Meta’s Unity and Unreal “OpenXR” SDKs block other PC VR headsets, going against the spirit of the standard, and developers aren’t happy about it.
Fewer, better, stronger
Once in a while, I remember that this is a blog, and so I like to tell you something about the lessons I’ve learned in my working life as a VR developer, entrepreneur, and blogger, hoping that they may be useful for other people who, like me, are facing similar challenges. Today is one of […]
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‘Animal Company’ Breaks 1 Million Monthly Users, Passes ‘Gorilla Tag’ as Quest’s Top-earner This Week
Animal Company, the free-to-play early access game on Quest, nabbed the top spot for Quest’s highest-earning game this week, overtaking long-time viral hit Gorilla Tag in the weekly charts. Now, developer Wooster Games tells Road to VR it’s not only already profitable, but Animal Company has surpassed one million monthly active users (MAU), cementing its status as VR’s […]
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Meta Delists ‘Max Mustard’ & ‘Richie’s Plank Experience’ from Quest, Citing Violation of Platform Abuse Policy
Toast Interactive announced their VR games Max Mustard (2024) and Richie’s Plank Experience (2017) have been removed from the Horizon Store for Quest. For now, it’s unclear precisely why, however the veteran indie studio says the move has left them feeling “betrayed and powerless.” “Unfortunately, Meta has unilaterally chosen to remove Toast and its two games, Max Mustard and Richies […]
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Station Preps for Command Change, Conducts Heart and Bone Research
The Expedition 72 crew will change commanders on Friday as four crewmates prepare for their return to Earth. Meanwhile, the International Space Station residents continued their ongoing human research activities while unpacking supplies from a new cargo craft.
Filmmaking for All – VIVE Demos Mars Tracking Solution at MWC
Filmmaking is undergoing a radical transformation, and it’s never been more accessible. VIVE Mars is the compact virtual production tracking solution that’s evening out the playing field in an industry once restricted by massive budgets and technical barriers. At MWC 2025, VIVE Mars is showcasing its ground-breaking capabilities with an interactive demo that puts the […]
Google Expands Access to AI Search, Launches Advanced AI Queries
Google’s looking to fend off rising competition in search.
YouTube Rolls Out Ad-Free ‘Premium Lite’ Subscription Offering
Now, you can pay to simply avoid interruptive YouTube ads.
Samsung’s Headset Will Reportedly Use Sony’s New 4K Micro-OLED Displays
Samsung’s headset will reportedly feature Sony’s new 4K micro-OLED displays, with higher resolution and wider color gamut than Apple Vision Pro.
Farming Simulator VR Review: It’s The Simple Life
Farming Simulator VR embraces the escapism of disconnecting from everyday life, though it’s a little too simplistic at times.
Animal Company Shoots Past Gorilla Tag To Become Top-Earning Game On Quest
Animal Company is the top-earning Quest game of the week, ahead of both Gorilla Tag and Beat Saber.
The Passengers Is A Colorful VR Narrative About Connecting With Strangers
The Passengers is a narrative VR experience from the Astra and Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom publisher, telling the story of four strangers via different art styles.
‘TREKS’ Brings Immersive Walking Tours of Iconic Destinations to Omni One VR Treadmill
Virtuix announced it’s releasing an immersive tourism app for its Omni One VR treadmill system that lets you walk through some of the world’s most iconic destinations. Coming to the company’s Omni One all-in-one system on March 6th, TREKS matches immersive video up with physical walking, bringing you to locations like the Grand Canyon, New York’s Central Park, or […]
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Lauded VR Storytelling Studio Astrea Releases Latest Project on Quest & PC VR
Astrea, the studio and publisher behind a host of VR narrative experiences, including Spheres, Astra, and Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom, has released an interactive VR experience on Quest and PC VR headsets that lets you embody passengers on a train, and help them face pivotal moments in their lives. Called The Passengers, the four chapter, […]
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Early Versions of Meta’s Orion AR Glasses Envisioned a Neck-worn Compute Unit
Meta revealed its Orion prototype last year to show the progress it has made toward compact AR glasses. Today the company talked more about the prototyping process, especially regarding the ‘compute puck’ that offloads much of the heavy processing into a device that goes in the user’s pocket. One of the major reasons that today’s […]
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Crew Works Vein Scans and Muscle Stimulation Prior to Upcoming Departure
Vein scans and muscle stimulation were the primary research activities aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday to learn how to keep crews healthy in space. The Expedition 72 crewmates also continued preparing for an upcoming crew departure while unpacking a cargo craft.
Industry Leaders Unveil ActiveLook-Enabled AR Smart Glasses Design at MWC ’25
The future of augmented reality is looking bright as three heavyweights – MICROOLED, Quanta Computer, and STMicroelectronics – today unveiled their groundbreaking collaboration on a reference design for ActiveLook-enabled AR smart glasses at MWC Barcelona 2025. This innovative partnership brings together MICROOLED’s expertise in OLED micro-displays, Quanta Computer’s world-class manufacturing capabilities, and STMicroelectronics’ advanced semiconductor […]
Moohan: Everything you Need to Know About Samsung, Google, Qualcomm’s Major XR Headset – MWC ’25
MWC 2025 is proving itself to be a hotbed for XR innovation. Several major firms are taking to the event to showcase the latest in their AR/VR/MR endeavours, with a headline-stealing showcase coming via Samsung’s Moohan exhibition. At MWC 2025, Samsung showcased many products, from its mobile AI suite to new smartphones. However, a common […]
Reddit Shares Insights into Maximizing AI Adoption for Brands
The new overview provides key insights into how you can maximize AI adoption.
YouTube Announces Expanded ‘Hype’ Testing, New Gambling Content Restrictions
The latest feature update from YouTube.
YouTube Announces Updates to its Teen Safety Tools
Some new updates to YouTube’s teen safety features.
Meta’s VP of Analytics Announces New Book on Meta Ads Approaches
The book will provide tips and insigts to help digitial marketers maximize their ad approaches.
Face Jumping Promises Eye-Tracked Surrealism From The Stranger Things VR Studio
Face Jumping is a surrealist new experience from the Stranger Things VR studio, where you swap perspectives with others via eye tracking.