Vision Pro Gets Major Upgrade with VisionOS 26

At WWDC this week, Apple previewed an updated Vision Pro MR headset framework. At the event, Apple showcased visionOS 26, which aims to bring new spatial computing abilities and AI integrations to the device.   Apple is introducing its Widgets system to the Vision Pro, allowing device wearers to access services such as Clock, Weather, Music, […]

Snapchat Partners with McDonald’s to Promote Snapchat+ Membership

Users of the McDonald’s app will be able to exchange McDonald’s points for a Snapchat+ subscription.

Threads Launches Initial Test of Integrated DMs

Meta’s decided to give Threads users their own messaging option after all.

Snap Announces 2026 Launch Date for its AR-Enabled Spectacles

Snapchat’s looking to get to market first with its AR glasses.

Threads Continues To See Strong Download Momentum in May

Meta continues to dominate the social app top download charts.

Snap Says It Will Launch Consumer AR Glasses, Called Specs, In 2026

The company behind Snapchat says it will launch fully standalone consumer AR glasses, called Specs, next year.

Qualcomm Reveals Snapdragon AR1+ Chip For High-End Smart Glasses

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1 is a new chipset for high-end smart glasses, and the company says it can run small language models on-device.

Sandbox VR Announces Third Netflix Collaboration With Stranger Things: Catalyst

Stranger Things: Catalyst is a new location-based experience coming to Sandbox VR later this year.

Microsoft Employee Working On SteamVR Driver To Revive Windows MR Headsets

A lone Microsoft employee is working on a native SteamVR driver to bring Windows MR headsets back to life after Windows 11 24H2 removed support for them.

The XR Week Peek (2025.06.09): Apple announces a lot of visionOS updates, Meta may release a lightweight headset, and more!

Hello everyone from the Los Angeles area! I’m back in the US for AWE, and I’m very excited to start this new adventure today! As usual, I will be your eyes there and I will report to you everything interesting that I see there. If there is something you are curious about, let me know, […]

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Snap Plans to Launch New Consumer ‘Specs’ AR Glasses Next Year

Snap, the company behind Snapchat, today announced it’s working on the next iteration of its Spectacles AR glasses (aka ‘Specs’), which are slated to release publicly sometime next year. Snap first released its fifth generation of Specs (Spectacles ’24) exclusively to developers in late 2024, later opening up sales to students and teachers in January […]

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‘Stranger Things’ Multiplayer VR Experience is Coming to Sandbox VR Destinations Later This Year

Sandbox VR, the location-based VR destination, is working with Netflix to create a multiplayer VR experience based on the hit TV show Stranger Things. Coinciding with the fifth and final season of the show, the upcoming VR experience Stranger Things: Catalyst is slated to let you gear up with friends to face supernatural threats plaguing […]

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Vision Pro Will Allow ‘Optional’ and ‘Required’ Designations for Apps Using Motion Controllers

One of the biggest pieces of Vision Pro news from today’s WWDC is that the headset will be getting support for PSVR 2 motion controllers and a Logitech motion stylus with the release of visionOS 26. Now we’re learning more of the details, including the fact that developers will be able to publish Vision Pro […]

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Apple Reveals Major Vision Pro Updates Coming in VisionOS 26, Developer Beta Available Starting Today

VisionOS 26 is Apple’s next major update to Vision Pro. Expected to be released to the public later this year, Apple says developers will be able to start testing the new version starting today. The update adds some major changes, including support for PSVR 2 motion controllers and a spatial stylus from Logitech. Apple previewed […]

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Axiom Mission 4 Preps and Ongoing Space Science Fill Crew Schedule

Expedition 73 continues preparing for the arrival of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew targeted to launch to the International Space Station on Wednesday. Meanwhile, space science operations continued for advancing human health, promoting future missions, and observing Earth landmarks.

PICO XR Enterprise Use Cases: From Healthcare to Training

If you’re looking for real-world PICO XR enterprise use cases, you’re in the right place. The days of enterprises viewing extended reality as a novelty are over. Our own research shows that countless companies are using XR solutions to enhance productivity, make training experiences more engaging, and even boost creativity. PICO XR has evolved from […]

Meta Says Link Posts on Threads Are Seeing Better Performance

Meta’s change in approach on content moderation is helping to improve link post reach. 

TikTok Outlines Shopping Returns Policies as Extended US Sell-Off Deadline Looms

TikTok has until June 18 to find a suitable U.S. partner. 

Meta Looks To Invest in AI Infrastructure Partnership

A potential investment in Scale AI could better position Meta as a provider.

Pinterest Outlines Relevance Improvements to Its Pin Recommendations

Pinterest has updated its discovery algorithms with expanded relevance windows.

visionOS 26 To Bring PS VR2 Controllers, Photorealistic Personas, Spatial Scenes & More

Just announced, visionOS 26 will bring PS VR2 controllers & Logitech Muse stylus support, much more realistic Personas, spatial Widgets, volumetric Spatial Scenes, local SharePlay, and much more.

Steam Next Fest – June 2025 Features Over 30 PC VR Demos

From Ghost Town to Virtual Skate, Steam Next Fest is now live with over 30 participating PC VR games.

VRider SBK Races Onto PS VR2 And PC VR Soon

Superbike racing sim VRider SBK heads to PlayStation VR2 and Steam at the end of this month.

Meta’s Next Headset Could Have Micro-OLED Panels, Auto IPD Adjustment & Iris Unlock

Meta’s ultralight headset could have micro-OLED panels, automatic IPD adjustment, and iris unlock, potential leaks and datamining suggest.

Vision Pro Update to Finally Let Developers Make Co-located AR Experiences

Apple’s next big Vision Pro update, coming in visionOS 26 later this year, is adding the ability for developers to create co-located AR experiences so users can interact with the same app, 3D model, and more. There probably aren’t a lot of friends and families out there that have one Vision Pro between them, let […]

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