FRENZIES is a new “neon-drenched” PvP shooter from nDreams on PSVR 2 and Quest, and a closed alpha begins this month.
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Meta Quest 3 Sale Discounts 128 GB Model To $430
Meta Quest 3 with 128 GB of storage is $70 off its typical price on Amazon right now.
‘Bounce Arcade’ is Like VR Pinball for Your Fists—And Exactly the Kind of Creativity VR Needs to Thrive
Bounce Arcade, recently announced and launching this Fall, looks like a unique fusion of pinball and VR, in a way that’s truly native to the medium. It’s an example of the body of VR-native gameplay mechanics that’s still in its infancy. All video games trace their lineage to arcade games. I’m not necessarily talking about […]
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New VR Games Showcase Promises “AAA” Reveals Next Month for Quest, PSVR 2, & PC VR
A new VR Games Showcase is kicking off next month, promising a peek at ‘AAA’ VR games and major updates coming from a number of studios, including nDreams, Vertigo Games, Schell Games, Flat2VR Studios, and IO Interactive. Coming August 15th and presented by VR veteran Jamie Feltham, the inaugural VR Games Showcase will cover a […]
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Space Biology, Spacesuits, and Dragon Training Top Day for Astronauts, Cosmonauts
Life science and docked spacecraft training were the prime tasks aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The nine orbital residents also split their day on a variety of maintenance tasks including spacesuit work and orbital plumbing. NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matthew Dominick kicked off their day collecting biological samples and data to …
Try Out ‘Breachers’ and ‘Racket Club’ for Free This Weekend!
Every weekend through August 12, we’ll be giving you temporary free access to two acclaimed multiplayer games on Meta Quest, so you can try out…
Lenovo to Provide ThinkReality VRX Headsets to Elderly Patients
This week, Lenovo partnered with immersive healthcare solutions provider Rendever to distribute its VR elderly patient solution to individuals at the Carolina Caring facility. Jason McGuigan, Lenovo’s Head of Commercial Virtual Reality, said, “VR experiences can have the power to inspire, inform, and enhance well-being because they are immersive and even breathtakingly vivid.” Moreover, Mcguigan […]
AR/VR Headset Shipments Decline by over 60%, as Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest, XREAL, HTC Fight for First Place
In a recent report, IDC highlighted the sharp decline in global shipments of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets over the first quarter of 2024. The report showed that shipments dropped by 67.4 per cent year over year in Q1. Notably, the drop mainly affected VR headsets, with potential customers looking for MR/AR devices […]
Meta Quest Ditches App Lab Digital Storefront
This week, Meta announced that it would cease its App Lab storefront operations starting August 5th. This means users can no longer use the storefront to debut and test early access or experimental services; instead, users and developers will need to use the conventional Quest digital storefront to release all applications, including under-development ones. This […]
Microsoft Shares Notes on the Potential of AI for Business [Infographic]
Some insights into how businesses can make use of the latest AI tools.
5 Social Media Marketing KPIs to Track [Infographic]
Some pointers on which data points you need to be keeping tabs on.
Facebook Tests ‘Clear Mode’ for Uncluttered Reels Viewing
Clear Mode would enable you to remove all the description text and UI buttons from the viewing experience.
TikTok Launches New Program To Attract More UK Merchants
TikTok’s making another push to get UK retailers active in the app.
Ghosts Of Tabor Devs Plan Quest Early Access For GRIM & Silent North
As GRIM and Silent North head for early access, the Ghosts of Tabor studio’s CEO isn’t a fan of Meta phasing out App Lab.
Ghosts of Tabor Outlines Plans For PSVR 2, Quest 3 & More
Ghosts of Tabor is one of VR’s recent success stories. With system overhauls, a PSVR 2 port, and Quest 3 upgrades planned, here’s what’s coming next.
VR Games Showcase Promises ‘Major’ Reveals Next Month For Quest, PSVR 2 & Steam
Next month’s VR Games Showcase promises “major announcements” from Flat2VR Studios, Vertigo Games, and more for Quest, PSVR 2, and PC VR.
The Exit 8 VR Leaves You Nervously Lost In Tokyo’s Underground Sprawl All Over Again
The Exit 8 VR is an immersive port of the indie hit that leaves you feeling more unnerved than ever.
Here’s our impressions.
The XR Week Peek (2024.07.09): App Lab is merging with Quest Store, Lynx complains about the EU fundraising scene, and more!
I have finally eaten some good pasta here in Italy, but now I’m ready to travel again to London and Prague. I’ve been traveling a bit too much recently… I feel like a rockstar doing a world tour! It’s cool because I’ve been able to connect with amazing people from many countries, but at the […]
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With Quest 2 Widely Sold Out, Meta Aims to Make Quest 3 Price More Palatable with 0% Financing
We’re in a bit of a gulf now that Quest 2 is sold out and Meta is likely preparing to drop a new, cheaper device pretty soon to fill its shoes. To keep the headset sales chugging though, Meta announced it’s offering 0% financing on Quest 3. Meta says eligible people in the US can […]
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Pimax Crystal Super Update Shows Development Progress & New Slimmer Exterior
Pimax announced that Crystal Super, its next high-resolution PC VR headset, is actually going to be a bit slimmer than originally planned, showing off a reduction in the headset’s exterior during a new update video. Unveiled earlier this year alongside Crystal Light, the Crystal Super variant is a bit of a different beast, including the […]
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New Pop Rock Legends DLC in ‘Smash Drums’ Introduces Five Iconic Tracks
Look alive you absolute legend, it’s time to rock out with five brand-new tracks in the new DLC for Smash Drums on Meta Quest releasing…
Meta Quest 3: Play Now, Pay Later
Starting now, eligible people in the US can score a new Meta Quest 3 headset, a 24-month subscription to Meta Quest+, and Meta Warranty Plus…
HTC VIVE Discusses XR’s “Impact” on the Financial Sector
A recent independent survey by HTC VIVE, titled “XR Applications in the Financial Industry,” involved around 400 financial services professionals to study the utilization of XR in the sector. The report revealed that approximately 92 per cent of financial professionals have seen a positive return on investment from XR. Additionally, 82 per cent of the […]
Is Microsoft Transitioning from an XR Hardware to Software Provider?
Microsoft is squarely at the forefront of the immersive technology race. Along with Lenovo, Apple, Pico, Meta, and XREAL, Microsoft has become a top player in the market. However, the firm’s approach has changed significantly since its XR origins. While Microsoft is still committed to the Hololens 2 product, its focus has recently shifted […]