I’ll be honest, I wasn’t as excited about conducting this Meta Quest 3S review as I probably should have been. After taking a deep-dive look at the major differences between the Quest 3, and the Quest 3S, I came to the conclusion that Meta’s new headset wasn’t really going to blow anyone away. Now that […]
An objective analysis of XR in 2024
It’s the end of the year and I’m reflecting on how was this 2024 in XR. I strongly believe it has been a slightly negative year, but also a year that makes us think positively about the future. In this article, I’ll explain to you the reasons behind this opinion of mine, and also give […]
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Meta Offers Free Quest 3S Replacement Following Software Update That Bricked Some Headsets
One of the worst things to happen on Christmas morning is downloading updates and charging batteries. Undoubtedly even worse though is downloading an update that then bricks your device before you can even use it. This apparently happened to a number of users last week, which Meta has responded by offering new devices and Horizon […]
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‘Rec Room’ Launches ‘Jet Set Radio’ Inspired Mini-game ‘Run the Block’, Trailer Here
Rec Room is full of first-party adventures you can play with friends and randos alike. The social VR platform’s next big offering is already here in ‘Run the Block’, which has taken a number of cues from Dreamcast retro-favorite Jet Set Radio (2000). The multiplayer mini-game ‘Run the Block’ launched on December 11th, having already […]
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What is Project Aria and What Does it Mean for Meta’s Orion Glasses?
The Meta Orion glasses (understandably) generated a lot of buzz at the 2024 Connect event. They promise unique EMG capabilities, phenomenal visuals, and state-of-the-art tracking technology. However, what these glasses will be able to do will depend on another, less-talked-about Meta initiative: Project Aria. Initially announced in September 2020, Project Aria hasn’t received nearly as […]
Even Realities G1 Glasses Review: Subtle but Sophisticated
Let’s face it, most of the top augmented reality glasses available today are clunky at best. While many vendors, like Vuzix, OPPO, and even Meta are trying to create more streamlined specs, it’s easy to tell their wearables aren’t the same as standard spectacles. On the other hand, the Even Realities G1 glasses are almost […]
How to Use Windows on Meta Quest 3 Headsets
Itching for an easy way to access Windows apps on your XR headset? You’re in luck. At Ignite 2024, Microsoft announced new support for Windows on Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S devices, designed to boost immersive collaboration and productive experiences for teams. Notably, users have been able to access Windows apps on the Meta […]
Reports Surface Of Quest Headsets Bricked By Software Update
Reports of Quest headsets bricked at Christmas are surfacing on multiple forums online.
‘Attack on Titan VR’ Launches ‘Complete Edition’, Including New Chapters & Co-op Mode
Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable launched into Early Access on Quest back in July, offering up a single mission (‘chapter’) and a few unlockable blades, releasing the first drip of content which was promised to expand in the following months. Now, developer UNIVRS has released the ‘Complete Edition’, which now includes four chapters. When we […]
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‘Blade & Sorcery’ Studio Confirms Next “highly moddable” VR Game in Development
VR’s favorite combat sim Blade & Sorcery (2024) may have wrapped up development with its big 1.0 release in June, but creator Warpfrog says it’s already on to its next title, which will be just as “highly moddable” as its breakout physics combat game. Details are still thin on the ground, however the studio tells […]
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Project Moohan: The Latest Details on Samsung’s XR Headset
We’ve been eagerly awaiting some genuine news about Samsung’s impending XR headset for months now – ever since the company announced its partnership with Google and Qualcomm. Finally, we have some genuine insights to share about “Project Moohan”. The “Moohan” (Infinity in Japanese) headset is still definitely in its early stages, but Samsung has already […]
What is Apple Immersive Video? Mesmerizing Media
It’s easy to write the Apple Vision Pro off as being “dead in the water” at this point. After all, the evidence is mounting that Apple is going to discontinue the spatial computing device in the future. But that doesn’t mean Apple’s XR journey is over – as evidenced by Apple Immersive Video. Sure, “immersive […]
Happy Winter Holidays 2024!
It is a tradition of this blog that I write my holiday wishes for you every year at Christmas. I suspect that almost everyone is too busy celebrating to care about my greetings… but I’m happy to write them anyway! So let me wish you a wonderful Christmas, in case you celebrate it, or just […]
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The XR Week Peek (2024.12.23): Meta prepares to face the competition, Niantic works on Spatial Intelligence, and more!
Christmas is near, and so is the end of the year. Tomorrow, I will write you all a dedicated post to wish you happy holidays, but today, I will be your Santa and do not one, but two giveaways of keys to redeem for free two cool XR games! Be sure to read the whole […]
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Pimax Announces Dream Air, a Compact VR Headset With One Totally Unique Feature
The Pimax Dream Air headset represents a new area of focus for the company. While most of its headsets up to this point have been necessarily bulky to achieve their signature large field-of-view, the Dream Air aims to make a headset that’s compact but still feature-rich. One of those features—a headstrap that automatically tightens—would be […]
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Meta CTO Reflects on 2024, MR Headsets, AR Smart Glasses, AI, and What’s Next
2024 has been quite the year for Meta and its XR ambitions; just as AI and the Apple Vision Pro took over headline space this year, Meta was underpinning its foothold on the XR market. Building on its AI-related work, Meta expanded its AR smart glasses strategy by debuting generation 2 Ray Ban glasses with […]
The Best VR Games of 2024 – Our Game of the Year Picks
Here we are, another year deeper into the most immersive medium that refuses to stand still. Far from fading away, over its nearly decade of existence VR has continued to evolve in ways both subtle and seismic, redefining what’s possible in gaming, creativity, and connection. 2024 has been a year of milestones, where the long-promised […]
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Survios Responds to ‘Alien: Rogue Incursion’s’ Last Minute “Part 1” Designation
We didn’t know we were getting a ‘Part One’ when Survios released their long-awaited horror-shooter Alien: Rogue Incursion (2024) last week, but now we know why. No, you’re not getting half of the game when you buy it, but rather a promise that more is yet to come. At launch last week on PC VR and PSVR […]
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COLD VR Is An Exciting Yet Frustrating Imitation Of SUPERHOT
COLD VR delivers an intriguing twist on Superhot’s brilliant premise, but our recent preview left us with some frustrations.
XR News Round-Up: By Grit Alone, VRider SBK, Undead Citadel & More
In our last XR News Round-Up for 2024, we’re taking a look at stories like By Grit Alone’s Xmas update and Undead Citadel’s Quest 3 update.
Project Astra: Google Smart Glasses Could Be on The Way
In May 2024, the Google I/O event revealed a few interesting insights into the tech giant’s future product roadmap. The company mainly highlighted AI, introducing new versions of Google Gemini, tools for building AI assistants, and more. With Project Astra, Google introduced its vision for the future of smart assistants. According to the company, Astra […]
What is Android XR? Google’s Revolutionary XR Ecosystem
Google is diving head-first back into the world of extended reality – and this time, the company is going big. While it might not be ready to show off any physical products just yet, Google has officially laid out its vision for a brand-new unified Android XR ecosystem. Google isn’t just bringing a reimagined pair […]
LinkedIn’s Giving Users a Summary of Their Games Performance
LinkedIn will give you an overview of how good (or bad) you’ve been at its in-stream games.