Surviving Mars: Pioneer enters full release today on Quest and Steam, followed by PlayStation VR2 next week.
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News from various tech sites, space, animals and more!
Alien Perspective Turns A Painting Into An Immersive World
Alien Perspective explores the legacy of Italian special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi, turning his painting into an immersive world.
X-Arcade Opens Pre-Orders For Upcoming X-Force Pinball Haptics Upgrade
Pre-orders are now being taken for a haptic pinball upgrade kit to the Arcade2TV-XR controller.
VR Headsets sanitization machines hands-on: Uvisan VRProXS and Cleanbox CX1
Today, I’ll talk about a topic that is of paramount importance: XR headsets’ sanitization. And I’m doing that by going hands-on and comparing two of the leading devices on the market: the Uvisan VRProXS and the Cleanbox CX1. [Disclaimer: this article has come out of a proposal by Uvisan, which has also provided me with […]
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SteamVR Beta Restores Windows VR Headset Support on Windows 11 Thanks to Third-party Driver
The latest version of the SteamVR Beta automatically installs the third-party ‘Oasis’ driver, enabling compatibility with Windows VR headsets after Microsoft discontinued their support in the latest versions of Windows 11. For years Valve has sought to support as many VR headsets as possible on SteamVR. That included Windows VR headsets from a wide range […]
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‘Hello Kitty’ is Getting Its Own Social VR Game This Year in ‘Skyland’
Japanese VR studio Thirdverse is partnering with Hello Kitty creator Sanrio to release a social VR game this year dedicated to the iconic cartoon cat and equally kawaii cast of characters. Information is still thin at the moment, however the studio says Hello Kitty Skyland is set to be the first-ever official Sanrio VR game, noting players […]
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Ambitious Tactical Shooter ‘Falcon Fall’ Aims for AAA Quality, Coming to PC VR in Late 2026
Falcon Fall is an upcoming co-op tactical shooter from new indie studio Infinit Entertainment, which says it’s aiming to deliver “AAA quality in VR—with a focus on visuals, immersion, authenticity, and next-generation presence.” Developed in Unreal Engine 5 by a team of VR veterans and combat-experienced advisors, Falcon Fall just got a reveal trailer, showing […]
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VR’s Favorite Melee Combat Game is Getting Katanas, Ninja Stars, and More in Asian-themed Update
While Blade & Sorcery (2024) studio Warpfrog is already developing its next “modder friendly” title, the studio isn’t done with VR’s favorite melee combat game just yet. Now, the studio announced its releasing the ‘Rakta Update’, which patches in a fresh slate of East Asia-inspired weaponry, magic, and armor. As the studio describes it on Steam, […]
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Bone Cell Research Advances as Dragon Adjusts Station’s Orbit
Expedition 73 continued observing bone stem cells on Wednesday to learn how to protect the skeletal system in microgravity and ensure crew health on long duration space missions. The International Space Station residents also installed advanced computer hardware and practiced an emergency drill as a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft boosted the orbital outpost’s altitude.
NASA, SpaceX Complete Dragon Space Station Reboost
On Wednesday, Sept. 3, SpaceX’s Dragon completed an initial burn to test the spacecraft’s new capability to help maintain the altitude of the International Space Station.
Instagram Finally Launches an iPad Version of the App
After years of calling for it, IG has finally launched a custom iPad app.
Meta Will Enable Users To Exclude Terms From AI Copy Outputs
Meta is building in more options to manage AI generated ads.
Instagram Is Growing at 10X the Rate of Facebook in EU
Meta’s latest EU usage data highlights some key trends in social platform engagement.
YouTube Updates Community Post Sharing, Livestream Donations
More ways to drive donations for creators during livestreams.
Batman: Arkham Shadow Sequel Entering Development, Voice Actor Confirms
A Batman: Arkham Shadow sequel is about to enter development, the voice actor for Commissioner Gordon confirmed.
Hello Kitty Skyland Sees Sanrio Characters Make Their Way To VR
Hello Kitty Skyland is bringing Sanrio’s iconic mascot to VR with a social multiplayer experience in early access later this year.
Wist Delivers Minority Report’s Memory Replay On Apple Vision Pro & Quest
Wist lets you capture events with an iPhone and revisit them as stabilized volumetric memories on Apple Vision Pro or Quest, just like in Minority Report.
2 Million People Have Now Played Bonelab On Quest Alone
At least 2 million people have now played Bonelab on Quest alone, and an estimated 500,000 own it on Steam.
Pimax Promises Development Update on Delayed Dream Air Headset Later This Month
Pimax announced Dream Air last December, aiming to take on the emerging segment of compact high-end PC VR headsets, such as Bigscreen Beyond and Shiftall MaganeX Superlight 8K. Initially planned for launch in May, the headset was delayed until Q3 2025. As we head into the tail-end of Q3, Pimax says it has reached “several exciting […]
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Bone Loss, Transistor Tech Top Tuesday Science as Cygnus Launch Announced
Bones and transistors were the main research topics aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday to explore how microgravity affects the human body and advanced technology. Also, the next cargo mission packed with new science, supplies, and hardware for the Expedition 73 crew is targeted to lift off in mid-September.
Napster and Fenerbahçe SK Partner to Launch 3D, AI-Powered Virtual Store
After sacking former Manchester United manager José Mourinho in response to failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, followed by announcing the signing of record-breaking goalkeeper Ederson from Premier League side Manchester City, Fenerbahçe SK have had a headline-heavy week. However, outside of football, the 28-time Turkish champions are making noise in the digital […]
New Details Emerge About Meta’s ‘Hypernova’ Smart Glasses
Meta is planning to make a major wearables announcement at its Connect conference later this month.
xAI Is Back in Contention for Government Contracts
That could lead to new opportunities for Elon’s X Corp empire.
Unloop Hands-On: Sci-Fi Puzzling On Repeat
Unloop is a fresh, time-bending VR puzzle game from the creators of Into the Radius, launching you into a clever self-co-op experience with a dash of sci-fi espionage.