Previously announced for PC VR, Riven’s upcoming remake will launch simultaneously on Quest this summer.
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The XR Week Peek (2024.05.14): New rumors on the Vision Pro 2, Ultraleap Hyperion, and much more!
This is a period with many tech announcements: we had Meta telling about its Horizon OS, yesterday OpenAI unveiled the new GPT-4o, and today Google will hopefully unveil its Android XR operating system. What a time to be alive! Top news of the week Apple Vision Pro 2 may come in 2026 The rumors about the Apple […]
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Official Vision Pro Schematics Will Accelerate Development of Headstraps & Third-party Accessories
Apple has released detailed schematics of Vision Pro and its various parts, which will likely lead to an acceleration of third-party accessories like headstraps and protective cases for the device. Vision Pro was announced nearly a year ago and started shipping three and a half months ago. Until now, third parties building accessories for the […]
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Meta Just Made It Easier for Small Developers to Get Apps Into the Main Quest Store
Quest users searching the Store will now be able to more easily find games published through its early access distribution channel, App Lab, which previously weren’t visible, effectively giving smaller studios a more level playing field. Meta is making its operating system and app store available on third-party VR headsets sometime soon, and one of the […]
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Crew Works Maintenance; NASA, Boeing Target No Earlier Than May 21 for Launch
While science often occupies the crew schedule aboard the International Space Station, upkeep of the orbiting complex is just as important to ensure the longevity of microgravity operations. On Tuesday, the Expedition 71 septet spent another full day conducting maintenance on scientific payloads and life support systems. NASA Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps kicked off the …
NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Eyes Next Launch Opportunity
NASA, Boeing, and ULA (United Launch Alliance) teams continue working remaining open tasks in preparation for the agency’s Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station. The teams now are targeting a launch date of no earlier than 4:43 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 21, to complete additional testing. On May 11, the ULA team successfully replaced …
In-Flight Entertainment: Introducing Travel Mode for Meta Quest 2 & 3
This is your captain speaking: We’ve reached our cruising altitude, and you’re now free to move about the metaverse. We’re introducing Travel Mode on Meta…
Is this the First EU Country to Enter the Metaverse?
The official Welsh governmental tourism board has debuted a browser-based Metaverse experience to promote the region’s cultural destinations ahead of a traveller’s journey. According to the Welsh Tourism Board, the region’s promotional Metaverse is the first time a UK or European country leveraged shared immersive spaces for promoting tourism – official sources say. […]
Will Google I/O Take Over XR & Spatial Computing?
Tomorrow, Google’s I/O conference is poised to showcase its latest updates concerning its extensive technology portfolio. From smartphones to AI, Google is very much positioned in the enterprise solutions space with its products. However, recent revelations ahead of the Google I/O Developer Conference kicking off May 14th highlight that XR solutions may take centre stage […]
The Best Apple Vision Pro Apps in 2024
If you want to make the most of Apple’s latest spatial computing phenomenon, you’ll need the best Apple Vision Pro apps. When the headset first launched, the number of unique apps available was pretty limited. Since then, Apple has gone all-in on expanding its app store. While the tech leader’s app marketplace might not compete […]
Instagram Says Posting Longer Reels Can Hurt Your Performance
Reels longer than 90 seconds often don’t have the same reach as shorter content, according to IG.
X Says That Over 500K Users Now Contribute to Community Notes
X continues to refine its crowd-sourced fact-checking system.
Instagram Expands Access to Creator Marketplace
Ten more regions, including several EU countries, will now be able to access IG’s creator collaboration database.
Apple Is Reportedly About To Start Selling Vision Pro Outside The US
Apple is about to start selling Vision Pro outside the US, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports.
Ultraleap Hyperion Makes The Best Hand Tracking Tech Even Better
Ultraleap released Hyperion, the latest version of its industry-leading hand tracking software.
Quest 2 & Quest 3 Get Experimental Travel Mode To Make Positional Tracking Work On Airplanes
Quest 2 and Quest 3 now have an “experimental” Travel Mode to make their positional tracking work on airplanes.
The quest for visibility on Quest Store: how the search updates affected App Lab downloads
Recently Meta has announced its vision of removing the separation between the Meta Horizon Store (formerly known as Meta Quest Store) and its indie App Lab version and has already taken some steps in this sense by making App Lab titles appear in the search results. But is this enough? What have been the benefits […]
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Travel Mode is the Latest Vision Pro Feature to Come to Quest 2 & 3
Meta is finally rolling out the long-awaited travel mode for Quest 2 and Quest 3, ostensibly hacking away another unique feature from Apple Vision Pro. Update (May 13th, 2024): Meta says the new Quest 2/3 Travel Mode was specially tuned to account for the motion of an airplane, even when it comes to looking out […]
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Pimax Introduces Trial Payment Model to Let Customers Try New Headsets Before Paying Full Price
China-based VR headset creator Pimax has introduced a new payment model following the recent announcement of its Crystal Light PC VR headset, which will let try it out before plonking down the full price of the headset. The company calls its new scheme the “Trial Payment, Final Payment” model, as outlined in a recent announcement, making […]
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Audi Co-founded VR Entertainment Startup Holoride Files for Bankruptcy
Holoride, the Germany-based startup bringing XR entertainment to car passengers, has filed for bankruptcy, citing the inability to secure its latest investment round. In a LinkedIn post, Holoride CEO & co-founder Nils Wollny reveals the company’s latest investment round “appeared secure,” however it fell apart at the last minute. “Despite the lead investor’s conviction, the negotiated term […]
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Station Maintenance and Upkeep Top Monday’s Schedule
A full day of orbital upkeep and maintenance kept the Expedition 71 crew busy on Monday as the septet continues to prepare the International Space Station for the arrival of two astronauts. In the Tranquility module, NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick kicked off the morning by removing the top and bottom port stalls of the orbital …
Space Pirate Trainer DX Quest 3 Upgrade Improves Framerate & Textures
Space Pirate Trainer DX received a Quest 3 upgrade with improved performance and higher resolution textures.
ICYMI This Week: Ironstrike, Thief Sim VR, Spectral Scream, Shooting Break & More
Catching up on the biggest VR stories? Here’s our latest weekly news roundup.
Holoride Insolvent As Investment Falls Through: ‘Pioneering Is Painful’
Holoride’s founders say they’ve filed “for insolvency” after an investment round fell apart.