Somnium VR1 Price Increases Bring Base Model To €3000

Somnium VR1, the European wide field of view PC VR headset, has just received a price increase for all three remaining variants, bringing the entry price to €3000.

Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida: “I’m Sorry I Was Wrong” About PlayStation VR2

Former head of PlayStation Studios Shuhei Yoshida is “sorry” for being wrong about PlayStation VR2, though described his work on the original as “the most fun I had”.

Post-Spacewalk Cleanup, Physics and Biology Research Wrap Up Week

Two NASA astronauts took a half-a-day off on Friday following a spacewalk the previous day then cleaned up spacesuit gear and held a conference with specialists on the ground. Meanwhile, science continued aboard the International Space Station as the Expedition 72 crew studied space physics and biology. Flight Engineer Nick Hague and Commander Suni Williams …

Big XR News from Samsung, Pimax, ThinkAR, Avantis Education

Following the massive week that was CES earlier this month, the XR industry is now recovering, with audiences still coming to grips with the latest news from the blockbuster event. This leads to a slight lull in news, as revealing big technology announcements so soon after CES can lead to overshadowing. At the same time, […]

Social Media Spring Cleaning [Infographic]

Some pointers on how to review and refine your brand’s social media presence.

5 Ways To Improve Your LinkedIn Marketing Efforts in 2025 [Infographic]

Some helpful pointers to inform your LinkedIn content approach. 

90s Inspired VR Adventure Lovesick Is Making Its Debut On Quest This March

Lovesick, a surrealist VR adventure where you help a band stuck in an alternate reality, arrives this March on Quest.

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.

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.

VR Platformer No More Rainbows Jumps Onto PlayStation VR2

No More Rainbows, a VR platformer where you can only move using your hands, is now available on PlayStation VR2.

Quest App Downloads Drop 27% Year-Over-Year 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. Citing data obtained by independent analyst Omdia, Game Developer (via Forbes), notes […]

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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.” The company announced last month it was paring down the number of previously offered configurations of Somnium VR1 alongside the news that, after January 16th, 2025, it […]

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‘Assetto Corsa EVO’ Launches on PC VR Headsets in Early Access, But You May Want to Wait

Assetto Corsa EVO made its big Early Access launch on Steam yesterday, bringing the next iteration of the racing franchise to both flatscreen and PC VR headsets. It’s getting mixed reviews, although VR users in particular are warning that you should wait for incoming patches, which will hopefully address the game’s currently questionable optimization. KUNOS Simulazioni, […]

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Virtualware: Big XR Update

XR Today’s Rory Greener hosts David Moreno Virtualware’s Chief Marketing Officer to learn all about the 20 year XRaaS leader and its trusted products.

Avantis Education Debuts VR and AI Learning Solutions at FETC 2025

Immersive classroom solutions provider Avantis Education is showcasing its recently debuted K-12 school-ready VR service, Eduverse+, at the 2025 Future of Education Technology Conference this week, including a selection of new content to enhance classroom experiences with AI tools and more.   The firm is showcasing the immersive solutions at the Florida event to highlight how […]

Assessing Possible Outcomes in the Final Days for TikTok in the US

With just days remaining, what are the chances that TikTok remains available in the US?

Court Documents Reveal Meta Used Pirated Books to Train its AI Systems

Another blow for Zuckerberg’s carefully cultivated public persona.

LinkedIn Highlights its Advancing Ad Targeting Tools in New Campaign

The campaign looks at how many brands fail to target their ads properly.

Pinterest Highlights Key Color Trends for 2025

Pinterest has identified five key color trends that will resonate in 2025.

Arken Age Review – Satisfying Sci-Fi Adventure With Great VR Design

Arken Age delivers a satisfying sci-fi adventure with clever VR-oriented design, and it’s out now on PlayStation VR2 and Steam.

Viva Las Elvis Walkabout Course Channels Vegas Casino With Heartbreak Hotel & Graceland

Viva Las Elvis features a strummable guitar and microphone for your best Elvis Presley impressions.

Play For Dream MR Hands-On: China’s High-End Standalone Was The Star Of CES

At CES 2025 we went hands-on with Play For Dream MR, the high-end standalone headset from China, testing both virtual and mixed reality.

Shuhei Yoshida, Industry Veteran & Main Figure Behind PSVR, Departs Sony

Shuhei Yoshida (aka ‘Shu’) has left Sony, closing a near 32-year chapter of his life with the company. Yoshida announced he was leaving Sony back in November, setting his retirement date for January 15th, 2025. Now, the one-time President of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Worldwide Studios has bid farewell to the company. At farewell party yesterday […]

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Meta & Plessey Announce Super Bright, High-efficiency Red MicroLED: an Important Piece in All-day AR

Meta announced in 2020 it was working with UK-based AR display maker Plessey, which was tapped to provide Meta with AR displays over the course of multiple years. Now the companies have announced they’ve developed what they’re deeming “the world’s brightest” red microLED display for AR glasses. Plessey and Meta say the new red microLED […]

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‘Drop Dead’ & ‘Warhammer 40K: Battle Sister’ Developer Soul Assembly Lays Off 15% of Staff

Soul Assembly, the studio behind the Drop Dead VR shooter franchise, announced it’s laying off 15% of its team, maintaining the reduction is required for the success of upcoming projects. The UK-based VR developer and publisher announced the news following in inquiry by UploadVR, which followed a series of affected developers posting the dreaded ‘Open to Work’ […]

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