XR News Roundup: Audio Trip, Raindance Immersive, GORN 2 & More

The XR News Roundup is here, bringing you further stories like next week’s Neon Disco DLC launch for Audio Trip.

SpaceX Dragon Splashes Down off the Coast of California

At 1:44 a.m. EDT, the unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the coast of California, marking the return of the company’s 32nd commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station for NASA.

CleanSheet Pro Is A Subscription-Based VR Goalkeeping Sim Coming To Quest 3

CleanSheet Pro is a subscription-based VR soccer sim for training goalkeepers, and the sequel arrives this year on Quest 3.

Stanford Researchers Suggest 5 ‘Canonical’ Findings About VR

Researchers at Stanford suggest 5 “canonical” findings from 30 years of psychological experimentation in VR.

Big XR News from Google, Meta, Microsoft, Aardman

The future of technology is rapidly unfolding, and this week’s announcements from industry giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft offer a compelling glimpse into what’s next. From advancements in artificial intelligence and mixed reality to the burgeoning adoption of smart wearables and sophisticated digital twins, innovation is accelerating across diverse sectors. Delve into the key […]

Instagram Adds New DM Options, Including Voice Clip Transcription

Also, longer audio messages for all users.

Into The Darkness Confirms Early Access PC VR Launch Next Week

Physics-based action game Into The Darkness confirmed an early access launch next week for PC VR.

Mecha Force Gets Full Release On Quest And PC VR Launch

Anime-inspired roguelite Mecha Force received its full release on Quest alongside a PC VR port.

Blumhouse Horrorverse Brings M3GAN & The Purge Experiences To Horizon Worlds

Meta has partnered with Blumhouse to bring social VR experiences based on M3GAN, The Purge, and more to Horizon Worlds.

Apple Reportedly Plans To Launch Its Smart Glasses In Late 2026

Apple plans to launch its competitor to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses in late 2026, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports.

Meta is Testing a Quest UI Overhaul and 3D Instagram Photos in Latest Horizon OS Release

Meta announced it’s now running a test in Quest’s latest Horizon OS release (v77) that overhauls the platform’s dock-based UI for a new launcher overlay. Additionally, Meta says some users will also see 3D Instagram photos in their feed on Quest too, which is neat. First teased at Connect 2024, Meta is finally bringing Navigator […]

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SpaceX Dragon Undocks from Station for Splashdown on Sunday

At 12:05 p.m. EDT, the unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from the zenith, or space-facing, port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module following a command from ground controllers at SpaceX. 

NASA+ Coverage is Live as SpaceX Dragon Prepares to Undock

NASA’s live coverage of undocking and departure of the agency’s SpaceX 32nd commercial resupply services mission is underway on NASA+. Learn how to watch NASA content through a variety of platforms. 

Google I/O Unlocks the Future: Gemini AI Meets Immersive XR!

This week at Google I/O, the leading technology firm announced a trove of new products to unpack, namely expansions to its Gemini AI framework.  Part of this expansion comes via Google’s AndriodXR initiative, which sees the firm working with a range of XR industry leaders to create MR and AR devices that merge immersive and […]

Join Us to Celebrate Excellence at XR Awards 2025

XR Today invites the immersive industry to participate in the XR Awards 2025, a yearly online showcase event broadcast live on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The XR Awards offer an excellent opportunity to gain insights into companies at the forefront of transforming businesses through immersive technology. This year’s finalists include around 36 unique candidates, highlighting […]

How ReadSpeaker’s Real-Time TTS Could Evolve XR and RT3D Experiences

ReadSpeaker has unveiled a new plugin to help balance immersion and accessibility without sacrificing workloads for video game developers.  This plugin is called speechEngine. It aims to eliminate the hurdles faced with traditional TTS, which requires recording audio or creating static audio files.   Accessibility as a Competitive Advantage  For game studios, enterprise developers, and […]

LinkedIn Provides More Ad Engagement Insight in Revenue Attribution Report

Now you’ll be able to better track a specific company’s path to purchase.

WhatsApp Brings Voice Chat to All Groups

Like Clubhouse, but with just your friends and/or group members.

Meta Gains DPC Approval To Use EU User Data for AI Training

Another step forward for Meta’s expanded AI push. 

An Overview of Each Platform’s AI Tools for Advertisers

AI tools are driving better response for many advertisers.

Alex And The Jets Offers Casual Mixed Reality Arcade Action On Quest

Alex and the Jets is a lighthearted arcade game that turns your play space into a dogfight arena with mixed reality.

Out Of Sight VR Is Out Today On Steam Early Access

Out of Sight VR, an atmospheric puzzle-adventure using a second-person perspective, is out now on Steam Early Access.

Meta Horizon OS v77 Tests Total UI Overhaul & Turning Instagram Photos 3D

Meta is rolling out the Horizon OS interface overhaul to some Quest owners on the PTC, and will bring it to everyone “over the coming months”.

COLD VR Gets Campaign Overhaul With Free SUB-ZERO Edition Update Soon

COLD VR: SUB-ZERO Edition reworks the campaign and adds enhanced visuals in next month’s free update, and we interviewed the developer to learn more.

Hurry Up and Wait: Top Marketing Takeaways from NetLine’s 2025 B2B Consumption Report

You know that scene in a movie where someone frantically runs through an airport, hoping to catch their flight—only to wait on the tarmac for two hours once they board?  Of course not. That scene doesn’t exist in movies, only in real life. But that, my friends, is B2B marketing in 2025. Keeping with the […]

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