New VR Games & Releases August 2025: Quest, SteamVR, & PlayStation VR2

August is relatively quiet for new VR games right now, but we’ve rounded up our highlights on Quest, Steam, and PlayStation VR2.

Ray-Ban Meta Sales Have More Than Tripled This Year So Far

Sales of Ray-Ban Meta glasses so far this year have more than tripled compared to the same time last year, more than 200% growth.

August VR Games Showcase Features Glassbreakers, Forefront & Flat2VR Reveals

Next month’s VR Games Showcase promises updates from Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss, Forefront, Flat2VR Studios, and more.

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Revenue Triples, Fueling Meta’s $3.5 Billion Bet on EssilorLuxottica

Muscles, AI Robotics Research Assisting Astronauts as Next Crew Nears Launch

Muscles and robotics topped the research schedule aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday to keep astronauts fit and assist crews on long-duration missions. Meanwhile, four Expedition 73 crewmates continue preparing for their departure next month as another crew on Earth nears its launch to the orbital outpost this week.

Threads Expands API Functionality to Enable Third-Party Management

Threads continues to make strides towards becoming a key platform. 

Meta Is Banning Political Ads in Europe Due to New EU Regulations

New EU political advertising requirements are unworkable, Meta says.

Social Media Age Checking Requires an Industry Standard Detection Process

Establishing age access rules is just one element of the broader puzzle.

Pinterest Shares Tips on How To Maximize Marketing Efforts

Some handy pointers for your Pin marketing efforts.

Quest’s New Boundary System Is A Dangerous Safety Regression

Over the past 9 months, Meta rolled out an overhauled Quest boundary system with reduced friction.

But the new approach has also turned out to be a dangerous safety regression.