The Midnight Walk, MoonHood’s dark fantasy VR claymation adventure, is being adapted for film and TV.
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News from various tech sites, space, animals and more!
Zombie Army VR Review: Good Foundations Marred By Repetition
Zombie Army VR has the foundations for something more, though it’s held back by a repetitive campaign.
V-Racer Hoverbike Is Speeding Onto Quest This Month
Previously released on Steam in 2018, high-speed racing game V-Racer Hoverbike is making its Quest debut this month.
Infinadeck first impressions: hands-on the treadmill from Ready Player One
After more than 5 years that I’ve been dreaming about it, I’ve finally been able to try the Infinadeck, the omnidirectional treadmill that seems taken from Ready Player One. Here are my first impressions from my short session with it at AWE! [As usual, since I’ve just tested the device once for a few minutes, […]
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AWE Day 1: Snap announces new glasses for 2026, Qualcomm announces AR1+ chipset
Today has been my first day at AWE US 2025 in Long Beach (California): I have tried various interesting pieces of hardware, and I will tell about my experiences on this blog. However, I would like to dedicate my first article not to some hands-on content, but to some interesting announcements that occurred during the […]
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‘Zombie Army VR’ Review – Arcade Zombie-Slaying Done Right(ish)
Zombie Army VR is serving up its iconic arcade-style shooting on all major VR headsets. Like the flatscreen games, it’s all about blasting every make and model of Nazi zombie, upgrading some cool WWII-era guns, and experiencing the game’s dark, neon green-drenched universe. While Zombie Army VR tailors its zombie horde action to fit on VR […]
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Apple Details Vision Pro’s New Persistent Widget System Coming to VisionOS 26
At WWDC this week, Apple revealed a new persistent widget system coming to Vision Pro in visionOS 26. The system will allow users to anchor widgets against walls or on surfaces that will always stay in the same place with glanceable info. In a developer session released during WWDC this week, Apple delved into the […]
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NASA, Partners Delay Axiom Mission 4, Reviewing Launch Date
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are standing down from the launch opportunity on Wednesday, June 11, of Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station to allow additional time for SpaceX teams to repair a liquid oxygen leak identified during post-static fire Falcon 9 rocket inspections. A new launch date for the fourth private astronaut mission will be provided once repair work is complete, pending range availability.
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.