The Most Anticipated VR Games of 2024

There are a ton of VR games coming this year, although there are a few big names we’re really holding out hope for. Many of them are targeting all major VR headsets (thankfully), with only one actual Quest 3 exclusive listed below. More importantly, they’re all slated to arrive in 2024. Check out the this […]

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PSVR 2 Discount More Than Doubled Usual Sales Volume, But Quest Still Leads

PSVR 2 got its first big sale the other week which resulted in a large lift in sales volume for the headset in the US. At $550 MSRP, PSVR 2 is actually more expensive than the PS5 console that powers it, at $500. That’s made it a tough sell for some, especially with Quest 3, […]

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Crew Ends Week With Robotics, Cancer Study, and More Aboard Station

The nine orbital residents living and working aboard the International Space Station wrapped up the work week with a science-filled day exploring space biology, physics, and robotics. Cargo transfers and lab inspections rounded out the day for the Expedition 71 and Boeing Crew Flight Test crews. NASA Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps had a busy day …

Pico Tease MR/VR Headset Launch, Amongst Meta Quest, Connect 2024, HTC VIVE Rumours

This week, headset vendor Pico quietly teased a new device announcement for August 20th at 14:00 China Standard Time. The firm posted an elusive image on its social media channels with the quote “reality, amplified.” No further details surround the post. However, the launch date carefully places the announcement ahead of Meta Connect 2024. Moreover, […]

Meta’s Horizon OS to Debut on Third-Party VR Headset

This week, telecoms giant Reliance Jio announced that it partnered with Meta to debut the Horizon OS platform on a new Jio-brand XR device, moving the Quest-based framework to a third-party VR headset. The move comes after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reintroduced the Horizon platform as an open service for promoting VR content creation on […]

Microsoft Orders Mixed Reality Displays from Samsung

This week, Korean news outlets reported that Microsoft is attempting to purchase OLED display panels for an unreleased MR headset/device. Interestingly, Microsoft is ordering the OLED panels from Samsung Display, a sub-division of Samsung, which aims to debut its own XR headset later this year or early next. The quantity of Microsoft’s order of OLEDs […]

Texas Instruments Introduces ‘Smallest-Ever’ Controller for AR Smartglasses

Texas Instruments (TI) has released the ‘smallest-ever’ DLP controller that can enable interaction on AR smartglasses and 4k ultra high-definition (UHD) projectors. Veteran VR Developers Reveal How Gaming Influences Enterprise XR Services This Major Partnership will Optimise Large Scale Immersive Display Tech LG Targets Apple for XR Display Partnership Despite the display controller measuring only […]

X Removes All Ads for Premium+ Subscribers

The move will also mean that creators earn less from ad revenue sharing.

Instagram Looks to Add Screenshot Blocking for Temporary DMs

The update would add more assurance for those using direct messaging on the app.

LinkedIn Will Now Enable Brands to Sponsor User-Generated Newsletters

Over 184,000 newsletters are now hosted in the app and engagement has risen by 47%, per LinkedIn.

Meta in Talks to License VR Software to India’s Jio

A deal with India’s leading mobile service provider could be a key step in building a metaverse foundation in the region.

Pavel’s Gulag Getout Is A Penguin-Themed VR Climbing Game

Pavel’s Gulag Getout is a “rage-quit-inducing” penguin-themed VR climbing game coming to Quest and Steam later this year.

Kiwi Design RGB Vertical Charging Stand for Quest review

Today I’m going to review the RGB Vertical Charging Stand that Kiwi Design sent me for evaluation. I think it’s a great addition to my desk, let me tell you why in this post. Unboxing and setup The RGB Vertical Charging Stand comes in a nice box, where it is disassembled in a few pieces. […]

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Science Fills Day Aboard Station as Cygnus Unpacking Continues

It was a packed day aboard the International Space Station as the astronauts and cosmonauts conducted a wide array of space research and serviced a range of science hardware. The orbital residents also continued to unload a U.S. cargo craft, maintained a variety of life support gear, and participated in eye checks. Stem cells were …

Cygnus Unpacking and Research Continue as Managers Discuss Starliner Updates

The residents aboard the International Space Station continued unpacking several tons of science and supplies packed inside Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo craft on Wednesday. The seven-member Expedition 71 crew also studied an array of space research while the two Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts from NASA reviewed their Starliner spacecraft’s systems. NASA Flight Engineers Matthew …

The Meta AR Glasses: Release Date, Rumors, and Updates

Rumors about an impending set of Meta AR glasses have been circulating for a while now, and it’s easy to see why. While Meta has achieved incredible success with its Meta Quest VR/MR headsets and metaverse applications, the company is keen to break new ground in extended reality. Already, we’ve seen plenty of evidence that […]

Is X Usage Actually Rising? A Look at Its Latest Stats

X has shared a range of mismatched usage stats, which makes it hard to know what’s accurate.

X Refutes Claims That It Illegally Used EU User Data To Train AI

According to the complaint, the personal data of millions of European users has already been used to train generative AI chatbot Grok.

TikTok’s Parent Company Debuts New AI Text-To-Video Generation Tool

Called Jimeng AI in China, ByteDance’s new app enables users to create short videos based on written prompts.

YouTube Tests Google AI Idea Prompts for Creators

Yet another way creators can access AI-based guidance in addition to the ideas generator introduced earlier this year.

Pico Teases Announcing Its Next Headset On August 20

Pico is teasing announcing a “new product” on August 20, potentially the leaked Pico 4S.

If Your Graphics Card Has VirtualLink, You Don’t Need The Adapter To Use PlayStation VR2 On PC

If your graphics card has a VirtualLink USB-C port, you don’t actually need Sony’s adapter to use PlayStation VR2 on PC.

PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter Review: Bare Minimum Support For A Unique OLED Headset

PlayStation VR2’s PC adapter is out today, and we’ve been testing it for the past few days. Here’s what we think of PSVR 2 as a PC VR headset.

‘Imagine WarioWare Meets VR Shooting’ – Actuator Digital Discuss On Point And Indie VR’s Perils

On Point is out now on Quest & Steam, and we interviewed Actuator Digital about its 90s-inspired arcade shooter and the risks of making VR indie games.

I’ll be back to China!

I guess you already understood the content of this post from the title. Exactly, it’s a review of the new Meta Quest 3s which someone inside a hotel has forgotten… no, I’m just kidding, I’m telling you that I’m going back to China at the end of the month! I will be in the Red […]

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