General — Metaverse — November 22nd, 2025

Inmo Air 3 versus Viture Luma Ultra: Which Smart Glasses Truly Fit Your Life?
What if your next pair of glasses could do more than just correct your vision or shield your eyes from the sun? Imagine lightweight eyewear that lets you record your surroundings, interact with virtual objects, or even game on a massive virtual screen, all without needing a bulky headset or additional devices. The rise of standalone smart glasses has turned this vision into reality, and two standout contenders are vying for your attention: the Inmo Air 3 and the Viture Luma Ultra + Neckband.
November 21, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — November 21st, 2025

First large-scale VR use in the classroom extends the boundaries of education
Waterloo researchers piloted the first large-scale VR-centered 3D design class in Canada, exploring VR's potential to enrich the student experience and future careers.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Little Planet Is An Adorable Social Simulator That Evokes Animal Crossing
Little Planet allows you to become a city planner and socialite on a world of your own making, and it recently went free-to-play on Quest.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Roboquest VR Review: An Instant Classic
Roboquest VR takes an already exhilarating FPS roguelite to deliver a near-flawless adaptation, becoming one of my new favorite games to experience in a VR headset.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Study describes how K-12 teachers used a virtual environment to explore mathematical concepts
When Old Town High School Math Teacher Kristen Thompson uses TriO—a virtual reality environment developed by researchers at the University of Maine—she envisions a scenario that every teacher dreams about for their students: constant collaboration.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Tracked: Shoot To Survive Gets Visual Upgrades In First Patch
Tracked: Shoot to Survive released its first patch with visual upgrades and new features.
November 21, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — November 20th, 2025

Apple Vision Air Launch Plans Hit A Major Snag As Samsung No Longer Developing Key Component For The Low-Cost Headset
The new M5 Vision Pro will garner the same subpar reception as its direct predecessor, with one of the factors hindering its growth being its exorbitant price tag. Apple hasn't backed down from the $3,499 figure that it has stamped on its second-generation premium headset, meaning that the only way one can get an affordable head-mounted wearable is if the company focuses on launching the Vision Air. There was a glimpse of hope in this regard, as the low-cost device was reportedly slated to arrive in 2027.
November 20, 2025 — Source

AR startup Viture is stealthily working on new AI glasses
Meta's Ray-Ban Display glasses may be getting some competition from a company that has been building visor-style AR glasses.
November 20, 2025 — Source

How AI Glasses Are Empowering People With Disabilities
We're proud to build cutting-edge, wearable technology that empowers people with disabilities to perform daily tasks with more independence. Our AI glasses -- Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta Vanguard, and Meta Ray-Ban Display -- allow for hands-free support so you can make phone calls, send text messages, translate speech, and capture photos and videos, all by the sound of your voice.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Leaked details on Samsung's XR Smart Glasses: Transition lenses & built-in camera
Could give Meta's new smartglasses a good fight.
November 20, 2025 — Source

M5 Apple Vision Pro Launches in Korea and Taiwan on November 28
Apple has announced pre-orders are now open for the Vision Pro with M5 chip and Dual Knit Band in Korea and Taiwan, preceding a launch in both countries on Friday, November 28.
November 20, 2025 — Source

M5 Vision Pro goes on sale in two more countries as gradual global rollout continues
Like its predecessor, the M5 Vision Pro is currently only available in a limited number of countries. Apple just added two more to the roster as it opened pre-orders in Korea and Taiwan.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Meta Quest 3 vs Valve Steam Frame: Which VR Headset Wins?
Imagine stepping into a world where the boundaries of reality blur, where vibrant landscapes and heart-pounding adventures unfold right before your eyes. Virtual reality has evolved from a niche curiosity to a mainstream phenomenon, and at the forefront of this revolution are two titans: the Meta Quest 3 and the Steam Frame. But here's the catch, while both promise innovative experiences, they cater to vastly different audiences. Whether you're a casual gamer seeking standalone simplicity or a PC VR enthusiast chasing uncompromising performance, the choice between these two headsets could redefine how you experience the virtual realm.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Samsung Follows Apple Into The AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Race
Samsung is reportedly following Apple's lead in giving Meta some much-needed competition in the AI-enabled smart glasses sphere, with two successive versions set to come out in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Steam Frame's Modular Design: "I Don't Think It's Been Done Before"
A couple weeks ago, fully reclined horizontally on a couch at Valve HQ, I watched a video streaming from the web via a virtual browser window floating in the open air of Linux.
November 20, 2025 — Source

This Steam VR game comes with the Android version for free
An update to Walkabout Mini Golf pushed the Android APK file to PC gamers. It's being speculated that it's a preparatory action for the ARM-based Steam Frame headset.
November 20, 2025 — Source

'Thrill of the Fight 2' Exits Early Access on Quest, Bringing Single and Multiplayer Boxing Action
Halfbrick Studios and series creator Ian Fitz just released The Thrill of the Fight 2 out of early access on Quest, bringing with it a new single player campaign.
November 20, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

General — Metaverse — November 14th, 2025

Deity Simulator How To God Arrives In Early Access Next Month
How to God, the deity-themed sandbox experience, launches in Early Access next month on Quest.
November 14, 2025 — Source

Lynx's New Headset Won't Run Android XR, But Will Have Widest Standalone FOV
Lynx says its next headset won't run Android XR, as Google "terminated" its agreement, but will have by far the widest FOV of any standalone.
November 14, 2025 — Source

Smash Drums Celebrates Four Years On Quest With Free Campaign Update
Smash Drums is introducing a new single-player campaign in early access today with missions, RPG-like progression, and fresh in-game rewards.
November 14, 2025 — Source

General — Nanotechnology — November 14th, 2025

Controlling triple quantum dots in a zinc oxide semiconductor
Quantum computers have the potential to solve certain calculations exponentially faster than a classic computer could, but more research is desperately needed to make their practical use a reality. Quantum computers use a basic unit of information called quantum bits (qubits) to run—like how classical computers use a binary system of 0s and 1s, but with many more possibilities.
November 14, 2025 — Source

Just 2 % Silver Turns ZnO Nanoparticles into Impressively Responsive Hydrogen Sensor
A simple tweak to zinc oxide nanoparticles - adding just 2 % silver - has created one of the most responsive hydrogen sensors ever reported. Its fast, accurate detection could overhaul hydrogen safety systems across the industry.
November 14, 2025 — Source

Modular fluidics unlock coordinated soft robot motion
Multifunctional fluidic units generate coordinated motion and sensing in soft robots by combining actuation, switching, and oscillation in one module, reducing reliance on electronic control.
November 14, 2025 — Source

Scientists uncover hidden atomic process that supercharges propylene production
Breakthrough algorithms expose hidden atomic behaviors in catalysts.
November 14, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — November 13th, 2025

Become the Bullet Hell: 'Vampire Survivors VR' Out Now on Meta Quest
It's a funny thing about survival: One moment it's just you, your whip, and a knife against a legion of demons, holding onto a sliver of health as you try to find respite from the hordes. The next moment, you're hurling spinning scythes in every direction as lightning rains down on your enemies and you can barely see through the hail of holy fire that surrounds you on all sides.
November 13, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

I've tried several AI smart glasses (including Meta Ray-Bans) in 2025 - these are the most comfortable
The most interesting aspect of the latest Even Realities glasses may be their limitations.
November 13, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — November 9th, 2025

Ray-Ban Meta versus Xiaomi AI Smart Glasses : Which Pair Best For Your Life in 2026?
What if your eyewear could do more than just help you see or shield your eyes from the sun? Imagine a pair of glasses that could translate conversations in real-time, record high-quality videos, or even manage your social media interactions, all while looking effortlessly stylish. Enter the world of smart glasses, where two major players, Xiaomi and Ray-Ban, have taken radically different approaches to redefine what eyewear can do.
November 9, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — November 8th, 2025

Apple @ Work: How Apple Vision Pro is helping redefine accessibility through non-invasive brain-computer interfaces
Since its release, Apple Vision Pro has been discussed a lot in the context of entertainment and work, but its most meaningful long term use case might be happening in healthcare. A new clinical study from Cognixion is using Vision Pro to learn more about how people living with conditions such as ALS, spinal cord injuries, or stroke related impairments can communicate using a combination of brain signals, eye tracking, and AI.
November 8, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — November 7th, 2025

Constellations Offers Connect The Dots Stargazing In Early Access This December
Constellations: Touch the Stars lets you scan the night sky with a connect the dots experience.
November 7, 2025 — Source

Former Magic Leap Engineers Launch No-code AR Creation Platform, Aiming to Be 'Canva of AR'
Trace, a startup founded by former Magic Leap engineers, today announced the launch of a new augmented reality creation platform the company hopes will become the "Canva of AR".
November 7, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Real-Time Strategy Game Homeworld: Vast Reaches Heads For PC VR
Homeworld: Vast Reaches brings the real-time strategy game to SteamVR with upgraded visuals.
November 7, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — November 6th, 2025

Android Central and 9to5Google join forces to discuss the Galaxy XR, Android XR, and what it means for the future of VR and smart glasses
We chat about the launch of Galaxy XR, Android XR, the future of smart glasses, and much more with 9to5Google's Will Sattelberg.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Meta Display Glasses Apps: Every Built-In App Tested
What if your glasses could do more than just help you see? Imagine a world where your eyewear becomes your personal assistant, your entertainment hub, and your communication device, all without lifting a finger. The Meta Display Glasses aim to make this vision a reality, merging innovative technology with everyday convenience. From gesture-based controls to AI-powered assistance, these glasses promise to redefine how we interact with the digital world.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Meta Launches Dev Competition with $1.5M Prize Pool, Focusing on Casual & Social VR Content
Meta launched a new developer competition through its Horizon Start program, which could net eligible XR dev teams a good slice of its $1.5 million prize pool.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Meta Ray-Ban Display versus Wayfarer: Before You Buy $800 Smart Glasses
Have you ever wondered if innovative technology could seamlessly blend with timeless style? The world of smart glasses is evolving rapidly, and two standout contenders are vying for attention: the Meta Ray-Ban Display and the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer. These models represent two distinct visions of what wearable tech can offer, one prioritizing advanced functionality and the other championing classic aesthetics. But with so many features to consider, from augmented reality capabilities to sleek design elements, how do you decide which pair is right for you?
November 6, 2025 — Source

The Galaxy XR 'opens new levels of immersion' and wants to be an entertainment powerhouse, but it can't get the job done properly until Google figures out spatial video
Spatial photo and video capture must become a standard on every Android phone.
November 6, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — November 5th, 2025

Assassin's Creed Nexus Joins Top 50 Best-Selling Quest Games of All Time
Assassin's Creed Nexus has joined the top 50 best-selling paid Quest games of all time, with Bonelab now in the top 10.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Cambridge & Meta Study Raises the Bar for 'Retinal Resolution' in XR
It's been a long-held assumption that the human eye is capable of detecting a maximum of 60 pixels per degree (PPD), which is commonly called 'retinal' resolution. Any more than that, and you'd be wasting pixels.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Disney and Fortnite show hints of budding metaverse with new Disneyland game
The partnership between Disney and Epic continues, this time with theme park-inspired minigames.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Laser Dance Early Access Review: The Mixed Reality Game Quest 3 Needs
A wizard arrives precisely when he means to this week with the early access release of Laser Dance in mixed reality.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Realize Music: Sing Relaunches The VR Self-Care Singing App Soon
Realize Music: Sing, a self-care singing app, relaunches next week on Quest.
November 5, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Samsung's Galaxy XR could expand to more countries in 2026
The Galaxy XR headset will reportedly expand beyond South Korea and the U.S., reaching more global markets in 2026.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Samsung's Galaxy XR Is Finally Expanding Beyond the U.S. — Here's Where It's Headed Next
Samsung's Galaxy XR headset is expanding beyond the U.S. and South Korea, with launches planned in Germany, France, Canada, and the UK in 2026. While fans were hoping for a second-generation model next year, this rollout suggests Samsung will focus on bringing the current $1,799 headset to more regions first.
November 5, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — October 31st, 2025

AI In Smart Glasses Is Missing the Point
Smart glassses have a lot to offer, but AI needs to get out of the way.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Halloween 2025: New VR Games & Seasonal Updates
Looking for new VR games this Halloween? Here's what we've found.
October 31, 2025 — Source

House of Golf VR: Par For The (Home) Course
House of Golf makes a golf wager: You don't need to leave the house for mini golf; you've already got all the obstacles and fun you need at home.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Mega Fireball Is A Mixed Reality Arcade Sports Game From Ex-Niantic Staff
Mega Fireball transforms your home into a blazing sports court, and it's out on Quest now.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Meta Reality Labs Revenue Up 74% As Retailers Stock Quest 3S For The Holidays
Reality Labs is the division of Meta responsible for Quest headsets and their Horizon OS, first party VR software like Horizon Worlds, the Ray-Ban and Oakley branded smart glasses, and the Meta Neural Band.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Oakley's New Meta HSTN Rx: Your Smart Prescription Glasses Are Here
The Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses, equipped with Gen 2 hardware, represent a notable step forward in wearable technology. With a focus on enhanced practicality and intelligent design, these glasses combine improved battery life, advanced camera functionality, and a suite of smart features. Whether you're managing daily tasks or engaging in outdoor activities, these glasses aim to be a versatile and dependable companion, seamlessly integrating technology into your lifestyle.
October 31, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

One of the Best Single-player VR Games This Year Finally Comes to Quest
Originally released on PSVR 2 and PC VR earlier this year, Arken Age (2025) is now available on Quest 3, bringing some of the most immersive and engaging single-player action we've experienced in 2025.
October 31, 2025 — Source

'Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow' Comes to All Major VR Headsets in December, New Gameplay Here
Thief's first ground-up VR game finally has a release date, bringing its immersive stealth-action to all major VR headsets on December 4th.
October 31, 2025 — Source or Source or Watch Video

Windows Remote Desktop goes immersive as Meta Quest 3 adds mixed-reality workspaces
New XR update brings immersive multi-monitor workspaces to Quest 3
October 31, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — October 30th, 2025

Android XR preview shows off Magic Leap glasses made in partnership with Google
Magic Leap and Google are extending their partnership with a three-year deal.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Arken Age Goes Standalone With Today's Quest 3 Launch
Arken Age takes the acclaimed VR action-adventure to Quest 3 and 3S today.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Beat Saber Prepares For Halloween With Spooky Scary Skeletons Shock Drop
Beat Saber is celebrating Halloween with a new Shock Drop for Spooky Scary Skeletons.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Build a Cozy, Relaxing Space of Your Own in 'Little Planet,' Launching Out of Early Access Today on Meta Quest
Sometimes, you just want an opportunity to kick back and take it easy. Little Planet puts its emphasis not on pushing you to complete long lists of activities or to compete against other players, but on taking your time, doing what you like, and making a space that's all your own. After two years in Early Access, Little Planet's full release is available for free today on the Meta Horizon Store.
October 30, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Canva's New 'Creative OS' Promises to Be Its Biggest Evolution Yet
Canva has announced the Creative Operating System and it is calling it the biggest evolution of its product to date. It includes a new AI model, a better video editor, and a new version of Affinity that combines all of its apps into one platform and delivers it to customers for free.
October 30, 2025 — Source

In-home Helper Robot 'NEO' Uses Remote VR Operators to Help with Chores
NEO is a humanoid robot from Palo Alto-based robotics startup 1X that could one day autonomously help out around your home. For now though, it's using human operators wearing Quest 3 headsets to pick up the slack and teach Neo's neural network the ropes in the process.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Meta Display AI Smart Glasses: Designed to Replace Your Smartphone
What if your glasses could do more than just improve your vision? Imagine a world where your eyewear becomes your personal assistant, navigator, translator, and even your content creation tool, all while looking effortlessly stylish. The Meta Ray-Ban display glasses promise to turn this vision into reality, blending innovative augmented reality (AR) with everyday practicality.
October 30, 2025 — Source

My First Moments Living With the Samsung Galaxy XR: What's Different Here?
Samsung and Google's big return to VR and AR is on my face at home. Besides Gemini, here's my other favorite stuff... and how this headset works with my eyes and glasses.
October 30, 2025 — Source

New VR Games & Releases November 2025: Quest, SteamVR, PlayStation VR2 & More
Searching for new VR games this November? We've highlighted the biggest releases on Quest, PC VR, PlayStation VR2, Pico, and more.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Reach Addresses PC VR Compatibility Issues With First Patch
The first Reach patch is now live, promising visual fixes and improved compatibility with Virtual Desktop and SteamVR.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Samsung Galaxy XR versus Apple Vision Pro: Battle of the premium headsets
Galaxy XR is about half the price of Vision Pro — can it keep up?
October 30, 2025 — Source

Samsung Galaxy XR versus Meta Quest 3: Battle for the future of XR
Samsung's Galaxy XR is more like the Meta Quest Pro than the Meta Quest 3, which makes this a clearer decision.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Single-Player VR Action-Adventure Epic 'Arken Age' is Out Now for Meta Quest
One of the greatest powers that virtual reality devices grant us, is the ability to step foot inside a fantastic world born from the creative minds of game developers like never before. Arken Age, from VitruviusVR, is a deeply detailed, beautiful, and vibrant fantasy world teeming with life and environments to explore—and it's out now for Meta Quest.
October 30, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

'Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow' Debuts First Quest Gameplay Footage, Coming This December
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is still lurking in the shadows, but it's creeping closer and closer with each passing day. Today, publisher Vertigo Games and developer Maze Theory are excited to reveal that the latest entry in the iconic immersive sim meets stealth action franchise will be releasing for the Meta Quest platform on December 4.
October 30, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Thief VR: Legacy Of Shadow Gets December Launch On Quest, Steam & PS VR2
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow sees the legendary stealth series return this December on Quest, Steam, and PlayStation VR2.
October 30, 2025 — Source

We're Already Barrelling Toward a Smart Glasses Bubble
Can all the smart glasses upstarts survive the impending AR explosion?
October 30, 2025 — Source

Zero Caliber 2: Remastered Impressions - VR Warfare Gets A Glow-Up
Just over a year after its initial launch, XREAL Games has brought its explosive action shooter to Steam with Zero Caliber 2 Remastered. This new, upgraded version gives PC players a chance to experience one of VR's most cinematic military adventures in full, high-resolution glory. After spending some time with this upgraded release, I'm impressed while also being reminded of just how solid the original Quest version still is.
October 30, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — October 26th, 2025

Apple Hosts Special Vision Pro Event for Developers
Apple used the launch week of the M5 Vision Pro this week to run a two-day "Meet with Apple" program for developers, with a focus on building immersive media and interactive apps for visionOS 26.
October 26, 2025 — Source

Are Xiaomi AI Glasses the Future of Smart Wearables? Hands On Review
What if your glasses could do more than just help you see? Imagine a world where your eyewear translates foreign text in seconds, identifies objects around you, and even adjusts its tint to match your environment, all while looking sleek and stylish. Bold claim? Not anymore. Enter the Xiaomi AI Glasses, a new fusion of artificial intelligence and wearable tech that's turning heads in the smart glasses market. Priced competitively at 2,000 RMB and currently available in China, these glasses promise to redefine how we interact with technology in our daily lives.
October 26, 2025 — Source

The M5 Vision Pro is still the ultimate entertainment device [Review]
The new M5 Vision Pro brings a huge leap in compute power and graphics performance to Apple's novel mixed-reality platform. The tweaks to the formula deliver better graphics and passthrough video, and longer battery life — plus a more comfortable head band in the box. Unfortunately, it doesn't include more storage or a lower price.
October 26, 2025 — Source

These AR Smart Glasses Tested My Patience in a Way I didn't Think Was Possible
The Inmo Air 3 is the perfect example of how not to make AR smart glasses.
October 26, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — October 25th, 2025

Inmo Air 3 Glasses: One Week Hands-On Testing Review
Have you ever wondered what it's like to wear the future, literally, on your face? The Inmo Air 3 AR glasses promise to transform how we interact with the world, blending innovative tech with everyday practicality. From immersive gaming sessions to multitasking with digital overlays, these glasses claim to offer a seamless augmented reality experience in a lightweight, portable design. But as with any bold innovation, there's always the question: does it truly deliver, or is it just another overhyped gadget?
October 25, 2025 — Source

M5 Vision Pro's killer feature is ... [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: Griffin gets his hands on the new M5 Vision Pro, and he's all too happy to share his first impressions about the upgraded headset.
October 25, 2025 — Source

Samsung and Google Told Me What Upcoming Smart Glasses Could Bring
Mixed reality headsets, smart glasses and live AI. Google's head of Android and Samsung's COO for mobile experiences revealed what's coming next.
October 25, 2025 — Source

Samsung Galaxy XR versus Apple Vision Pro: Comparing specs and price
Which mixed reality headset is for you?
October 25, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — October 24th, 2025

Apple holds special developer event touting immersive media experiences for Vision Pro
Coinciding with this week's launch of Apple Vision Pro (M5), Apple held a special "Meet with Apple" event at its Developer Center in Cupertino focused on visionOS. Throughout the multi-day experience, Apple showed developers the best practices for creating immersive experiences for the spatial computing platform.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Former Oculus Execs’ AI Smart Glasses Startup ‘Sesame’ Raises $250M Series B Funding
Sesame, an AI and smart glasses startup founded by former Oculus execs, raised $250 million in Series B funding, which the company hopes will accelerate its voice-based AI.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Google’s XR Studio Releases ‘Job Simulator’ Style MR Experience Exclusive to Android XR
Owlchemy Labs, the Google-owned XR studio, released a new mixed reality title exclusively for Android XR which expands the Job Simulator universe.
October 24, 2025 — Source

K-Pop Craze: Watch Horizon Concerts From STAYC, NCT DREAM, and RIIZE in VR and on Mobile
Meta Horizon is hosting virtual concerts by K-Pop artists NCT DREAM, STAYC, and RIIZE, available in VR and on mobile via the Meta Horizon app.
October 24, 2025 — Source

M5 Apple Vision Pro Tested: How Good Is the 120Hz Display and Dual Knit Band?
Apple has unveiled the second-generation Vision Pro, a mixed reality headset that builds upon its predecessor with a series of thoughtful updates. While the overall design remains consistent, these refinements reflect Apple’s evolving strategy in a competitive and rapidly advancing market. The Vision Pro continues to position itself as a leader in the premium mixed reality space, offering enhancements that cater to both professional users and immersive media enthusiasts.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Missed out on Meta Ray-Ban Display? Verizon is selling the smart glasses now, but act fast
You'll still have to demo before buying the Meta glasses, but it's another chance for those who missed the first wave of sales.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Samsung Galaxy XR: Is This the Mixed-Reality Future We've Waited For?
The Samsung Galaxy XR, developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm, represents a significant leap in the realm of extended reality (XR). This advanced Android XR headset, priced at $1,800, positions itself as a direct competitor to Apple's Vision Pro. Designed to cater to a wide range of applications, from entertainment to productivity, the Galaxy XR combines innovative technology with seamless integration into Google's ecosystem.
October 24, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

The smallest pixel in the world
Physicists have developed extremely small pixels using optical antennas and a clever design. These can be used in compact AR glasses, for example.
October 24, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — October 20th, 2025

Apple Vision Pro Control Center: How to Use It
The Control Center on Apple Vision Pro serves as the central hub for managing essential settings and features, designed to enhance your interaction with the device. With its intuitive gestures and customizable options, it provides quick access to frequently used controls such as Wi-Fi, volume, and notifications. Additionally, it offers advanced tools like Mac virtual display integration and travel mode, making it a versatile resource for both everyday use and specialized scenarios.
October 20, 2025 — Source or Source

I tried the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses (including this unreleased feature), and I'm nearly sold
The style, fit, and features made me a believer. But will it do the same to you?
October 20, 2025 — Source

Of Lies And Rain Gets Full Release Date Sooner Than Expected
Post-apocalyptic adventure Of Lies and Rain gets its full release sooner than expected on Quest, PC VR, and PlayStation VR2.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Phasmophobia Gets A Classic American Diner Map Next Month
Ghost hunting horror sim Phasmophobia confirmed its new map will arrive next month, following on from the Grafton Farmhouse rework launch.
October 20, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Rokid Glasses versus Meta Ray-Ban Display: AI Glasses Compared Discover the Best Fit for Your Lifestyle
Imagine slipping on a pair of sleek, AI-powered glasses that can translate conversations in real-time, guide you through presentations hands-free, or even let you interact with your favorite apps using just a flick of your fingers. Now, picture another pair that doubles as stylish sunglasses, features a dazzling color display, and integrates seamlessly with your social media. These aren't just futuristic fantasies, they're the realities offered by the Rokid Glasses and Meta Ray-Ban Display.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Stranger Things: Catalyst Is Out Now At Sandbox VR
Stranger Things returns to virtual reality today with a new location-based experience at Sandbox VR.
October 20, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — October 17th, 2025

Assetto Corsa Rally Will Get PC VR Support Post-Launch
Assetto Corsa Rally promises a high-fidelity rally sim spin-off in early access next month, with PC VR support coming post-launch.
October 17, 2025 — Source or Source

Beat Saber Confirms OST 8 Launch This November
Beat Saber will receive OST 8 next month, marking the first OST release in over a year.
October 17, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Forefront Reveals Early Access Release Date On Quest, PC VR & Pico
Forefront, the 32-player Battlefield-style VR FPS, enters early access next month on Quest, Steam, and Pico.
October 17, 2025 — Source

Ghosts of Tabor Adds Terminator: Dark Fate DLC In Time For Halloween
Ghosts of Tabor has launched a Terminator: Dark Fate DLC and seasonal decorations.
October 17, 2025 — Source

Here's Why Apple Vision Pro M5's Weight Got Heavier
The Apple Vision Pro M5 is 150 grams heavier than its predecessor, weighing 800 grams. This increase is due to upgrades like a new chip, better cooling, and reinforced displays for improved performance.
October 17, 2025 — Source

How to Book a Vision Pro Demo at an Apple Store
If you've been curious about Apple's Vision Pro but haven't had the chance to experience it, now's your shot. Apple is finally letting customers book demo appointments instead of relying on first-come, first-serve walk-ins. You'll get a dedicated 30-minute session with an Apple Specialist to try spatial computing for yourself, and yes, it's worth the hype.
October 17, 2025 — Source

Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Are a Massive Hit — and Sales Prove It
Meta's partnership with EssilorLuxottica, the parent company of Ray-Ban, continues to pay off for both sides. EssilorLuxottica reported an 11.7% year-over-year boost in sales, with about four percentage points of that growth driven by wearables—largely thanks to Meta's smart glasses.
October 17, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — October 15th, 2025

Apple adds two new Vision Pro accessories: Logitech Muse and Dual Knit Band
Apple launched the Logitech Muse stylus ($129.95) and Dual Knit Band ($99) for Vision Pro, enhancing spatial workflows and user comfort.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Apple doesn't offer trade-in option for M5 Vision Pro upgrades
Are you a Vision Pro early adopter looking to upgrade to the new M5 model? While trade-in is a common option for other Apple products, the company unfortunately doesn't offer trade-in when buying its new Vision Pro.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Apple explains how its new M5 and visionOS 26 powered Vision Pro is really good
Apple today has unveiled an upgraded Apple Vision Pro powered by the new M5 chip, promising faster performance, sharper visuals, and extended battery life. The headset also introduces a redesigned Dual Knit Band for improved comfort and ships with visionOS 26, which adds new spatial experiences and Apple Intelligence features.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Apple just fixed one of my biggest pain points with Vision Pro - what's new with the M5 model
The headset's $3,499 starting price remains the same, but several changes make the headset more justifiable.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Apple just upgraded the Vision Pro with an M5 chip and new strap
The headset originally had an M2 chipset.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Apple Officially Announces M5 Vision Pro & Dual Knit Band
Apple has officially announced and opened preorders for the new M5 Apple Vision Pro and its included Dual Knit Band.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Apple Unveils New Vision Pro With The M5 Chip, A Dual Knit Band, And 2.5 Hours Of General Use Battery Life
In a largely expected development, Apple has just unveiled a refreshed version of its Vision Pro headset, powered by the new M5 chip and a "soft, cushioned Dual Knit Band to help users achieve an even more comfortable fit."
October 15, 2025 — Source

Apple Updates Vision Pro With M5 Chip, Dual Knit Band, and 120Hz Support
The M5 chip has a 10-core CPU, a 10-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, and a 16-core Neural Engine, and we have confirmed the Vision Pro still has 16GB of RAM.
October 15, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Apple Vision Pro (M5) versus Original Vision Pro: What's New and Different
Apple introduced an upgraded Apple Vision Pro headset in October 2025, featuring an M5 chip, Dual Knit Band, and improved performance. Key upgrades include sharper visuals, faster AI tasks, longer battery life, and a more comfortable design.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Apple Vision Pro Gets an M5 Upgrade and a New Head Strap
Apple's spatial computer gets its first upgrade since 2024. The new strap can be bought separately for the original Vision Pro, too.
October 15, 2025 — Source or Source

Apple Vision Pro gets the M5 chip, smoother 120 Hz rendering, longer battery life, and a comfier Dual Knit Band
Apple has upgraded the Vision Pro with the new M5 chip and a redesigned Dual Knit Band, addressing key user feedback and boosting performance. The M5 chip features a 10-core CPU/GPU, a faster 16-core Neural Engine, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing, resulting in quicker app loads, snappier responsiveness, and accelerated AI tasks like Persona capture. The headset now renders 10% more pixels and supports a 120 Hz refresh rate for sharper text and smoother virtual desktop experiences.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Apple Vision Pro gets upgraded to the new M5 chip
Plus a new knit band.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Apple Vision Pro Upgraded With the New M5 Chip and Comfortable Dual Knit Band
Apple today introduced Apple Vision Pro with the powerful M5 chip that delivers a leap forward in performance, improved display rendering, faster AI-powered workflows, and extended battery life. The upgraded Vision Pro also comes with the soft, cushioned Dual Knit Band to help users achieve an even more comfortable fit, and visionOS 26, which unlocks innovative spatial experiences, including widgets, new Personas, an interactive Jupiter Environment, and new Apple Intelligence features with support for additional languages.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Apple's M5 chip brings a big GPU upgrade for AI and gaming, debuts in new MacBook Pro 14, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro
Compared with the previous-gen Apple M4 chip, the new Apple M5 processor brings up to a 15 boost in CPU performance, almost 30 percent more memory bandwidth and big upgrades to graphics and AI performance thanks to a next-gen GPU that Apple says delivers "over 4x the peak GPU compute performance."
October 15, 2025 — Source

Apple's M5 Vision Pro Is a Lot More Powerful and Just As Expensive
There's a new Vision Pro in town, and it's got a big chip upgrade.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Apple's Next Vision Pro with New M5 Chip Launches on October 22nd, Starting at $3,500
Apple has unveiled the new Vision Pro featuring the M5 chip, which is said to deliver major improvements in performance, display quality, AI capabilities, and battery life.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Apple's Vision Pro M5 Brings 120Hz Refresh Rate & Better Battery
Apple has refreshed the Vision Pro with the new M5 chip, delivering up to 50% faster AI performance and rendering 10% more pixels for a sharper display. The update also includes the more comfortable Dual Knit Band and improved battery life, now up to 2.5 hours of general use. The M5 Vision Pro remains priced at $3,499.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Discontinued M2 Vision Pro Not Available for Trade-In
The original Vision Pro with the ‌M2‌ chip launched in February 2024 and was discontinued upon the announcement of a new version with the M5 chip earlier today. Most high-end Apple devices, such as the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Mac, become available for trade-in upon the release of a new model, allowing users to fund the purchase of the latest device while getting rid of their old one.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Glassbreakers: Champions Of Moss Gets Release Date And Apple Vision Pro Edition
Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss brings the action-strategy multiplayer game to Quest 3, Steam, and Apple Vision Pro next month.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Here's how to preorder the new Apple Vision Pro before its Oct. 22 launch
The Dual Knit Band is a great upgrade, in addition to better battery life.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Little Critters Is A Strategic Action Game Built For Mixed Reality
Little Critters is a light-hearted mixed reality action-strategy game launching this fall on Quest 3 and 3S.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Samsung's VR headset will finally be unveiled on October 21, and it could right the wrongs of Apple Vision Pro
We're finally getting a look at Project Moohan
October 15, 2025 — Source

Spatial Computing Leaps Forward: Apple Vision Pro Gets M5 Chip Upgrade
The Apple Vision Pro features the new M5 chip and improved micro-OLED displays, offering sharper visuals, crisper text, and a 120Hz refresh rate.
October 15, 2025 — Source or Source

Trombone Champ: Unflattened Celebrates The Season With Two Halloween Packs
Trombone Champ: Unflattened, the VR reimagining of the hit music game, is getting a free update and paid Halloween mini DLC tomorrow.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Two New Accessories for Vision Pro Now Available, With More Coming
The Logitech Muse is a spatially-tracked stylus developed for use with the ‌Vision Pro‌. It was announced at WWDC earlier this year. The Muse is intended to support the next generation of spatial computing workflows enabled by visionOS 26. The device incorporates six degrees of freedom (6DoF) tracking, pressure-sensitive tips, and real-time haptic feedback to allow users to interact with digital environments through precise input and tactile realism.
October 15, 2025 — Source

With considerably less fanfare, Apple releases a second-generation Vision Pro
Reports suggest that Apple has de-prioritized Vision Pro development internally.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Xiaomi AI Glasses: The Futuristic Gadget You Didn't Know You Needed
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to wear the future on your face? The Xiaomi AI Glasses promise just that, a blend of innovative technology and sleek design, packed into a pair of lightweight, wearable smart glasses. But here's the catch: while these glasses boast features like 2K video recording, electrochromic dimming, and touch controls, their true potential is locked behind region-specific software that's unavailable to most U.S. users.
October 15, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — October 13th, 2025

Anduril's new EagleEye MR helmet sees Palmer Luckey return to his VR roots
In the latest bid by a Silicon Valley defense firm to assert its own solution for the Army's mixed-reality ambitions, Anduril Industries on Monday unveiled "EagleEye," a helmeted computing system that seeks to turn soldiers into AI-augmented warfighters.
October 13, 2025 — Source

Apple might launch new iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and more this week
The onslaught of Apple gadgets continues!
October 13, 2025 — Source

Apple pivots from Vision Pro to smart glasses
Apple pivots from Vision Pro to smart glasses
October 13, 2025 — Source

Apple Readies A Barrage Of Devices Powered By M5 Including A Vision Pro Refresh
Apple will release device updates this week, including M5 chip upgrades for products like the Vision Pro, via online press releases.
October 13, 2025 — Source

Apple Glasses suddenly make so much sense after this new reveal
Recent reports suggest Apple is prioritizing the development of Apple Glasses over a lighter version of the Vision Pro, a shift influenced by advancements in AI and competitor products like Meta's smart glasses. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple Glasses are likely to run visionOS, the operating system currently used by the Vision Pro. A key detail is that a future model of the Glasses will be able to unlock the full visionOS functionality when paired with a Mac, while utilizing a lighter, mobile-friendly interface when connected to an iPhone.
October 13, 2025 — Source

Apple Wallet's iOS 26 boarding passes coming to these airlines soon
https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/13/apple-wallets-ios-26-boarding-passes-coming-to-these-airlines-soon/#:~:text=iOS%2026%E2%80%99s%20upgraded%20Apple%20Wallet%20boarding%20passes%2C%20featuring%20Live%20Activities%20and%20luggage%20tracking%2C%20are%20coming%20to%20nine%20airlines%2C%20following%20United%27s%20initial%20support.
October 13, 2025 — Source

I tested Meta Ray-Ban Display alternatives, and these are better in several ways for less money
The Rokid smart glasses beat out the Meta in unique ways - but the trade-offs are just as notable.
October 13, 2025 — Source

Report claims Valve has begun production on new Steam VR headset
It has long been rumoured that Valve is working on a new VR headset under the codename Deckard. Now, it is claimed that production on Valve's next generation VR product has begun.
October 13th — Source

'Star Trek: Infection' Brings Sci-fi Survival-Horror to VR Headsets in December
Star Trek: Infection is set to serve up a survival-horror experience in December, pitting you against a mysterious infection that's ravaged a Starfleet ship by changing the crew into deadly mutants.
October 13, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — October 10th, 2025

BlackGate Is A Tense VR Multiplayer Survival Horror With One Major Flaw
An online game lives and dies on its community and matchmaking, not just for its longevity and the experience but for building momentum and word-of-mouth that propel a game forward. Possible greatness will always be lacking if this area falls short. While BlackGate has plenty of potential, and I hope it can build its audience, it's difficult to recommend when enjoying the strong core mechanics underneath the surface is so hard in its current early access state.
October 10, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Deadly Delivery Steam Demo Promises Co-Op Courier Comedy
Deadly Delivery, a comedy horror co-op courier game, has a demo out now on Steam and an open beta for Quest.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Hellsweeper VR 2.0 Update Adds Toxic Magic Abilities
Hellsweeper VR reaches version 2.0 with the new Obscura Update, two years after its initial launch.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Japan's Idol Industry Embraces VR To Deepen Bonds Between Fan And Artist
Japanese music is heavily built on the concept of a physical connection between artist and fan. The prevalence of cheap shows in livehouses nationwide (and particularly in urban centers) allows indie artists to connect directly with crowds of 100 or less. Even bigger artists hold release events in major music stores like Tower Records, offering signings and promotions to directly engage with those buying the newest release.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Norse Afterlife Roguelike Crossings Gets Demo Ahead Of Steam Next Fest
Crossings, an upcoming action-adventure roguelike set in the Norse afterlife, released a PC VR and Quest 3 demo ahead of Steam Next Fest.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Quest Browser Gets Instant WebXR Hit Testing For Mixed Reality Placement
Meta's web browser now uses depth sensing for WebXR Hit Testing on Quest 3 & 3S, enabling instant mixed reality object placement without a Scene Mesh.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Rumor has it that Valve could be planning to unearth not one but two new VR headsets later in 2025
One is being compared to the Apple Vision Pro
October 10, 2025 — Source

Samsung Galaxy XR Headset Leak Reveals A Direct Rival To Apple Vision Pro
A massive leak reveals Samsung's Galaxy XR headset, codenamed "Project Moohan," will rival Apple's Vision Pro with dual 4K displays, a lighter design, and a competitive price.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Star Trek: Infection VR Gets December Release Date
Star Trek: Infection VR, a narrative-driven survival horror game coming to Quest 3 and PC VR, launches this December.
October 10, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Hands-On At Home In The Sewers
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City shares something in common with Half-Life: Alyx and Walkabout Mini Golf. You don't need to play the "game" to enjoy your time in their places. You can go to virtual reality just to be there.
October 10, 2025 — Source

This could be your best look at Samsung's Project Moohan headset ahead of its launch
Everything has been spilled!
October 10, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — October 8th, 2025

Apple mocks Windows blue screens in hostile 8-minute ad video
A new promotional short film from Apple leans into the idea that Windows blue screens cause people to panic.
October 8, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Inmo Air 3 versus Rokid: Can These Smart Glasses Replace Your Smartphone?
Imagine stepping into a world where your glasses don't just help you see but also connect you to a digital universe. From navigating bustling city streets with augmented reality (AR) maps to capturing stunning moments with built-in cameras, AR smart glasses are no longer a futuristic concept, they're here, and they're evolving rapidly. But with so many options on the market, how do you decide which pair is right for you?
October 8, 2025 — Source

Wildlife Doctor Turns Safari Healthcare Into VR Trauma Center
I've never thought about what it would be like to be an on-the-field safari doctor. Nor would I say Wildlife Doctor is a particularly accurate recreation of the experience of caring for wild elephants and the like in times of danger. That doesn't mean A440 hasn't crafted a rather intriguing experience, turning that unique healthcare scenario into a more unique VR experience.
October 8, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — October 3rd, 2025

Maid of Sker VR Is A Survival Horror Game Based On Welsh Folklore
aid of Sker, a survival horror game based on Welsh folklore, is getting a VR adaptation this November.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Overseas report says Samsung's Galaxy XR headset could be in your hands soon
If true, we're only a couple of weeks away from getting our initial orders in, so we're ready for its market launch.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Real-Time Strategy Game Homeworld: Vast Reaches Heads For SteamVR Soon
Homeworld: Vast Reaches brings the real-time strategy game to SteamVR with upgraded visuals later this month.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Upcoming Quest Game Lets You Turn Your House Into a Custom Mini Golf Course
Starlight Games, the studio behind House of Golf 2 (2024), announced they're releasing a new mixed reality-supported entry into the mini golf series in October, this time using your own humble abode as a putt-putt course.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Which Prescriptions Meta Ray-Ban Display Supports, And How That Works
Looking to use Meta Ray-Ban Display as your everyday prescription glasses? Here's a rundown of what prescriptions it supports, and how that works.
October 3, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — September 29th, 2025

Live and Motion Photos, Meta AI Chat Themes, Video Call Backgrounds, and More on WhatsApp
Over the past few months, we've added new features to WhatsApp that make chatting and calling more convenient and fun. You can send Live and Motion photos, get creative with Meta AI in chats and video calls, search group chat names, and more.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Meta's Revamped Ray-Ban Gen 2 Glasses Are Worth It Just for the Battery Boost
Meta's Ray-Ban Gen 2 glasses offer double the battery life and improved video quality compared to previous models, but AI features are still developing. They cost $379.
September 29, 2025 — Source

VR Design Unpacked: The Formula for Great VR Game Trailers
Our series Inside XR Design explores the best of immersive design. Today we're talking about how to make an incredible VR trailer using just in-game footage. No mixed reality setups, no complicated compositing—just smart planning and a proven playbook. And keep reading, because at the end, I'll share a checklist of key technical considerations to make your trailer shine, and share a trailer that exemplifies everything we're about to talk about.
September 29, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — September 26th, 2025

Forefront, The Battlefield-Style VR FPS, Kicks Off Open Beta
Forefront kicks off its open beta today for the 32-player Battlefield-style FPS.
September 26, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

'Hitman' Update Finally Puts PC VR Version at Parity with PSVR 2, Includes 'Freelancer' Mode
IO Interactive announced that Hitman World of Assassination has finally got its long-awaited PC VR patch, bringing new life to a sorely neglected port.
September 26, 2025 — Source

Unseen Diplomacy 2 Brings VR Spy Shenanigans To Early Access
Unseen Diplomacy 2 promises roomscale spy shenanigans with its early access launch, and it's out now on Quest 3 and Steam.
September 26, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Valve Launches Steam Link On Pico Headsets & Vive Focus Vision
Steam Link VR is now available on Pico headsets and HTC's Vive Focus Vision, making it easier to wirelessly stream SteamVR games from a PC.
September 26, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — September 25th, 2025

From VR headsets to flexible phones: Micro-LEDs aim to overcome size and brightness challenges
A Texas A&M University chemical engineering professor is helping chart the path for micro light-emitting diode displays—known as micro-LEDs—that could transform how future electronic devices are experienced.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Gunman Contracts Highlights Action-Packed Gunplay In New Devlog
Gunman Contracts - Stand Alone offered a fresh look at gunplay in a new action-packed devlog before this year's PC VR launch.
September 25, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

'Microsoft Flight Simulator' is Coming to PSVR 2 Next Year Following PS5 Release
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 developer Asobo Studio announced it's finally releasing the game on PS5 and PS5 Pro later this year, with PSVR 2 support slated to follow in 2026 as a free update.
September 25, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Panel: Next Generation Inclusive UIs
The panelists discuss creating inclusive XR environments. They explain how to prioritize accessibility in user testing, the importance of designing for diverse users from day one, and how team culture and modular UIs can foster innovation. They also highlight the business case for making accessibility a core part of an MVP to avoid technical debt.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Quick hands-on impressions from Connect: Deadpool VR, Star Wars, and more!
You have for sure read my long and detailed report of my hands-on session with the Ray-Ban Meta Display that I had at Meta Connect. However, at Connect, I actually tried out other demos, both hardware and software, and I'd like to share my quick impressions about them.
September 25, 2025 — Source

SiNGRAY G2 Puts Birdbath Optics In A Standalone Headset For Enterprise
SiNGRAY G2 puts Xreal-style birdbath optics in a standalone headset for enterprise, aiming to be a spiritual successor to HoloLens 2.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Thief VR: Legacy Of Shadow Airs Gameplay Premiere On September 30
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow will receive an official gameplay premiere next week.
September 25, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

This Meta Quest accessory has me seriously geeking out
Arcade2TV-XR is the arcade stick I didn't know I needed.
September 25, 2025 — Source

XR Is Going Mainstream. Does That Mean We'll All Be Glasses Wearers Now?
"The time is now" for XR, says Google's Rick Osterloh. Are you ready to buy in?
September 25, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — September 22nd, 2025

Abrash & Zuckerberg: Future Meta Glasses Will Have Always-On "Contextual AI"
Michael Abrash described how future Meta glasses will have always-on "contextual AI", and Mark Zuckerberg thinks this will arrive in less than 5 years.
September 22, 2025 — Source

MotoGP Tour De Force Places You Trackside With Apple Immersive Blackmagic Cameras
At 1 minute and 30 seconds into the 30-minute immersive documentary Tour De Force a fleet of MotoGP bikes races off their starting positions.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Pimax Delays Dream Air and Dream Air SE to December, SLAM Versions Likely to 2026
Pimax issued an update detailing its upcoming fleet of micro-OLED PC VR headsets, which also included info on a delay affecting its thin and light headsets, Dream Air and Dream Air SE.
September 22, 2025 — Source

The XR Week Peek (2025.09.22): A big summary of Meta Connect, Snap and Apple's glasses update, and more!
This week, I had my Meta Connect experience, and I have to say it was great. There were many amazing XR people, I tried some cool demos, I ate a lot of free food... I really had a good time there. Now that the event is over, I'm still in the US, and I'm writing this article a bit from LA and a bit from NY. I'm happy to stay here some extra days to connect with other people from the XR community!
September 22, 2025 — Source

Vision Pro 2 Poised for Major Power Boost With New Chip in 2026
A Taiwan supply chain report indicates Apple is preparing an R2 coprocessor for the next Vision Pro, fabricated on TSMC's 2 nm node. The current Vision Pro pairs an M2 app processor with an R1 that ingests camera and sensor data in real time. Moving that R-series silicon to 2 nm would be a full-node jump over R1.
September 22, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — September 19th, 2025

Bad Luck for Zuckerberg: Why Meta Connect's Live Demos Flopped
Maybe don't use voice commands in a room full of smart glasses.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Birdseed VR Is An Amateur Birdwatching Photography Sim
Birdseed VR aims to let you become an amateur birdwatcher with a new photography sim.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Exclusive 3D Trailer of 'Avatar 3' on Quest Teases a Possible Full Release on the Headset
During Meta Connect this week, the company released an exclusive 3D trailer of James Cameron's upcoming film Avatar: Fire and Ash. There's no confirmation yet that we're getting the full thing, although Cameron is enthusiastic about Quest's ability to open up new distribution models.
September 19, 2025 — Source

How researchers tracked the biggest hidden sources of forever chemical pollution in UK rivers
The amount of toxic "forever chemicals" flowing into the River Mersey in north-west England has reached some of the highest levels recorded anywhere in the world.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Meta announces Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit
After so many rumors about an upcoming "SDK for smartglasses", Meta finally announced it at today's Meta Connect. But let's say that it is not exactly how we imagined it. Let me tell you what has been announced, what is good about it, and what could be better.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Meta CTO explains why the smart glasses demos failed at Meta Connect — and it wasn't the Wi-Fi
Meta chief technology officer Andrew Bosworth took to his Instagram to explain, in more technical detail, why multiple demos of Meta's new smart glasses technology failed at Meta Connect, the company's developer conference, this week.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Meta Explains Why Its Connect Live Demos Failed On-Stage
Meta's CTO explained the technical reasons why the key Connect keynote live demos failed.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Meta glasses are failing people like me, but I'm taking matters into my own hands
I'm tired of waiting for Meta to expand prescription ranges, so I turned to Lensology instead.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Meta Ray-Ban Display AI Glasses: The Future of Smart Eyewear?
What if your next pair of glasses didn't just help you see better, but helped you live better? Meta's latest innovation, the Meta Ray-Ban Display AI glasses, is turning this vision into reality. Imagine a world where your eyewear doubles as a personal assistant, translating conversations in real time, amplifying voices in noisy spaces, and even displaying high-resolution visuals directly in your field of view.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Meta Ray-Ban Display and everything else unveiled at Meta Connect 2025
At Meta Connect 2025, the company's biggest event of the year, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled three new smart glasses: the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta, the Meta Ray-Ban Display and wristband controller, and the Oakley Meta Vanguard.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Meta Scrambles to Explain Catastrophic AI Failures During 'Display' Smart Glasses Demo
It wasn't the Wi-Fi, but the reasons are still pretty silly.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Meta's AR ambitions meet reality, and California gets serious about AI safety ... again
This week on Equity, Anthony Ha, Kirsten Korosec, and Max Zeff unpack the biggest moves in AI, robotics, and regulation. Listen to the full episode to hear about:
September 19, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Pimax Unveils New Micro-OLED VR Headsets with Widest FOV Yet
During today's Sync Presentation, Shanghai-based VR manufacturer Pimax has unveiled three new Virtual Reality headsets based on its new Micro-OLED product line.
September 19, 2025 — Source or Source

Out There Is Apple Vision Pro's Best Story, And You Can Try On Quest 3 Too
I was looking through Apple's App Store when I spotted something called Out There with a five star rating across 121 reviews.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Quest is Getting an Official 'Discord' App Next Year
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth said last May that he would "love" for Quest to have some sort of Discord integration, although it seemed it was up to Discord to make the first move. At Connect this week, Meta announced Discord is officially coming to Quest next year.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Race to make smartglasses relevant heats up again with new tech from Meta and Snap
More than a decade ago, pricey smart glasses that allowed people to snap photos, text and browse the web generated a lot of buzz but also resistance.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) Hands-On: You Can Forget About Gen 1 Now
Meta's second-gen Ray-Ban smart glasses aren't a major overhaul, but there are some iterative improvements that make them a better buy than the previous model.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Samsung's Android XR Headset Will Reportedly Launch On October 21
South Korean news outlet ETNews claims to know the date Samsung will launch its Android XR headset.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Samsung's XR Moohan headset might launch soon — but US buyers may have to wait
Domestic launch could be in the works, via a virtual Unpacked event.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Should you buy the new Meta Ray-Bans? I tested every model, and here's how to decide
How much of a difference does two years make? It depends on how you look at the latest Meta Ray-Bans.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Unseen Diplomacy 2 Brings VR Spy Shenanigans To Early Access
Unseen Diplomacy 2 promises roomscale spy shenanigans with its early access launch, and it's out now on Quest 3 and Steam.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Want to buy Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses? How to book a demo first (before it's too late)
Booking a slot at Best Buy, LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, and Ray-Ban stores will be the only way to purchase Meta Ray-Ban Display at launch on Sep. 30. And delays have already set in.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Why Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Failed on Stage at Connect
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's keynote at this year's Connect wasn't exactly smooth—especially if you count two big hiccups that sidetracked live demos for both the latest Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the new Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses.
September 19, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — September 16th, 2025

2 Meta Ray-Bans leaks that have me truly excited for Connect (including a new Oakley model)
The upcoming wearables should be a meaningful upgrade from the current Meta Ray-Bans and pave the way for the next generation of smart glasses.
September 16, 2025 — Source

At Meta Connect 2025, Zuckerberg might show you the future of human intelligence
Expect the company to unveil new Ray-Ban glasses.
September 16, 2025 — Source

I Tried Snap's Evolving AR Glasses (Again). Get Ready for More AI
As Meta and Google prep next-gen glasses, Snap's AR Spectacles are evolving to keep up.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Learn to Draw in VR with 'Pencil!'
The blank page can be a stressful place, especially if you're working on your drawing skills. Luckily, there's Pencil! — a new app that uses passthrough mode on Meta Quest to teach you how to become a better artist whether you're just starting out or looking for something more advanced. And it's available now on the Meta Horizon Store for $12.99 USD.
September 16, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Liminal Walking Simulator POOLS Launches On PlayStation VR2 This November
POOLS VR, the backrooms-inspired walking simulator, will make its PlayStation VR2 debut this November.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Meta Leaks Next-gen Smart Glasses with Display Ahead of Connect This Week
It seems Meta has a new generation of smart glasses to show off at Connect this week, and it appears we've just got an eye-full of the long-rumored version with a built-in display, previously codenamed 'Hypernova'.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Meta's New Smart Glasses Leak: Now With a Screen in Your Face
A leaked video has revealed Meta's upcoming smart glasses with a built-in display, marking a major upgrade over its Ray-Ban models. With AI integration and gesture controls via an EMG wristband, the glasses could be officially unveiled at Meta's Connect event.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Sneak Peek: Meta's new 'Ray-Ban Display' glasses teased in leaked promo video
The company's next smart glasses, which rumors say will have a single ocular HUD, suddenly surface in a leaked video.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Table Troopers Review: A Tactical Mixed Reality Gem
Table Troopers is what mixed reality gaming on your Quest should be all about: compelling, accessible, intuitive, full of potential, and fun.
September 16, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — September 9th, 2025

Alterego's 'Silent Speech' Could Be The Answer To Dictating Text In Public
Alterego is a wearable device that promises to let you silently dictate text by sensing the subvocal movements of your speech muscles.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Blur Is A Surreal VR Experience About Cloning
I didn't know what to expect upon walking into Blur during Venice Immersive, though going through the curtain gives me an immediate sense of unease.
September 9, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Hello Kitty Skyland Will Bring Sanrio Characters To VR
Social VR experience Hello Kitty Skyland is set to launch into early access later this year.
September 9, 2025 — Source

How BMW of North America Uses Meta Quest 3 to Bring High-Voltage Battery Training to Life
The batteries that power BMW electric vehicles are intricate, powerful devices—part of a new chapter in a century-long tradition of craftsmanship applied to cutting-edge technology. With 400 volts and enough energy to take 6,000 pounds of steel from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds, each battery is a complex network of specialized screws and sealants, cables and chemicals. Working on these devices for repairs requires thorough training and specialized knowledge.
September 9, 2025 — Source

I tried smart glasses with a built-in display, and they beat my Meta Ray-Bans in key ways
The Rokid Glasses might not have as much brand recognition as the Meta Ray-Bans, but they're packed with much more functionality.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Of Lies And Rain Quest 3 Early Access Hands-On: Gasping For Breath
Of Lies and Rain is out now in early access, offering a story-driven VR adventure in a post-apocalyptic world, and we tried it on Quest 3.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Porsche Used Colocated Apple Vision Pro Headsets To Showcase Its New Drivetrain
The demo saw Porsche's 911 Director of Powertrain and Director of Vehicle Dynamics Systems show Dempsey the e-turbo at larger-than-life scale, then at true scale, followed by the entire drivetrain and chassis at true scale. They also showed a real video of the engine in action on a large virtual screen, which everyone in the session could see.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Star Wars: Beyond Victory Releases October 7, Watch New Trailer Here
Star Wars: Beyond Victory - A Mixed Reality Playset launches next month on Quest 3 and 3S.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Star Wars: Beyond Victory's Playset Mode Will Have You Feeling Like a Kid Again
Have you ever wanted to build your own imaginary Star Wars scenes as a child, but didn't have the money to afford all of those individual figurines of your favorite characters?
September 9, 2025 — Source

The golden Oakley Meta HSTN gets a speedy update for its cameras
An update packed with improvements and one that extends the availability of a feature to more regions.
September 9, 2025 — Source

The Next 'Star Wars' VR Game Has a New Trailer and Release Date
'Star Wars: Beyond Victory - A Mixed Reality Playset' is coming on October 7 for Meta Quest 3 and 3S.
September 9, 2025 — Source

The XR Week Peek (2025.09.09): Apple may launch Vision Air in 2027, Valve headset may be called "Steam Frame", and more!
I'm back from China, and while I'm still dizzy from the jet lag, I'm preparing my trip to the US for the next week. I guess I'll spend the next couple of weeks without realizing what time of day it is...
September 9, 2025 — Source

visionOS 26 available from Sep 15, with spatial widgets, new Personas and more
Apple has announced that visionOS 26 will be available to Vision Pro users from Monday, September 15.
September 9, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — September 5th, 2025

Apple Vision Pro 2 May Get a Striking Space Black Color
A new rumor suggests the next-gen Apple Vision Pro 2 may feature a "Space Black" color, which could be the most significant visual change for the device. The update is expected to focus on internal improvements like a new M4 or M5 chip, with the color serving as a key signal for the new model.
September 5, 2025 — Source

'Evangelion: Cross Reflections' VR Game Officially Announced, Planned for Release in 2026
Korea-based studio Pixelity officially revealed the name of its XR game based on popular '90s anime Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995): "EVANGELION: Δ CROSS REFLECTIONS"
September 5, 2025 — Source

Iron Guard: Salvation Review - Strong Foundations But Needs Shoring Up
Real-time strategy games are undergoing a resurgence in the VR space. Can Iron Guard: Salvation capture the magic of classic RTS titles in a virtual environment?
September 5, 2025 — Source

Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses: The new lens display, neural band, and everything you need to know
Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses are the first consumer AR glasses from the company, packed with an in-lens display and a neural gesture band.
September 5, 2025 — Source

'Project Moohan' Android XR Headset is Launching by Year's End, But Still No Official Name or Release Date
Project Moohan was a no-show at Samsung's Galaxy product event yesterday, giving the company even fewer opportunities to announce and release the Vision Pro competitor by year's end.
September 5, 2025 — Source

These AI glasses hit $1M in pre-orders in 72 hours and have features missing from Meta Ray-Bans
okid Glasses combine the best features of Meta Ray-Bans with next-gen upgrades. And a lot of people are jumping on their $120 pre-order discount on Kickstarter.
September 5, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — September 4th, 2025

Alien Perspective Turns A Painting Into An Immersive World
Alien Perspective explores the legacy of Italian special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi, turning one of his paintings into an immersive world.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Ambitious Tactical Shooter 'Falcon Fall' Aims for AAA Quality, Coming to PC VR in Late 2026
Falcon Fall is an upcoming co-op tactical shooter from new indie studio Infinit Entertainment, which says it's aiming to deliver "AAA quality in VR—with a focus on visuals, immersion, authenticity, and next-generation presence."
September 4, 2025 — Source

Apple Vision Air could launch in 2027: 40% lighter and 50% cheaper than Vision Pro
Would you buy one?
September 4, 2025 — Source

Apple Vision Pro Has Carved Out A Space For Itself In Limited Markets, With Other Companies' Customers Benefiting From Its Launch
The eye-watering price tag of the Apple Vision Pro, coupled with its bulkiness and lack of extensive app support, materialized a grim fate for the otherwise premium headset. With less than 500,000 units sold since its inception in February 2024, it speaks volumes about how terribly the company missed the mark with its product. However, before we continue brainstorming on the factors that led to the poor reception of the expensive head-mounted wearable, let us discuss a new report that dives deep into the markets that have grown since this device entered the mixed-reality headset category, with some companies witnessing an improvement in the customers' experience.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Microsoft engineer revives Windows Mixed Reality headsets with native SteamVR support on Windows 11 24H2
The "Oasis" driver is a deep reverse engineering effort to revive Windows Mixed Reality headsets for use on Windows 11 version 24H2 and above. And you can download it now!
September 4, 2025 — Source

One of Apple Music's best features is improving at the perfect time
Apple Music is about to get its biggest update in years thanks to iOS 26, including upgrades to one of my favorite features—lyrics—just in time for the device that will be perfect for them.
September 4, 2025 — Source

'Hello Kitty' is Getting Its Own Social VR Game This Year in 'Skyland'
Japanese VR studio Thirdverse is partnering with Hello Kitty creator Sanrio to release a social VR game this year dedicated to the iconic cartoon cat and equally kawaii cast of characters.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Satechi Launches OntheGo Travel Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse
Satechi today announced the launch of a new travel-friendly mouse and keyboard setup designed for smartphones and tablets. The OntheGo Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand and OntheGo Bluetooth Mouse have been developed to be used when flying, at a coffee shop, in coworking spaces, when commuting, and more.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs flip-flops on the Newton
Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs flip-flops on the Newton
September 4, 2025 — Source

VR Headsets sanitization machines hands-on: Uvisan VRProXS and Cleanbox CX1
Today, I'll talk about a topic that is of paramount importance: XR headsets' sanitization. And I'm doing that by going hands-on and comparing two of the leading devices on the market: the Uvisan VRProXS and the Cleanbox CX1.
September 4, 2025 — Source

VR's Favorite Melee Combat Game is Getting Katanas, Ninja Stars, and More in Asian-themed Update
While Blade & Sorcery (2024) studio Warpfrog is already developing its next "modder friendly" title, the studio isn't done with VR's favorite melee combat game just yet.
September 4, 2025 — Source

X-Arcade Opens Pre-Orders For Upcoming X-Force Pinball Haptics Upgrade
X-Arcade is taking pre-orders for the X-Force Haptics Kit, a DIY upgrade that's designed exclusively for their Arcade2TV-XR controller.
September 4, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — September 1st, 2025

Black Cats & Chequered Flags Celebrates One Of Formula 1's Earliest Champions
Black Cats & Chequered Flags celebrates the life of one of Formula 1's earliest champions using VR and mixed reality.
September 1, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Co-Op Adventure Titan Isles Arrives This Month On Quest & Steam
Titan Isles, the new co-op VR action adventure from the Windlands studio, launches later this month.
September 1, 2025 — Source or Source

Google Has Completed Its AI Glasses Development, With HTC Reported To Be The Contract Manufacturer, Launch Timeline Undecided
The AI glasses market is ripe for exploration and expansion, with Google's strengths in building the Android platform giving it a distinct advantage over competitors when the company introduces its own solution. However, previous reports were doing the rounds, claiming that Google had zero intentions of launching its own pair, only to stumble upon an update, stating that the advertising giant has seemingly completed the development of its smart spectacles, with various manufacturers also named who will breathe life into the device.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Rokid Glasses Raise Over $1M in First Week, Proving Strong Demand for Display-clad Smart Glasses
Rokid, the China and US-based AR startup, launched a Kickstarter campaign last week for Rokid Glasses, frontrunning the competition with a pair of smart glasses housing green monochrome displays. Now, the crowdfunding campaign has surpasses $1 million, doubling the amount it garnered within its first 24 hours.
September 1, 2025 — Source

These AI glasses hit $1M in pre-orders in 72 hours and have features missing from Meta Ray-Bans
Rokid Glasses combine the best features of Meta Ray-Bans with next-gen upgrades. And a lot of people are jumping on their $120 pre-order discount on Kickstarter.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Vivo Vision hands-on: a good, cheaper clone of the Apple Vision Pro
Last week in Beijing, I had the great opportunity to try the Vivo Vision Discovery Edition, the new mixed reality headset launched by Vivo, one of the leading smartphone manufacturers. In this post, I'll detail my first impressions of the device and also do some comparisons with Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro. I tease you that the headset is much better than I expected, so now you have to read the full post to discover why!
September 1, 2025 — Source

Windows on Arm PCs can now connect to Meta Quest — Microsoft sneaks out Mixed Reality Link update
Mixed Reality Link now supports Windows on Arm, letting Snapdragon X PCs connect to Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S.
September 1, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — August 29th, 2025

An Infamous Cave Sealed After a Fatal Accident is Being Reopened for Exploration -- in VR
Cave Crave (2025) is a VR game where you explore caves. No monsters, no treasure chests, no puzzles—just the oppressive cave interiors tightening around you as you traverse further underground. Now, developers 3R Games are doing something few would expect: they're purposefully recreating a now inaccessible cave system where a man died.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Birdseed VR Is An Amateur Birdwatching Photography Sim
Birdseed VR aims to let you become an amateur birdwatcher with a new photography sim.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Dungeons Of Eternity Gets Major Update With Steam Release Next Month
Co-op action hit Dungeons of Eternity reaches Steam in two weeks with a visual overhaul alongside a major content update.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Fitness Reimagined: 7 Meta Quest Apps to Help You Break a Sweat
Say goodbye to boring workout routines. Today's curated collection, Fitness Reimagined, features apps that'll get your heart rate up in no time.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Meta AI On Smart Glasses Can Now Access Your Calendar
Meta AI on Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses can now access and add events to your Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Meta Connect's Agenda Essentially Confirms A Smart Glasses SDK
The agenda for Meta Connect 2025 strongly suggests that a smart glasses SDK of some kind is inbound.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Sandbox VR Shows that 'Social' Beats 'Spectacle' at VR Attractions
Sandbox VR is a longstanding VR attraction chain featuring unique VR experiences for up to six players in a large, shared playspace. I recently got a chance to check out one of Sandbox VR's newest locations and try two of its latest experiences—Squid Game Virtuals and Deadwood Phobia.
August 29, 2025 — Source

The Only Reason I Travel With My VR Headset Is the One Thing Meta Needs to Focus on More: Fitness
The main thing I use my Quest for is workouts, and it's Meta's most unique calling card right now. Why isn't more being done with it?
August 29, 2025 — Source

Valve's Steam Link Is Coming To Pico Headsets
Valve's Steam Link is coming to Pico headsets, a ByteDance beta test registration form confirms.
August 29, 2025 — Source

World War Z VR Review: Brains Not Included
World War Z VR aims to bring the carnage of the hit 2019 game to PC VR and Quest headsets in all its glory. While my preview on Quest 3 didn't prove quite up to that task, I hoped that the rest of the game could bring Saber's iconic action-horror epic to life. Maybe it was just a rough first stab. So I strapped my headset back on and dove back in.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Wreak Havoc in the Ultimate Monster Experience with 'Kaiju Evolution,' Out Now for Meta Horizon
The team at Unit 2 Games is back with an all-new monster mash-up that's poised to be bigger, bolder, and more destructive than ever with today's launch of Kaiju Evolution.
August 29, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — August 25th, 2025

Apple is already making plans for what comes after smart glasses, and it's very different to what you might imagine
Apple has plans for what its core AI wearable will be, and it's not smart glasses.
August 25, 2025 — Source

'BeamXR' Returns Quest's Lost Livestreaming Functionality -- No PC Required
Meta quietly dropped support for native livestreaming from Quest to Facebook a few years ago, and never got around to officially supporting other platforms. Now, early access tool BeamXR Live is available for free on the Horizon Store, letting you do just that—and all without needing a PC to act as a middleman.
August 25, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Immersive Simulations: 7 Meta Quest Games to Explore New Worlds
Immersive sims are having a moment. Today's curated collection of Immersive Simulations contains games that let you build, explore, and play in a new world where everything is yours to shape.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Resonite Releases Performance Update For Social PC VR
Social VR platform Resonite released a major update to improve its performance for PC VR users.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Street Gods Is A Promising Fantasy Superhero VR Roguelite
Norse mythology-inspired VR roguelite Street Gods holds considerable promise, and we went hands-on during Gamescom.
August 25, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

The AR glasses that make your TV feel small are easier to buy now, thanks to Amazon — XREAL One Pro could change how you watch everything
From CES buzz to your cart. The glasses that make every game and movie unforgettable.
August 25, 2025 — Source

This year's best AR glasses are now available at your favorite retailer, with a sweet discount to boot!
This year's best AR glasses are now available at your favorite retailer, with a sweet discount to boot!
August 25, 2025 — Source

Total Chaos Threatens Atmospheric Terror On PC VR
Total Chaos, a remake of the total conversion Doom II mod, will add PC VR support to the survival horror game post-launch.
August 25, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Virtual reality merges with robotics to create seamless physical interactions
Computer scientists at Princeton are working to bring virtual reality into the physical world, with the potential to enhance a variety of experiences, including remote collaboration, education, entertainment and gaming.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Xreal's futuristic AR glasses are finally available at Amazon and Best Buy
First seen at CES 2025, the upgraded AR glasses are now available at major retailers.
August 25, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — August 22nd, 2025

Apple Code Suggests M5 Hardware Refresh of Vision Pro Could Come Later This Year
Code shared by Apple and discovered by MacRumors has seemingly confirmed that Vision Pro isn't getting a massive overhaul in its next generation, instead pointing to a hardware refresh that will feature Apple's upcoming M5 chipset.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Chinese smartphone maker vivo takes aim at Apple and Meta with its first mixed reality headset
vivo has entered the mixed reality market with the launch of its first headset, the vivo Vision Discovery Edition. The headset enters a field dominated by Meta, Apple, and other global players, but is the first mixed reality device from a Chinese smartphone maker.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Google Hasn't Yet Decided Whether To Release Its Own Glasses
Google hasn't yet decided whether to release its own glasses, or just provide technology for others, the company told Bloomberg.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Instant Favorites: 7 Meta Quest Games to Play on Repeat
Looking for your next VR obsession? We've got you covered with our curated collection of Instant Favorites—killer games you'll want to play on repeat. Each title offers hours upon hours of gameplay to keep you coming back for more.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Meta's new 2mm display brings everyday AR glasses closer to reality
Meta's compact laser display features high brightness and expanded color range
August 22, 2025 — Source

Rokid takes on Meta with new AI-powered smart glasses
Rokid will unveil its newest wearable, the Rokid Glasses, at a launch event in New York City on August 26. The company says the device is the world's lightest full-function AI and AR smart glasses, combining translation, navigation, transcription, and a first-person camera in an everyday design.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Snap Considers Raising Outside Funds For Shipping Its AR Specs
Snap is considering raising money from outside investors to efficiently ship its Specs AR glasses, and has even discussed spinning it off as a separate company, The Information reports.
August 22, 2025 — Source

'Star Trek: Infection' is Bringing a Slice of VR Body Horror to Quest 3 This Year
Star Trek is getting a new VR game soon, this time injecting a hefty slice of body horror into a single-player narrative, pitting you against an infection ravaging your starship.
August 22, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Super RC Races Onto Quest From Ultrawings Developer, Trailer & Discussion
Super RC races onto Quest headsets soon from the developer of the Ultrawings series.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Varjo Secures $5.8M Investment to Accelerate Military-Grade XR Hardware
Varjo, the Finland-based maker of high-end XR headsets, announced it's secured a €5 million (~$5.8 million) minority investment from THEON, the Greece-based manufacturer of military imaging systems.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Vivo Vision is Coming to China with Hopes of Undercutting Apple Vision Pro in Price & Weight
Chinese smartphone creator Vivo announced its 'Vision' XR headset back in March, and now the company has officially unveiled the device's spec sheet in addition to beginning live demos in China. In short, it's lighter and cheaper than Apple Vision Pro by a fair margin whilst taking more than few design cues in the process.
August 22, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — August 21st, 2025

Hauntify On Quest 3 Now Uses Lasertag's Continuous Scene Meshing
Hauntify on Quest 3 now uses Lasertag's continuous scene meshing, avoiding the problems of Meta's official room scanning system.
August 21, 2025 — Source

HBO launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro
HBO Max has been a strong supporter of Apple Vision Pro from the start, offering a robust native app for visionOS with a Game of Thrones immersive environment.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Hogwarts Great Hall Opens To HBO Max Subscribers On Apple Vision Pro
HBO Max subscribers can now visit the Hogwarts Great Hall from Harry Potter in Apple Vision Pro headsets.
August 21, 2025 — Source

How Burning Man VR rebuilt after Microsoft shut it down
How Burning Man VR rebuilt after Microsoft shut it down
August 21, 2025 — Source

If You Can't Handle Horror In VR, Star Trek: Infection Isn't For You
Star Trek: Infection VR is a horror game through and through, and thus not for the faint of heart.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Venice Immersive 2025: Seven Projects We're Excited For
Venice Immersive is back once more in Italy next week, highlighting nearly 70 XR projects from across the globe.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Vivo Vision Is 40% Lighter Than Apple Vision Pro & "Could" Be 1/3 The Price
Vivo Vision is now being demoed in stores in China, and the company has revealed its key specifications.
August 21, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Watch Video

Why Glassbreakers: Champions Of Moss Is Bucking The Free-To-Play Trend
With many VR multiplayer games going free-to-play, Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss is a curious exception going the opposite direction.
August 21, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

General — Metaverse — August 19th, 2025

Meta CTO Gives Update On Quest 3's Long-Delayed Augments Feature
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth gave an update on the progress of the long-delayed Quest 3 'Augments' persistent mini-apps feature.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Meta's next-gen smart glasses could land next month for less cash than you'd think
they might actually be within reach for normal humans.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Oakley Meta HSTN Glasses Preorders Open, Shipping Next Week
Regular Oakley Meta HSTN glasses can now be preordered, and will ship next week.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Why Meta's First HUD Glasses Will Only Have A Display In One Eye
Why will Meta's first HUD glasses only have a display in one eye? An explanation from Meta's CTO seems to provide the reason.
August 19, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — August 17th, 2025

Apple Code Leak Confirms 7 New Products: Here's the Full List
A recent software code leak has revealed Apple's plans for seven unannounced products, spanning displays, smart home devices, tablets, and wearables. This glimpse into Apple's future underscores the company's focus on advancing display technology, processing power, and connectivity.
August 17, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Meta's promising new display-enabled smart glasses are right around the corner, and this is how much you'll have to pay
Meta's new smart glasses are going to cost a lot less than anyone was expecting.
August 17, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — August 16th, 2025

CREAL Light Field Display AR Smart Glasses : Combine Digital and Physical Worlds
What if the way you see the world could be completely transformed, both literally and digitally? Imagine a wearable headset that not only corrects your vision with pinpoint precision but also immerses you in a world of true 3D depth, erasing the boundaries between physical and augmented realities. This isn't a distant dream; it's the promise of light field display technology, a new innovation poised to redefine vision care and augmented reality (AR).
August 16, 2025 — Source

Disney+ On Apple Vision Pro Gets Alien: Earth Environment
The Disney+ app on visionOS now has an Alien: Earth environment.
August 16, 2025 — Source

XR News Round-Up: Exoshock, Reach, The Phoenix Gene, Slime Lab & More
Our XR News Roundup is back once more, featuring more recent news stories across VR.
August 16, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

General — Metaverse — August 11th, 2025

Apple M5 MacBook Pro Launch Pushed to 2026, OLED Model May Follow
Apple's M5 MacBook Pro is now expected to launch in early 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. However, with rumors of an OLED M6 version arriving later that year, some buyers may choose to wait.
August 11, 2025 — Source

BeamXR Live Lets You Stream To Twitch & YouTube From Quest Without A PC
BeamXR Live on Quest lets you stream to Twitch and YouTube without needing a PC.
August 11, 2025 — Source

I tried Meta's new Oakley smart glasses in my production studio - my verdict as a content creator
Hands-free 3K video sounds impressive - but is it worth the trade-offs? I tested the buzzed-about smart glasses in the studio to find out.
August 11, 2025 — Source

McDonald's Gets Official Meta Horizon Worlds & WebXR Experience
An official McDonald's VR experience launches in Meta Horizon Worlds and on the web tomorrow.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Meta's Quest Runtime Optimizer Helps Unity Developers Fix Performance Bottlenecks
Meta's Quest Runtime Optimizer for Unity identifies performance bottlenecks and gives actionable tips for fixing them, helping developers maximize frame rates.
August 11, 2025 — Source

The XR Week Peek (2025.08.11): Genie 3 shows a new way of doing 3D experiences, Meta adds new AI features to Horizon Worlds, and more!
This week, we did not have mindblowing XR-related news, but there are a few things that happened related to innovation and R&D that are worth a read. Let's say that for sure, there has been much more to be excited about in AI thanks to the release of GPT-5...
August 11, 2025 — Source

Xtadium Now Available In The UK, Bringing 180° Wimbledon & Boxing Highlights
Immersive sports app Xtadium is now available in the UK, though its content is very different, focusing on highlights and BTS clips over livestreams.
August 11, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — August 8th, 2025

Beat Saber Was The Best-Selling PS VR2 Game In July, Despite Ending Support
Despite recently ending PlayStation support, Beat Saber was the best-selling game in July's PlayStation VR2 download charts.
August 8, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — August 4th, 2025

Instagram On Quest Now AI-Converts Videos To 3D Too
You can now scroll Instagram Reels on a huge 3D virtual screen.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Meta Got 3 Full-Body Codec Avatars Running In Real-Time On Quest 3
Meta distilled its full-body Codec Avatars tech to render 3 at once on Quest 3 standalone, with some notable tradeoffs.
August 4, 2025 — Source

The Room VR & Starship Troopers Are August's Horizon+ Monthly Games On Quest
The Room VR and Starship Troopers: Continuum are the Meta Horizon+ monthly redeemable games for August 2025 on Quest.
August 4, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

VR Is in a Really Bad Place Right Now and Smart Glasses Are to Blame
Quest who? Never heard of her.
August 4, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — August 3rd, 2025

DJI Osmo 360 Captures HDR 8K 360° Video At 50FPS
DJI just launched its first 360° camera, called Osmo 360.
August 3, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — August 2nd, 2025

Besiege VR Review: A Physics Sandbox That Always Belonged In VR
Besiege VR is a sandbox for chaos and destruction. When the flatscreen game first released on Steam in early access in 2015, the simplicity and freedom in how you solve the myriad puzzles it placed in front of you captured the imagination of many. There wasn't a story to distract you, more a framing device that you were an invader seeking to conquer the land (the puzzles) placed in front of you.
August 2, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — August 1st, 2025

Apple notches largest revenue growth since December 2021; Mac business grew the fastest during the June quarter
Apple announced third-quarter earnings on Thursday, surpassing Wall Street's profit and revenue forecasts. The Mac division led growth among Apple's segments in the June quarter, with iPhone sales rising 13% year-over-year and total revenue increasing 10%, marking the company's strongest quarterly revenue growth since December 2021.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Best Smart Glasses in 2025
Devices like the Meta Ray Bans can be surprisingly good, but they're evolving fast, so you'll probably want to wait right now.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Crystal Commanders Update 2.0 Adds New Maps, Voice Chat & More
Crystal Commanders, a mixed reality and VR real-time strategy game, received a major content update with Version 2.0.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Nanodevice uses sound to sculpt light, paving the way for better displays and imaging
Researchers have found a novel way to use high-frequency acoustic waves to mechanically manipulate light at the nanometer scale. Potential applications include everything from ultrathin screens to optimized holographic VR headsets.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Samsung Confirms 'Project Moohan' XR Headset is Still Coming This Year
Samsung didn't highlight its upcoming mixed reality headset at Unpacked last month, nor at Google I/O the month prior—but no fear, the South Korean tech giant confirmed its Android XR-based headset is still coming this year.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Syberia VR Gets First Trailer, Teasing Quest 3 Gameplay
Classic point-and-click adventure Syberia dropped a new trailer for its upcoming VR edition on Quest 3.
August 1, 2025 — Source

This phenomenal gaming headset proves some companies DO listen to us — and it's totally awesome when they do
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is like Razer made a list of every single complaint about the last version and solved them one by one.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Touching the Sky Is An Hour-Long 3D 360° Experience From Red Bull & Meta
Touching the Sky is an hour-long 3D 360° experience from Red Bull and Meta, available for free on Meta Quest TV.
August 1, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — July 29th, 2025

August VR Games Showcase Features Glassbreakers, Forefront & Flat2VR Reveals
Next month's VR Games Showcase promises updates from Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss, Forefront, Flat2VR Studios, and more.
July 29, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

New VR Games & Releases August 2025: Quest, SteamVR, & PlayStation VR2
August is relatively quiet for new VR games right now, but we've rounded up a few highlights.
July 29, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Ray-Ban Meta sales triple, while Apple's answer is nowhere in sight
The AI glasses segment grows, and Meta is left alone to reign as champion
July 29, 2025 — Source or Source

VR Life Sim Little Planet Goes To Free-To-Play On Quest This Fall
VR life simulator sandbox Little Planet is going free-to-play with this year's full release, and we interviewed the developer to learn more.
July 29, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — July 26th, 2025

bHaptics TactSuit Air, TactSuit Pro & TactSleeve Review
I suited up in the latest vests and armbands from bHaptics to explore just how far down the haptics rabbit hole these peripherals can take you.
July 26, 2025 — Source

China's Smart Glasses Are Once Again Going All the Way Off
Smart glasses out of China are operating on another level, and a rumored pair from Alibaba is the latest example.
July 26, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — July 25th, 2025

Brilliant Labs to Launch Next-gen Smart Glasses on July 31st
Brilliant Labs announced it's getting ready to launch its next generation of smart glasses at the end of the month, making it the company's third device since it was founded in 2019.
July 25, 2025 — Source

D&D-Based Dungeon Full Dive Goes Free As Studio Shuts Down
Dungeon Full Dive's developer is shutting down, and it's making the VR tabletop RPG toolkit's $50 GM Edition free.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Even killer OLED monitor can't touch Studio Display [Setups]
Though relatively high costs is a perennial complaint about Apple's popular Studio Display, the 5K resolution monitor with a fair number of bells and whistles continues to gain fans willing to pay. Today's setup belongs to a gamer with a MacBook Pro and a gaming PC, plus a Studio Display and a 240Hz OLED monitor.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Spotify Web App Now Available On Quest's Horizon Store
Spotify's web app is now available on Quest's Meta Horizon Store.
July 25, 2025 — Source

VRMMO 'Eldramoor: Haven in the Mist' Kickstarter Concludes with $170,000
The Kickstarter campaign for Eldramoor: Haven in the Mist has come to an end, nabbing developer Resolute Games over $170,000 to bring its ambitious VR MMORPG to life.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Your MacBook is getting a major upgrade for free - 5 MacOS 26 features I'm trying right now
The MacOS Tahoe beta just went live to the public. Here's how to tell if your Mac can run it, and five of the most-anticipated features to test out.
July 25, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — July 22nd, 2025

Le Mans Ultimate Enters Full Release On PC VR
Previously launched in early access, Le Mans Ultimate now enters full release on PC VR.
July 22, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Ready At Dawn's Co-Founder Believes VR Needs More Competition & Innovation
In a new interview, Ready at Dawn's co-founder said he believes not enough developers are pushing the boundaries of VR.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Sharp Is Developing A Hybrid Haptic VR Glove & Controller
Sharp is making a hybrid VR glove and controller, combining tactile feedback with buttons and a thumbstick, though hasn't yet decided whether to sell it.
July 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Xiaomi AI Glasses hands-on: a promising first-gen product
A few weeks ago, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi released to the public its AI smartglasses. The Xiaomi AI Smartglasses are currently available online in China, but many people in the XR communities in the West started wondering if they are any good, and especially how they compare with the more famous Ray-Ban Meta. Well, today we are here to answer all of these questions.
July 22, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — July 19th, 2025

I spent a weekend with Meta's new Oakley smart glasses - they beat my Ray-Bans in every way
Meta's new Oakley smart glasses offer an impressive eight hours of battery life and can record 3K video, all while maintaining a stylish design.
July 19, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — July 18th, 2025

Brazen Blaze Is The Latest VR Multiplayer Game Going Free-To-Play
Brazen Blaze, a melee-focused 3v3 VR multiplayer brawler, is now free-to-play on Quest on Steam.
July 18, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Engineering Puzzle Sandbox Bridge Constructor Studio Reaches PC VR & PS VR2
Engineering puzzle sandbox Bridge Constructor Studio is out now on PC VR and PlayStation VR2.
July 18, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Pico Reportedly Developing Slim & Light Mixed Reality 'Goggles' to Rival Next-Gen Meta Headset
Pico, the XR headset maker owned by TikTok parent ByteDance, is reportedly developing a mixed reality device aimed at rivaling Meta's next-generation XR headset.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Varjo is Pulling Support for All of Its Older XR Headsets Next Year
Varjo announced that starting next year, it's no longer supporting its fleet of third generation XR headsets, which includes XR-3, VR-3, and Varjo Aero.
July 18, 2025 — Source

VR training can help build empathy in the workplace
A new study led by researchers at the Stanford Accelerator for Learning explores how companies can use immersive technology to boost new managers' relational skills.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Wanderer: The Fragments Of Fate PC VR Demo Now Live On Steam
A free PC VR demo for Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate is now available.
July 18, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — July 17th, 2025

9to5Mac Daily: July 17, 2025 -- Apple News+ puzzles, more
iPhone 17 Pro could get exclusive new anti-reflective display. Apple News+ launches clever new 'Emoji Game' for iOS 18.4 and later. iPhone 17 Pro might not feature this display upgrade after all.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Ascent Quest Is An Online Fantasy RPG Coming To VR
Ascent Quest is a high-fantasy VR adventure game targeting an early access launch next year.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Clone Drone In The Hyperdome Gets Endless Mode In Major Skyscrapper Update Soon
VR voxel fighting game Clone Drone in the Hyperdome is introducing a new game mode and more in its Skyscrapper Update.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Bigscreen Reveals 'VRChat Edition' of Beyond 2e PC VR Headset, Releasing in September
Bigscreen unveiled a new 'VRChat Edition' of its slim and light Beyond 2e PC VR headset, which the company says is specifically designed for die-hard users of VR's most popular social platform.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Hands-on: 'Clone Drone' Gets Endless 'Skyscrapper' Update July 27th, Bringing a Ton of New Content
Clone Drone in the Hyperdome (2024) is pretty amazing on its own, offering up enough frangible voxel-baddies to swing a katana at across its Crashloop story mode. Coming July 27th, Clone Drone is getting a fresh injection of content with its new 'Skyscrapper' endless mode, letting you scrap through increasingly difficult challenges until your very last clone is slashed to bits.
July 17, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Sci-Fi Horror Shooter The Warp: Cephisso Gets PC VR Demo Today
The Warp: Cephisso is a narrative-driven sci-fi horror game heading to Steam this year, and a PC VR demo is now live.
July 17, 2025 — Source

The Atomic Purple Game Boy of VR Headsets Is Here, and It's Glorious
BigScreen is back with a limited edition VRchat version of its Beyond 2 headset, and it's got big Game Boy energy.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Venice Immersive Announces 2025 Competition Line-Up
Venice Immersive returns once more next month, featuring nearly 70 XR projects from dozens of countries.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Viture's immersive 3D video is the kind of voodoo magic I expect from XR glasses
Anything can be upgraded to 3D with Viture's new software, including movies, games, and even photos.
July 17, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — July 14th, 2025

'Dead Space' Style Sci-fi Horror Game 'Memoreum' Delayed to October
Indie VR studio Patient 8 Games released a new trailer for Memoreum during UploadVR's summer games showcase, revealing it's coming a little later than planned.
July 14, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Expansion of Cozy Puzzle Adventure 'Hidden Memories' Comes to Quest & PC VR in August
Indie studio The Voxel Agents announced a VR expansion of their hit puzzle adventure Hidden Memories (2018) is coming to Quest and SteamVR headsets in August.
July 14, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

MacGyver-inspired Puzzle Adventure 'Fixer Undercover' Comes to Quest & PC VR Next Year
Indie studio Creativity AR announced its MacGyver-inspired VR puzzle adventure Fixer Undercover is coming to Quest and SteamVR headsets next year.
July 14, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Pack Your Winter Coat As Frost Survival VR Launches Next Month
Frost Survival VR is an icy wilderness challenge coming to Quest and Steam next month.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Developer Diary Shares New Concept Art
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' upcoming VR game shared new concept art in a recent developer diary.
July 14, 2025 — Source

The Pirate: Republic of Nassau Is An Open-World VR Pirate Game
The Pirate: Republic of Nassau, an open-world pirate game from the Warplanes team, is out now on Quest in early access.
July 14, 2025 — Source

The XR Week Peek (2025.07.14): XPANCEO becomes a unicorn, Upload delivers another Showcase, and more!
An Italian tennis player has just won the Wimbledon tennis tournament for the first time in history. Now, as an Italian myself, I feel compelled to also do something that has never happened in history. If you have some good ideas, let me know in the comments!
July 14, 2025 — Source

'Unseen Diplomacy 2' Shows Off More Room-scale Spy Madness in New Trailer
During Upload VR's summer game showcase, developer Triangular Pixels showed off more of its upcoming sequel to spy-flavored puzzle adventure Unseen Diplomacy (2016).
July 14, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

General — Metaverse — July 13th, 2025

The MacOS 26 public beta is here - How to install (and which models support it)
Apple just opened up the MacOS 26 "Tahoe" beta to the public. You can get an early look at the new features and liquid glass UI now. Here's how.
July 13, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — July 12th, 2025

These '4K-Like' AR Glasses Are Actually Only 1080p, but I Want Them All the Same
Viture made some good-looking glasses with some questionable marketing.
July 12, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — July 11th, 2025

Apple Has Big Vision Pro Plans for 2027, Including Smart Glasses, Analyst Says
An updated Apple Vision Pro could also be coming later this year.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Apple Vision Pro 2 could launch later this year, powered by M4 chip
Still unlikely to be affordable
July 11, 2025 — Source

Bearly Escape Gets Full Release Today On Quest And Steam
Claw machine puzzler Bearly Escape received its full release today on PC VR and Quest.
July 11, 2025 — Source

CREAL Secures $8.9M Funding to Miniaturize Light Field Display for AR Glasses
Switzerland-based light field display startup CREAL announced its closed a $8.9 million equity funding round, which the company says will accelerate the miniaturization of its light field module for AR glasses.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Fixer Undercover VR Is A MacGyver-Inspired Puzzler Coming To Steam
Fixer Undercover is a quirky puzzle game coming to Steam and Quest early next year.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Hands-On: StrikerVR Mavrik Haptic Gun In Under Cover, Tower Tag & Laser Limbo
Designed with powerful haptics, the StrikerVR Mavrik Blaster aims to redefine the way players engage with shooting games in VR and mixed reality. We put this new gun controller to the test across the games it currently supports, so read on for our hands-on impressions.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Hide The Corpse Confirms PlayStation VR2 Release Date
Hide The Corpse is heading to PlayStation VR2 next month
July 11, 2025 — Source

'Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between' Brings Time-Bending Magic to Meta Quest
When we first created The Gardens Between, it was a love letter to the friendships we cherished in our childhood, the adventures that shaped us, and the bonds that defined us. Seven years later, with our own children experiencing their own bittersweet friendships, the game has taken on a profound new meaning.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Match Point Tennis Will Add Fresh Challenges, Customization And More In Summer Update
Free-to-play sports sim Match Point Tennis is adding new avatar customizability and player challenges with a major update soon.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Reach Offers New Look At Its VR Action Gameplay
Reach, nDreams' upcoming VR action-adventure game, provided a new look at gameplay.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Sky Runner: Drone Hero Gets Full Release This Month
Sky Runner: Drone Hero will officially launch in a "reimagined" form with new content later this month on Quest 3.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Walkabout Mini Golf Passport Series Visits An Incredible New Location In August
Walkabout Mini Golf is starting to tease its next course releasing in August.
July 11, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — July 10th, 2025

After One Key Change, Meta's Quest UI Overhaul Has Gone From Bad To Great
The Quest system UI overhaul launched to testers in May, with key improvements but an ugly semi-opaque grey "cloud" background. Now, Meta has gotten rid of it.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Apple Could Launch the Second-Gen Vision Pro in 2025
Apple is reportedly launching a second-gen Vision Pro headset by the end of 2025, featuring a faster M4 chip, improved comfort, and deeper AI integration. While the first model showcased impressive tech, its high price and limited ecosystem held it back—leaving Apple with ground to cover against rivals like Meta, Samsung, and Google.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Apple Plans Vision Pro 2 Upgrade with M4 SoC Inside
Apple is preparing to release a major update for its Vision Pro headset before the end of the year. Inside, the current M2 chip will be replaced by the newer M4 SoC, built on a 3 nm process from TSMC. That extra shrink brings noticeably better CPU and GPU performance and a more capable neural engine, so you'll see smoother AI-powered features right on the headset.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Apple's Next Vision Pro May Come Sooner Than You Think, but With One Big Letdown
A new Vision Pro may be upon us, but maybe not the one you're hoping for.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Billie Eilish's Birds Of A Feather Comes To Beat Saber
Billie Eilish's Birds of a Feather is now available in Beat Saber.
July 10, 2025 — Source or Source or Watch Video

'Grit and Valor -- 1949' Brings Real-time Roguelite Tactics to All Major VR Headsets Next Month
Grit and Valor -- 1949 (2025) is getting VR support soon, bringing the game's real-time roguelite action to Quest, PSVR 2 and SteamVR headsets.
July 10, 2025 — Source

How Vision OS 26 is Redefining Reality: New Features, Apps and Vision AI
What if the line between the physical and digital worlds wasn't just blurred but completely redefined? With Apple's Vision OS 26, that future is no longer a distant dream—it's here. This new operating system is more than just an upgrade; it's a bold leap into the next era of extended reality (XR).
July 10, 2025 — Source

Meta Reportedly Invests $3.5 Billion in EssilorLuxottica, Further Strengthening Smart Glasses Partnership
It was rumored last year that Meta was seeking a minority stake in French-Italian eyewear conglomerate EssilorLuxottica, not only the largest eyewear manufacturer in the world, but also Meta's partner behind its growing line of smart glasses. Now, a new report suggests the deal has gone through.
July 10, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — July 7th, 2025

25 Free Games & Apps Quest 3S Owners Should Download First
Not ready to plonk down your first $100 on Quest games? Thankfully there's an impressive number of free games, experiences, apps, and social VR platforms to keep you playing before you're paying.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Prison Boss Prohibition Review: A Cracking Business Simulator
There's a question that circulates in my friend group fairly often: Who among us could pull off real-life crimes? Based on my clumsiness and eagerness to fess up when I make a mistake, I'm often ruled out of the race. Still, I've always wondered... Do I have the grit to run a criminal organization? Well, thanks to developer Trebuchet's quirky bootlegging simulator, Prison Boss Prohibition, I've finally got the answer to that question.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Spatial Design Platform ShapesXR Adds New Animation Feature Tomorrow
ShapesXR, a design and prototyping platform for 3D and spatial experiences, is introducing a new animation feature tomorrow.
July 7, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — June 30th, 2025

After Vision Pro's Flop, Apple Doubles Down on Headsets
Apple is reportedly developing seven head-mounted products, including new versions of the Vision Pro and smart glasses, in a bid to reshape how we consume content. Despite a slow start with the Vision Pro, Apple appears committed to competing with Meta, Google, and others in the growing AR and XR wearables space.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Apple has an incredibly ambitious roadmap for smart glasses and headsets, report claims
Plenty of things in that pipeline.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Apple is reportedly working on a bunch of new XR devices
Smart glasses and a Vision Air headset are planned for 2027, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Apple Reportedly Has Numerous XR Headsets & Glasses Coming Between Now & 2028
Independent tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple's XR and smart glasses roadmap will feature multiple XR devices, including a spec-bumped Vision Pro slated to release later this year. At the far end of the spectrum, Kuo also says Apple is making AR glasses, reportedly coming in 2028.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Cellid Successfully Develops Compact Wide Micro Projector with Wider Field of View
Cellid Inc., a developer of displays and spatial recognition engines for next-generation AR glasses today announced the successful development of a micro projector for AR glasses capable of projecting AR images with a wide field of view (FOV) of 60°. This was previously considered difficult to achieve with conventional off-the-shelf products.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Lighter, cheaper Vision Air could rescue Apple's headset dream
The Vision Air is on the drawing board at Apple, according to a trusted analyst. This more consumer-friendly version of the Vision Pro AR headset reportedly will weigh less and cost less. But it won't be out soon.
June 30, 2025 — Source

PianoCafe' is a Wildly Creative Approach to Gamifying Piano Lessons
As with any instrument, learning the piano can be intimidating when you first start out. But indie developer Plai Technologies is developing an interesting approach to gamifying piano lessons with its upcoming mixed reality app, PianoCafe.
June 30, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

With visionOS 26, the wonder of Apple's AR is finally real
Spatial computing has to be about something other than floating iPad apps—and Apple is finally close to getting it right.
June 30, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — June 29th, 2025

These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch OLED screen to work with - and they're priced well
XR glasses are now a staple in my travel kit - and so far, the RayNeo Air 3S offer the best bang for the buck of any I've tested.
June 29, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — June 25th, 2025

Bandai Namco's Hit Puzzle Platformer Series 'Little Nightmares' is Coming to VR Soon
Bandai Namco announced that a new entry into the hit puzzle-platformer franchise Little Nightmares is coming to VR.
June 25, 2025 — Source

New 'Kayak VR' DLC Lets You Go Cave-kayaking with a Friend in a Beautiful Yet Terrifying Locale
Better Than Life has released a new paid DLC environment for its multiplayer kayaking game Kayak VR: Mirage (2022), this time taking inspiration from Yucatán, Mexico for some lush cenotes and mysterious caves.
June 25, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Solos' New AI Smart Glasses Let You Stream Directly from Your Face
Solos has unveiled two new AI-powered smart glasses—the AirGo A5 and AirGo V2—positioning itself as a potential alternative to Meta in the growing wearables market. With features like voice-activated AI, a modular design, and even a stabilized camera on the V2. The latter also lets you start streaming via Wi-Fi.
June 25, 2025 — Source

'The Invisible Hours' Creator Aims to Bring Immersive Mystery to Modern VR Headsets, TV & Film
Rob Yescombe, co-creator of immersive VR mystery game The Invisible Hours (2017), recently regained the rights to the game, which he says could led to a remaster across modern VR headsets, as well as TV and film.
June 25, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — June 23rd, 2025

FunFitLand Is A Compelling Workout On Quest With Mixed Reality & Hand Tracking
Over the past 14 months I've lost more than 35 pounds working out primarily in VR.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Leaked images hint that an Xbox-themed Meta 3S headset is releasing soon
Microsoft has been all over the place when it comes to what comes next. The company is supposed to be hard at work on the next-generation console (that may or may not be releasing some time in 2027), allowing the Xbox Series X/S consoles to tap out and give way to the next level of gaming technologies. But it doesn't just stop there, as the company has also been working on various relationships with partner companies for alternative access scenarios for Xbox Game Pass titles.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Rokid's Max 2 AR glasses let you take a 215-inch screen anywhere — and they're magnificent
A comfortable design and good adjustability gives these glasses an easy win.
June 23, 2025 — Source

VRider SBK Races Onto PS VR2 And PC VR Soon
Developed by Funny Tales, VRider SBK is a motorbike racing simulator that allows players to compete in various racing game modes for vehicular glory. Initially released on Quest last year, VRider SBK is now launching on PS VR2 and Steam at the end of June, bringing performance improvements and an upgraded grid with it.
June 23, 2025 — Source or Source or Watch Video

General — Metaverse — June 22nd, 2025

Engineer creates ad-block for the real world with augmented reality glasses — no more products or branding in your everyday life
Recreate 'They Live' with Snapchat's AR goggles.
June 22, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — June 20th, 2025

Hands-on: Prophesee enables eye tracking with very low power consumption
At AWE, I have been able to go hands-on with a new way to perform eye tracking, which is with event cameras from Prophesee.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Introducing Oakley Meta Glasses, a New Category of Performance AI Glasses
Meta and Oakley are collaborating to deliver a brand-new category of Performance AI glasses.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Japan's TDK Acquires Smart Glasses Maker SoftEye to Advance Wearable AI Tech
TDK, the Japan-based electronic component and software company, announced it's acquired SoftEye, the US-based smart glasses hardware and software maker.
June 20, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Meta and Oakley announce new 'perfomance AI' smart glasses for athletes
The frames are inspired by Oakley's HSTN design and the first model costs $499.
June 20, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Meta and Oakley Just Dropped Smart Glasses for Your Inner Action Hero
Meta and Oakley have officially teamed up to launch the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses — a bold alternative to the Ray-Ban line. These new glasses pack upgraded 3K video recording, improved 8-hour battery life, open-ear audio, and built-in Meta AI for hands-free help on the go. Starting at $399, with a limited edition 24K gold-accented version dropping July 11, this collab blends tech and sport in true Oakley style.
June 20, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Meta Reveals Oakley Smart Glasses, Promising Better Video Capture & Longer Battery Life at $400
As a part of the extended collaboration, Meta and EssilorLuxottica today unveiled Oakley Meta HSTN (pronounced HOW-stuhn), the companies' next smart glasses following the release of Ray-Ban Meta in 2023.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Meta's New Oakley Smart Glasses Coming in July Boost Their Battery Life and Camera
These new glasses will have a longer-lasting battery and higher-res video. Meta's head of wearables explains what's new ahead of their release.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Oakley Meta Glasses versus Ray-Ban Meta: What's The Difference?
Meta has just launched a fresh pair of camera-equipped smart glasses in partnership with Oakley, pushing them as a sportier alternative to the style-focused Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. Officially sold under the Oakley Meta HSTN name, the new smart glasses offer a few crucial upgrades over their Ray-Ban siblings, ranging from a sturdier build and better battery life to improved video capture capabilities and more advanced lens options.
June 20, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Oakley Meta HSTN Glasses Have Double The Battery Life Of Ray-Bans & Capture 3K Video
Oakley Meta HSTN glasses are official, after months of rumors and a tease earlier this week.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Oakley x Meta smart glasses: 8h battery life, better camera, more
Meta's smart glasses experiment is moving into its next phase. After scoring a surprise hit with its Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, the company is now teaming up with Oakley for a more rugged, sport-focused lineup and good tech upgrades.
June 20, 2025 — Source

The Thrill Of The Fight 2 Major Update Adds Casual Matches & New Venue
The Thrill of the Fight 2 received a major update with a new venue, casual matchmaking and more.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Undead Citadel Reaches PlayStation VR2 Next Week
Undead Citadel, a medieval-era VR action game, arrives next week on PlayStation VR2.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Yep, GoPro Should Be Really Worried About Meta's New 'Performance' Smart Glasses
Meta's New Oakley HSTN smart glasses have a "pro" camera and longer battery life compared to Ray-Ban smart glasses.
June 20, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — June 18th, 2025

Alliance Peacefighter Aims For The Stars With Frantic Space Action And Great Controls
Alliance Peacefighter has finally launched onto Steam, having been pulled from its original June 4 release at the eleventh hour and given two extra weeks in development space dock.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Beat Saber Is Ending PlayStation VR & PS VR2 Support
Beat Saber won't release any new content on PlayStation VR and PS VR2, and multiplayer will shut down for both headsets in January.
June 18, 2025 — Source or Source

Escaping Wonderland Takes The Whimsical Adventure To Steam & PS VR2
Whimsical first-person puzzle adventure Escaping Wonderland arrives today on Steam and PlayStation VR2.
June 18, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

'Into the Radius' Studio to Release Time-Bending Puzzle 'UnLoop' on Quest & PC VR in September
CM Games, the studio behind the Into the Radius series, announced it's releasing its next game UnLoop in September, bringing single-player puzzles with a unique time-looping twist.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Meta Teases AI Generation Of Entire Horizon Worlds Coming "Very Soon"
Meta's Horizon Worlds Desktop Editor is getting AI Environment Generation "very soon", teased to let creators generate entire worlds from a text prompt.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Meta Wants to Make Smart Glasses Fashion—Enter Prada
Meta may be expanding its smart glasses lineup through a potential collaboration with luxury fashion brand Prada, according to a CNBC report. While Meta's current Ray-Ban partnership targets casual users, a Prada-branded model could appeal to fashion-forward consumers looking for a more premium wearable experience.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Meta-owned Dev Team of 'Onward' is Being Dismantled Following Major Game Update
Onward (2020), the tactical mil-sim shooter from Meta-owned Downpour Interactive, got its big 2.0 update in March, bringing improved visuals and a host of new content to the game. Now, Downpour Interactive announced that Meta is shutting down the studio, effectively halting development and moving employees to sister studio Camouflaj.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Samsung could unveil its Galaxy XR headset 'Project Moohan' in September
Next month, Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold7, the Galaxy Z Flip7, and an affordable Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, along with the Galaxy Watch8 series. However, the launches don't end there. A fresh report out of South Korea hints that Samsung could launch its much-awaited Galaxy XR augmented reality headset in September.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Samsung XR Headset Launch Date Leaks: Get Ready for the Future
Samsung's XR headset launch date has reportedly leaked, with an unveiling set for September 29, 2025, in South Korea. The device, powered by Android XR and developed with Google, aims for an October 13, 2025, South Korean availability, followed by global expansion.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Samsung's Apple Vision Pro Rival: Leak Reveals September Launch Date
Project Moohan will use the Android XR platform, which Samsung developed in partnership with Google.
June 18, 2025 — Source

These XR glasses gave me a 220-inch screen to work with - and I can't go back
The latest Xreal One Pro AR glasses are a big win for me, offering a premium experience tailored for both productivity and entertainment.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Vision Pro's New Personas Are a Big Improvement, But How Will They Scale to Smaller Headsets?
Apple is bringing a huge visual upgrade to its Persona avatars on Vision Pro in VisionOS 26. After seeing the new system first-hand, it's hard not to be impressed. But a major question remains—how will Apple overcome the challenge of bringing this level of fidelity to smaller headsets with even less room for the cameras that are essential for this kind of tech?
June 18, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — June 16th, 2025

An Apple Executive Publicly Showed Their visionOS Persona For The First Time
For the first time, an Apple executive has shown themselves using their visionOS Persona.
June 16, 2025 — Source

At Least 10 Million People Now Own Beat Saber On Quest Alone
10 million Quest owners have completed at least one track of Beat Saber standalone on their headset.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Disney in Talks with Jim Henson Company to Bring 'The Muppets' to VR
Jim Henson's Muppets could be coming to VR following talks with Disney—possibly offering a clue at the sort of content Meta reportedly hopes to bring to its next VR headset.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Meta Oakley smart glasses are real. Here's what to expect from Friday's announcement
A new generation of smart glasses is upon us, with an announcement expected Friday, June 20.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Meta Teams Up with Oakley, Because Apparently Ray-Ban Wasn't Sporty Enough
Meta is officially teaming up with Oakley for its next pair of smart glasses, following the success of its Ray-Ban collaboration. Teased on a new Oakley Meta Instagram account, the launch is set for June 20.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Oakley Meta Glasses Seem To Be Launching On Friday
A new verified Instagram page called "Oakley | Meta" posted a collaborative video with the official Meta and Oakley pages teasing the June 20 launch, and the video has been reposted by Mark Zuckerberg.
June 16, 2025 — Source

One of Quest's Most Popular Single-player Games Gets Multiplayer Mode as Social Sandboxes Take Over
Sandbox adventure I Am Cat (2024) is all about stretching your chubby little paws, exploring the neighborhood, playing with dynamite—you know, cat things. Now the hit single-player game just got a new update that brings multiplayer lobbies to the mix, following an increasing trend in social VR games taking over.
June 16, 2025 — Source

The Connectome Demo At AWE Shows How Connect The Dots Can Be Spatial
Connect the dots takes on a whole new dimension of color, scale, and fluidity in virtual reality with Connectome on Quest.
June 16, 2025 — Source

What We Know So Far About Anduril's 'Eagle Eye' Military XR Headset and Founder's Reunion With Meta
Claimed to be "several times higher resolution in capability than even Apple Vision Pro"
June 16, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — June 13th, 2025

9to5Mac Daily: June 13, 2025 -- tvOS 26 features, iPadOS tidbits
iOS 26: Apple will expand family tools for child accounts, tvOS 26 will turn your iPhone into a karaoke mic, Apple TV brings a beautiful redesign and enhanced home entertainment experience -- Apple, Craig Federighi explains why it took so long to make the iPad more Mac-like.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Dreams Of Another Has An Exclusive First Person Mode On PlayStation VR2
Dreams of Another, the next entry in the PixelJunk series, has an exclusive VR only first person mode on PlayStation VR2.
June 13, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Five Nights At Freddy's: Secret Of The Mimic Will Add VR Support Post-Launch
Though it's absent from today's flatscreen launch, Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic will receive VR support post-release.
June 13, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Google's First 'Beam' Videoconferencing Device is 'HP Dimension', Coming Late 2025 at $25,000
HP announced last year it was going to be the first to offer hardware based on Google Beam (formerly 'Project Starline'), the light field-based 3D videoconferencing platform. Now, HP unveiled 'Dimension', which is being pitched to enterprise at $25,000 a pop.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Intel discontinues first Arc Alchemist GPUs, mobile and desktop models on the list
Intel has put its first Alchemist graphics cards on the EOL (End of Life) list.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Le Mans Ultimate Leaves Early Access Next Month On SteamVR
Le Mans Ultimate, an official game for the FIA World Endurance Championship, enters full release next month on SteamVR
June 13, 2025 — Source

Little Thief Review: Boring, Lifeless & A Befuddling Number Of Bathrooms
Stealing is bad, but the impish glee at pretending to steal can be very addictive.
June 13, 2025 — Source

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 gets 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory, matching Radeon RX 9000 series
NVIDIA preparing RTX 5050 desktop GPU with GDDR6 memory
June 13, 2025 — Source

Omega Pilot Evolution Races Towards Quest, PS VR2 & Pico
Omega Pilot Evolution is a high-speed VR futuristic racing game heading to Quest, Pico and PlayStation VR2.
June 13, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Reach Invites High Intensity VR Action With Open Arms
As I jumped over buildings and quickly flinged to rooftops, Reach made me glad to have accrued VR legs in the past few years. The debut title by nDreams Elevation takes cues from existing mechanics and the studio's own institutional knowledge of the space, and turns them up to eleven.
June 13, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — June 9th, 2025

Apple Brings More Features To visionOS 26, Such As PSVR 2 Controller Support, First-Party Native Apps, Enhanced Widgets, And Unlocking iPhone With The Vision Pro
Those who spent a ludicrous sum on the Apple Vision Pro will be the first to enjoy visionOS 26, as the company has announced the new update to enhance the software experience on the mixed-reality headset. Starting with widgets, these can transform into spatial objects that integrate seamlessly into users' physical environments. Additions like Clock, Weather, Music, and Photos are not only customizable but also deliver unique interactions.
June 9, 2025 — Source

Apple's visionOS 26 adds PSVR2 controller support and spatial widgets to the Vision Pro
Apple will also make its Persona avatars appear more natural and familiar in the Vision Pro's next big update.
June 9, 2025 — Source

Attack On Titan VR: Unbreakable Swings Onto Pico 4
Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable is now available on Pico 4 with motion tracker support.
June 9, 2025 — Source

Hidden Memories Of The Gardens Between Is A Chilled Hands-Off Puzzler
The Gardens Between is one of those indie darlings that absolutely enraptured just about everyone who played it, and was apparently released nearly seven years ago in 2018. Ignoring the panic attack that timeline has caused for anyone who played the flat version, I never expected to see this gem pop up in virtual reality. There's a bit of a trend there, really, but that's a conversation for another day. Today is for Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between, a VR reimagining of it.
June 9, 2025 — Source

Meta's Next Headset Could Have Micro-OLED Panels, Auto IPD Adjustment & Iris Unlock
Datamining could reveal key features of Meta's next headset, and a potential leak suggests it will feature micro-OLED panels.
June 9, 2025 — Source

Steam Next Fest - June 2025 Features Over 30 PC VR Demos
From Ghost Town to Virtual Skate, Steam Next Fest is now live with over 30 participating PC VR games.
June 9, 2025 — Source

Unofficial SteamVR Driver Will Reportedly Enable Support for WMR Headsets on Latest Windows Versions
Microsoft pulled the plug on support for its entire WMR platform on Windows 11 last year, putting an official end to the company's foray into PC VR headsets. Now, an unofficial SteamVR driver hopes to bring it back.
June 9, 2025 — Source

visionOS 26 announced with spatial widgets, all-new Personas, more
visionOS 26 is official. Today during WWDC, Apple announced the next major software update for Vision Pro. Here's a roundup of new features coming to Vision Pro in visionOS 26.
June 9, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

visionOS 26 Brings PS VR2 Controllers, Photorealistic Personas, Spatial Scenes & More
visionOS 26 will bring PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers & Logitech Muse stylus support, much more realistic Personas, spatial Widgets, 90Hz hand tracking, volumetric Spatial Scenes, local SharePlay, and much more.
June 9, 2025 — Source

visionOS 26 developer beta 1 is now up
Apple just wrapped up its WWDC25 keynote, and visionOS 26 is now available as a developer beta, alongside the rest of its platforms. Here's how to install it.
June 9, 2025 — Source

Vision Pro is Getting a Major Visual Upgrade to Its 'Persona' Avatars
Apple 'Personas' on Vision Pro are already the most likelife real-time avatars you can find on any headset today, but in the next version of visionOS, they're taking another step forward.
June 9, 2025 — Source

VRider SBK Races Onto PS VR2 And PC VR Soon
VRider SBK, an official game of the Superbike World Championship, is making its PS VR2 and Steam debut later this month.
June 9, 2025 — Source

Vision Pro Update to Finally Let Developers Make Co-located AR Experiences
Apple's next big Vision Pro update, coming in visionOS 26 later this year, is adding the ability for developers to create co-located AR experiences so users can interact with the same app, 3D model, and more.
June 9, 2025 — Source

Vision Pro's Next Big Update Will Add Anchored Widgets That Live Around Your House
Apple today announced at WWDC that Vision Pro is getting spatialized Widgets, coming along when visionOS 26 drops later this year.
June 9, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — June 6th, 2025

Atompunk Puzzler UnLoop Arrives This Year On Quest And Pico
Developed by CM Games (Into the Radius 2), UnLoop asks players to help themselves in the literal sense reminiscent of We Are One, by recording your actions and stacking them together to solve immersive puzzles. Set on a vibrant, but well-guarded space station called the Temporal Research Hub, the job at hand is to infiltrate and retrieve critical data related to the constant time-looping that occurs on the station.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Etsy Co-founder is Reportedly Building a Wild Magnifying Glass-like XR Device
Robert Kalin, co-founder and former CEO of online marketplace Etsy, is reportedly building a hand-held, magnifying glass-like XR device.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Evade Law Enforcement When Grand Theft Animals Enters Early Access Next Week
Grand Theft Animals is a crime sandbox experience coming to Quest next week.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Ghost Town Gets PC VR Demo Ahead Of Steam Next Fest
Ghost Town, one of this year's best VR games so far, now has a Steam demo ahead of its upcoming PC VR launch.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Pimax Partners with Motorsport Games Following $2.5M Investment, Bolstering Position in VR Sims
PC VR headset maker Pimax is aiming to strengthen its position in VR sim games by partnering with Motorsport Games, the studio behind the NASCAR game series, KartKraft (2022), and Le Mans Ultimate (2024).
June 6, 2025 — Source

The Virtual Expo 2025 Can't Match The Real Thing
We recently attended Japan's Expo 2025, weighing up how this World's Fair compares with its virtual counterpart.
June 6, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Vision Pro: How to Use Mac Virtual Display in Immersive Mode
Have you ever wished for a workspace that feels like a sanctuary—free from the constant buzz of notifications, cluttered windows, and endless distractions? The Mac Virtual Display, paired with its Immersive Mode, promises just that. Imagine transforming your screen into a focused, distraction-free zone where your most important tasks take center stage. Whether you're deep into coding, designing, or simply organizing your day, this feature offers a seamless way to boost productivity and reclaim your focus.
June 6, 2025 — Source

VR gaming isn't dead yet! Valve's Deckard headset is our last hope
Meta is fumbling the ball on virtual reality—and only Valve can save us now.
June 6, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — June 3rd, 2025

32 New VR Game Demos Coming to Steam Next Fest -- See Them All Here
Steam Next Fest is nearly upon us once again, giving PC VR players a chance to try out a rash of upcoming SteamVR titles for a limited time.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Meta reportedly sidelined 'Quest 4' designs for a goggles-like mixed-reality headset
The company is now aiming to release the ultra-lightweight device by the end of 2026, according to UploadVR.
June 3, 2025 — Source

POOLS VR Review: A Darker Take On The Original
Backrooms-inspired experience POOLS recently received a new VR mode, bringing an immersive new dimension to the liminal world. Read on for the full review.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Quest Owners Can Watch The NHL Stanley Cup Final Rinkside In 180° For Free
The entire NHL Stanley Cup Final is being streamed in 2D 180° for free in the Xtadium app on Quest.
June 3, 2025 — Source

VR Developer Direct Delves Into Three Upcoming Games Next Week
A VR Developer Direct is happening next week, promising deep dives for Roboquest VR and two other games.
June 3, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — May 30th, 2025

Apple Glasses will offer one big advantage that AirPods can't match
Apple Glasses, per the latest reporting, are full steam ahead with a targeted launch in 2026. Until now, I haven't been that excited about the new product, since its rumored features overlap heavily with AirPods and Apple Watch. But there's one big advantage that's changing my mind, and it's something Apple's other wearables can't match.
May 30, 2025 — Source

Meta Reportedly Set to Expand Retail Locations as Smart Glasses Competition Heats Up
Meta has been flirting with retail for years now, however a Business Insider report maintains the company is finally looking to expand its retail footprint beyond its first and only brick-and-mortar location.
May 30, 2025 — Source

New VR Games & Releases June 2025: Quest, SteamVR, PlayStation VR2 & More
From futuristic racers to The Smurfs, June has a few new VR games. Here are our monthly highlights.
May 30, 2025 — Source

Out of Sight VR Review-In-Progress: A Sight to Behold
Out of Sight's "second-person" perspective proves it's already a great fit for VR, even with more polish to come.
May 30, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — May 28th, 2025

Five things to do in virtual reality—and five to avoid
Open-heart surgery is a hard thing to practice in the real world, and airplane pilots cannot learn from their mistakes midair. These are some scenarios where virtual reality solves really hard problems, but the technology has limits. That's the upshot of a review of experimental research on VR, published in the journal Nature Human Behavior.
May 28, 2025 — Source

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Co-op VR Game Coming to Quest & PC VR in 2026
Cortopia Studios, the team behind GORN 2 (2025), announced it's working on a 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' game which is slated to land on Quest and SteamVR headsets sometime next year.
May 28, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — May 27th, 2025

Apple Planned to Offer Starlink-Like Home Internet Service
Starting in 2015, Apple held discussions with Boeing about "Project Eagle," a plan to launch a service to provide wireless internet services to iPhones and homes. The companies would have launched thousands of satellites into orbit around the Earth to beam internet services down to the surface. Apple intended to sell antennas that users could attach to their windows to disperse internet connectivity throughout their homes.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Narrative Puzzler Epyka Makes Its PS VR2 Debut Next Week
Epyka launched on Quest earlier this year and is set to arrive on PlayStation VR2 next week.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Pioneering VR Spy Game 'Unseen Diplomacy' is Getting a Sequel This Year on Quest 3 & PC VR
VR indie Triangular Pixels announced its pioneering room-scale VR spy game Unseen Diplomacy (2016) is finally getting a sequel, and it's coming to Quest 3 and SteamVR headsets this year.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Samsung's "Project Moohan" XR Headset Hits Geekbench with Powerful Chip
Samsung's Project Moohan XR headset has appeared on Geekbench, confirming it's powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip. This powerful processor, along with 16GB RAM and Android 14 (likely Android XR), indicates Samsung's serious push into extended reality. The headset scored well in benchmarks, suggesting strong performance for future VR/AR experiences.
May 27, 2025 — Source

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles VR Game Coming To Quest & Steam In 2026
Gorn 2 development studio Cortopia revealed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City is coming to Quest and PC VR in 2026.
May 27, 2025 — Source or Source

Unseen Diplomacy 2: Spy Harder Promises New VR Espionage Thrills This Year
Unseen Diplomacy 2: Spy Harder expands upon the roomscale espionage experience with a full campaign on Quest and PC VR.
May 27, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — May 23rd, 2025

Apple's First Smart Glasses Come Into View But Can It Compete With Meta?
Apple has some smart glasses coming, after dabbling in the augmented reality space, according to the folks at Bloomberg. The question of how it will fare against Meta and its own Ray-Ban smart glasses will be interesting to witness in this new field.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Blumhouse Horrorverse Brings M3GAN & The Purge Experiences To Horizon Worlds
Meta has partnered with Blumhouse to bring social VR experiences based on its movies to Horizon Worlds.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Mecha Force Gets Full Release On Quest And PC VR Launch
Anime-inspired roguelite Mecha Force received its full release on Quest alongside a PC VR port.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Meta is Testing a Quest UI Overhaul and 3D Instagram Photos in Latest Horizon OS Release
Meta announced it's now running a test in Quest's latest Horizon OS release (v77) that overhauls the platform's dock-based UI for a new launcher overlay. Additionally, Meta says some users will also see 3D Instagram photos in their feed on Quest too, which is neat.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Watch Out, Meta: Apple's First Smart Glasses Are Coming in 2026
Apple's Vision Pro may have failed commercially, but Apple is already eyeing a 2026 comeback with its first smart glasses—aimed at competing with Meta's Ray-Ban and Google's upcoming Android XR glasses. The new smart glasses will reportedly feature cameras, microphones, and Siri integration, and are expected to target everyday users at a more accessible price point than the Vision Pro.
May 23, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — May 22nd, 2025

Alex And The Jets Offers Casual Mixed Reality Arcade Action On Quest
Alex and the Jets is a lighthearted arcade game that turns your play space into a dogfight arena.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Apple Pushes Hand Gesture Tech Forward for Macs and Vision
Apple is moving closer to making hand gestures a practical input method across its device ecosystem, including future Macs, MacBooks, iDevices, and Vision products. The company has filed a new U.S. patent application detailing how its systems could distinguish between gesture input and peripheral use, ensuring precision in user interactions.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Apple Smart Glasses Launching in 2026
Apple is planning to launch a set of smart glasses by the end of 2026, reports Bloomberg. The glasses will be comparable to the Meta Ray-Bans and the Android XR glasses that Google showed off earlier this week.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Apple Vision Pro May Soon Adjust to Fit Your Eyes Perfectly
Apple is exploring ways to improve the comfort and usability of its Vision Pro headset through adaptive display technology. A newly published patent reveals that future models may feature displays that automatically adjust to the position and shape of a user's eyes. The design would rely on embedded actuators—both manual and automatic—to fine-tune the display distance and angle in real time.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Apple will reportedly release smart glasses next year
The tech company is trying to catch up to the AI wearables coming from rivals.
May 22, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

COLD VR Gets Campaign Overhaul With Free SUB-ZERO Edition Update Soon
COLD VR: SUB-ZERO Edition overhauls the action shooter with a free update next month, and we interviewed the developer to learn more.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Glass redux: Google aims to avoid past mistakes as it brings Gemini to your face
Google didn't get it right with Glass, but Android XR is ready for the AI era, even if you aren't.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Godot Now Has Rudimentary Support For visionOS
Games made in the Godot engine can now run in a window on visionOS, with immersive XR support planned for later this year.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Google Releases Updated Preview of Android XR Development Tools
Google has released its second Developer Preview of the Android XR software development kit (SDK) following its initial release late last year, introducing new features and improvements including wider support for immersive video, better adaptive UI layouts, hand-tracking in ARCore for Jetpack, and more.
May 22, 2025 — Source

I Hated Smart Glasses, but Google's Android XR Let Me See a New Future
Commentary: I tried a prototype of Android XR glasses, and it made me feel like I was in Mission: Impossible.
May 22, 2025 — Source

I replaced my Ray-Ban Meta with these Amazon smart glasses - and didn't mind it
The Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) may be the most subtle-looking pair of smart glasses on the market. They're also customizable.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Neon Cipher Is A Sci-Fi Puzzle Platformer Inspired By Moss And Portal
Neon Cipher is a new VR puzzle action platformer inspired by Moss and Portal, and it's out next month on Quest and Steam.
May 22, 2025 — Source

New Tobii Partnership Paves the Way for Next-gen Eye-tracking Tech in XR Headsets
Eye-tracking company Tobii announced it's partnering with Prophesee to develop its next-generation of eye-tracking for AR/VR headsets and smart glasses, which will be based on Prophesee's unique event-based vision system.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Out Of Sight VR Is Out Today On Steam Early Access
Out of Sight VR, an atmospheric puzzle-adventure using a second-person perspective, is out now on Steam Early Access.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Meta Horizon OS v77 Tests System UI Overhaul & Turning Instagram Photos 3D
Meta is rolling out the Horizon OS interface overhaul to some Quest owners on the PTC, and will bring it to everyone "over the coming months".
May 22, 2025 — Source

Valve Founder's Neural Interface Company to Release First Brain Chip This Year
Valve founder Gabe Newell's neural chip company Starfish Neuroscience announced it's developing a custom chip designed for next-generation, minimally invasive brain-computer interfaces—and it may be coming sooner than you think.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Xreal's New Android XR 'Project Aura' Glasses Will Take on Apple Vision Pro
Project Aura is made to be tethered, not standalone, and is much more compact than recent glasses from Samsung and Apple.
May 22, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — May 13th, 2025

Apple is Reportedly Developing Smart Glasses to Rival Ray-Ban Meta Glasses
Apple is reportedly developing a new chip for an upcoming pair of smart glasses which is aiming to compete with Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, according to a recent Bloomberg report from Mark Gurman.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Apple Vision Pro Will Be Able To Magnify, Describe, Find, Or Read Anything In View
Apple Vision Pro is getting the ability to magnify passthrough, as well as to describe, find, or read anything in your view using on-device AI.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Apple will let the Vision Pro 'see' for you
Approved third-party developers will be able to offer their own solutions using a new API, as well.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Apple's Secret Weapon: This AI Could Power Its Smart Glasses
Apple's newly unveiled FastVLM AI model could power its long-rumored smart glasses, offering fast, on-device processing for real-time performance and privacy. Designed to be lightweight and efficient, this AI marks a key step toward making Apple's wearable vision—beyond the bulky Vision Pro—a more practical reality.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Creature Is Hosting A Games Showcase Next Week
Starship Home's studio, Creature, is hosting a new showcase next week.
May 13, 2025 — Source

FastVLM AI Model Shows Potential for Apple's Smart Glasses
Apple's development of a new AI model, FastVLM, points to a technology that could drive its anticipated smart glasses. Reports suggest Apple plans to release AI-enabled wearables, with smart glasses potentially launching around 2027. This new model offers a glimpse into how Apple's on-device AI might function.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Latest Apple Vision Pro Apps and Updates Pushing Reality with AR and VR
With its innovative blend of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and spatial computing, Apple Vision Pro is more than a VR or AR device; it's a glimpse into the future of wearables. From immersive storytelling to innovative productivity tools, this ecosystem is evolving at breakneck speed, promising experiences that feel as intuitive as they are fantastic.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Merlin's Chess Gives The Classic Game A Fantasy Twist
Merlin's Chess promises a fantasy-themed twist on the classic tabletop game, and it's out soon on Quest.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Meta CTO Says He And Mark Zuckerberg Are "True Believers" With "Actual Conviction"
Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth says that he and Mark Zuckerberg are "true believers" with "actual conviction".
May 13, 2025 — Source

Verse VR Brings The Magic Of Poetry And Folk Song To Life
Verse transported me from the overwhelming din of a busy convention to the other side of the planet. During a quick hands-on session with this chill poetry game, I traveled to a Senegalese river village and a manicured Chinese garden, soaking up every word; every line of poetry and folk song as I wandered its immersive soundscapes.
May 13, 2025 — Source

visionOS Is Getting Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Device Support
Apple Vision Pro's visionOS will get support for brain-computer interface (BCI) input devices later this year, starting with Synchron's.
May 13, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — May 9th, 2025

'Alien: Rogue Incursion' is Getting a Non-VR Version Later This Year
Survios announced it's bringing a flatscreen version of Alien: Rogue Incursion (2024) to PC and PS5 in a new 'Evolved Edition'.
May 9, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Apple is working on a chip for smart glasses, report claims
The company hasn't given up on smart glasses.
May 9, 2025 — Source

I tested Copilot Vision for Windows. Its AI eyes need better glasses
Copilot Vision for Windows has potential as an AI assistant who can walk you through complex tasks, when it works.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Niantic Spatial's Adorable Pet Sim 'Hello, Dot' Leaves Early Access on Quest 3
Niantic Spatial has launched its mixed reality pet game Hello, Dot on Quest 3, bringing it out of early access and packing in a heap of new features.
May 9, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — May 6th, 2025

10 HUGE Apple Product Leaks for the 2025 Event!
Apple is preparing for an exciting year in 2025, with a lineup of products that promise to push the boundaries of technology and user experience. From advanced processors to smarter home devices, the company's upcoming releases are set to enhance its ecosystem and solidify its position as a leader in innovation.
May 6, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Flat2VR Parent Studio Opens VR Native Publisher 'Impact Inked'
Impact Reality, parent company of Flat2VR Studios, has opened a new publishing wing dedicated exclusively to bringing VR natives to market.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Forget the trackpad! this future Magic Mouse could make your MacBook feel like a Vision Pro
Apple is looking into new ways for users to interact with its Mac computers, and one of its latest ideas could change how we use the Magic Mouse. A recently approved patent shows that Apple is thinking about a mouse that can detect gestures in the surrounding air, not just on its surface.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Free-To-Play Zero Caliber: Shooting Range Is Out Now On Quest
Zero Caliber: Shooting Range is a free-to-play VR gunplay experience available on Quest today.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Galactic Traffic Control Gets VR Environments And Mini Mode
Mixed reality arcade game Galactic Traffic Control added a fully immersive 'VR Mode' and a 'Mini Mode' in a major update.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Minecraft officially kills support for VR
Minecraft in the metaverse is (officially) dead.
May 6, 2025 — Source

New 'Zombie Army VR' Trailer Shows Off Full Features & More Gameplay Ahead of May Launch
Ahead of Rebellion's launch of Zombie Army VR on major VR headsets later this month, the studio released a new trailer showing off all of the features that await.
May 6, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

'Open Brush' Gets Multiplayer Mode, Bringing Collaborative Art to Free 'Tilt Brush' Successor
Open Brush (2021), an open source successor to Google's defunct VR art creation app Tilt Brush (2016), now has a multiplayer mode thanks to a recent update to the free app.
May 6, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Wanderer: The Fragments Of Fate Takes #1 In April's PS VR2 Download Charts
Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate is April's winner for the PlayStation VR2 download charts.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Zombie Army VR Gets New Trailer Showcasing Co-Op Campaign, Weapons, and More
The trailer also gives us a glimpse at what kind of up-close-and-personal action we can expect from the upocming VR-only title.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Zombie Army VR Teases Gameplay Features Before May Launch
Zombie Army VR released a new trailer teasing its gameplay features before this month's launch on Quest, Steam, and PS VR2.
May 6, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — May 5th, 2025

Popular Extraction Shooter 'Ghosts of Tabor' is Finally Coming to PSVR 2 This Week
Ghosts of Tabor (2024) has been available on Quest and PC VR headsets since 2023, arguably becoming the premier extraction shooter in VR to date. While we initially expected the PSVR 2 version to arrive shortly after its early access release on Quest and Steam, after multiple delays developer Combat Waffle Studios says it's finally heading to PSVR 2 on May 7th.
May 5, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

'Puzzling Places' is Finally Coming to PC, Arriving with VR and Flatscreen Support
Puzzling Places (2021) has been a long-time favorite immersive puzzle game, bringing a heap of its real-world scanned 3D jigsaw puzzles to players in both virtual and mixed reality. Now developer Realities.io is preparing to release it on PC, which will include both VR and flatscreen modes.
May 5, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — May 2nd, 2025

A Developer Implemented Continuous Scene Meshing On Quest 3
Lasertag's developer implemented continuous scene meshing on Quest 3 & 3S, eliminating the need for the room setup process and avoiding its problems.
May 2, 2025 — Source

DigiGods Cats & Kaijus Update Arrives Today On Quest
DigiGods is welcoming new cosmetics, maps and more in the Cats and Kaijus update today.
May 2, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

I, Robot Hands-On: A Psychedelic Classic On PS VR2
I'm a huge fan of Llamasoft, and I, Robot is another hit in its library.
May 2, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — April 28th, 2025

Apple continues work on smart glasses
Apple is actively developing its own smart glasses, code-named N50, designed to integrate with Apple Intelligence. While the project is still in early stages and far from release, the goal is to transform the glasses into a sophisticated AI-powered device.
April 28, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Elsewhere Electric Hands-On: Curious Mystery With Fun Co-Op
Elsewhere Electric promises a curiously unsettling co-op puzzle mystery, and we went hands-on to learn more.
April 28, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Meta Reportedly Lays Off At Least 100 Employees From Its VR Division
The layoffs have significantly impacted the team behind a VR fitness app Meta acquired in 2023.
April 28, 2025 — Source

The best VR headsets for 2025
Virtual reality is here, and there's never been a better time to snag a VR headset.
April 28, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — April 25th, 2025

'GHOST TOWN', The Follow-up to a Top-rated VR Puzzler, Launches on Quest—Coming Soon to PC VR & PSVR 2
GHOST TOWN is the latest VR game to launch from Fireproof Games, a studio whose previous title, The Room: A Dark Matter, is one of the best and most rated VR puzzle games to date.
April 25, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

I want everything in this Mac Studio workstation [Setups]
Today's featured computer setup pretty much has it all in terms of enviable gear, though it could use better lighting. Its M1 Max Mac Studio may not be the latest Apple M-series desktop, but it's still formidable. And it drives a Pro Display XDR, perhaps the ultimate external monitor. And the setup even excels at the little things, including great audio gear and a pair of illuminated pegboard stands I've never seen before.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Loop One: Done Is A Roomscale Mixed Reality Sandbox About Automation
Loop One: Done is a mixed reality sandbox game about automation that's heading to Quest Early Access next week.
April 25, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — April 22nd, 2025

Backrooms-style Adventure 'POOLS' is Getting PC VR Support Next Month, PSVR 2 Support Later This Year
POOLS (2024) developer Tensori announced last year it was developing VR support for its Backrooms Internet lore-inspired game. Mark your calendars, because on May 30th, you'll be able to jump into the deep end on PC VR headsets.
April 22, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Eerie Walking Sim POOLS Gets Free PC VR Update Next Month
Unnerving walking simulator POOLS VR invites you to explore its eerie waters next month on PC VR.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Here's How DIG VR On Steam & PlayStation VR2 Compares To Quest
With DIG VR launching on Steam and PlayStation VR2 soon, we've been given an early look at how it compares with the Quest version.
April 22, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Long-Awaited 'Vertigo 2' DLC 'Into the Aether' Comes to PC VR This Week, Trailer Here
Zach Tsiakalis-Brown, developer behind the Vertigo series, announced that Vertigo 2 (2023) is getting its long-awaited DLC story expansion 'Into the Aether' this week.
April 22, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Meta Revealed The 50 Best-Selling Quest Games Of All Time
Meta has revealed the 50 best-selling paid Quest games of all time in a new section of Quest's Horizon Store.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Sidtek starts producing its 1.35" 3552 x 3840 OLED microdisplays, first VR headsets announced
China-based OLED microdisplay developer Sidtek is starting to mass produce a high-end 1.35" 3552x3840 (3875 PPI) OLED microdisplay. The display offers a 90Hz refresh rate and up to 5,000 nits of brightness.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Wanderer: The Fragments Of Fate Roadmap Reveals Combat & Quest 3 Upgrades
Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate developers Mighty Eyes announced a 2025 roadmap, revealing performance improvements and tweaks to NPC behavior among other changes.
April 22, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — April 20th, 2025

Apple Vision Air Battery Puck Allegedly Gets Pictured With A Smaller Design That Is Also Said To Be Lighter, While Also Showing Off A Different, Darker Color
A low-cost version of the Apple Vision Pro has been reported on numerous occasions to arrive later this year, with the possibility that its official name is Apple Vision Air. There have been a series of leaks surrounding the more affordable headset, such as how it will boast a lighter design as some of its internal parts will be made of titanium, along with a new color option, plus a connector makeover.
April 20, 2025 — Source

Google demos Android XR smart glasses with Gemini AI, visual memory, and multilingual capabilities
Watch Google's glasses recall objects, translate languages, and display speaker notes in real time
April 20, 2025 — Source

Ito Meikyu Is A Digital VR Labyrinth Inspired By Japanese Art History
Ito Meikyū takes you through a VR digital labyrinth inspired by Japanese art history and literature.
April 20, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition Review - A Bronze Medal For Now
Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition is the latest installment of the gaming franchise that's now available on Quest and Steam.
April 20, 2025 — Source

Starship Drift Shows Game Devs Are Learning To Utilize Apple Vision Pro
Starship Drift is an exceedingly simple game on Apple Vision Pro that shows how developers are figuring out how to make the most of the platform.
April 20, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — April 17th, 2025

A Developer Got PlayStation VR2's HDR Partially Working On PC
GORN 2 offers a familiar but welcome sequel to the brutal VR arena fighter, and it's out today on Quest and PC VR. Read on for our full review.
April 17, 2025 — Source

Apple 'Vision Air' Power Cable Leaked In Midnight Blue Color, But It Is Different From The One For Vision Pro, Indicating A Major Redesign
Apple is preparing to launch a comparatively cheaper version of the Vision Pro as it is hell-bent on expanding its presence in the AR market. We recently covered details on the company's latest Vision Air and some of the device's physical attributes, which show how it will be different from the current version. Today, images of the unreleased "Vision Air" headset's power cable emerged online from a prototype collector, which is slightly different from the power cable of the Vision Pro.
April 17, 2025 — Source

Apple Vision Air Could Be The Company's Lighter AR Headset That Sports Titanium To Reduce Weight, Along With A Revamped Battery, Connector And A Brand New Color
One of the biggest problems plaguing the Apple Vision Pro, aside from its ludicrous price tag, was that its weight caused fatigue due to prolonged use. We can imagine that thousands of customers who undertook the decision to make the AR headset their daily driver would be livid that such an expensive contraption cannot be used for more than several minutes.
April 17, 2025 — Source

Bigscreen Says Tariffs Will Not Increase Price of Beyond 2 PC VR Headset
Wide sweeping tariffs levied by US President Donald Trump have led to uncertainty in just how the XR hardware industry will react. Now, Bigscreen says its recently announced Beyond 2 PC VR headset will not see a price increase as a result.
April 17, 2025 — Source

Crashes & Poor Performance Plague Early Reception of 'Civilization 7' for Quest 3
It's been over a week since Sid Meier's Civilization VII -- VR (2025) launched on Quest 3, and although developer PlaySide Studios has issued a performance update following its April 9th release, players are still struggling with poor performance and crashes of the $60 VR port.
April 17, 2025 — Source

Is This The Next Apple Vision Headset's Battery Cable?
A leaker shared images of what they suggest is the battery cable for the next Apple Vision headset, which they claim is "graphite dark blue".
April 17, 2025 — Source

The Skateboarding Simulator Virtual Skate Boardslides Onto VR Soon
Virtual Skate is a physics-based skating simulator coming soon to Quest 3 and SteamVR.
April 17, 2025 — Source

'Virtual Skate' to Bring Realistic Multiplayer Skateboarding to Quest 3 & PC VR, Trailer Here
XR indie Flip Axis Studios announced a multiplayer VR skateboarding game that promises to bring actual skating action to Quest 3 and SteamVR—minus the risk of rolled ankles and broken limbs.
April 17, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

General — Metaverse — April 11th, 2025

Augmented reality improves carpentry ease and precision
A system developed at EPFL uses augmented reality (AR) to help carpenters make extremely precise timber cuts without having to measure or mark up beams. Its hybrid approach stands to make digitally assisted technology affordable for small businesses, woodworkers and construction professionals in developing countries.
April 11, 2025 — Source

'FRENZIES' F2P Shooter Cancelled on PSVR 2, Promises "other PSVR 2 announcements" Coming
nDreams, the studio behind free-to-play arena shooter FRENZIES, announced that the game is heading out of early access later this year, although it won't be coming to PSVR 2 as previously planned.
April 11, 2025 — Source or Source

James Cameron: Headsets Solve The Problems Of 3D Cinema
James Cameron is excited by how XR headsets solve the problems of traditional 3D glasses.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Pimax Updates Prices in Response to US-China Trade War, Using Software Subscription to Absorb Costs
China-based PC VR headset creator Pimax has issued a statement addressing the impact of the recent US--China trade war on its operations, particularly concerning its Crystal Super VR headset. It's going to be slightly more expensive for US-based customers, but Pimax's recent subscription-based payment structure seems to be offsetting much of the costs.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Valve is Building Key XR Components, Suggesting 'Deckard' Standalone is Moving into Production
Valve's rumored standalone XR headset, codenamed 'Deckard', has been the subject of speculation since mention was first discovered back in 2021. Now, information obtained by tech analyst and VR pundit Brad Lynch (aka 'SadlyItsBradley') points to Valve gearing up production for the long-awaited device.
April 11, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — April 7th, 2025

Meta to Bring Quest 3 In-flight Entertainment to More Airlines After Successful Lufthansa Program
Meta announced last year it was partnering with German airline Lufthansa to bring Quest 3 headsets to passengers. Now, after its apparent success, the company hopes to expand in-flight XR entertainment programs to even more airlines.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Physics Sandbox Hit Besiege Is Getting A VR Remake On Quest
Besiege, the physics-based sandbox where you construct war machines, is getting a VR remake next month on Quest.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Soaring to New Heights: Lufthansa's In-Flight MR Experience
Last year, we introduced Travel Mode, a new, Experimental feature on Meta Quest that lets you use your headset to enjoy some in-flight entertainment in mixed reality. And today, we're sharing an update on our pilot program with Lufthansa to bring Quest 3 headsets to passengers at scale through a fully integrated service.
April 7, 2025 — Source

These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch screen to work with - and they're well worth it
I can't imagine traveling without my XR glasses anymore. If you're thinking about trying them on your next trip or commute, the RayNeo Air 3S offers an unbeatable experience at its price.
April 7, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — April 4th, 2025

A Developer Got PlayStation VR2's Eye Tracking Working On PC
A software engineer managed to get PlayStation VR2's eye tracking working on PC, though they caution that it's currently "extremely WIP" and lacks calibration.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Arcade Racer Exer Gale Enters Early Access This June
Arcade racer Exer Gale launches into Early Access on Quest this June.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Building Inclusive Mini Golf: a Practical Guide to Accessible XR Development
Colby Morgan discusses practical strategies and technical examples for building accessible and inclusive XR experiences. Learn about their core design principles, including accessibility at the start, invisible features, simplicity, and layered depth, using Walkabout Mini Golf as a case study.
April 4, 2025 — Source

'Civilization VII' VR Version Coming Exclusively to Quest 3 Next Week, Gameplay Trailer Here
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is getting a special VR version soon, coming exclusively to Quest 3 and 3S next week.
April 4, 2025 — Source

He Caught An MLB Home Run On The Fly & Captured It On Video With His Glasses
Brian Watters makes the commute to Miami a couple dozen times a year, more than an hour from his home to the local ballpark.
April 4, 2025 — Source

How to use the new, easier Guest Mode on Vision Pro
Vision Pro Guest mode is how you can share your Vision Pro with someone else. Because if you own one of Apple's new AR/VR headsets, everyone you know is inevitably going to want to try it on. That's where Vision Pro Guest Mode comes in.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition Reaches Steam & Quest Later This Month
Horse management simulator Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition arrives on Steam and Quest in two weeks.
April 4, 2025 — Source

'Township Tale' Studio Shows Off Latest Work on Upcoming Dungeon-crawler 'REAVE'
Alta, the studio behind A Township Tale (2021), showed off the latest work on its upcoming dungeon-crawler extraction game REAVE, revealing more about its various systems in addition to a new dungeon and enemy—all of it very much still a work-in-progress.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Viking Rhythm Game Ragnarock Gets Alestorm DLC Today
Viking rhythm game Ragnarock adds pirate metal with today's new Alestorm Music Pack.
April 4, 2025 — Source

VR Shooter-Smasher Harpagun Heads To PlayStation VR2 & Steam Soon
Sci-fi shooter-smasher Harpagun expands to PlayStation VR2 and Steam next week with a full campaign.
April 4, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — April 2nd, 2025

'Animal Company' Tops 100K Reviews on Quest, Striving to Beat 'Gorilla Tag' as Most Popular Game
Animal Company, the free-to-play early access game on Quest, has been at the top of the platform's highest-earning games multiple weeks in a row own, with long-time favorite Gorilla Tag sitting right behind it. And the Lethal Company-inspired game isn't showing any signs of waning in popularity either.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Here's how Meta's upcoming premium 'Hypernova' smart glasses with a screen will work
Meta's Ray-Ban AI smart glasses, starting at $299, have been a surprise hit. People prefer their lightweight design over bulkier headsets like the Apple Vision Pro, which, in the current scenario, is struggling to sell. Basking in the success of Ray-Ban AI smart glasses, Meta is reportedly planning to launch a premium pair of AR glasses called "Hypernova."
April 2, 2025 — Source

How Meta's upcoming $1,000+ smart glasses with a screen will work
Meta Platforms Inc., ramping up work on a deluxe version of its popular smart glasses, plans to include hand-gesture controls and a screen for displaying photos and apps.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Meta gears up to launch futuristic smart glasses with display and hand gestures
Apple's smart glasses are years from launch. But Meta plans to roll out a more sophisticated version of its popular Ray-Ban Meta glasses later this year.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Meta working on Ray-Ban smart glasses with a display
Meta is doubling down on its ambitions for smart glasses with a new Ray-Ban model that includes a built-in display, codenamed "Hypernova." Rumors suggest Meta will price it between $1,000 and $1,400, a major jump from the current $299 version. A second-gen model with dual screens is also already in the works for 2027.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Meta's Next-gen Smart Glasses Reportedly Set to Include a Display & Wrist-worn XR Controller
Meta is reportedly working on a version of its Ray-Ban smart glasses which will include a single display for viewing photos and apps. Now, according to a new Bloomberg report from Mark Gurman, the company is aiming to introduce it sometime later this year alongside its wrist-worn XR controller for hand-gesture input.
April 2, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — March 31st, 2025

Animal Rescue Puzzler Bearly Escape Enters Early Access This May
Bearly Escape, an Early Access claw-machine puzzler, will launch this May on SteamVR and Quest 3.
March 31, 2025 — Source

mocopi Pro Kit Impressions: Hands-On With Sony's Full Body Motion Capture System
I went body-in with Sony's new mocopi Pro motion capture system with 12 points of body tracking at GDC 2025.
March 31, 2025 — Source

New Feature in 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' Boosts VR Performance, Extra Eye-tracking Gains Coming Soon
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 supports PC VR headsets, although you'll also need a pretty beefy rig to even run it. Now, players are getting the much-requested fixed foveated rendering feature, saving on compute and boosting performance.
March 31, 2025 — Source

PSVR 2 Gets Another Hand-tracking Game as Devs Slowly Tap Into New Feature
Hand-tracking support came to PSVR 2 back in December, letting developers update their games to use the headset's on-board tracking cameras for controller-less interactions. And it turns out casting magic is one of the most immersive things you can do with your bare hands.
March 31, 2025 — Source

SWERY Believes VR Will Become "The Next Major Computing Platform"
Deadly Premonition creator SWERY believes VR will become "the next major computing platform" that goes beyond gaming.
March 31, 2025 — Source

VR Shooting Sim 'ACE' Partners with Major Gun Manufacturer for More Realistic Training
Ace Virtual Shooting, the studio behind shooting simulator Ace (2023), announced it's partnering with Swiss firearms manufacturer SIG SAUER to release a Meta Touch controller peripheral that replicates the weight and feel of a real SIG pistol.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Zombie Army VR is Coming to PlayStation VR2, SteamVR, and Meta Quest 2 and 3 on May 22
Zombie Army VR will have players use both of their hands for various gameplay aspects, including aiming down sights and reloading.
March 31, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — March 24th, 2025

Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of visionOS 2.4, tvOS 18.4, and watchOS 11.4
Apple today provided developers with the release candidate versions of upcoming visionOS 2.4, tvOS 18.4, and watchOS 11.4 updates for testing purposes. The software is available a week after Apple seeded the fourth betas.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Bigscreen Beyond 2 Sold the Equivalent of 6 Months of Beyond 1 Sales in First 24 Hours
Bigscreen Beyond 2 orders flooded in last Thursday at a surprising pace. Now, the PC VR headset maker notes that its next slim and light headset outsold the original in 24 hours by an impressive margin, making its first day or sales equivalent to six months of what it did with Beyond 1.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Boxed Out Is A VR Puzzler That Scratches That Tetris Itch
Boxed Out, the latest title from Red Chain Games, is hard to put down. This arcade-style puzzler has the right blend of approachability and complexity to take care of that itch usually only scratched by Tetris.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Hands-On With Pinball FX VR With Arcade2TV-XR Controls
You can play pinball in VR or mixed reality with an arcade cabinet that also feels like a real pinball machine.
March 24, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Meta Quest might add single window screensharing in VR soon
Unreleased tooltips for "share" and "unshare" found inside Horizon OS code might mean an Apple SharePlay-style feature is nigh.
March 24, 2025 — Source

PC VR Survival Game Bootstrap Island Adds Weather And Warthogs In Major Update
Maru VR's PC VR survival game Bootstrap Island added dynamic weather systems and new creatures to its gameplay in a recent update.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Quest Update Reveals More Vision Pro Features Are Coming, Including FaceTime-Style Selfie Cam
Meta's upcoming Horizon OS release is bringing a few more of Vision Pro's most useful features to Quest, including a video chatting selfie cam for avatars and possibly the ability to share windows with other users when in its Horizon Home social space.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Quest's Horizon OS Could Soon Let You Screenshare 2D Windows
Quest's Horizon OS could soon let you share 2D windows with others, datamining reveals.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Samsung Reportedly Planning to Release XR Glasses This Year
We've been waiting to hear about Samsung's entrance into XR for a few years now, with the company's still unnamed mixed reality headset 'Project Moohan' set to debut sometime this year running Google's Android XR operating system.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Valve Hasn't Released A VR Game In 5 Years, And That's Not OK
Half-Life: Alyx released five years ago.
March 24, 2025 — Source

VR Shooter Hard Bullet Makes Quest Debut Later This Year
The physics-based combat simulator Hard Bullet arrives on Quest 3 and 3S later this year.
March 24, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — March 21st, 2025

Bigscreen Beyond 2 Review : The Lightest VR Headset You'll Ever Wear
Virtual reality has come a long way, but let's be honest—finding a headset that doesn't leave you feeling weighed down or uncomfortable after a long session can still feel like a challenge. Whether you're diving into a racing simulation or simply enjoying an immersive experience, comfort and clarity are often sacrificed for flashy specs. If you've ever wished for a VR headset that feels like it was designed with you in mind—lightweight, visually stunning, and tailored for extended use—you're not alone.
March 21, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

For IO Interactive, Hitman On PS VR2 Is A Chance At Redemption
IO Interactive considers Hitman on PlayStation VR2 its chance at redemption, and we interviewed the studio alongside a hands-on preview to learn more.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Slender: The Arrival VR Heads To Quest, Steam & PS VR2 This May
Flatscreen horror game Slender: The Arrival will be released this May for Steam, PS VR2, and Quest.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Table Troopers On Quest Looks Like Worms In Mixed Reality
Table Troopers is a mixed reality multiplayer game inspired by Worms, and it's coming to Quest later this year.
March 21, 2025 — Source

The Phoenix Gene Is A Narrative VR Shooter Inspired By Ikaruga & Star Fox
Inspired by Star Fox and Ikaruga, The Phoenix Gene is a new third-person narrative on-rails shooter coming to Quest this spring.
March 21, 2025 — Source

The Titanic VR Experience Is Coming To Quest 3 & 3S Next Month
The Titanic VR experience, previously only on PC VR and PlayStation VR, is coming to Quest 3 and Quest 3S next month.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Verse Is A Meditative Experience Coming To Quest And PC VR Soon
Verse VR is an immersive exploration game set across cultural sites, and it's coming soon to Quest and PC VR.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Vision Pro Diary: Delightful experiences I've had in visionOS so far
There's no shortage of discourse surrounding Apple Vision Pro. Is it a flop? The future? Something in-between? Most of the narratives have little to do with actually using the device, though. After almost a year of balking at Vision Pro's price tag, I finally gave in and bought one recently, and want to share about three specific experiences I've had in visionOS that have brought me delight.
March 21, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — March 17th, 2025

Quest SDK v74 Brings Thumb Microgestures & Improved Audio To Expression
The latest version of Meta's SDK for Quest adds thumb microgestures, letting you swipe and tap your index finger, and improves the quality of Audio To Expression.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Snap Spectacles Offer a Peek into All-day AR with New Geo-location Platform Update
Snap, the company behind Snapchat, introduced its fifth-gen Spectacles AR glasses six months ago, and now the company is releasing a number of new features that aim to improve geo-located AR experiences.
March 17, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — March 14th, 2025

Black Mirror Season 7 Mocks Apple Vision Pro's Reverse Passthrough Feature
Black Mirror Season 7 features a headset resembling a Quest Pro but with reverse passthrough, seemingly mocking Apple Vision Pro's EyeSight feature.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Body Concealing Puzzler Hide The Corpse Adds Randomized Spawns With New Update
Hide the Corpse now includes randomized body spawning, updated tutorials, and more to its wacky physics-based gameplay.
March 14, 2025 — Source

"Heavy Metal Is Godhead": Metallica On Apple Vision Pro Sells VR And Then Some
I went to a Metallica concert in Mexico with my Apple Vision Pro.
March 14, 2025 — Source

People Can Fly Phases Out VR Publishing, Citing Reduced Investment From Platform Owners
People Can Fly, the publisher behind Bulletstorm VR and Green Hell VR, will stop publishing VR games after this year.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Pixel Dungeon Review: Classic Dungeon-Crawling Fun
Dungeon crawlers are a common sight with VR releases, which makes the fact that Pixel Dungeon stands out from the crowd all the more impressive.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Prepare Your Planning Permits As DIG VR Heads To PS VR2 & Steam This May
Just Add Water's comedic construction simulator, DIG VR, makes its PlayStation VR2 and Steam debut this May.
March 14, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

VR Veteran & 'Primal Hunt' Studio Phaser Lock Interactive is Shutting Down
Phaser Lock Interactive, the studio behind Quest exclusive Primal Hunt (2023) and a host of early PC VR games, announced it's shutting down, citing a "challenging economic climate and the current state of the gaming industry."
March 14, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

General — Metaverse — March 13th, 2025

'BEATABLE' is a Hand-tracking Rhythm Game for Quest with a Genius Premise
XR Games, the studio behind Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded (2024) and Starship Troopers Continuum (2024), announced a new rhythm game for Quest called BEATABLE, which uses hand-tracking to turn any table into a musical instrument.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Google Reportedly Set to Acquire Eye-tracking Startup to Bolster Android XR Hardware Efforts
Google is reportedly set to acquire Canada-based eye-tracking startup AdHawk Microsystems Inc., something that would strengthen the company's ongoing foray into XR headsets and glasses.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Mythic Realms Review - A Brilliant Mixed Reality Roguelite Fantasy RPG
With Mythic Realms, developer Petricore has created a novel and compelling MR/VR game which successfully blends multiple genres and play modes into something special.
March 13, 2025 — Source

'Path of Fury' Brings Nostalgic Kung Fu Fighting to Quest Today in First Episode 'Tetsuo's Tower'
Path of Fury -- Episode I: Tetsuo's Tower is launching today on Quest, offering up an on-rails battle against a cadre of kung fu fighting gangsters through an '80s-inspired underworld.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Smartglasses: my experience at CES and the road to AR glasses
Today, I want to discuss one of the XR technologies that has been getting more hype lately: smartglasses. I want to start my analysis with what I've seen at CES and then go beyond that and discuss what I envision for the future of this technology.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Steam Link App Seemingly Coming To Pico & HTC Vive Standalone Headsets
Valve's Steam Link app is seemingly coming to Pico and HTC Vive standalone headsets, datamining suggests.
March 13, 2025 — Source

The Roborock Saros 10R aces one thing that most other robot vacuums can't
It doesn't do everything perfectly, but it's still probably the most reliable robot vacuum I've ever tested.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Valve Working On "SteamVR Link Dongle" For Reliable Wireless PC VR
Valve is working on a "SteamVR Link Dongle", datamining reveals, and it could improve the reliability of wireless PC VR.
March 13, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — March 12th, 2025

Apple Vision Pro users can check out a short, immersive Metallica concert film this week
Say your prayers and head off to Never-Neverland.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Google Set To Acquire Ultra-Low-Power Eye Tracking Startup For Headsets & Glasses
Google is in "final talks" to acquire AdHawk, a startup that makes ultra-low-power eye tracking tech for headsets and glasses, Bloomberg reports.
March 12, 2025 — Source

GORN 2 Puts On A Brutal Spectacle In New Gameplay Trailer
GORN 2 offered a new look at the upcoming sequel with today's new gameplay trailer.
March 12, 2025 — Source

'MAGE' Pushes the Limits with Physics-based Magic Mayhem at 120 FPS on Quest 3
MAGE is a magic and physics sandbox in early access on Quest 3 that not only offers up fun physics-based mayhem, but does it at an eye-blistering 120 fps.
March 12, 2025 — Source

MAGE Uses A Custom Engine To Drive 120 FPS Physics With Dynamic Shadows On Quest 3
MAGE uses a fully custom engine to drive 120 FPS physics with dynamic shadows and "hundreds of high fidelity dynamic props" on Quest 3 & Quest 3S.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Metallica Comes to Vision Pro in Immersive Performance This Week
Apple announced it's releasing an immersive concert experience from Metallica, landing exclusively on Apple Vision Pro this week.
March 12, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Neon Roguelike ZIX Arrives On Quest And Steam This Fall
Hidden IO's high-octane roguelike will debut on Quest and Steam later this year.
March 12, 2025 — Source

New Gameplay Footage For VR Sci-Fi Shooter Exoshock Revealed
Developed by Polarity One and published by VRAL Games, Exoshock takes inspiration from heavy hitters like Helldivers 2, Warhammer 40k and Halo. Exoshock aims to be "the next leap forward for co-op PvE FPS in virtual reality," focusing on collaboration and changing mission parameters while promising intense firefights. The new trailer showcased the visuals, combat mechanics, advanced enemy AI, and more.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Onward's "Massive" 2.0 Update With Graphics Overhaul Arrives Later This Month
VR tactical shooter Onward's "massive" 2.0 update will release on March 25, with a graphical overhaul, new operator system, and more.
March 12, 2025 — Source

'Pokemon Go' Maker Niantic Sells Off Gaming Division, Doubling Down on Geospatial AI & AR Tech
Niantic, the company behind hit mobile game Pokemon Go (2016), announced the sale of its gaming division to Scopely for $3.85 billion, confirming a previous Bloomberg report. Furthermore, the company now says it's focusing on advancing its AI-powered geospatial technology and AR tech.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Prison Boss Prohibition Has A Mixed Reality Mode With Colocated Multiplayer
Trebuchet has revealed that Prison Boss Prohibition, the expanded follow-up to Prison Boss VR, will feature mixed reality support on Meta Quest.
March 12, 2025 — Source

visionOS 2.3.2 Update for Apple Vision Pro Enhances Security and Fixes Streaming Issues
visionOS 2.3.2 is a minor update designed for the Apple Vision Pro headset. It includes bug fixes and security updates and resolves an issue that may prevent the playback of some streaming content.
March 12, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — March 11th, 2025

These limited-edition Meta X Coperni glasses are stylish, and expensive
The tech industry is no stranger to team-ups with the fashion industry. Tech companies often collaborate with fashion companies to release special editions of their products. Meta decided to team up with fashion brand Coperni to release a special pair of Meta Smart Glasses.
March 11, 2025 — Source

VR Games Showcase Starts at 12PM ET with 30+ Mins of VR Game Trailers & Updates on Quest, PSVR 2, & PC VR
The next show from friends at VR Games Showcase is here, with more than 30 minutes of trailers and info on upcoming VR games and updates for Quest, PSVR 2, and PC VR. Catch the action right here at 12PM ET.
March 11, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

General — Metaverse — March 10th, 2025

Apple Reportedly to Reveal "feature-packed" visionOS 3.0 Update at WWDC in June
Apple is planning a "feature-packed release" for visionOS 3.0, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who says that Vision Pro's operating system—and not new XR hardware—is going to be a focus at this year's World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC).
March 10, 2025 — Source

Apple Still Exploring Smart Glasses Similar to Meta's Ray-Bans
Apple is still discussing the possibility of making smart glasses similar to Meta's popular Ray-Ban glasses, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Are Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses Worth The Cost? Here's What Users Are Saying
Whether we like it or not, we now live in an era of smart everything — even the glasses we wear can be smart, if we're willing to pay the asking price. With Meta's Super Bowl ad featuring its Ray-Ban AI glasses and Chris Hemsworth, millions got a glimpse of what AI-powered smart glasses could potentially do. From translating a foreign language while you're traveling to standing in for your headphones when you take a call, Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses promise to make your day-to-day life easier and a lot more fun.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Insomniac brings back three of its best VR games
Prior to being acquired by Sony, Insomniac had signed a deal with Oculus to bring three VR games to the Oculus Rift headset. These games were later made compatible with the Meta Quest headsets but all of Insomniac's VR titles mysteriously disappeared from the store a few years back. Now after a lengthy hiatus, they are finally becoming available again.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Meta Details Path to 'Significantly Reduced Costs' of Next-gen AR's Most Critical Component
Meta's Orion AR glasses prototype is expensive to make—like $10,000 per pair, expensive. Orion's most pricey component is undoubtedly its custom silicon carbide waveguide lenses, although Meta says it sees a pathway to "significantly reduce the cost" of that key component in the future.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Meta's latest limited edition Ray-Ban smart glasses are here - and they're fancy
These Ray-Ban x Coperni smart glasses have a sleek translucent design, and only a small number are being made.
March 10, 2025 — Source

visionOS 3 will be a 'feature-packed' update, despite lackluster sales
There's no denying that Apple's Vision Pro is a technological marvel. It has almost everything you would want from such a device. The only problem is its ecosystem and its price tag. However, a software update could make it more appealing. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, his latest Power On newsletter claims that the visionOS 3 update is going to be "feature-packed".
March 10, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — March 8th, 2025

GOLF+ Tests Tracking Your Real Putter Using Logitech's MX Ink
GOLF+ is experimenting with tracking your real putter by attaching Logitech's MX Ink tracked stylus to the top of it.
March 8, 2025 — Source

Most Of Insomniac's VR Games Have Returned To The Rift Store
Insomniac Games has relisted three of its titles on Meta's PC VR store, and The Unspoken should soon follow.
March 8, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — February 28th, 2025

Alien: Rogue Incursion's Major Quest 3 Patch Now Live After Brief Delay
Alien: Rogue Incursion's first major Quest 3 patch is now live, promising atmospheric visual enhancements and more.
February 28, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Aria Gen 2 Adds Built-In Head, Hand, Eye Tracking & Audio To Meta's Research Glasses
Aria Gen 2 adds head tracking, eye tracking, hand tracking, and audio to Meta's research glasses, and it's already being tested to help vision impaired people navigate indoors.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Boneworks & Bonelabs Developer Explains Why Studios Don't Just Target PC VR
If you follow VR on social media, you'll no doubt have seen a PC VR enthusiast claim that what VR "needs" is "just" more high-end PC VR content.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Co-Op Party Game Dimensional Double Shift Reaches 500K Downloads
Dimensional Double Shift, Owlchemy's co-op party game that only uses hand tracking, surpassed 500k downloads since launch.
February 28, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Detective VR Review: Unraveling The Mixed Reality Mystery
Mystery. Murder. A magnifying glass. And of course, that corkboard where you pin bits of evidence and connect them with string. Does Detective VR's alibi stand up to scrutiny? We put the clues together.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Free-To-Play Apps Now Account For 70% Of Time Spent On Quest
Meta says that over 70% of time spent on Quest headsets is now in free-to-play apps.
February 28, 2025 — Source

'Meta for Education' Program Exits Beta, Bringing Quest to the Classroom
Meta announced its 'Meta for Education' program is now out of beta, allowing schools and educational institutions from all over to fill their classrooms with Quest headsets and use a variety of education-focused XR apps and software.
February 28, 2025 — Source

New VR Games & Releases March 2025: Quest, SteamVR, PS VR2 & More
From Wanderer to Hitman, March is looking busy for new VR games. Here's our monthly highlights.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Two Green Thumbs Up: 'Farming Simulator VR' Launches on Meta Quest Today
Harvest season. Corn fields stretching out to the horizon, stalks subtly waving in the wind. You did this. You sowed, you tended, and now you get to reap the rewards of all that labor—and you never even had to leave your living room.
February 28, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — February 18th, 2025

Can Meta still make the metaverse?
On The Vergecast: What's next for Meta and Sonos, two companies that look a lot different than a few years ago.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Everything we know about Apple's Vision Pro
People have been speculating about Apple's entry into the world of virtual and augmented reality headsets for the better part of a decade. At WWDC 2023, it finally revealed the Vision Pro, which will launch as the first visionOS device on February 2nd.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Vision Pro apps: the good, the bad, and the ridiculous
The Vision Pro is Apple's newest computing platform, and that means we're going to see a whole bunch of new apps. Apple pitches apps built for the Vision Pro as "spatial" experiences, and even after our initial review experience, we'll have to see how those differ from or improve upon the virtual reality and mixed reality experiences we've seen on other platforms. Of course, the Vision Pro can run iPhone and iPad apps, too, and display the screen of your nearby Mac laptop or desktop.
February 18, 2025 — Source

We don't need AI devices when we have AR glasses
We're at the onset of a new age in mobile devices called the "AI Device Era." Now that we know the utility of AI models, companies are looking for ways to access them quicker and easier. The thing is that there haven't been any devices to crack the code to a successful AI device. We've seen pendants, bracelets, and little boxes you fit in your pocket. However, we just need to admit that we don't need AI devices if we have AR glasses.
February 18, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — February 17th, 2025

Apple Intelligence coming to Vision Pro via significant visionOS upgrade
Apple Intelligence and other features are coming to the Vision Pro via a significant upgrade, visionOS 2.4, which is due for public release in April.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Apple's Vision Pro is about to get smarter with Apple Intelligence
Apple's Vision Pro is a stunning piece of technology. When Apple showed off demos of the headset, we didn't think they could pull it off in real life. However, reviews of the headset proved us wrong. Now it's about to get even smarter. Apple is reportedly planning on bringing Apple Intelligence to the Vision Pro this April.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Chronostrike Brings A SUPERHOT-Inspired Co-Op Shooter To Quest
Developed by Greensky Games (Swarm 2), Chronostrike takes the SUPERHOT VR approach where time only moves when you move. Featuring 60 levels directly inspired by Christopher Nolan's 2010 film, Inception, time itself has become a weapon in the year 2135, set in a world where digital memories can be hacked.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Indie VR Hit Sequel 'Into the Radius 2' is Headed to Quest 3 in Early Access
Into the Radius 2, sequel to the popular post-apocalyptic shooter, is coming soon to Quest 3 in early access.
February 17, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Meta Connect 2025 Takes Place September 17 & 18
Connect is Meta's annual XR conference, its primary event since the last F8 in 2021. Originally called Oculus Connect, from the first in 2014 until the sixth in 2019, the event sees the company announce VR, AR, and smart glasses hardware, software, and new developer tools, as well as show off some of its research towards the future of XR.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are a hit, and it's now planning a massive production ramp-up
Meta's Ray-Bans have hit 2 million sales, and now their maker is gearing up to push 10 million a year.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Metro Awakening 'Underperformed Financial Expectations', Publisher Tells Investors
Metro Awakening "underperformed" against the financial expectations of the game's parent company, despite positive reviews.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Monster Snap Is Pokemon Snap For Cryptids In VR
Inspired by Pokemon Snap, Monster Snap is an on-rails photography game where you search for cryptids in VR.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Post-apocalyptic VR Shooter 'Metro Awakening' Failed to Meet Revenue Goals, Parent Company Reveals
Embracer Group, the media conglomerate behind a host of game studios, announced in a recent financial report that Metro Awakening (2024) "underperformed" financial expectations.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Quest v74 Brings Web Shortcuts, DisplayPort Out, Improved Casting & More
Quest v74 is starting to roll out, bringing web shortcuts in Library, the system menu to Quest Link, DisplayPort Out to external monitors, improved casting, and more.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Selina: Mind At Large Review: A Topsy-Turvy Journey In The Heart Of A Child
It doesn't always deliver, but Selina: Mind at Large is an important mental health journey that legitimizes a child's anguish.
February 18, 2025 — Source

'Thief Simulator' VR Sold Over 300,000 Copies on Quest Alone
3R Games, the studio behind Thief Simulator VR: Greenview Street (2022), revealed the game has sold over 310,000 units on Quest alone.
February 17, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Toast Interactive Closes Office As 'Majority' Of Staff Are Made Redundant
Toast Interactive has closed its office and laid off the majority of its staff.
February 18, 2025 — Source

VR Treadmill Omni One Adds New Games to Lineup, Including 'Arizona Sunshine' Series and 'Into the Radius'
Virtuix, the company known for its line of VR treadmills, announced it's adding nine more VR games to its lineup of titles supported by its Omni One all-in-one system.
February 17, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

General — Metaverse — February 14th, 2025

11 Pro Apple Notes Tips for Task Management, Collaboration and Note-Taking
Apple Notes has grown into a comprehensive tool for capturing ideas, managing tasks, and organizing projects. Whether you're brainstorming, tracking to-dos, or handling complex workflows, this app provides a wide array of features designed to enhance your productivity. With capabilities ranging from instant note-taking to seamless synchronization across devices, Apple Notes can help you stay organized and focused.
February 14, 2025 — Source

'Alien: Rogue Incursion' Arrives on Quest 3: Upgraded Gameplay But Downgraded Graphics
Alien: Rogue Incursion initially launched on PSVR 2 and PC VR headsets in December, bringing the first VR-native game to the storied 'Alien' franchise. Now, developer Survios has finally released the game on Quest 3.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Horizon Worlds Now Has 'Fantastical Avatars', Including Captain America
Meta's Horizon Worlds platform now has 'Fantastical Avatars', including the new Captain America.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Into the Radius 2 Early Access Coming Soon to Meta Quest
Into the Radius 2 is a survival shooter in which players must arm themselves with realistic weapons, team up with friends, and venture deep into the surreal and hostile environment known as the Pechorsk Security Zone.
February 14, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Meta's Ray-Bans have sold 2 million pairs — its maker is prepping to sell 10M each year
A subscription service might be coming, too.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Microsoft Makes it Official: HoloLens is Dead
Microsoft this week confirmed that its HoloLens mixed reality hardware efforts have officially come to an end.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Mil-Sim Shooter 'Onward' Announces First Major Update After a Year-long Wait
Onward (2020), the tactical mil-sim shooter from Meta-owned Downpour Interactive, is getting a big 2.0 update soon. It's been a long time coming too, as the game's last major update was nearly one year ago.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Next 'Five Nights at Freddy's' Game Scrubs Mention of PSVR 2 Support Ahead of PS5 Release
Steel Wool Studios announced the release date of Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic earlier this week, coming to PS5 and PC on June 13th. While the game was previously shown on PSVR 2, the studio has now removed any mention of PSVR 2 support, which is raising some eyebrows.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Onward Will Get 'Massive' Graphics Overhaul In 2.0 Update Later This Year
VR tactical shooter Onward will receive a major revamp in this year's 2.0 update.
February 14, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Quest Store February Sale Discounts Among Us VR, LEGO Bricktales, Ultrawings 2 & More
Between Among Us VR, Ultrawings 2 and LEGO Bricktales, we've rounded up our highlights from the latest Quest Store sale.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Have Sold 2 Million Units, Production To Be Vastly Increased
Ray-Ban Meta glasses have sold 2 million units so far, and the annual production capacity is being increased to 10 million by the end of 2026.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Real VR Fishing Continues The World Tour With Europe DLC Vol. 2 Soon
Real VR Fishing continues its World Tour with new locations in the Europe DLC Vol. 2, arriving this month on Quest.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Sci-Fi Fantasy Shooter StellarPlans VR Heads For Quest This March
StellarPlans, a sci-fi fantasy VR shooter created by a solo developer, lands on Quest next month.
February 14, 2025 — Source

'Skydance's BEHEMOTH' Adds Over 700 Fixes in Second Major Patch, Now Live on All Platforms
Skydance's Behemoth (2024) didn't launch without its fair share of issues late last year, something developer Skydance Games hopes to nail down in its latest patch, which is being addressed in over 700 community-sourced fixes.
February 14, 2025 — Source

VR Tactical Shooter Tier One: Direct Action Starts Early Access On Quest Today
Tier One: Direct Action, a VR tactical shooter inspired by ArmA and Rainbow Six Siege, launches in early access today on Quest.
February 14, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — February 7th, 2025

Apple describes a way to make Vision Pro much lighter
The two biggest criticisms of Vision Pro have been price and the weight. We know Apple is working on a lower-priced model, and a new patent application describes a way to make the headset very much lighter.
February 10, 2025 — Source

Apple's Initial Designs for a Vision Pro Controller Are Making Me Uncomfortable
A recently-revealed patent shows a stick-like design for an Apple Vision Pro controller, and it already makes us uneasy.
February 7, 2025 — Source

'Civilization VII' is Getting a Surprise VR Version for Quest 3 Soon
Sid Meier's Civilization 7 is coming to PC and console on February 11th, but now developer Firaxis and publisher 2K Games say a version of the game is also releasing on Quest this Spring.
February 10, 2025 — Source or Source

COLD VR Review: A Flawed Inversion of SUPERHOT
COLD VR delivers moments of entertaining action on Steam, but it's let down by frustrating level design and an unpolished presentation.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Ex-Oculus CTO: 'Beat Saber was much more important to VR's growth than Half-Life: Alyx'
John Carmack, former CTO of Oculus and legendary programmer, isn't shy when it comes to voicing his opinions on all things XR. To Carmack, Meta's block-slashing rhythm game Beat Saber (2018) was "far more important than Half-Life: Alyx" in pushing adoption of the medium.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Meta expected to invest $100 billion in VR and smart glasses
Many companies are investing heavily in headsets and smart glasses. However, Meta is expected to take the cake. According to a recent report from the Financial Times, Meta could end up investing as much as $100 billion in VR and smart glasses this year.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Meta Eyes Free-to-Play Future as Quest Userbase Changes with Wave of New Owners
Meta's metaverse ambitions are evolving rapidly, with younger users and mainstream consumers reshaping the Quest platform over the course of 2024, according to Samantha Ryan, VP of Metaverse Content, which could see free-to-play content flourish as a result.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Meta is studying how humans and robots can collaborate on housework
Meta on Friday announced PARTNR, a new program designed to study human-robot interaction (HRI). The research is specifically focused on how humans and robots might collaborate in the home environment. That includes mundane tasks like cleaning, cooking, and picking up food deliveries.
February 7, 2025 — Source

The best VR headsets for 2025
Virtual reality is here, and there's never been a better time to snag a VR headset.
February 7, 2025 — Source

The XR Week Peek (2025.02.10): The Meta Quest Store is in a transition phase, Apple may integrate PSVR 2 controllers, and more!
These days I feel better, so this newsletter is coming on time again (yay!). It's been a good end of the week for me: on the work side, I have broken the news about camera access on Android XR (more on this later on), while on the personal side, I managed to cook some good Italian pasta here in China for some friends (I've brought some ingredients from home, of course).
February 10, 2025 — Source

Veteran VR Studio nDreams Condenses Two Studios into One, With Layoffs for Some
Veteran VR developer and publisher nDreams announced it's opened an internal studio, called 'Compass', after having closed both its nDreams Studio Orbital and nDreams Studio in September.
February 7, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — February 5th, 2025

Apple Vision Pro's first year: the good, the bad, and the future
The first one that caught my attention today was a realistic and refreshing assessment by Adam Savage and company:
February 5th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Budget Cuts Ultimate & PowerWash Simulator VR Are The Quest+ Monthly Games For February
From room-scale stealth thrills to power washing everything you see, here are the Quest+ monthly games for February 2025.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Meta is all in on AI wearables while figuring out where the metaverse fits in
Meta is apparently gearing up to drop half a dozen new wearables.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

The Best VR Headsets In 2025
From the Meta Quest 3 to the PSVR 2, these are the best VR headsets you can buy today.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Vision Pro: Here are three upgrades to expect from Apple this year
Vision Pro has officially entered its second year on the market. Apple's spatial computer was chosen as 9to5Mac's 2024 Product of the Year, but it still has a lot to prove heading into year two. Here are three coming upgrades that could spark a growth year for Vision Pro.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — February 3rd, 2025

Apple Might Not Build New Augmented Reality Glasses After All
The Apple Vision Products Group tried to pair lightweight glasses with first the iPhone and then the Mac.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Apple Reportedly Cancels AR Smart Glasses Project
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman believes that Apple's headset design department has cancelled a long-gestating project. Development of the company's augmented reality (AR) smart glasses—allegedly codenamed "N107"—ceased not long ago, according to the journalist's insider network. At first, Apple's augmented reality engineering team supposedly envisioned the (regular/normal-sized) glasses being powered via a direct connection to a wearer's iPhone.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Apple Reportedly on Track to Bring PSVR 2 Controller Support to Vision Pro
Apple is reportedly making good headway on its quest to bring controllers to Vision Pro, as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman maintains a collaboration with Sony to bring support for PSVR 2's controllers to Apple's headset is still on track.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

'Batman: Arkham Shadow' Counts Over 1 Million Quest Players, In-game Achievement Reveals
Batman: Arkham Shadow (2024) has just topped over 1 million players, evidenced by an in-game achievement that nearly everyone is bound to earn just by booting up the game and playing for a few minutes.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Google's XR Modeling Tool 'Blocks' Gets a Second Life with 'Open Blocks' on Quest
Known for its work on the open source version of Google's Tilt Brush, Open Brush, The Icosa Foundation has now released a version of Google's low-poly 3D modeling app Blocks for Quest.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Meta CTO: 2025 Will Determine Whether Reality Labs Is Visionary Or "A Legendary Misadventure"
In a leaked memo, Meta's CTO told staff that 2025 will determine whether its hardware & metaverse division is "the work of visionaries or a legendary misadventure".
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Meta spends big to make its Ray-Ban glasses a true mainstream hit
The smart glasses are getting not one, but two Super Bowl ads and a limited edition variation.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Meta's VP of XR is Departing the Company Citing Family Health Concerns
Meta's VP of XR, Mark Rabkin, is departing the company after leading its XR efforts for more than four years. Rabkin cites family health issues as the primary driver for his departure.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Mixed Reality Arcade Game Project Aeroes Is Free For A Limited Time
Project Aeroes, a mixed reality game where you guide spaceships, is free for a limited time on Quest 3.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Quest 3 & 3S Saw Significant SteamVR Usage Share Growth In January
Quest 3 & Quest 3S made up 28% of SteamVR usage in January, after seeing significant growth in recent months.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

The FDA and EU clear Nuance Audio, smart glasses with built-in hearing aids, for sale
The glasses will be available in the US and Europe in Q1.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Vacation Simulator & Cosmonious High Get Permanent Price Drops
Owlchemy Labs permanently reduced the price for Vacation Simulator and Cosmonious High, though PlayStation owners will need to wait.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — January 24th, 2025

Aerial Dogfight Sim Aces of Thunder Reveals World War 1 Era Aircraft
Upcoming flight combat game Aces of Thunder will feature planes from the dawn of aerial warfare, including the Fokker DR.I of the infamous Red Baron.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Apple's next immersive Vision Pro film involves bull riding and arrives soon
Immersive Video on the Vision Pro is one of the product's must-try experiences, and Apple's first new release of the year—Man versus Beast—arrives next week to take you on a bull-riding adventure.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Elsewhere Electric Unites VR & Mobile Players With A New Co-Op Puzzler
Elsewhere Electric is a co-op puzzle game coming to Quest and PC VR, where one player explores the world in VR while the other joins in on mobile.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

How Into The Radius 2 Hit Nearly $3M Revenue So Far On Steam Early Access
It's a rare VR game that uses Steam as its lead platform these days, but that hasn't stopped Into The Radius 2 earning nearly $3 million revenue since launch.
January 24th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Live translations on Meta's smart glasses work well — until they don't
I had a conversation with a Spanish speaker and tried watching a clip of Emilia Perez. The results were hilariously varied.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Meta Is Enlisting A-List Celebrities For Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Super Bowl Ads
Meta is enlisting A-list celebrities, Chris Pratt and Chris Hemsworth, to advertise the Ray-Ban smart glasses at the Super Bowl.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Meta is Experimenting with a Home Theater Environment for Quest's Horizon OS
Meta already has a way to watch your own content on Quest, although browsing through a file system and viewing on a windowed panel is decidedly less immersive than a proper home theater. Now the company says it's experimenting with the idea.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

The Smurfs -- Flower Defense Will Bring VR & MR Strategy To Quest 3 This May
The Smurfs -- Flower Defense brings the iconic series to Quest 3 this May with a VR and mixed reality tower defense game.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — January 22nd, 2025

'Fitness Fables' is a Heart-pumping Workout & Fantasy Action Mash-up, Coming to Quest This Month
Poland-based indie Immersion Games are getting ready to launch their next title later this month, which puts a fantasy gameplay twist on some tried and true VR fitness mechanics.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

GeForce Now Comes To Quest 3, Pico & Apple Vision Pro's Web Browsers
GeForce Now, Nvidia's cloud flatscreen gaming service, now supports the web browsers of Quest 3, Pico, and Apple Vision Pro.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Into The Radius Has Sold 800K Copies Across All Platforms
Confirmed in a soon-to-be published interview, CM Games CEO Vlad Rannik spoke to UploadVR during PG Connects London 2025 to discuss Into The Radius 2. Touching upon how the original game guided the studio's approach to early access for the sequel, Rannik revealed Into The Radius sold 800k units since the initial launch back in November 2019.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Meta Is Reportedly Developing Oakley Smart Glasses for Athletes
The company may also launch AI-powered wearables like earbuds with built-in cameras.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Meta Reportedly Plans Smart Glasses with Display, Targeting 2025 Release at Premium Price Point
Even with onboard AI, Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses aren't as smart as they could be, since the glasses lack any sort of display for doing simple tasks, like reading incoming messages. Now, a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman maintains Meta is not only looking to expand its line of smart glasses with the inclusion of a sportier model this year, but also a high-end model that includes a built-in display.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Oakley smart glasses coming this year; Meta glasses with display to cost $1k
If Ray-Ban Meta glasses are not your style, the company is expected to launch a pair of Oakley smart glasses later this year. These will likely mirror the functionality of Meta's existing AI glasses, but with very different styling.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Samsung Teases AR Glasses at Galaxy Unpacked
Samsung's big push for wearable AI is a pair of glasses, the more mobile version of its 'Project Moohan' AR headset.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Samsung's VR Headset Looks a Lot Like Apple Vision Pro
At its Unpacked event, Samsung showed off its upcoming "Project Moohan" AR/VR headset, which is designed to compete with the Vision Pro. Some users might even mistake the headset for a Vision Pro, given the design similarities.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Starting next week, you'll need to turn off Apple Intelligence if you don't want it
iOS 18.3 enables Apple intelligence by default.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

VR Arcade Fighter Path of Fury - Episode I: Tetsuo's Tower Heads To Quest This March
Path of Fury - Episode I: Tetsuo's Tower, the Kung-Fu inspired VR fighting game, is coming to Quest this March.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — January 20th, 2025

Oculus Founder Teases XR Announcement Coming "in a few weeks", Possibly Pointing to Military-driven Headset
Oculus founder Palmer Luckey is announcing something in a few weeks, which he says will prove he isn't out of the 'XR game'.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Roto VR hands-on: make your chair rotate in VR!
On my last day at CES, I tried the Roto VR Explorer chair. It's been an interesting experience, not without some flaws, but certainly one worth telling. So keep reading to discover this VR accessory!
January 20th, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — January 17th, 2025

90s Inspired VR Adventure Lovesick Is Making Its Debut On Quest This March
Rose City Games announced that its grungy VR puzzle game Lovesick will launch this March on Quest.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Assetto Corsa EVO Faces Rocky Early Access Start With 'Unplayable' PC VR Support
Assetto Corsa EVO has officially launched on Steam Early Access, though many users are reporting it's currently "unplayable" in VR.
January 17th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

'Meta Horizon' Quest Mobile App Downloads Dropped Christmas 2024 as Meta Aims to Bolster Quest 3S Sales
Meta is fairly tight-lipped when it comes to detailing just how many headsets it sells, although there are a few ways to gauge the platform's popularity, one of which is fresh downloads of its required companion app, Meta Horizon, available on Android and iOS devices.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Rogue Piñatas: VRmageddon Smashes Onto Quest Next Month
Rogue Piñatas: VRmageddon gears up for smashing hordes in a family-friendly VR co-op roguelite next month on Quest.
January 17th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Somnium Space Announces New Pricing for VR1 Lineup, Putting Entry-level Headset North of $3,000
Somnium Space, the Czechia-based social platform creator, has raised prices on its enthusiast-grade PC VR headset, Somnium VR1, something the company says was done to "maintain the highest quality standards."
January 17th, 2025 — Source

The Thrill Of The Fight 2 Is An Intriguing Evolution Of VR Boxing
When I first played Sealost Interactive's The Thrill of the Fight, it felt like the closest thing I'd come across to real boxing in the video game medium. Rather than controlling boxers with analog sticks and shoulder buttons on a console like with EA's Fight Night, Thrill of the Fight lets me use my real footwork. I can weave, roll, jab and hook as I outbox computer opponents in VR.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — January 13th, 2025

Asgard's Wrath 2 Gets Last Content Update As Sanzaru Games Looks To The "Next Big Thing"
Asgard's Wrath 2 has received its last content update, and developer Sanzaru Games is working on the "next big thing."
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Banter Generates Objects From Speech With New AI Tools
Elin Höhler spent the weekend pulling together a new demo in SideQuest's Banter showing a full speech to 3D generation pipeline making objects in a multiplayer world.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Don't expect an update to Apple's anemic-selling Vision Pro this year
According to Bloomberg News' Mark Gurman, while Apple's 2025 is jam-packed with a slew of new and updated product launches throughout the year, a next-gen Vision Pro is not expected to be among them.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Everything we expect from a lower-priced Apple Vision headset in 2026
It's always been clear that Vision Pro was simply Apple's first step into the AR/VR headset world, and that a lower-priced Apple Vision product would follow, but there have so far been mixed reports on when we might expect to see it.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Iron Rebellion Might Be The Mechs Best Thing To MechWarrior In VR
Iron Rebellion Might Be The Mechs Best Thing To MechWarrior In VR
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Mark Zuckerberg Admits Apple Vision Pro Is Better Than Quest 3 For Watching Movies
In his latest appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, Mark Zuckerberg admitted that Apple Vision Pro is better than Quest 3 for watching movies.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Meta-owned Sanzaru Games Moves on to "next big thing" Amid 'Asgard's Wrath 2' Final Update
Sanzaru Games, the studio behind the Asgard's Wrath franchise, have released the final content update to Quest exclusive Asgard's Wrath 2 (2023). Now the studio says it's moving on the "next big thing".
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Pimax Raises Another $13.6M to Accelerate the Development of Its VR Headset Business
Pimax, the Chinese startup known for its wide field-of-view (FOV) PC VR headsets, has secured an additional ¥CN100 million (~$13.6 million USD) in an extension to its Series C funding.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

PowerWash Simulator Ends VR Support As Dev Redeploys Team To Other Projects
PowerWash Simulator VR support will not continue on Quest, with FuturLab citing cost concerns and job security.
January 13th, 2025 — Source or Source

We tried Sony's new XYN headset: a game-changer for 3D content creators
Sony is going all-in on spatial content creation.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — January 10th, 2025

Brelyon Ultra Reality Extend immersive monitor delivers Vision Pro-like experience without a headset
The greatest attraction for me about Vision Pro is being able to have huge virtual monitors for both work and entertainment, but the downside is the discomfort of wearing one for an extended time. The Brelyon Ultra Reality Extend is a funky new monitor tech that aims to solve this problem.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Beat Saber Shares #1 With Alien: Rogue Incursion In December's PS VR2 Downloads Charts
Sony released its last PlayStation VR2 download charts for 2024, with December's #1 going to both Beat Saber and Alien: Rogue Incursion.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Hands-on Ray-Ban Meta and its experimental AI features
Yesterday at CES, in a Meta Showroom, I was finally able to try the Ray-Ban Meta glasses and especially their experimental AI features! Let me tell you everything about this experience.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

iOS 18.4's new Siri powers get me really excited for Vision Pro's future
Apple's biggest upcoming AI features will arrive in iOS 18.4, with a heavy focus on Siri upgrades. But it's the Vision Pro that I'm most excited to use those capabilities on.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

iOS Decoded -- iOS 18.3 beta 2 changes and features
After the significant releases of iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2, Apple's latest developer beta release -- iOS 18.3 beta 2 -- is shaping up to be significantly less eventful in terms of user-facing features and changes. However, there are things under the hood that may hint to what to expect from future iOS software and hardware. In this first episode of iOS Decoded, we take a deeper dive into iOS 18.3.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Nvidia GeForce Now released for all Pico MR and VR headsets
Pico is bringing the power of cloud gaming to its VR headsets with the integration of Nvidia GeForce Now. This exciting partnership opens up a world of AAA gaming experiences for Pico users, offering seamless access to a vast library of titles without needing a powerful PC or console.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Pimax Crystal Super VR Headset CES 2025 from $1,696
Pimax showcase and unveiled its new Crystal Super VR Headset providing users with a resolution of 3840×3840 pixels per eye, delivering an impressive 57 pixels per degree (PPD). This level of detail closely mimics the clarity of human vision, making it ideal for applications requiring precision and realism, such as flight simulations and professional training environments.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Shiftall Reveals Quest 'Expansion' Controller, New SteamVR Controllers
Shiftall, the Japan-based creators behind MeganeX PC VR headsets, announced two new VR controller accessories at CES 2025—a SteamVR-compatible controller for PC VR, and a unique add-on to Quest Touch controllers that give users a scroll wheel and extra buttons.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Sony's Enterprise MR Headset Set to Release Next Month, Priced at $4,750
We haven't heard much about Sony's SRH-S1 standalone MR headset over the past year, which the company revealed at CES 2024. Now, the enterprise-focused device has an official launch date and price.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Sony's Standalone Headset For Enterprise Is $4750 And Ships In February
Sony's standalone XR headset for enterprise CAD now has a price and release month.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Vision Pro Knock-off Gets High Praise From Former Quest Engineer
Wait, Apple Vision Pro doesn't come in black, does it? Nope, but Play For Dream MR does. And with what some are calling the 'Android Vision Pro', owing to its Android-based OS, Play For Dream seems to have turned some heads at CES 2025 this past week.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — January 9th, 2025

A Florida Judge Used A Quest 2 In A Courtroom
A judge in Florida used a Quest 2 VR headset to view a recreation of events in which a defendant pulled a gun out at a wedding.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Attention Labs and 2Pi showed me the future of VR for audio and video
Today I want to tell you about two companies that I met at CES that made me think about the future of immersive realities: Attention Labs, which lets people focus on a specific conversation in mixed reality, and 2Pi Optics, which builds very small metalenses. Let me tell you why I think these two companies are working on something that is very cool.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Boneworks Is Heading To Quest 3 As SLZ Begins Pre-Production On Next Game
Boneworks, Stress Level Zero's experimental physics-driven VR sandbox, is heading to Quest 3.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Epyka Review: A Wonderful Journey Cut Too Short
Like millions of kids in the 1990s, my first experience with puzzle-adventure games was Myst. The jaw-dropping graphics and cryptic storytelling lit my imagination, but my young age, the extreme obtuseness of the game's puzzles, and the gameplay's intense loneliness squelched that flame. Thirty years later, as I reach the halfway point of Epyka, I suddenly realize I'm playing the game I always wanted Myst to be.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Human Within Promises Reality-Bending Stories On Quest Today
Your choices matter as you interact with a unique world in Human Within, a game made with a combination of 2D cutscenes, 3D gameplay, and more.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Kung Fu & VR Fishing Lead The Meta Quest+ Monthly Games For January 2025
From VR fishing to kung fu action, here are the latest Meta Quest+ monthly games this January.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Physics Action Puzzler 'BONEWORKS' is Coming to Quest 3, Pre-production for Next Game Announced
Stress Level Zero's physics-based sandbox follow-up BONELAB (2022) has done spectacularly well on Quest, although the studio still hasn't brought its award-winning physics action puzzler BONEWORKS (2019) to Meta's latest standalone hardware generation. That's about to change.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Rokid AR Spatial Glasses
Rokid teaches us what AR is all about with its AR Spatial Glasses.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Sony Shows Off 'The Last of Us' Immersive Attraction Concept That Should Be VR, But Sadly Isn't
Sony unveiled a new location-based entertainment (LBE) concept based on The Last of Us game and TV franchise. While it looks ripe for VR arcades, it appears to be skipping VR headsets altogether for an array of large format LED panels.
January 9th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Sony's XYN XR headset is being used in very different ways
Sony is targeting animators and game designers, while Siemens is going after engineers.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Survival Horror Game MADiSON VR Is Now Available On Quest
Survival horror hit MADiSON VR is now available on Quest.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Synth Riders '80s Mixtape Side B Adds Queen, Rick Astley, Toto & More
Prepare your hot pants and leg warmers as Synth Riders' 80s Mixtape Side B pack summons seven more cult classic hits on most VR platforms today.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

The best smart glasses at CES 2025 are inconspicuous
Smart glasses like Even Realities G1 and Halliday are not big and bulky like the smart glasses of yesteryear.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

The Smart Glasses Moment Is Here. But They're Still Missing Something Big
Commentary: Smart glasses feel more ready than they've ever been, but Android XR and Apple will be key in making them everyday wearables.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

The Solos AirGo Vision smart glasses give you access to ChatGPT whenever you need it
We tried these dynamic glasses out in the wild.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

This neckband for my XR glasses was the upgrade I didn't know I needed
Viture XR glasses are my favorite for mobile entertainment and productivity on the go. The new Pro Neckband provides an immersive experience with content stored on the device, not your phone.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

This year, Android XR will debut these cutting-edge products
Several big projects are in the works, but two hold the best hope for winners in 2025.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

VR & Flatscreen Indie Hit 'Exit 8' is Getting a Live Action Movie This Year, Trailer Here
Exit 8 (2023), the indie hit walking simulator for PC and VR headsets, is getting a live action film, bringing its Tokyo underground anomalies to the big screen this year.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — January 8th, 2025

CES 25: hands on with Pimax Crystal Super and the 60G Airlink
Today at CES I have been able to go hands-on with two Pimax products: the Pimax Crystal Super and the 60G Airlink for wireless connection. Unluckily there was no Dream Air to try, but I had fun anyway with the two other products.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Jumpstart January: An Interview with Leanne Pedante, Head of Fitness at 'Supernatural'
The new year's a time of resolutions and fresh starts, when many of us look to set new goals to work out, get into shape, and improve our health. But it can be hard to stick with your goals so you don't slide back into old habits. That's why we're kicking off a new weekly wellness series to help you Jumpstart January.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Immersive Web Company Infinite Reality Raises $3 Billion From a Private Investor
Infinite Reality, a company building an engine for creating immersive web content underpinned with WebXR support, announced it has raised a whopping $3 billion to continue building the company's "vision for the next generation of the internet." Not only is this a huge fundraising round, such an investment coming from a single private investor is highly uncommon.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger Review - Colorful Adventure With Shallow Combat
Pirates VR: Jolly Roger presents an enjoyable lighthearted VR adventure, though shallow combat ultimately hampers it. Read on for our full review.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Scientists Build an Itty-bitty VR Headset to Better Study Mice
Researchers at Cornell University have developed 'MouseGoggles', a miniature VR headset with eye-tracking for mice, which was used to study complex behaviors during neural recordings.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

World's First Android-Based Spatial Computer Play For Dream MR Debuts
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicked off in Las Vegas, bringing together a myriad of innovative technologies from around the globe. Among the highlights of this year's event was the debut of Play For Dream MR, an Android-based spatial computer, which garnered praise from media, exhibitors, and attendees alike.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — January 7th, 2025

Apple Vision Pro to Support NVIDIA's 'GeForce NOW' Cloud Gaming Service via Safari
The Apple Vision Pro headset will soon support NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform, the company today announced.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Android XR and mixed-reality prototypes remind us not to get excited too early
The truth is, all these products aren't real until you can buy them.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Chrono Weaver Is A New Time Travel VR Puzzle Adventure On Quest & Steam
Chrono Weaver sees you work with yourself in a new VR time-travel puzzle adventure, and it recently launched on Quest and Steam.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Detective VR Is On The Case Next Month On Quest 3
Detective VR, a mixed reality narrative investigation game, launches next month on Quest 3 and 3S.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

First Impressions of 'Surreal Touch' Third-party Vision Pro Controllers
Surreal Touch is a Kickstarter-backed third-party motion controller for Vision Pro. The first batch of controllers began shipping in December (right on time), and early impressions are starting to roll out.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

How to buy the XREAL One Pro AR glasses
Take a peek into the world of augmented reality.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

I Tried XREAL's new One Pro AR glasses at CES
The upgraded model from XREAL features a new chipset, larger FOV, higher max brightness, and a more lightweight design.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

InkPoster's digital art displays need power only to upload a new image
Based on full-color E Ink technology, the ePaper frame displays consume zero watts for static displays and emit no blue light or heat.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Lenovo's latest answer to XREAL AR glasses arrives sooner than you think
The Lenovo Legion Glasses 2 is set to launch in February 2025.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

RayNeo AR glasses hands-on at CES 2025: Surprisingly light and bright
It has a small field of view but a surprisingly bright display.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Shardfall: FitQuest VR Hands-On - The Closest You'll Get To Ring Fit Adventure On Quest
Shardfall: FitQuest VR is likely the closest you'll get to Ring Fit Adventure on Meta Quest, and that's not a bad thing. Here are our full impressions.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Sony Announces 'XYN' Standalone MR Headset Prototype for Creatives, Release Date & Pricing Still to Be Revealed
Sony announced a new prototype version of its previously revealed XR standalone for enterprise. Codenamed 'XYN', the company says it's targeting creators looking to make spatial content.
January 7th, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

NVIDIA Announces GeForce Now Cloud Gaming Support for Quest 3/S, Vision Pro & Pico Headsets
NVIDIA announced at CES 2025 that its extending support for its cloud gaming platform GeForce NOW to Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3 and 3S, and Pico headsets.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon Gets Virtual Reality Game From Sandbox VR
The Descent.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — January 6th, 2025

Apple Vision Pro 2 Price DROP? Apple's Secret Plan Revealed!
Rumors suggest that the Apple Vision Pro 2 will be priced lower than the current model. Apple's entry into the virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) market with the Vision Pro was met with excitement and skepticism. The device, priced at a hefty $3,500, positions itself as a premium offering, promising innovative technology and an immersive user experience. However, the steep cost has proven to be a significant barrier to widespread adoption, leaving many consumers questioning whether the Vision Pro delivers enough value to justify its price tag.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Dawn Of Jets Offers Aerial Combat With A Fully Interactive Cockpit On Quest
Dawn of Jets, a VR aerial combat game with a fully interactive cockpit, recently entered early access on Quest.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Halliday's smart glasses feature 'proactive AI'
The problem with a lot of smart glasses and headsets is that it isn't always designed with users with prescription glasses in mind. Halliday is challenging that narrative with its new smart glasses that the company unveiled at CES 2025. These smart glasses will play nicely with users that wear prescription lenses, and one of the more interesting features is its so-called "proactive AI".
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Rokid debuts AR Spatial smart glasses at CES 2025
Apple is not the first company to enter the market with a pair of smart glasses. However, due to Apple's marketing machine and reputation, the company's Vision Pro headset seems to be all everyone's talking about right now. But at CES 2025, the Vision Pro might have a challenger with the brand new Rokid AR Spatial smart glasses.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Meta Officially Discontinues Quest Pro, Its First (and most expensive) Mixed Reality Headset
Meta has officially discontinued Quest Pro, the company's first mixed reality headset.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Somnium Begins Shipping VR1 PC VR Headset in the US, Announces Incoming Price Hike
Somnium Space, the Prague, Czechia-based social platform creator, has officially begun launching its PC VR headset, Somnium VR1, in the US. Additionally, the company announced its streamlining the number of available variants, bringing it to just three consumer-focused versions, and also increasing prices soon on its higher-end units.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Samsung Electronics Unveils Samsung Vision AI and New Innovations at First Look 2025, Delivering Personalized, AI-Powered Screens To Enrich Everyday Life
Samsung brings Samsung Vision AI to its widest lineup yet — including Neo QLED, OLED, QLED and The Frame — with intelligent, adaptive screens that go beyond the conventional TV watching experience
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Soliddd unveils the SolidddVision smartglasses for CES 2025
CES 2025 is just around the corner, and our favorite companies are showing off their latest and greatest tech early. One of those companies is Soliddd. This vision and eye care tech company has developed a pair of smartglasses that can help people with low vision disorders like macular degeneration.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Somnium VR1 Starts Shipping To US As Price Increase Coming Soon
Somnium VR1, the European wide field of view PC VR headset, has started shipping to US customers, after already shipping in Europe in late 2024.
January 6th, 2025 — Source or Source

General — Metaverse — January 3rd, 2025

Apple reportedly ends production of the Vision Pro
While the Apple Vision Pro got off to a hot start with positive reviews and a wave of purchases from enthusiasts, interest in the device dropped off a cliff in the months following launch. Back in April, we had heard that Apple had begun slashing production orders due to flailing sales numbers. Now, it is being reported that the Vision Pro will soon be discontinued.
January 3rd, 2025 — Source

Apple Vision Pro's killer feature is finally here - and made my $3,500 investment more worth it
It's a shame Apple didn't include the ultra-wide Mac virtual display when it launched the Vision Pro. The product would have made so much more sense.
January 3rd, 2025 — Source

SteamVR Saw Near-Record Usage In December
December 2024 saw the second highest percentage of Steam gamers using a VR headset ever, when adjusted for Chinese users.
January 3rd, 2025 — Source

What's the future of SteamVR tracking?
It's the beginning of a new year, and I started thinking about the future of immersive realities for 2025 and beyond. There is one question that is recurring in my mind: with the possible advent of the standalone Deckard headset with inside-out tracking, is Lighthouse-based SteamVR tracking still going to be relevant? Will it survive this year or the next ones? In this article, I try to summarize my thoughts about it.
January 3rd, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — January 1st, 2025

New VR Games & Releases January 2025: Quest, SteamVR, PS VR2 & More
Gears & Goo is a mixed reality tower defense game from Resolution Games, where you control an army of 'Sodarians' in a territorial battle.
January 1st, 2025 — Source

The #1 App On Christmas Day Was The Meta App Needed To Set Up Quest Headsets
Meta Horizon was the #1 free iPhone app on Christmas Day 2024.
January 1st, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — January 2nd, 2025

Battlegrounds Wants to Build a True Metaverse
All the world's a page.
January 2nd, 2025 — Source

Noun Town: Home Wants To Teach You New Languages In Mixed Reality
Noun Town: Home is a standalone mixed reality version of the VR language learning game, and it's out now on Quest.
January 2nd, 2025 — Source

General — Metaverse — December 31st, 2024

Meta Backpedals On Bricked Quest Headset Support After Angry Backlash
Meta Quest headsets are by far the most popular choice in the VR space, and many were likely given out as gifts during the holidays season. Unfortunately, a lot of those new users might feel as if they got a lump of coal instead, as a recent update is bricking the device for many users. The situation was worse for longtime owners, who were told by the company they were out of luck. However, it appears as if Meta is backtracking on leaving customers high and dry.
December 31st, 2024 — Source

Meta is Reportedly Planning to Add Display Screens to its Smart Glasses
Meta reportedly plans to add displays to its Ray-Ban smart glasses as early as next year.
December 31st, 2024 — Source

Vivo to try and beat Apple Vision Pro with a new mixed-reality headset in 2025
Don't expect to use it anytime soon, however.
December 31st, 2024 — Source

These coming Vision Pro upgrades could lead to big 2025 success
Vision Pro was chosen as 9to5Mac's Product of the Year. But there's still a lot Apple's spatial computer has to prove heading into its second year. Here are three big coming upgrades that could lead to a breakout 2025 for Vision Pro.
December 31st, 2024 — Source

General — Metaverse — December 30th, 2024

9to5Mac Product of the Year: Apple Vision Pro
Apple fired on all cylinders throughout 2024 with big revamps to the iPad and Mac lineups, the iPhone 16, and the Apple Watch Series 10.
December 30th, 2024 — Source

An objective analysis of XR in 2024
It's the end of the year and I'm reflecting on how was this 2024 in XR. I strongly believe it has been a slightly negative year, but also a year that makes us think positively about the future. In this article, I'll explain to you the reasons behind this opinion of mine, and also give you some suggestions on how XR professionals should navigate these complicated times.
December 30th, 2024 — Source

If updates bricked your Meta Quest headset, try this first - then ask for a replacement
A recent software update is disabling Quest 2, 3, and 3S models. Meta is offering free replacements to some users.
December 30th, 2024 — Source

Meta is working on a fix for a software update that bricked Quest headsets
The company originally said it wouldn't help owners because their headsets were out of warranty.
December 30th, 2024 — Source

Meta makes U-turn on bricked Meta Quest headsets after backlash
A recent software update resulted in a significant number of bricked Meta Quest headsets, with Meta initially shrugging and saying that for out-of-warranty Quest 2/3/3S models it wouldn't be fixing the problem ...
December 30th, 2024 — Source

Meta Offers Free Quest 3S Replacement Following Software Update That Bricked Some Headsets
One of the worst things to happen on Christmas morning is downloading updates and charging batteries. Undoubtedly even worse though is downloading an update that then bricks your device before you can even use it. This apparently happened to a number of users last week, which Meta has responded by offering new devices and Horizon Store credit.
December 30th, 2024 — Source

'Rec Room' Launches 'Jet Set Radio' Inspired Mini-game 'Run the Block', Trailer Here
Rec Room is full of first-party adventures you can play with friends and randos alike. The social VR platform's next big offering is already here in 'Run the Block', which has taken a number of cues from Dreamcast retro-favorite Jet Set Radio (2000).
December 30th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

General — Metaverse — December 28th, 2024

A bad update is turning Meta Quest headsets into paperweights, but a solution is here
Meta Quest update v72 is bricking some headsets, but Meta is working on a solution for affected customers.
December 28th, 2024 — Source

Samsung patents more AI-powered imaging & smart glasses tech
This year, Samsung has had lower-than-expected financial results in multiple divisions. The strategy to turn things around is to bet more on innovation and get ahead of the trends in the tech industry. In recent months, Samsung has patented technologies related to AI-powered imaging, eye-tracking for smart glasses, and even self-adjusting mechanisms for smart rings.
December 28th, 2024 — Source

General — Metaverse — December 27th, 2024

Android XR versus Meta Horizon OS: How Meta Quest and Google tech will stack up
Android XR is the evolution of past, abandoned Google projects, while Meta Horizon OS represents a decade of active development. Can Google compete with (or beat) Meta?
December 27th, 2024 — Source

Meta Quest 3 & 3S SECRET Settings! (Unlock Hidden Features NOW!)
The Meta Quest 3 and 3S are powerful virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) headsets that offer a wide range of features and capabilities. However, many users may not be aware of the hidden settings and optimizations that can significantly enhance their experience. By diving into these advanced options and making strategic adjustments to both hardware and software, you can unlock the full potential of your Meta Quest 3 or 3S headset.
December 27th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Updates are disabling Meta Quest headsets — but there's a workaround
Quest 2 and 3 models are not taking kindly to their software updates.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

VR Had A Great Year, But It Feels Like A Swansong
2024 was the year VR has been striving for, but multiple conditions are hindering the chances of it happening again anytime soon.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

General — Metaverse — December 26th, 2024

'Attack on Titan VR' Launches 'Complete Edition', Including New Chapters & Co-op Mode
Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable launched into Early Access on Quest back in July, offering up a single mission ('chapter') and a few unlockable blades, releasing the first drip of content which was promised to expand in the following months. Now, developer UNIVRS has released the 'Complete Edition', which now includes four chapters.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

'Blade & Sorcery' Studio Confirms Next "highly moddable" VR Game in Development
VR's favorite combat sim Blade & Sorcery (2024) may have wrapped up development with its big 1.0 release in June, but creator Warpfrog says it's already on to its next title, which will be just as "highly moddable" as its breakout physics combat game.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

Even Apple wasn't able to make VR headsets mainstream in 2024
Glasses may be more promising as the head-worn computers of the future — and there's a chance Apple might be looking in that direction.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

Meta Acknowledges 'Software Update Issue' Affecting Quest 2, 3 & 3S
Meta acknowledged a "software update issue" on its help site after reports from frustrated Quest owners said their headsets failed during an update.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

Mice headsets make it easier to study brain response to virtual reality
Virtual reality headsets like the Meta Quest or Apple Vision Pro will be a Christmas gift in more than one home this year.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

General — Metaverse — December 20th, 2024

Apple Looking To Ditch Sony For Its More Affordable Headset, The Cheaper "Apple Vision" Could Also Feature Less Advanced Displays To Keep Costs Down
Apple's Vision Pro is a capable device in all respects, but the hefty price tag makes it a difficult purchase. This means that no matter how good the product is, it will be bound to fail if the end user will not be able to get their hands on it. To tackle the stalling sales and adoption of the Vision Pro, Apple is now planning to launch more budget-friendly variants of the headset. To achieve this feat, the company must make some compromises, and a new report shares two ways Apple could bring the price down.
December 20th, 2024 — Source

Keep it all connected with this speedy Thunderbolt 4 hub [Setups]
When you run a ton of peripherals with your Mac, how do keep it all connected and running smoothly? Well, today's featured M4 Pro Mac mini user drives a pair of 4K external displays, runs a power hub and input devices, and keeps backups on portable storage devices. And they keep it connected without a hitch using the well-regarded CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 hub named "Element."
December 20th, 2024 — Source

'Ice Dive' Apple Vision Pro Immersive Video Now Available
Apple Vision Pro users can watch a new episode of the "Adventure" series starting today, delving into a freezing underwater dive in the Arctic with athlete Ant Williams.
December 20th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

M4 Ultra Mac Pro: Everything you need to know
Will there be a new Mac Pro? We think so, but we may have to wait a while. Find out when the new Mac Pro might launch and what to expect from the M4 Ultra - or will it be M5 Ultra?
December 20th, 2024 — Source

Meta CTO on Wireless Compute Pucks for Quest: They Don't Solve the Problem
Reducing weight and increasing performance are two of the most important factors in pushing standalone XR headsets forward. While Meta has shown off its own Orion AR glasses prototype using a wireless compute unit, Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth doesn't think a similar setup is the magic bullet for standalone VR gaming.
December 20th, 2024 — Source

OWC Envoy Ultra review: Super-fast Thunderbolt 5 storage for your new M4 Pro/Max Mac
This 80Gbps SSD showed the throughput improvement you'd expect from Thunderbolt 5's doubled bandwidth. But it's pricey, and there are some backwards compatibility issues.
December 20th, 2024 — Source

The Best VR Games to Share with Family This Holiday Season
The Best VR Games to Share with Family This Holiday Season
December 20th, 2024 — Source

General — Metaverse — December 16th, 2024

Accelerating the Future
When we first began giving demos of Orion early this year I was reminded of a line that you hear a lot at Meta—in fact it was even in our first letter to prospective shareholders back in 2012: Code wins arguments. We probably learned as much about this product space from a few months of real-life demos than we did from the years of work it took to make them.
December 16th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Accelerating the Future: AI, Mixed Reality and the Metaverse
When we first began giving demos of Orion early this year I was reminded of a line that you hear a lot at Meta -- in fact it was even in our first letter to prospective shareholders back in 2012: Code wins arguments. We probably learned as much about this product space from a few months of real-life demos than we did from the years of work it took to make them.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Apple 3-5 Years Away from "Getting the Approach Right" for AR Glasses

Best of Quest 2024: 20 Amazing Games for Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S
The year is almost over. Time to look back on the 2024-that-was and go, "Wow, some absolutely incredible VR and MR games released this year."
December 16th, 2024 — Source or Source

Attack On Titan VR: Unbreakable Review - Decent Combat Can't Save This
As someone familiar with the anime series, Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable initially intrigued me. I'm hardly a "mega fan" though considering the VR fan game's notability, I was curious how an official game would adapt this premise. UNIVRS initially took the early access approach, releasing the first two chapters back in June before tomorrow's Version 1.0 launch. I had my initial criticisms, which were perhaps held back knowing that it wasn't the complete game yet. Sadly, the full release is a major disappointment.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Dungeons of Eternity's Holiday Update Summons Four-Player Co-op, New Monsters And More

Dungeons of Eternity's Holiday 2024 Update sees the VR dungeon crawler welcome new bosses, four-player co-op, and a PvP mode.
Dungeons of Eternity's Holiday 2024 Update sees the VR dungeon crawler welcome new bosses, four-player co-op, and a PvP mode.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Green Hell VR Co-Op Mode Hands-On: As Fun As Surviving Can Be
Games receiving long-term updates is hardly surprising these days, but every once in a while, a new feature comes out that fundamentally changes how to play. Green Hell VR originally came out in 2022, and our Quest review praised it as "a great survival game." The new co-op mode fundamentally changes the game by adding countless options to take advantage of working together.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Maestro Adds Harry Potter & Disney's Fantasia Today In Secret Sorcery Pack DLC
Today, Double Jack introduces the first DLC for its popular VR rhythm game, Maestro, adding musical scores from iconic franchises like Harry Potter and Disney's Fantasia.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Meta is rolling out live AI and Shazam integration to its smart glasses
The features were first teased at Meta Connect 2024.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Add Live AI, Live Translation, & Shazam Support
Whether you already own a pair or you're hoping Santa drops a one down the chimney, Ray-Ban Meta glasses are the gift that keeps on giving. Right out of the box, they help you experience the world, share your POV, and capture the moments that matter, completely hands-free.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Ray-Ban Meta glasses just got their most futuristic AI update yet
Live AI, live translation, and music recognition highlight the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses' v11 update.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Ray-Ban Meta glasses v11 software update brings Live AI and Live Translation features
At Connect 2024, Meta announced several new features that are coming to Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Over the past few months, Meta has rolled out several new features, including reminders, voice search for Spotify and Amazon Music content, Be My Eyes integration, adaptive volume, and more.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

You Can Now Order Apple Vision Pro's Best Interactive Mixed Reality App
Figmin XR arrives for Vision Pro owners on December 18 with a breakthrough user interface as well as support for colocation to Quest headsets.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

General — Metaverse — December 13th, 2024

Android XR Creates a Major Dilemma That Will Make or Break Meta's XR Ambitions
Meta has publicly stated that it wants to be "the Android of XR." But you know who else wants to be the Android of XR? Android XR, of course.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

'Job Simulator' & 'Demeo' Among First to Support Android XR Ahead of Samsung Headset Launch
Owlchemy Labs and Resolution Games announced they're adopting support for Android XR, bringing some of their most popular titles to Google's upcoming XR operating system.
December 13th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Google AI Glasses and Android XR : The Future of Augmented Reality
Imagine a world where your glasses do more than just help you see—they guide you through unfamiliar streets, translate foreign languages in real time, or even assist you with cooking dinner. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, Google, in partnership with Samsung and Qualcomm, is turning that vision into reality with their latest innovation: Android XR.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Google wants you to strap Android to your face with Android XR
Extended reality OS incorporates Gemini AI, as Google takes another stab at smart glasses
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Google's Android XR May Usher in New Generation of Smart Glasses
Google is taking another swing at the smart glasses market, determined to leave the missteps of Google Glass in the past.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Look at these Android XR screenshots!
Google just revealed its next major operating system called Android XR. This is the company's platform that will power the next generation of amazing XR devices, and we're all anxious to see how it will be. Well, thanks to some screenshots shared by Android Authority, we know what Android XR will look like.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Metamorphosis VR Hands-On: An Unbalanced Puzzle Platformer
Franz Kafka's best-known work, the novella The Metamorphosis, begins with its main character, Gregor Samsa, awakening one morning to find that he has inexplicably transformed into a monstrous insect. Before this surreal transformation, Gregor worked an unhappy job, lived under crushing debt, and failed to find meaningful relationships with others. After his transformation, his rather unfulfilling life becomes even worse until, eventually, he dies.
December 13th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Prepare For Voxel Warfare With Clone Drone In The Hyperdome On Steam & Quest
Doborog Games' VR sequel Clone Drone in the Hyperdome is now available on Steam and Meta.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

ResMed, The Company Behind Making Sleep Apnea Machines, has Developed The $120 Kontor Head Strap For The Apple Vision Pro To Alleviate Head Strain
ResMed, The Company Behind Making Sleep Apnea Machines, has Developed The $120 Kontor Head Strap For The Apple Vision Pro To Alleviate Head Strain
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Samsung Teams Up With Google On Android XR
The Android XR platform is a groundbreaking collaboration between tech giants Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm, aimed at redefining the way users interact with both the digital and physical worlds. This innovative platform combines the power of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) under the umbrella term eXtended Reality (XR).
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Samsung's XR headset will have something the Apple Vision Pro lacks
Well, the cat's out of the bag! We finally got our first look at Samsung's upcoming XR headset, and we're looking forward to what the company will offer. While we don't know too much about what it will bring, a new report says that Samsung's XR headset will come with motion controller support.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Skydance Addresses Behemoth's 'Controversial' Combat Reception With Latest Patch
Skydance's Behemoth received its latest patch on all platforms, addressing what the studio considers a "controversial" reception to its combat.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

'Skydance's Behemoth' Update Rebalances Combat After "Controversial" Reception, Patch Notes Here
Skydance's Behemoth (2024) just got a major patch which looks to address what developer Skydance Games calls an admittedly "controversial" response to the game's combat.
December 13th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Study reveals vulnerability of metaverse platforms to cyber attacks
Having access to virtual worlds from your home computer via your web browser and being able to interact with others in a secure and private manner: that is the promise of metaverse platforms.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

General — Metaverse — December 10th, 2024

Apple Vision Pro finally delivers a killer feature justifying the VR headset's price - see my test results
It's a shame Apple didn't include the ultra-wide Mac virtual display when it launched the Vision Pro. The product would have made so much more sense.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Meta's Latest VR Update Brings the $500 Quest 3 Even Closer to the Pricey Apple Vision Pro
The Quest 3 and Quest 3S' big 2024-end update adds better hand tracking and the ability to pair a Windows 11 PC with a glance.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft launches Mixed Reality Link for Windows 11 — connect your PC to your Meta Quest headset!
The Mixed Reality Link for Windows 11 is now available in preview, and lets you connect up to three virtual monitors with your Meta Quest headset.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Vision Pro crowned as a top innovation in 2024
Popular Science magazine named Apple's Vision Pro headset one of its innovations of the year among new 2024 gadgets on Monday. Despite its considerable price tag and initial market challenges, the device's revolutionary approach to augmented reality sets it apart from competitors.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

General — Metaverse — December 6th, 2024

Ashen Arrows Brings Fantasy Archery To Major VR Platforms On February 20
Ashen Arrows is a new VR fantasy archery game based on Norse Mythology, and its full release is out next year on Quest, Pico, and Steam.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Become the Cat: 'I Am Cat' is Out Now on Meta Quest
Cats have fascinated us for thousands of years. Cute balls of fur, curled up in an afternoon sunbeam and slow-blinking to convey affection. Monsters, sprinting around at 4AM and knocking glasses off of nightstands, waiting for you to pet them and then attacking your hand when you oblige. A little annoying and a lot adorable.
December 6th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Meta Announces Multi-year Exclusive Agreement for Spatial Content with James Cameron's 3D Studio
Meta announced it's partnering with Lightstorm Vision, James Cameron's 3D film studio, to produce spatial content across multiple genres, including live events and full-length entertainment.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Meta Quest+ December 2024: New Titles, Additions to the Games Catalog, & More
Santa's fixing up his sleigh, which means new Meta Quest+ games are here! If you haven't already, join now to score two games per month and access to 20+ game catalog titles for just $7.99 USD, or upgrade to an annual subscription for the best deal.* And if you're new to MR, you can grab a shiny new Meta Quest 3S starting at just $299.99 USD or opt for a 512GB Quest 3 and get a free three-month Quest+ subscription included with your purchase.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Meta Pushes Back on Reported Outsourcing of XR Headset Designs
A recent report from The Information maintains Meta has started outsourcing some design for upcoming headsets amid a shift to move part of its production out of China. Now, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth refutes those specific design claims, saying headsets will continue to be designed "in house."
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Meta & James Cameron Partner To Help Bring 3D Video Content To Quest
James Cameron announced an exclusive multi-year partnership with Meta to help bring significantly more 3D video content to Quest headsets.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

My First Gran Turismo Is A Free-To-Play Racer Out Now On PlayStation VR2
My First Gran Turismo, a free newcomer-friendly entry in the racing series, is out today on PlayStation VR2.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Pack Your Bait As A World Tour Edition Update Heads To Real VR Fishing
Real VR Fishing is adding three European DLC packs as part of its World Tour Edition Update, which will arrive on December 17.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Project Aeroes Guides Mixed Reality Spaceships Through Danger Next Week On Quest
Project Aeroes sees you guiding mixed reality spaceships to safety next on Meta Quest 3, 3S, and Pro next week.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

'Stay: Forever Home' is Bringing a Loveable Little Mixed Reality Canine Pal to Quest Next Year
Indie studio Windup Minds have finally announced its long-awaited virtual pet simulator, Stay: Forever Home, bringing a cute little canine friend to Quest in early 2025.
December 6th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

UploadVR Winter 2024 Showcase Recap: Every Meta Quest Game Reveal and Update
This has been an incredible year for Meta Quest. From huge blockbuster releases like Batman: Arkham Shadow, Metro Awakening, and Skydance's Behemoth, to breakout indie hits, the new Meta Quest 3S headset, and tons of other new games to try each month, it's never been a better time to be a VR gamer. Yesterday's Winter 2024 Showcase from UploadVR served as both a celebration of the year we've had, as well as a look forward to what's to come.
December 6th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Why I'm still using my Vive Pro for VR, six years later
You'll have to pry it from my cold, dead hands — at least until something truly better comes along.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

General — Metaverse — December 2nd, 2024

Brace Yourselves As Project Wingman: Frontline 59 Campaign DLC Reaches Steam
After a stint as a PlayStation exclusive, the Project Wingman: Frontline 59 campaign DLC has made its Steam debut
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

C-Smash VRS Celebrates 30 Years Of PlayStation With WipEout-Themed Update
C-Smash VRS is celebrating PlayStation's 30th anniversary with a free WipEout inspired Time Attack update on PS VR2.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Hunt Together Brings Festive Cheer To The PvP VR Horror Game
Hunt Together, a multiplayer horror game, is getting festive with today's Christmas Update on Quest and PC VR.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

'Shapelab' 3D Modeling App Launches on Quest in Early Access
Leopoly, the studio behind PC VR modeling software Shapelab (2023), has launched a new version built specifically for Quest headsets.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

StrikerVR is Bringing Its VR Haptic Gun to Consumers Soon, Hoping for Broader Developer Support
StrikerVR, the haptic peripheral maker for out-of-home VR, announced it's opened pre-orders for the Mavrik, a new haptic VR gun designed for consumers.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

This Free 'Halo: Combat Evolved' PC Mod Brings VR Support to the OG of Shooters
Halo Combat Evolved (2001) released on the Xbox over two decades ago, but thanks to this mod, you can now play the original PC version in VR, which critically includes motion controller support.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

visionOS 2.2 brings three upgrades that truly make Vision Pro a next-gen computer
The Vision Pro is getting close to a year of life, and Apple's next software update has some big changes in store that could alter usage patterns. Mac Virtual Display, one of the best Vision Pro features, is getting three upgrades in visionOS 2.2 that provide a huge boost to spatial computing.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Well-received Release of 'Trombone Champ' Bodes Well for Port-focused VR Studio
Flat2VR Studios, a recently-formed game studio focused on bringing existing flatscreen games to VR, has released its first game, Trombone Champ: Unflattened!. A positive early reception bodes well for both the studio's ability to deliver and its choice of which games to port in the first place.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Why Quest 3S Isn't Showing On The Steam Hardware Survey Yet
The Steam Hardware Survey data for November is out, but Quest 3S isn't listed in the VR section at all. Here's why.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source