Soul Assembly, the studio behind Drop Dead: The Cabin and Just Dance VR, is undergoing redundancies.
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News from various tech sites, space, animals and more!
A Japanese Engineer Says He’s Making A Face & Eye Tracking Addon For Quest 3
A Japanese engineer says he’s making a face & eye tracking addon for Quest 3, but significant concerns have been raised about the project.
The XR Week Peek (2025.01.15): Many XR devices were at CES, Quest 3S is the most sold console of 2024, and more!
I’m back in Italy after my very positive experience at CES! I still can’t believe that I’ve been to this huge event… I came back home that everything in my body was hurting, but I was happy nonetheless. It’s been great going there from all points of view: as a blogger, enthusiast, and entrepreneur… all […]
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‘Rust’-like Sci-fi VR Survival Game ‘GRIM’ Hits Early Access This Week, Trailer Here
Combat Waffle Studios and Beyond Frames Entertainment, the studios behind VR survival shooter Ghosts of Tabor (2023), announced they’re launching a VR game into early access this week which is heavily inspired by Rust (2018). Developed by Spoonfed Interactive with support from Combat Waffle, GRIM is bringing a heaping spoonful of Rust-style multiplayer survival gameplay to […]
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‘Beat Saber’ is Nearing 10 Million Unit Sales on Quest Alone
Meta typically doesn’t detail player numbers, or even sales figures for its various Quest headsets, which means we usually have to get creative. Now, the block-slashing rhythm game Beat Saber—the company’s most popular game—appears to have sold nearly 10 million units on Quest alone. Beat Saber’s ‘Pure’ achievement requires the player to clear any level without […]
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Crew Wraps Up Spacewalk Preps, Keeps Up Human Research
Two NASA astronauts have finalized preparations for the first spacewalk of 2025 to service astrophysics hardware on the International Space Station. The rest of the Expedition 72 crew split the day between assisting the upcoming spacewalkers and keeping up human research. Flight Engineer Nick Hague and space station Commander Suni Williams, both from NASA, will …
The Next Giant of High-End VR? Pimax Triples Growth in Just Three Years
Shanghai-based VR hardware manufacturer Pimax Technology has secured a ¥100 million C1+ financing round, marking one of China’s largest VR investments of 2024. The deal – spearheaded by Zhuji Jingkai Chuangrong Investment alongside existing backer Ivy Capital – comes at a pivotal moment for the company, which has seen its revenue double annually for three […]
VR Workplace Productivity: Enhancing Productivity and Immersive Collaboration with VR Headsets
Welcome to the new era of VR workplace productivity. Only a few years ago, virtual reality headsets and extended reality technologies were little more than novelties. Now, immersive solutions are transforming every industry. Enterprises use VR systems to revolutionize learning, collaboration, and employee engagement. Manufacturers use VR to streamline and enhance product development. We’re discovering […]
Choosing the Best VR Headset for Business: Features, Pricing and Reviews
Ready to invest in the best VR headset for business users? You’re in good company. In a report from 2024, IDC forecasted that by the end of 2028, around 24.7 million VR headsets would be shipping worldwide each year. Analysts believe a hefty portion of those devices will be headed towards enterprise users. That’s because countless […]
Scale Your Meta Quest VR Training Programme: CaseCruzer’s 10-Bay Solution
California-based hardware designer CaseCruzer has designed a new portable charging station that powers up 10 Meta Quest VR headsets at once. The station features dedicated slots for headsets and controllers, and is designed for quick deployment and easy inventory management. CaseCruzer spokesperson Tatiana Briceno said: CaseCruzer portable charging stations ensure devices are always ready for […]
Report Looks at Optimal B2B Outreach Strategies in 2025
Some key notes for your B2B marketing approach.
PSA: Xiaohongshu and Lemon8 Are Not Viable Alternatives to TikTok
As the US TikTok ban looms, users are seeking alternatives.
Chinese Officials Consider Elon Musk Takeover of TikTok US
Reports suggests that Chinese officials are considering an Elon Musk takeover of the app.
GRIM Takes VR Survival Multiplayer To Mars This Week In Early Access On Quest & Steam
GRIM, a VR multiplayer survival sandbox set on Mars that’s inspired by RUST, kicks off its early access alpha this week on Quest and Steam.
Tablecraft Promises An Early Access ‘Mad Science’ VR Sandbox This Week On Quest
Tablecraft is a free “mad science” VR sandbox title from the Airspace Defender devs, and it’s out this week in early access on Quest.
Meta Removed The App For Viewing Your Achievements On Quest
Meta inexplicably removed the app for viewing your Quest achievements, and users aren’t happy about it.
Pirates VR: Jolly Roger Review – Colorful Adventure With Shallow Combat
Pirates VR: Jolly Roger presents an enjoyable lighthearted VR adventure, though it’s hampered by shallow combat.
CES 25: Shiftall Mega Hands-on: MeganeX Superlight 8K headset, GripVR, and FlipVR controllers!
At CES I was able to go hands-on with one of the most hyped PC VR headsets of the moment, the Shiftall MeganeX Superlight 8K, and two of its associated controllers, the Shiftall GripVR and Shiftall FlipVR. In this article I will tell all my detailed first impressions about these devices, highlighting the reasons to […]
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Meta’s Horizon OS Expansion Reportedly to Kick Off with Premium ASUS Headset, Claims Trusted Leaker
Meta announced in April of last year that it was preparing to release Horizon OS, its Quest-exclusive operating system, to third-party headsets for the first time. XR devices running Horizon OS were set to arrive from ASUS, Lenovo, and Xbox, although Meta has remained tightlipped about the headsets since. Now, a report from trusted serial […]
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‘PowerWash Simulator VR’ Studio Announces End of Updates Only 14 Months After Launch
PowerWash Simulator garnered viral success when it launched on Steam Early Access in 2021, prompting developer FuturLab to not only add a mountain of DLC to the game, but also port the flatscreen hit to a standalone VR title. Now, the studio says it’s shelving PowerWash Simulator VR (2023) only 14 months since its launch on Quest. […]
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Health Checks and Suit Installs Before Thursday Spacewalk for Science Upkeep
Spacewalk preparations continued aboard the International Space Station as two astronauts conducted health checks and installed hardware on their spacesuits. Biology, physics, and lab maintenance also rounded out the Expedition 72 schedule on Tuesday. Flight Engineer Nick Hague and space station Commander Suni Williams, both from NASA, began their shifts on Tuesday with standard health …
Will Samsung Unveil its Moohan XR Headset Next Week?
Samsung spent 2024 doing many things, one of which was continually teasing its forthcoming XR headset. Despite a lack of foundation directly in the XR market, Samsung’s interest in AR/VR/MR hardware caught the interest of many market observers. This is for many reasons, one of which is the size of the firm. Another is Samsung’s […]
The XR Revolution: Key Insights from Our Latest Report
Extended Reality is rapidly transforming how businesses operate, innovate, and engage. By seamlessly integrating technologies like Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality, XR is unlocking new realms of possibilities across a diverse range of industries. From revolutionizing training methods and enhancing collaboration to redefining customer experience and driving innovation in product design, the […]
MeetKai, ThinkAR Partner to Scale AI-Powered Professional Immersive Platforms
The AI boom is still going strong in 2025, and AR appears to be deeply involved in that journey. From NVIDIA to Meta, AI and XR could become equally growing technologies, with the growing AI space helping XR hardware and software reach its full potential. Last week, at CES 2025, MeetKai showcased a collaboration […]