Psychedelic Odyssey Thrasher Being Remastered On PC VR, Steam Demo Out Now

Psychedelic odyssey Thrasher is getting a PC VR remaster with visual updates and a new game mode, and a Steam demo is now live.

Social Theme Park Sim Oktoberfest: The Official Game Leaves Early Access Today

Oktoberfest: The Official Game, a free-to-play VR social theme park experience, has entered full release on Quest.

Ray-Ban Meta Display hands-on: a step forward towards AR glasses

Today at Meta Connect, Meta announced the Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses, its first smartglasses with a display. And I’ve managed to go hands-on with them on the same day, so I could give you my first impressions very quickly! Trying the Ray-Ban Meta Display Before delving into my actual review, I must issue a disclaimer […]

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Meta Confirms Third-party Horizon OS Headsets Are Still Coming – But When?

Meta announced in early 2024 it was planning to release Horizon OS beyond Quest in an apparent bid to become the ‘open’ alternative to Apple’s staunchly monolithic Vision OS. While this year’s big Connect reveals are behind us—with no announcements for new XR headsets to speak of—the company confirmed with Road to VR that partner devices […]

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Meta Says New ‘Horizon Worlds’ Engine Update Brings Faster Loading and “well over 100” Concurrent Users

Today at Connect, Meta said it’s rolling out an updated version of the engine that powers Horizon Worlds. The new tech will purportedly speed up loading of Horizon Worlds spaces and allow “well over 100” users in a single space. The new tech, which Meta is calling the ‘Horizon Engine’ is said to be replacing the […]

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Hands-on: Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses & Neural Band Offer a Glimpse of Future AR Glasses

The newly announced Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, and the ‘Neural Band’ input device that comes with them, are still far from proper augmented reality. But Meta has made several clever design choices that will pay dividends once their true AR glasses are ready for the masses. The Ray-Ban Display glasses are a new category for […]

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Meta Unveils Ray-Ban Smart Glasses with Display, Launching for $800 This Month

At the Connect developer conference today, Meta officially unveiled its next generation of smart glasses built with Essilor Luxottica, essentially confirming yesterday’s big leak, which includes the long-rumored pair with a single heads-up display. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg showed off three new base models during the Connect keynote, which includes a curious switcheroo on the […]

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Cygnus XL Cargo Craft Installed on Station’s Unity Module

Northrop Grumman’s new Cygnus XL spacecraft has been installed to the International Space Station. The mission is known as NASA’s Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services 23, or Northrop Grumman CRS-23.

Robotic Arm Maneuvering Cygnus for Station Installation

At 7:24 a.m. EDT, NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, with NASA astronaut Zena Cardman acting as backup, captured the Cygnus XL spacecraft using the International Space Station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm.

Cygnus XL Cargo Craft Captured by Station Robotic Arm

At 7:24 a.m. EDT, NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, with assistance from NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, captured Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL spacecraft using the International Space Station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm. 

Cygnus Resupply Ship Approaching Station for Capture

At approximately 7:18 a.m. EDT, NASA astronaut Jonny Kim will capture the spacecraft using the International Space Station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm, and NASA astronaut Zena Cardman will assist. After capture, the spacecraft will be installed on the Unity module’s Earth-facing port for cargo unloading. 

Oakley Meta Sphaera: The Sports Smart Glasses That Could Transform How Athletes Train and Compete

As someone who loves using my Meta Ray-Bans for capturing photos and videos while skiing with my family in the Alps, I believe we’re witnessing a pivotal moment in sports technology. If you’re a sports tech professional, involved in sports content creation or simply into sports, the leaked Oakley Meta Sphaera AI glasses represent a […]

LinkedIn Expands Access to Company Page Verification

LinkedIn is gradually inviting more pages to apply.

Meta Shares New Insight Into Sports Engagement in Its Apps

A must-read for all sports-related marketers.

Instagram Adds Transition Editing and Saved Sounds To Edits

Instagram continues to roll out updates for its video editing app. 

Snapchat Shares Insight Into How Parents Use Social Media

Some valuable notes on how parents are using social media to guide their purchase decisions. 

The Shadow Of Orion Looms Over Meta Connect 2025

Later today, Meta will unveil its first smart glasses with a display. But the shadow of Orion, and the expectations it set, looms over Meta Connect 2025.

Cubism Celebrates 5th Anniversary With Quality-Of-Life Update

Cubism is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a new quality-of-life update on Quest.

Meta Connect Sale Discounts Asgard’s Wrath 2 & More On Quest

The Meta Connect Sale offers over 60% off Metro Awakening and Arizona Sunshine 2 if you buy them together, as well as regular discounts on Asgard’s Wrath 2 and more.

Reach Builds On Its Predecessors With Impressive VR Design

Reach continues to show impressive VR-first design, and we’ve gone hands-on once more with the PC VR and Quest 3 editions.

VITURE Launches ‘Luma Ultra’ AR Glasses with Sony Micro-OLED Panels

VITURE has now launched Luma Ultra AR glasses, which pack in Sony’s latest micro-OLED to go along with spatial gesture tracking thanks to onboard sensor array. Priced at $600, and now shipping worldwide, Viture Luma Ultra is targeting prosumers, enterprise and business professionals looking for a personal, on-the-go workspace. Notably, these aren’t standalone devices, instead […]

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‘Reach’ Hands-on – A Cinematic & Immersive VR Adventure I’ve Been Waiting For

Reach is the debut title from nDreams Elevation, coming to all major VR headsets next month. I got a chance to go hands-on with the Quest 3 version during the first in-person VR Games Showcase event in London earlier this month, where Reach proved to be an immersive and surprisingly cinematic adventure I truly can’t wait to […]

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NASA, Northrop Grumman Assessing Cygnus XL Engine Burn Plan

NASA and Northrop Grumman are delaying the arrival of the Cygnus XL to the International Space Station as flight controllers evaluate an alternate burn plan for the resupply spacecraft. The Cygnus XL will not arrive to the space station on Wednesday, Sept. 17, as originally planned, with a new arrival date and time under review.

Movies With Moohan: Samsung’s XR Headset Leaks Big 3D Capture Upgrade

Sometimes the most exciting tech reveals come not from grand unveilings, but from eagle-eyed users spotting something that wasn’t quite ready for prime time. Samsung’s latest Camera Assistant app update (v4.0.0.3) has accidentally spilled the beans on what could be one of the Galaxy XR headset’s standout features: 3D capture capability. The feature was discovered […]

Meta Accidentally Shares a Preview of Its Upcoming AI Glasses

Meta’s next-level AI glasses look set to include a heads-up display and a wrist control device.