connected and illuminated hardware mute button to allow for quick muting of conference calls. 
August 28, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — August 25th, 2023

Apple's Vision Pro is provoking 'audible gasps' from developers
Michael Simmons, who led the team behind popular productivity apps Fantastical and Cardhop, said that his experience with the Apple Vision Pro spatial computer was "like seeing Fantastical for the first time. I felt like I was part of the app."
August 25, 2023 — Source

HTC Vive Pro 2 Hardware Bundle Now Includes Free Wireless Adapter
HTC is running a Vive Pro 2 bundle deal right now in the US that includes the Vive Wireless Adapter, which when purchased separately costs $350.
August 25, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — August 24th, 2023

XR Industry Giants Team up to Save Key Developer Tool
Microsoft, Qualcomm and Magic Leap announced a partnership to "guide the evolution" of the Mixed Reality Toolkit (MRTK), a cross-platform AR/VR development framework which has now gone open-source.
August 24, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — August 23rd, 2023

Apple's Vision Pro headset has been in development for almost 20 years and this patent proves it
Since the time of the OG iPhone in fact.
August 23, 2023 — Source

Corsair debuts a modular stand-up desk that transforms to fit your PC build
The Platform:6 desk can be expanded with monitor stands, pegboards, extra surface area, and all manner of gadgets.
August 23, 2023 — Source

Developer gives ‘audible gasp’ using Vision Pro the first time
Developers who visited Apple’s special labs to test their Vision Pro apps on the upcoming headset came away impressed, according to a cheery new Apple press release. The labs, which let devs test third-party apps on the AR headset Apple plans to release next year, are reportedly not well-attended. So, Apple seems intent on drumming up interest.
August 23, 2023 — Source

Google's AR glasses plans are just as messy as we feared
It's working on a Google Glass successor, a Samsung XR headset, and two other prototypes — but each has its problems.
August 23, 2023 — Source

The Corsair Platform:6 is a standing desk on steroids
Pricing will be the deciding factor
August 23, 2023 — Source

The Oculus Quest 3 just got leaked
This early Quest 3 unboxing reveals what may come with the headset.
August 23, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — August 15th, 2023

Samsung XR headset leaked online, shows tracking and RGB cameras, depth sensor
Samsung's secretive work on an extended reality (XR) headset has taken a step forward, as images and specs of an early prototype have surfaced. Though quickly taken down, a Chinese tech site shared details of a Samsung XR headset prototype. The leaked info provides our first look at Samsung's vision for an XR device.
August 15, 2023 — Source

Major Pico 4 Update Improves Hand Tracking, Adds System Auto-Update, And More
The latest Pico OS update brings a range of improvements to ByteDance's standalone VR headset.
August 15, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — August 14th, 2023

As VR headset adoption grows, privacy issues could emerge
UC-Berkeley researchers found that hand and head motion data could be as good as fingerprints and facial scans at identifying users, raising a host of privacy concerns as headset adoption grows.
August 14, 2023 — Source

Drive An M4 Coupe In BMW's Mixed Reality Experience
BMW aims to educate the public about the role of mixed reality (MR) technology in regard to the future of passenger economy and entertainment. That said, this isn't some boring classroom type of education or your average MR gaming experience using a handheld controller.
August 14, 2023 — Source

I'm not surprised Samsung scrapped this XR headset after seeing the Apple Vision Pro
The leaked prototype supposedly sported an Exynos chip, micro-OLED displays, RGB passthrough, and eye tracking.
August 14, 2023 — Source

Kluge Exploring Synth Riders Hand Tracking Support
Kluge Interactive CEO Arturo Perez confirmed to UploadVR the studio is exploring Synth Riders hand tracking support.
August 14, 2023 — Source

Unannounced Official Quest 3 Charging Dock Gets FCC Approval
A Quest 3 charging dock just got approved by the US FCC.
August 14, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — August 11th, 2023

Popular Metal Band TesseracT Launches An Original VR Game
Unlock music from the band's new album by completing a variety of strange puzzles.
August 11, 2023 — Source or Watch Video

Seasoned VR Devs Raise $1.6 Million for New Studio Focused on Virtual Pet Experience
Windup Minds is a newly announced XR studio which has raised a $1.6 million seed investment for immersive experiences focused on virtual pets and companions.
August 11, 2023 — Source

Tesseract's War Of Being Mixes Prog Metal With Sci-Fi Adventure On SteamVR
Progressive metal band Tesseract is developing a SteamVR sci-fi adventure based on War of Being, available today in early access.
August 11, 2023 — Source or Watch Video

Computer — General Information — August 8th, 2023

Bringing VR to IRL classrooms with Anurupa Ganguly of Prisms
On this week's episode of Found, Becca and Dom are joined by Anurupa Ganguly, the founder at CEO at Prisms, a startup designing VR math curricula for middle and high school students.
August 8, 2023 — Source

New Pistol Whip Roadmap Revealed As Cloudhead Begins Next VR Project
Pistol Whip will receive two further scene collections into early 2024, as Cloudhead Games begins development on its next VR project.
August 8, 2023 — Source

New Studio With Former Oculus, Niantic & Magic Leap Talent Working On Virtual Creature Experience
Windup Minds, a new studio with talent from Oculus, Niantic, Magic Leap, wants to bring virtual creatures into your headsets.
August 8, 2023 — Source

The NHL Is Getting Its Own VR Hockey Platform
VR sports training provider, Sense Arena, today announced that it has partnered with the National Hockey League (NHL), to launch NHL Sense Arena, the first-ever interactive NHL VR platform.
August 8, 2023 — Source or Watch Video

Computer — General Information — August 7th, 2023

A cheaper Vision Pro alternative could place your iPhone in a headset, according to new patent
Is Apple working on an entry level VR headset?
August 7, 2023 — Source

Border Bots VR Lines Up For Inspection Soon On Quest, SteamVR & PSVR 2
Set in a 'light-hearted take on a robotic dystopia', Border Bots VR will see you jump into the role of human border agent, available soon on most major VR platforms.
August 7, 2023 — Source

Innocent pregnant woman jailed amid faulty facial recognition trend
US police departments continue to use the tech despite low accuracy and obvious mismatches.
August 7, 2023 — Source or Source

Computer — General Information — August 3rd, 2023

GoStudent adds another $95M to its war chest to go after VR and AI-enhanced tutoring
GoStudent — the late-stage tutor marketplace that has raised $686.3 million so far — has now raised another $95 million in what it calls a strategic fundraise from Deutsche Bank and other investors, including Left Lane Capital, DN Capital, Tencent, Prosus, DST, Coatue and Softbank Vision Fund 2.
August 3, 2023 — Source

This Thought-Provoking VR Experience Lets You Swap Genders
The award-winning immersive experience gives you a safe space to explore gender.
August 3, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — July 27th, 2023

Are you going to let Sam Altman's crypto project scan your eyeballs or not?
Worldcoin's Orb tour has spread across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia
July 27, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — July 25th, 2023

Meta Reportedly Cancels Development of Quest Pro 2 Headset
The company is also allegedly downgrading its upcoming AR glasses as well.
July 25, 2023 — Source

Meta Rolls Out New Anti-Abuse Tool For Quest Devs
Meta rolled out a new "anti-abuse solution" to developers that may impact piracy on the Quest platform.
July 25, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — July 21st, 2023

Could Meta & Qualcomm Eventually Bring LLaMA AI Models To Quest Headsets?
Qualcomm says it's working with Meta to optimize its LLaMA AI models to run on-device.
July 21, 2023 — Source

Japan Tests 'Minority Report' Style Cameras to Stop Crime Before it Happens
Japan will begin testing security cameras equipped with "behavior detection" technology that is designed to catch criminals before they commit crimes.
July 21, 2023 — Source

Meta Upgrades Hand Tracking On Quest VR Headsets
The company's new VR game, Move Fast, demonstrates major improvements in latency.
July 21, 2023 — Source

Meta's New Demo App is Like 'Beat Saber' for Hand-tracking
Meta's hand-tracking has improved by leaps and bounds since we first saw it on the original Quest in 2019, but as Apple serves up stiff competition with its upcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset, Meta tossed out a new hand-tracking demo that shows off the benefits of its latest software update.
July 21, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — July 20th, 2023

Amazon's palm-scanning payment technology is coming to all 500+ Whole Foods
Amazon's palm-scanning payment technology known as Amazon One is prepared to make a significant expansion across the U.S. The retailer announced this morning the payment tech will come to all 500+ Amazon-owned Whole Foods Market stores nationwide by year-end.
July 20, 2023 — Source

Meta is improving Quest VR hand tracking and adding system-level live captions
The newest Quest update, v56, has a number of welcome upgrades.
July 20, 2023 — Source

Meta Quest v56 Update: Hand Tracking Improvements, System-Level Live Captions, Facebook Livestreaming, & More
Summer's well underway, and whether you're hitting the links, jonesing for a beach day, or otherwise basking in the glow of vacation, Meta Quest is here to help you make the most of it.
July 20, 2023 — Source or Watch Video

VR is dead
AR ate it and has an equally murky future
July 20, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — July 19th, 2023

Creature Unites Industry Veterans With New VR Game Studio & Label
Creature unites VR industry veterans with a new development team that's focused on VR and MR gaming.
July 19, 2023 — Source or Watch Video

Facebook's Big Bet On AR Smart Glasses Displays May Have Backfired
As early as 2017, Meta had its eyes set on making consumer augmented reality glasses a thing. Although Meta has produced a successful line of VR headsets, AR glasses are an entirely different beast. They require not only a quality camera that can take in the outside world but also a crisp display that projects digital elements onto the captured footage.
July 19, 2023 — Source

Meta Is Reportedly Downgrading Key Specs Of Its In-Development AR Glasses
Meta is reportedly downgrading key specs of its in-development AR glasses to achieve a lower cost.
July 19, 2023 — Source

Meta Will Reportedly End Quest Pro Production When Remaining Components Run Out
Meta reportedly isn't ordering new Quest Pro components, so production will end when the remaining components run out.
July 19, 2023 — Source

Pimax Redesigning Delayed VR Headset For Portal Handheld Console
Pimax is redesigning Portal View, the VR headset shell for its Portal handheld console.
July 19, 2023 — Source

With limited space for tourist attractions, Singapore bets on augmented reality
Will people really hop on a plane to gaze at their phone?
July 19, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — July 14th, 2023

AmazeVR Launches VR Concerts App With Zara Larsson Show
AmazeVR launched a new VR concerts app, kicking off with the "Zara Larsson VR Concert" on Quest and PC VR.
July 14, 2023 — Source

Computer — General Information — July 11th, 2023

A Google exec resigns with a damning note about its XR ambitions
Mark Lucovsky, formerly Meta's AR operating system head, joined Google in 2021 to lead its AR efforts.
July 11, 2023 — Source

Pico Lab Is The App Lab Equivalent For Free Pico 4 Apps
App Lab on Quest is a way for developers to upload apps to Meta's platform and share them directly with users via a URL. App Lab apps aren't listed in the main store and only show up if you search for them by exact name.
July 11, 2023 — Source

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Samsung's Biometric Card IC: All-In-One Fingerprint Solution for a New Payment Experience
Let us take a look at how this groundbreaking technology can help people solve one of the world's most pressing payment and identification problems. First of all, this video will give you a high-level understanding of how this technology will change the way people pay in the future.
June 2, 2023 — Source or Source or Watch Video

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7 Things You Can Do to Overcome VR Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is hardly the flashiest aspect of VR, but it's a real problem for some people when they put on a headset and enter a virtual world.
May 2, 2023 — Source

50 things you need to know about Apple Vision Pro
Size! Price! Apps! Battery! Release window! Creepy eyes! More!
June 30, 2023 — Source

9000 Solutions Group
By Rob Kantner, author of "The ISO 9000 Answer Book", provides answers to quality-related questions.
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ACM: Association for Computing Machinery
Home of one of the largest professional societies in the high-tech industry presents info on publications, special interest groups, conferences and events.
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Alleged Apple Mixed Reality Headset Material Cost Leaks Out
Self-described mixed reality nerd, Brad Lynch, has tweeted out several interesting details about Apple's yet-to-be announced VR/AR headset. He has managed to compile information from several sources — mostly reports produced by hardware analysts based in China
May 19, 2023 — Source

Anand's Hardware Tech Page
Product news, editorial comments and tons of reviews of computer hardware components.
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Apple acquires AR headset startup Mira
Apple has acquired Mira, a Los Angeles-based AR startup that makes headsets for other companies and the U.S. military, The Verge reports, citing a post from the CEO's private Instagram account on Monday. Apple confirmed the acquisition to The Verge.
June 6, 2023 — Source

Apple AR/VR headset reportedly costs about $1500 to make
In less than half a month, one of Apple's most highly anticipated products will make its debut — namely, the Apple AR/VR headset, which is widely expected to be unveiled at WWDC 2023. The Reality Pro will be the Cupertino company's first foray into the field of virtual and augmented reality technology.
May 19, 2023 — Source

Apple confirms the Vision Pro headset achieves 90Hz refresh rate, is HDR capable
Vision Pro can switch to 96Hz to smoothly play 24fps video
June 8, 2023 — Source

Apple cuts Vision Pro production due to headset's complexity
Apple's Vision Pro, unveiled at WWDC in June, faces significant supply chain issues. Apple initially cited the gap between the unveiling and the launch to allow developers to create apps for the device.
July 3, 2023 — Source

Apple 'did everything right' with its Vision Pro headset, says Oculus founder
A home run for Apple, it seems.
June 27, 2023 — Source

Apple has bought an AR headset startup called Mira
If you've ridden the Mario Kart ride at Nintendo World theme parks recently, you've used one of Mira's headsets. The startup also has contracts with the US military.
June 6, 2023 — Source

Apple may launch the Vision Pro headset with appointment-only sales
It'll reportedly only be sold in major US market Apple Stores to start with.
July 7, 2023 — Source

Apple may ship its upcoming AR/VR headset with some very important warnings
It's the company's most innovative product in years, but there are still crucial reasons why it may not be for you.
June 2, 2023 — Source

Apple patent describes wearing Vision Pro to sporting events for 'visual augmentation'
Apple has been granted a U.S. patent entitled "Method And Device For Visual Augmentation Of Sporting Events" relating to the company's forthcoming Apple Vision Pro spatial computer.
June 27, 2023 — Source

Apple Reportedly Planning UWB, Wi-Fi iPhone Upgrades for Better Vision Pro Integration
Apple's $3,500 headset may live or die based on the strength of Apple's ecosystem.
June 20, 2023 — Source

Apple Vision Pro doesn't have a ProMotion display
Apple's $3,499 headset has the same refresh rate as the $449 Pixel 7a
June 8, 2023 — Source

Apple Vision Pro Hands-On: Far Better Than I Was Ready For
I experienced incredible fidelity, surprising video quality and a really smooth interface. Apple's first mixed-reality headset nails those, but lots of questions remain.
June 6, 2023 — Source

Apple Vision Pro is getting a real VR version of Rec Room
Rec Room's going all-in.
June 8, 2023 — Source

Apple Vision Pro Launch Will Have A Complicated Process, Customers Will Initially Require Appointments To Try It Out For The First Time
The Apple Vision Pro is slated to launch in early 2024, but this timeline does not exactly mean the company will be at liberty to start stocking units at its retail outlets as quickly as possible.
July 7, 2023 — Source

Apple Vision Pro Production Reportedly Sees 'Drastic Cuts' Due To Manufacturing Challenges
The Financial Times cites "multiple people with direct knowledge of the manufacturing process" as saying the headset's complex design makes it difficult to manufacture.
July 3, 2023 — Source

Apple Vision Pro Refresh Rate To Be Below The ProMotion Range, But It Can Increase When Watching Movies
The Apple Vision Pro is still six months away, meaning that there could be slight changes done to the hardware. This would be one reason why the company did not dive extensively into the AR headset's specifications, so it would be easy for readers to ignore the refresh rate of the device
June 8, 2023 — Source

Apple Vision Pro reignites excitement over XR in China
The country's virtual and augmented reality industry went from the talk of the town a few years ago to a disappointment to investors and consumers who expected to see mass adoption quickly — last year, XR device shipment crossed one million units in China, a number that's insignificant compared to the reach of other consumer electronics.
June 9, 2023 — Source

Apple Vision Pro to Support One of VR's Most Prominent Social Apps
Apple unveiled Vision Pro on Monday, its long-awaited standalone headset capable of both virtual and augmented reality. While the Cupertino tech giant seems to be emphasizing Vision Pro's AR capabilities thanks to its color passthrough cameras, it's also going to pack one of VR's most prominent social apps, Rec Room.
June 8, 2023 — Source

Apple Vision Pro Users Will Have To Pay More For The AR Headset, Depending On Their Eyesight Strength And The Size Of Their Head
The Apple Vision Pro is an 'over the top' product in terms of hardware and functionality, but it also means paying a ludicrous sum of $3,499 for the company's first AR headset. Unfortunately, with one of Apple's business strategies is making money off its products' accessories, there is a chance that users will have to pay more for this, and that will depend entirely on how weak their eyesight and how large their head is.
June 6, 2023 — Source or Source or Source

Apple Vision Pro Will Require In-Store Appointments, Report Says
The tech giant's retail plan for the headset is similar to its rollout for the Apple Watch in 2015.
July 7, 2023 — Source

Apple Vision versus Meta Quest: The New iPhone versus Android?
This is happening. I know it doesn't seem real and you don't believe me yet but, yes, this is happening. A conversation could be coming to your home in the next five years and it is probably as unavoidable as those previous ones:
June 9, 2023 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Apple Will Require Appointments to Buy Vision Pro Headset
Ensuring a good fit is essential to the experience, but Apple is worried the headset will bother people after 30 minutes.
July 7, 2023 — Source

Apple's AR headset is a game-changer for startups
TechCrunch tried out the Apple Vision Pro headset, concluding that it is very good — but perhaps also too good to be true. Apple has a long history of launching first-generation products that are pretty decent before quickly following up with updates and amendments that make the original kit better.
June 6, 2023 — Source

Apple's AR Vision Pro headset isn't the HoloLens competitor I thought it was going to be
Apple's new headset takes aim at Meta and HTC, not Microsoft.
June 6, 2023 — Source

Apple's Vision Pro AR headset cheat sheet: Release date, price and more
When will Apple's Vision Pro AR headset be released? How much will the new Apple VR headset cost? Find out what you need to know with our cheat sheet.
June 6, 2023 — Source

Apple's Vision Pro Has a Speed Limit — And Other Things We're Learning About the Headset
Developers are getting tools to put apps on the Vision Pro, giving us more clues on how the mixed reality headset works.
June 30, 2023 — Source

Apple's Vision Pro Headset Will Mostly Operate at a 90Hz Refresh Rate
It's less than its competitors, but it's also pushing a heck of a lot more pixels.
June 8, 2023 — Source

Apple's Vision Pro is a genuine leapfrog in mixed-reality capabilities
After a roughly 30-minute demo, TechCrunch's Matthew Panzarino came away convinced that "Apple has delivered nothing less than a genuine leapfrog in capability and execution of XR — or mixed reality — with its new Apple Vision Pro."
June 6, 2023 — Source

Apple's Vision Pro XR Headset Uses 90 Hz Micro-OLED Displays
The displays can hit a max 96 Hz refresh rate with 24 fps content.
June 8, 2023 — Source

Artiphon's Minibeats AR app creates music from movement and gestures
Snapchat's CameraKit powers the iOS app, which launches today.
May 9, 2023 — Source

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Bigscreen Beyond Gets Last Minute Lens Improvements Including Wider Field Of View
Bigscreen announced last minute optical improvements to Beyond ahead of its launch later this year.
June 2, 2023 — Source

Buying Apple's Vision Pro headset could require an appointment and a face scan
Apple's $3,499 headset may be available by appointment only.
July 7, 2023 — Source or Source

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Cards & Tankards Adds 40 Card Decks With 'Draft Mode' Update
Cards & Tankards introduced a Draft Mode through a free update, available today on Quest and PC VR.
June 20, 2023 — Source

Casetify accessories will give Vision Pro a colorful makeover
We know not to expect Vision Pro to go on sale until early next year, yet accessories for the AR/VR headset unveiled at WWDC23 are starting to show up already.
June 30, 2023 — Source

Company Plans to Sell $40K Apple Vision Pro to People With a Desperate Need to Flaunt Their Wealth
"Luxury" accessory maker Caviar plans to sell desecrated customized Apple Vision Pro for the high, high price of $40,000. The ridiculous price is the whole point.
July 3, 2023 — Source

Could Origami Be The Future Of VR Haptics?
The art of folding paper could be the key to unlocking more realistic VR experiences.
June 20, 2023 — Source

Cybersickness more likely to affect women, ongoing research to understand why
Iowa State researchers in psychology and engineering found women experience cybersickness with virtual reality headsets more often than men. Their ongoing work explores why this difference exists and options to help individuals adapt.
May 2, 2023 — Source

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David Pogue: Apple Vision Pro 'is one freaking mind-blowing piece of tech'
Apple this week unveiled Apple Vision Pro, a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected to others.
June 9, 2023 — Source

Dodge Deadly Traps and Solve Ancient Puzzles in 'Eye of the Temple,' Out Now on Meta Quest 2
Eye of the Temple is a VR adventure that takes you on a daring journey through a treacherous temple. As you attempt to uncover the ancient legend of the Eye, you'll step between moving blocks, dodge hazardous traps, and solve environmental puzzles.
April 27, 2023 — Source

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'Explainable AI' can efficiently detect AR/VR cybersickness
Exposure to an augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) environment can cause people to experience cybersickness — a special type of motion sickness with symptoms ranging from dizziness to nausea — and existing research to mitigate the severity of the symptoms often relies upon a one-size-fits-all approach.
May 2, 2023 — Source

Eye of the Temple review: Spelunking like Indiana Jones
There's simply nothing like it in VR or otherwise.
April 28, 2023 — Source

Eye-tracking is a Game Changer for XR That Goes Far Beyond Foveated Rendering
Eye-tracking--the ability to quickly and precisely measure the direction a user is looking while inside of a VR headset--is often talked about within the context of foveated rendering, and how it could reduce the performance requirements of XR headsets.
May 2, 2023 — Source

EyeSight Is One Of Apple Vision Pro's Wildest Features
If you look at pictures of someone using Apple's upcoming AR headset, the Vision Pro, one thing will jump right out at you. You can see the user's eyes, and a shaded version of their face, through the headset itself
June 6, 2023 — Source

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Fiber Optic Splicing Products
ACA is the Leading Manufacturer of Fiber Optic Splicing Products for both the Mechanical & Fusion Splicing Methods.
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First look: Here's what Apple's Vision Pro prescription lenses look like
For glasses wearers, Apple's $3,499 mixed reality headset is best served with one of these magnetic prescription lenses from Zeiss.
June 20, 2023 — Source

First Third-Party Headbands For Apple Vision Pro Unveiled, Offers Luxury Leather Finish In Several Color Options
The new Apple Vision Pro is the company's latest product that has a lot going for it. The device features a high-end design with powerful internals and combines the functionality of the iPhone, iPad, and AirPods Max into a single unit. If you are unaware, the Apple Vision Pro features a whopping $3,500 price tag.
June 6, 2023 — Source

From CPU to Memory: Techniques for Tracking Resource Consumption Over Time
Atop is a powerful tool for system performance monitoring and analysis. It provides detailed information on system activity.
June 6, 2023 — Source

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Games on Apple Vision Pro will be great. This Quest game proves it
It's a roguelike shooter that uses nothing but your hands, and it actually works.
June 8, 2023 — Source

Google has reportedly killed its Project Iris augmented reality glasses
The project's leader left the company four months ago.
June 27, 2023 — Source

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Hands-On: Xreal Air AR Glasses
Each lens of the Xreal Air AR glasses features a 1080p display that acts as a second monitor for any USB-C or HDMI device.
July 3, 2023 — Source

Hands-on with Meta's Quest 3 headset: faster and lighter with better video pass-through
An official announcement is expected in October
May 30, 2023 — Source

Here's are the specs for Apple's 'Reality One' XR headset displays
Ahead of Apple's June 5th reveal of its "Reality One" XR (mixed-reality) headset, display analyst Ross Young has shared what he believes will be the final specs for headset's twin displays.
May 30, 2023 — Source

Here's How Apple Reportedly Plans To Make Its $3,000 Mixed-Reality Headset A Hit
Apple has been rumored to launch a mixed-reality headset since it acquired the Montreal, Canada-based startup Vrvana over four years ago. These expectations have been floated by a flurry of industry reports and patent applications.
April 18, 2023 — Source

HTC Vive XR Elite versus Meta Quest Pro: Which VR Headset Is The Better Buy?
Late last year, Meta launched the Quest Pro — a high-end standalone headset designed to showcase some of the features that would be appearing in its cheaper headsets further down the line. The Quest Pro debuted at a price point of over $1,500 — but recently received a price cut putting it closer in cost to HTC's new headset.
May 19, 2023 — Source

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I got to play with the Apple Vision Pro and saw the future of computing. Again.
Apple wants to redefine computing
June 6, 2023 — Source

Image Labs International
Our diverse customer base includes integrators, OEM's and end-users. how can we help you?
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Inside VisionOS: 17 things developers need to know right now
Apple just announced a new mixed-reality headset and the OS to support it. Here are the key takeaways about developing for VisionOS that coders need to know.
June 6, 2023 — Source

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Learn the Net: your Human Face to Cyberspace
A combination Internet guide and beginners' tutorial, courtesy of Paradesa Media.
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Litesport | Meta Quest
Liteboxer will undergo a transformation, and change its name to Litesport, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth. Litesport, the leading player in the VR fitness field, now offers boxing, bootcamp and strength-based workouts, making it a one-stop-shop for fitness enthusiasts in the metaverse
April 28, 2023 — Source

Looks like Google might have canceled its new AR glasses
Another one bites the dust?
June 27, 2023 — Source

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Magic Leap's CEO will discuss the future of AR at Disrupt's Hardware Stage
In late 2020, Peggy Johnson took the reins as CEO and led Magic Leap's pivot away from a consumer audience — those less able to swing $2,300 for a mixed-reality headset — to the deeper pockets of the enterprise market. We're excited to have Johnson join us for a fireside chat on the Hardware Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, which takes place September 19--21 in San Francisco.
May 19, 2023 — Source

Maintenance and servicing of aircraft using augmented reality
Maintenance of modern aircraft is a complex process. The use of AR smart glasses with 3D information visualization should make repair and maintenance work easier for aircraft mechanics.
July 3, 2023 — Source

Mark Zuckerberg says Apple Vision Pro is too expensive and antisocial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks Apple's $3,499 Vision Pro headset does not pack any significant technological breakthroughs. He claims his company explored all options used by Apple — but ultimately decided against them.
June 9, 2023 — Source

Meta is opening up its VR social platform to teens
Teens will be able to jump into Horizon Worlds in the US and Canada in the coming weeks.
April 18, 2023 — Source

Meta Layoffs Affect VR Teams at 'Lone Echo' & 'Onward' Studios
Keep your finger on the pulse of the XR industry with the Daily Roundup, the most important news in one daily email.
April 20, 2023 — Source

Meta lowered the age limit for Quest accounts. Are these kids too young for exploring VR?
Children aged 10 to 12 can now obtain a parent-managed Meta account for an "age-appropriate" VR experience. Here are some possible consequences.
June 20, 2023 — Source

Meta opens up its social VR space Horizon Worlds to teens
Meta announced today that it’s opening up Horizon Worlds to teen users in the U.S. and Canada, after previously restricting the social VR platform to users 18 years of age and above.
April 18, 2023 — Source

Meta Quest 3 VR headset $500 unveiled by Mark Zuckerberg
Meta's latest virtual reality headset, the Meta Quest 3, has just been unveiled by Mark Zuckerberg. Designed to provide users with combination of virtual and mixed reality, the MQ3 next-gen headset expected to hit the market later this year.
June 2, 2023 — Source

Meta Quest 3: What We Know So Far
Meta's next headset should be a lot less expensive than Apple's, and is arriving this year. Could it have an edge?
May 19, 2023 — Source

Meta Quest Pro headset review: Meta's most impressive VR headset (and the one Apple has to beat)
Apple's biggest VR headset competitor.
May 19, 2023 — Source

Meta Quest Pro users can be the first to try out Apple Vision Pro's eye-tracking UI
Supernova Technologies built a superficial visionOS simulator that doesn't really do much, but is still kinda cool.
July 7, 2023 — Source

Meta Quest Pro will soon support WiFi 6E
The latest firmware update adds more parental controls and new auto-update features, too.
April 27, 2023 — Source

Meta Quest v53 Update: Patch Games During Shutdown, WiFi 6E Support on Meta Quest Pro, New Browser Controls for Parents, and More
We'll soon begin rolling out v53. The highlights? You can now delay shutting down your Meta Quest headset until all game and app updates have been downloaded, which should help you get in-game faster the next time around.
April 27, 2023 — Source or Source

Meta Quest will now let you customize your home virtual world
Meta is rolling out the v54 update for the Meta Quest with a new custom Skybox for your home environment. The update also adds support for notifications for 2D apps.
May 19, 2023 — Source

Meta Quest+ VR subscription service announced
Meta has introduced its new subscription service, Meta Quest+. Designed with VR gamers in mind, this service seeks to simplify your journey in the virtual realm by curating a selection of immersive games for your convenience.
June 27, 2023 — Source

Meta Reveals Quest 3 VR Headset: Higher Resolutions and Next-Gen Snapdragon SoC
Meta on Thursday announced the Quest 3, its next generation all-in-one untethered VR/MR headset. The updated headset is based around a newer Qualcomm SoC for VR/MR applications, offering increased performance, a higher resolution display, improved controllers, an all-new 6-degree-of-freedom (6DoF) positional tracking system, and backwards compatibility with existing software developed for existing the Quest headset.
June 2, 2023 — Source

Meta Shows First Glimpse of Quest 3 Mixed Reality Gameplay and Improvements Over Quest Pro
With Quest 3 now officially announced, Meta is emphasizing the device's improved MR capabilities.
June 2, 2023 — Source

Meta's new VR games for the Quest 3 include a remake of the '90s classic "The 7th Guest"
Another classic that is getting a VR remake for the Quest family is Sega's Samba de Amigo
June 2, 2023 — Source

Microsoft and the U.S. Army have a plan to make the HoloLens combat-ready
The next version of Microsoft's militarized augmented reality headset will be lighter and better balanced.
April 11, 2023 — Source

MIT computer scientist: Apple Vision Pro could change the world
Rizwan Virk, who founded Play Labs @ MIT, believes that "over time Apple's Vision Pro will actually make science fiction scenarios of ubiquitous computing a reality."
June 9, 2023 — Source

Mixed Reality Music Discovery Prototype Lets You Smash Or Save Virtual Records
Freelance Creative Director Bob Bjarke, formerly of Meta, shared an amusing new mixed reality concept on Twitter centered around discovering new music and creating playlists with virtual records.
May 5, 2023 — Source

Motion sickness is a very un-Apple problem. Can the Apple Reality Pro VR headset fix it?
VR motion sickness has plagued virtual reality experiences since day one. Will Apple's Reality Pro VR headset be any different?
May 23, 2023 — Source

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New Apple patent suggests you'll wear Vision Pro headset at NFL games
Apple was granted a patent to visually augment in-person sports games for Vision Pro users. Would you compromise social norms to experience this technology?
June 27, 2023 — Source

New research aims to bring odors into virtual worlds
Soon, you may be able to smell the metaverse.
May 9, 2023 — Source

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Oculus Rift inventor Palmer Luckey: Apple Vision Pro is 'the one'
The inventor of the Oculus Rift VR headset and founder of Oculus VR (sold to Facebook for $2 billion in 2014), Palmer Luckey, calls the Apple Vision Pro spatial computer simply "the one," as in Neo from The Matrix.
June 8, 2023 — Source

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OLED-Info is where you go to learn everything you wanted to know about OLED TV and displays. we have been following the development of OLED technology since 1998 and are wiling and able to share our knowledge with OLED professionals and layman alike.
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Open World Survival Game 'Green Hell VR' is Getting a Co-op Mode & New Story in 3-part DLC
Incuvo's VR adaptation of its popular open world survival game Green Hell is getting a three-part DLC that's said to bring a bunch of new content to the game, which includes new story, gameplay mechanics and more. It's also set to get the long-awaited multiplayer mode at some point too.
April 14, 2023 — Source or Watch Video

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Palmer Luckey Gave His Take On Meta Quest Pro And Apple Vision Pro
Palmer Luckey gave his take on Meta Quest Pro and Apple Vision Pro, and explained what he would do differently if still at Oculus.
July 3, 2023 — Source or Watch Video

PC shipments fell sharply last quarter, with Apple among hardest hit
A report from IDC suggests the market contracted almost 30 percent compared to the previous year, dropping below pre-pandemic levels.
April 11, 2023 — Source

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Qualcomm Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Platform expands
Qualcomm has announced that it is adding some new features to its Qualcomm Snapdragon Space XR Developer Platform, this includes the ability for developers to add head-worn AR experiences to existing smartphone applications and more.
June 2, 2023 — Source

Quality Digest Magazine
Quality related resources, news and links.
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Quest 3 Will Continue to Support PC VR Thanks to Oculus Link
Like its predecessors, Quest 3 will be able to plug into high-end gaming PCs to play top PC VR titles.
June 2, 2023 — Source

Quest Update Includes More Home Customization, In-headset App Notifications & More
The latest software update for Meta Quest, version v54, is now rolling out, bringing with it a few new quality-of-life features, such as new customization options for Home environments, in-headset app notifications, and better tracking for Quest Pro's controller.
May 19, 2023 — Source

Quest Users Can Now Join Zoom Pro Meetings From VR Via Horizon Workrooms
Horizon Workrooms now supports joining paid Zoom meetings.
July 7, 2023 — Source

Quest v53 update fixes two of the headset's most infuriating issues
Plus a ton of other meaningful fixes.
April 27, 2023 — Source

Quest's Favorite Rocket League-style Sport 'NOCK' Coming to PSVR 2 Soon, Trailer Here
NOCK, the Rocket League-inspired VR sport that arms you with bow and arrow, is coming to PSVR 2 next week, bringing its fast-paced action to cross-platform online play.
May 19, 2023 — Source or Watch Video

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Samsung to Reduce Chip Production After 96% Drop in Q1 Profits
It joins rivals SK Hynix and Micron in the battle against the downturn in the semiconductor market.
April 11, 2023 — Source

Seeing is believing: Don't miss the 'grandfather' of VR at TNW Conference
Immersive tech could change the world for the better
May 19, 2023 — Source

Should You Buy a Quest 2 VR Headset for $300 Now, or Wait?
With the new Quest 3 coming soon and Sony PSVR 2 available now, here's what you need to know.
June 27, 2023 — Source

SixOptics Transceiver Module — SFP, GBIC, SFP+, X2, XENPAK, XFP for Cisco, HP, Juniper
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Skeptical about VR goggles? How Apple and Disney could create the future of entertainment
When Apple announced its long-awaited augmented reality headset, Vision Pro, earlier this month, part of the pitch was that these "Ready Player One"-esque goggles would change how we consume entertainment.
June 23, 2023 — Source

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TeleSynergy!
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The Best Thing About Apple Vision Pro? Meta Finally Has Big Competition
Meta has undeniably been the lone looming Goliath in a field of smaller Davids in the XR scene for years now. With Apple finally making its entrance into the market, Meta won't be able to go at its own pace.
June 9, 2023 — Source

The ISA-bus FAQ Project
Help participate in gathering information for this project.
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The latest Quest 3 leaks are getting pretty weird
How will the controllers track? No one seems to know.
May 30, 2023 — Source

The Living Computer Museum
The Living Computer Museum collection presents the meaningful milestones in the evolution of computers and how people use them. the collection was assembled by Microsoft cofounder Paul G. Allen as a way to preserve the history that put him and Bill Gates on the path to founding the company.
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The scramble to create killer apps for Apple’s AR/VR headset is on
There’ll be a lot more to Apple’s VR/AR headset than new hardware: an unconfirmed report leaks details on Apple’s plans for software. There’ll be games and fitness apps, a VR version of FaceTime and more.
April 18, 2023 — Source

The TWAIN Working Group
A not-for-profit organization which represents the imaging industry. TWAIN's purpose is to provide and foster a universal public standard which links applications and image acquisition devices. the mission of this organization is to continue to enhance the standard to accommodate future technologies.
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The VIVE XR Elite is a step toward making home VR headsets more popular
It's still waiting for the software to do it justice.
April 28, 2023 — Source

This Gaudy, Golden Apple Vision Pro Will Only Set You Back $40K
With its new Vision Pro headset, Apple announced the onset of a new age of "spatial computing." Anyone who can afford to pay Apple $3,500 — and help it extend its market cap beyond the recent $3 trillion evaluation — can break free of the boundaries of fixed-size screens.
June 30, 2023 — Source

This VR Headset Is Designed For Watching Cricket
There seems to be a VR headset for just about everything these days.
May 5, 2023 — Source or Watch Video

This VR Shooter Turns Your Hands Into Sci-Fi Weapons
Available now on Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro headsets, Rogue Ascent VR is a new VR game that immerses you in the role of a science-fiction hero tasked with saving the planet of Tiamat IV from a hostile enemy force.
May 5, 2023 — Source or Watch Video

This Year's Coachella Featured Immersive AR Portals
The legendary desert festival partnered with a number of companies to captivate festival-goers.
April 25, 2023 — Source

'TOSS!' to Bring Monkey-swinging Platforming to Quest, PSVR 2 & PC VR This September
Vertigo Games and VR indie Agera Games announced a new platformer that looks to test your agility, timing, and ability to grab bananas as you swing atop a maze of monkey bars high above the clouds.
June 20, 2023 — Source

Trans 2000 Inc.
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Unraveling Techno-Solutionism: How I Fell out of Love with "Ethical" Machine Learning
Katharine Jarmul confronts techno-solutionism, exploring ethical machine learning, which eventually led her to specialize in data privacy.
May 19, 2023 — Source

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Valve Interview Confirms Its VR Ambitions Are Alive and Kicking
Keep your finger on the pulse of the XR industry with the Daily Roundup, the most important news in one daily email.
April 18, 2023 — Source

Virtual Desktop Adds Resolution Upscaling On Snapdragon XR2 Headsets
Virtual Desktop now supports resolution upscaling on Snapdragon XR2 headsets like Quest 2 and Pico 4, reducing PC VR streaming requirements.
April 27, 2023 — Source

Vision Pro developer kits will help devs get their apps ready before launch
Apple is doing a few things to help developers get ready for its new platform.
June 6, 2023 — Source

VR Creation Tool 'Masterpiece X' Comes to Quest 2 for Free
Masterpiece Studio, the developers behind the titular PC VR creative suite, released a new version of its software built natively for Quest 2, something its creators hope will appeal to people looking for an easy way to make models, avatars, and other 3D assets.
June 23, 2023 — Source

VR Fitness Digest: June 2023
Welcome to our latest edition of VR Fitness Digest--your one-stop shop for news, updates, and inspiration to get your body moving and make the most of your Meta Quest headset.
June 20, 2023 — Source

VR Fitness Digest: April 2023
Welcome to our latest edition of VR Fitness Digest--your one-stop shop for news, updates, and inspiration to get your body moving and make the most of your Meta Quest headset. Whether you want to work out with a personal trainer, immerse yourself in an active game, or work up a sweat with a friend, Quest is ready to make that goal a reality. Let's dive in.
April 28, 2023 — Source or Watch Video

VR Full-Motion Helicopter Flight Simulators Have Arrived
Loft Dynamics, previously referred to as VRM Switzerland, has unveiled what the company claims is the "world's first" VR full-motion helicopter flight simulator qualified for use by an official national aviation regulator.
April 4, 2023 — Source

VR is dead, the metaverse is dead. Maybe.
Here we are again. A few days ago, I was reading some suggested posts on Twitter, and I found a comment from a guy to a post from someone in our VR community saying something like "Admit it, VR is the 3D TV of our times" and getting lots of likes.
April 7, 2023 — Source

VR/AR Shipments Expected to Drop to 7.45 Million in 2023, with Rapid Rebound Projected by 2025
TrendForce forecasts a global downturn in AR and VR device shipments for 2023, predicting a shipment total of roughly 7.45 million units--an 18.2% YoY decrease.
May 23, 2023 — Source

VRChat Drops Quest 1 Support After June 2023
VRChat joins a growing list of VR games dropping Quest 1 support, ending after June 30.
May 5, 2023 — Source

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Watch The First Quest 3 Mixed Reality Gameplay Footage Here
Meta just revealed the first Quest 3 mixed reality gameplay, showing the passthrough quality and room-aware features.
June 2, 2023 — Source

Wear glasses? Apple's already expensive Vision Pro headset will cost you even more
Apple Vision Pro starts at $3,499 for just the headset, but if you need prescription lenses it's going to cost you even more.
June 6, 2023 — Source

What Is The R1 CPU Found In Apple's Vision Pro Headset?
At the WWDC 2023, the Cupertino-based tech giant Apple unveiled its first mixed-reality headset. Apple Vision Pro, or the company's "first spatial computer," costs $3,499 and will be available in early 2024.
June 6, 2023 — Source

What Resolution Is Apple's New Vision Pro AR/VR Headset?
Since the reveal of Apple's Vision Pro AR (augmented reality) headset at WWDC 2023, there's been a lot of buzz, speculation, and disappointment. Despite the curtain finally being pulled back, and quite a few details being revealed, there are still a number of questions and uncertainties surrounding the $3,500 device.
June 6, 2023 — Source

What To Do If Your Oculus Headset Isn't Charging
Virtual reality headsets have come a long way since the notion left the realm of science fiction and became commercially viable. Anyone with proper hardware and perhaps a sufficiently large living room can use a VR headset to enter a world beyond our own.
July 3, 2023 — Source

What's so 'pro' about Apple's Vision Pro headset?
Apple needs developers to make the case for its new augmented reality headset.
June 6, 2023 — Source

Why Apple Vision Pro's $3,499 Price Makes More Sense Than You Think
Commentary: Apple's first headset is too expensive for most people. But there are a few reasons why it isn't so farfetched.
June 8, 2023 — Source

Wired News
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xrOS: What you need to know about the OS for Apple's VR headset
What even is that name?
May 23, 2023 — Source

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You'll be able to share your Apple Vision Pro thanks to a guest mode
Pass the Vision Pro!
June 8, 2023 — Source

Your Apple VR Reality Pro headset might not arrive until very late in 2023
Later than hoped.
June 2, 2023 — Source

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ZDNet
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Zen and the Art of Internet
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Zuckerberg: Quest 3 Mixed Reality 'Better And More Advanced' Than Quest Pro
Quest 3's color passthrough mixed reality is superior to Quest Pro's, according to Mark Zuckerberg.
June 9, 2023 — Source