Super RC Races Onto Quest From Ultrawings Developer, Trailer & Discussion

Build cars and take them to the track in Super RC, racing onto Quest headsets soon from the developer of the Ultrawings series.

Why we don’t have the “killer app” of mixed reality

I have always been a fan of mixed reality, and over the years I have always tried to push the boundaries with this technology: in 2019 I launched with my team a mixed reality fitness game before MR was cool, I’ve published many experiments about blending the physical with the virtual, and I have advocated […]

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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. […]

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‘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. Called Star Trek: Infection, the VR-native survival experience lets you step into the boots of a Vulcan Starfleet officer tasked with a covert mission aboard the U.S.S. […]

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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. This follows previous reports from last year, including those from independent analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, that suggested […]

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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. Structured as a convertible loan, the €5 million investment also includes the option to secure an additional €5 million under the same terms, the companies say in a […]

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Crew Awaits Dragon Cargo Mission and Keeps Up Human Research

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon cargo craft atop has rolled out to its launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida counting down to a launch targeted for no earlier than 2:45 a.m. on Sunday.

Ultrasound Scans on Station Monitor and Protect Crew Cardiovascular Health

Ultrasound heart and vein scans dominated the research activities aboard the International Space Station on Thursday helping doctors monitor and protect astronaut cardiovascular health. The Expedition 73 crew also serviced spacesuit gear, conducted lab hardware inspections, and kept up its Earth observation tasks.

The XR Gold Rush: Companies Winning Whilst Consumers Stall

XR tech is carving two very different paths. In the workplace, the technology is thriving – delivering measurable returns across healthcare, logistics, and enterprise collaboration. But in the consumer market, XR adoption is falling behind, with high-profile product launches struggling to move beyond hype and into daily use. So why is XR adoption surging in […]

5 Trends Shaping Social Media Marketing So Far in 2025

The biggest developments that shaped social media marketing in the first half of the year and could be a consideration for the upcoming holiday push.

How To Drive Better Response With Reddit Ads [Infographic]

Some pointers for your Reddit ads approach. 

China Won’t Sell TikTok’s Algorithm to US

Could TikTok actually get banned this time?

YouTube Uses Machine Learning To Improve the Look of Shorts Clips

YouTube hopes to improve the appearance of Shorts.

Vivo Vision Is 40% Lighter Than Apple Vision Pro & “Could” Be 1/3 The Price

China’s Vivo Vision is 40% lighter than Apple Vision Pro, and “could” be one third the price.

But for now, it’s just an in-store demo, not a product.

Hogwarts Great Hall Opens To HBO Max Subscribers On Apple Vision Pro

HBO Max subscribers can now visit the Hogwarts Great Hall in Apple Vision Pro headsets.

Why Glassbreakers: Champions Of Moss Is Bucking The Free-To-Play Trend

With many VR multiplayer games going free-to-play, Glassbreakers is a curious exception taking the opposite approach. We interviewed Polyarc to learn more.

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.

When Your Glasses Start Thinking (and You Can’t Turn Them Off)

Three Harvard dropouts walk into a tech startup—and the punchline is permanent surveillance. Picture this: You’re wearing what looks like ordinary Ray-Bans, but underneath the familiar frames, AI is quietly recording every conversation, analyzing every interaction, and storing every moment of your day. Sound like science fiction? It’s already here, and the implications are both thrilling and terrifying.
Halo promises to make you “10x smarter” by capturing and organizing everything you’ve said and done, delivering expert-level answers instantly through smart glasses displays. But as this technology shifts from university labs to mainstream adoption, we’re facing questions that go far beyond specs and pricing. With global smart glasses shipments surging over 200% in 2024, largely thanks to Meta’s Ray-Ban collaboration, we’re entering an era where “always-on” AI isn’t just a feature—it’s becoming the norm.
The promise is compelling: total recall without lifting a finger, instant…more

nDreams’ New VR Action-adventure Game ‘Reach’ Gets an October Release Date

Not long after offering an extended look at the gameplay of Reach, nDreams has announced an October 16th, 2025 release date for the anticipated game. Reach is one of the biggest single-player VR games to launch in 2025, and now we know exactly when: October 16th, 2025, priced at $40. Reach is confirmed to be headed […]

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Expedition 73 Studies How Space Affects the Brain and the Body

Maintaining sense of balance and protecting immunity in space were the top human research experiments aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday. The Expedition 73 crew members also practiced medical emergency procedures, continued more Earth observations, and finished packing a cargo craft.

The Invisible Revolution: How Smart Glasses Will Transform Work Without You Even Noticing

We’ve all been here before: another revolutionary workplace technology promises to transform productivity while systematically turning us into notification-addled multitasking zombies. The pattern is depressingly familiar—new tools arrive with fanfare about streamlining workflows and eliminating inefficiencies, then promptly add three more applications to juggle and five new types of alerts to ignore. So when I […]

Pinterest Highlights Key Shopping Trends for Fall

The latest trend notes based on Pinterest engagement activity. 

TikTok Enables Livestreamers To Perform Specific Actions for Donations

Livestreamers can set up “Viewer Wishes” that they’ll respond to on livestreams.

TikTok Announces Finale of ‘Music on Stage’ Competition

TikTok continues to reinforce its connection to the music industry.

YouTube Launches Effects Maker for Shorts, New Comment Controls

Effects Maker will allow creators to manage Shorts effects.