Rogue Piñatas: VRmageddon is a family-friendly VR co-op roguelite coming to Quest and Steam next year, and we went hands-on.
Visual Positioning Systems: what they are, best use cases, and how they technically work
Today I’m writing a deep dive into Visual Positioning Systems (VPS), which are one of the foundational technologies of the future metaverse. You will discover what a VPS service is, its characteristics, and its use cases, not only in the future but already in the present. As an example of a VPS solution, I will […]
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Latest Quest Update Brings Big Improvements to Virtual Desktop and Hand-tracking
Meta’s final Quest update of the year is bringing some big improvements to hand-tracking and using the headset as a virtual desktop with Windows computers. But it might be some time before the features reach everyone. The Quest v72 update is starting to roll out today. Its headlining feature is the Windows 11 Remote Desktop […]
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How ‘Gorilla Tag’ Became a $100 Million VR Success on Quest
1 in 3 Quest owners have downloaded Gorilla Tag, making it the most successful game ever on standalone VR. Gorilla Tag, created by studio Another Axiom, has emerged as a standout success in the virtual reality gaming space, not just as a game but as a cultural phenomenon. Launched in 2021, it has quickly amassed […]
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‘Skydance’s Behemoth’ Patches Coming This Week to All Major VR Headsets
Skydance’s Behemoth (2024) launched last week across all major VR headsets with the proviso from the studio was planning patches to address a variety of performance and gameplay issues. Developer Skydance Games says we can expect a patch on December 12th, 2024 covering issues experienced across all platforms, which includes Quest 2/3/Pro, PSVR 2, and PC […]
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Roto VR Raises $3M to Broaden Market Reach of Rotating VR Chair Accessory
Roto VR, the UK-based creator behind 360-degree VR chairs, announced a new funding round of £2.4 million (~$3 million) which the company says will be used to fulfill demand of its recently launched Roto VR Explorer chair. Led by Pembroke VCT, the continuation of company’s second funding round includes participation of existing as well as new […]
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Week Begins with Spacewalk Preps, Physics, and Biology Research
Spacesuits topped the schedule for the Expedition 72 crew on Monday as a pair of cosmonauts get ready for a spacewalk planned for next week. The International Space Station residents also kicked off the workweek focusing their research activities on physics and biology. Flight Engineers Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner of Roscosmos are gearing up …
Apple Vision Pro Could Soon Support PlayStation VR2’s Controllers
Apple and Sony are working to bring support for PlayStation VR2’s controllers to Vision Pro, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports.
The Google + Reddit Partnership: What Does This Mean for Your Content Strategy
In February 2024, Google and Reddit announced a partnership that involved Google’s access to Reddit’s content through official APIs. Ever since Reddit has been enjoying unprecedented visibility on Google’s search result pages, both through organic rankings and separate “discussions” sections which would often be featured in SERPs. The partnership raised a lot of questions in […]
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Meta Launches New Llama AI Model, Building Towards the Next Stage
Meta continues to evolve its AI offerings.
Court of Appeal Rejects TikTok’s Effort to Negate the U.S. Sell-Off Bill
The end of TikTok in the US is now closer than ever.
XR News Round-Up: Color-A-Cube, Virtual Hunter, Breachers & More
From a new turn-based VR strategy game to Breachers getting a new map, here’s our latest XR news round-up.
The Best Smart Glasses to Try in 2025: AR, AI and Beyond
If you’re looking for the best smart glasses in 2025, you’re in luck. Whether you’re searching for cutting-edge augmented reality tech, or you just want hands-free access to an AI assistant, there are dozens of options to choose from right now. In fact, smart glasses have experienced a massive surge in popularity throughout the last […]
Sol Reader Review: The Ultimate AR Reading Experience
The Sol Reader glasses may be some of the most unusual smart specs I’ve seen in the XR market. As the market for AR market continues to grow, most innovators, like XReal, RayNeo, and even Meta, are looking for ways to pack more cutting-edge technology into their devices. Everyone seems to be experimenting with more […]
Big XR News from XREAL, Samsung, Bosch, Vuzix
This week revealed a series of significant updates in the XR device marketplace. Increasingly, AR smart glasses are taking centre stage, and as that shift happens, new companies bringing a wealth of industry knowledge are joining the XR market and placing their flags. Reacting to this newfound interest, existing AR smart glasses vendors are working […]
Vuzix Z100 Developer Edition Review: Purpose-Driven Specs
As demand for smart glasses – particularly augmented reality specs – continues to surge, vendors are increasingly exploring a wider range of use cases. Products like the Vuzix Z100 Developer Edition glasses are a great example. Introduced at the beginning of 2024, the Vuzix Z100 Developer Edition glasses build on the powerful, lightweight functionality of […]
Meta Announces VR Development Deal With James Cameron’s ‘Lightstorm Vision’
The partnership could see the development of innovative new VR projects.
Pack Your Bait As A World Tour Edition Update Heads To Real VR Fishing
Real VR Fishing heads to Europe with three DLC packs in its World Tour Edition Update later this month.
Vive Focus Vision and Viverse hands-on: two solutions for businesses
The most interesting hands-on demo I had at MatchXR in Helsinki was with the HTC Vive team, who let me try two of their most important solutions: the new Vive Focus Vision headset and the Viverse social VR space. I think these two products may be relevant for some enterprise use cases. Let me explain […]
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Robots, Microbes, and Plants Pack Research Schedule at End of Week
Robotic tentacles, antibiotic resistant microbes, and space agriculture topped the research schedule aboard the International Space Station at the end of the week. The Expedition 72 crew members are also preparing for a spacewalk and continuing maintenance on the orbital outpost. NASA astronaut and station Commander Suni Williams had a busy day on Friday researching …
Dragon Departure Adjusted to Next Week, Crew Works Science and Spacewalk Preps
The science-packed SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will wait another week before departing the International Space Station as mission managers monitor weather conditions at the splashdown sites. Meanwhile, the Expedition 72 crew geared up for a spacewalk planned later in December and serviced an array of science hardware and exercise equipment. Mission managers waved off the planned …
XR Trends 2025 – Top 10 Predictions
Watch on YouTube. XR Today introduces ten leading experts in enterprise-grade AR/VR/MRXR solutions who make their big predictions for the extended reality market in 2025. Our contributors include the following: Roger Rohatgi, Design for Good Jonathan Hale, Wonderland Rory Greener, XR Today Thomas Dexmier, HTC VIVE Aida Otaola, Virtualware Amir Bozorgzadeh, Virtuleap Taimoor Nawab, Arvizio […]
OPPO Air Glass 3: Truly Intelligent Smart Specs
The OPPO Air Glass 3 smart glasses, introduced at MWC 2024, are poised to take the XR world by storm. Leveraging proprietary AI technology and augmented reality capabilities, the lightweight specs aren’t yet available to purchase. However, they’re already grabbing the attention of numerous technology enthusiasts. Though we don’t know much about the visual quality […]
Avantis Education Introduces Eduverse+ for ClassVR
Avantis Education has launched Eduverse+ for ClassVR, which is an expanded content library designed to enhance virtual reality and augment reality experiences in schools around the world. The new library comprises four advanced content suites: EduverseAI, WildWorld, STEAM3D, and CareerHub. According to the UK-based innovative learning solutions provider, Avantis, Eduverse+ allows schools to create AI-powered, […]
XREAL One Series AR Smart Glasses to Take on Ray-Ban Meta and Apple Vision Pro during December
This week, XREAL is closing the year by announcing a new AR smart glasses product, just as the market is set to skyrocket in the new year. The firm is debuting two new AR smart glasses models, the XREAL One Series and a Pro variant, which will ship to buyers worldwide in the coming months, […]