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I am back in Italy after another interesting trip to China. You may have read some of my experiences with Chinese XR devices in my previous articles (like this one), and you will read a lot more in the next few days (e.g. be prepared for my review of the Play For Dream MR headset!). […]

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Biomedical research topped the science schedule aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday helping doctors understand how weightlessness affects the cardiovascular and immunity systems. The Expedition 73 crew members also continued their Earth observation studies, robotic inspections duties, and advanced life support maintenance.

Just following Google’s gigantic I/O event last week, Kering Eyewear revealed itself as a core partner enabling Google’s AndriodXR AR smart glasses future.   Kering is entering a partnership with Google to develop AI-powered smart glasses based on the Android XR framework.  Speaking on the paertnership Roberto Vedovotto, Founder, President, and CEO of Kering Eyewear […]

FYR: The Lost Island aims to offer a narrative-driven horror game built specifically for PC VR, and a free prequel demo is now live.

Les Mills XR Bodycombat is bringing back six endurance training sessions with today’s Never Surrender DLC on Quest, Steam, and PS VR2.

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.

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 […]

Also, longer audio messages for all users.

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

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’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. 

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]