Kiwi Design RGB Vertical Charging Stand for Quest review

Today I’m going to review the RGB Vertical Charging Stand that Kiwi Design sent me for evaluation. I think it’s a great addition to my desk, let me tell you why in this post. Unboxing and setup The RGB Vertical Charging Stand comes in a nice box, where it is disassembled in a few pieces. […]

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Science Fills Day Aboard Station as Cygnus Unpacking Continues

It was a packed day aboard the International Space Station as the astronauts and cosmonauts conducted a wide array of space research and serviced a range of science hardware. The orbital residents also continued to unload a U.S. cargo craft, maintained a variety of life support gear, and participated in eye checks. Stem cells were …

Cygnus Unpacking and Research Continue as Managers Discuss Starliner Updates

The residents aboard the International Space Station continued unpacking several tons of science and supplies packed inside Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo craft on Wednesday. The seven-member Expedition 71 crew also studied an array of space research while the two Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts from NASA reviewed their Starliner spacecraft’s systems. NASA Flight Engineers Matthew …

The Meta AR Glasses: Release Date, Rumors, and Updates

Rumors about an impending set of Meta AR glasses have been circulating for a while now, and it’s easy to see why. While Meta has achieved incredible success with its Meta Quest VR/MR headsets and metaverse applications, the company is keen to break new ground in extended reality. Already, we’ve seen plenty of evidence that […]

Is X Usage Actually Rising? A Look at Its Latest Stats

X has shared a range of mismatched usage stats, which makes it hard to know what’s accurate.

X Refutes Claims That It Illegally Used EU User Data To Train AI

According to the complaint, the personal data of millions of European users has already been used to train generative AI chatbot Grok.

TikTok’s Parent Company Debuts New AI Text-To-Video Generation Tool

Called Jimeng AI in China, ByteDance’s new app enables users to create short videos based on written prompts.

YouTube Tests Google AI Idea Prompts for Creators

Yet another way creators can access AI-based guidance in addition to the ideas generator introduced earlier this year.

Pico Teases Announcing Its Next Headset On August 20

Pico is teasing announcing a “new product” on August 20, potentially the leaked Pico 4S.

If Your Graphics Card Has VirtualLink, You Don’t Need The Adapter To Use PlayStation VR2 On PC

If your graphics card has a VirtualLink USB-C port, you don’t actually need Sony’s adapter to use PlayStation VR2 on PC.

PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter Review: Bare Minimum Support For A Unique OLED Headset

PlayStation VR2’s PC adapter is out today, and we’ve been testing it for the past few days. Here’s what we think of PSVR 2 as a PC VR headset.

‘Imagine WarioWare Meets VR Shooting’ – Actuator Digital Discuss On Point And Indie VR’s Perils

On Point is out now on Quest & Steam, and we interviewed Actuator Digital about its 90s-inspired arcade shooter and the risks of making VR indie games.

I’ll be back to China!

I guess you already understood the content of this post from the title. Exactly, it’s a review of the new Meta Quest 3s which someone inside a hotel has forgotten… no, I’m just kidding, I’m telling you that I’m going back to China at the end of the month! I will be in the Red […]

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PSVR 2 Works on PC Without the Adapter If You Have the Right Graphics Card

Sony released its long-awaited PC VR adapter for PSVR 2 this week, however early reports maintain some user don’t even need the company’s $60 adapter to start playing PC VR games like Half-Life: Alyx (2020). A number of early user reviews of the adapter are echoing many of the same points right now: some graphics cards […]

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Pico to Unveil New XR Product on August 20th in Special Event

Pico Interactive today announced it’s getting ready to reveal “a new product” this month, promising to boost your “MR/VR experience to the next level.” The device is slated to get its big reveal on August 20th. An image obtained by Antony Vitillo of Skarred Ghost maintains it will be revealed at 14:00 China Standard Time (local […]

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Microsoft Reportedly Orders Samsung Micro OLEDs to Restart XR Hardware Ambitions

According to a report from Korean tech outlet The Elec, Microsoft has contracted Samsung to supply micro OLED display panels for what is described as “next-generation mixed reality devices.” Citing industry sources, the report maintains the order could reach into the “hundreds of thousands” of micro OLED displays, with such a Microsoft XR device reportedly […]

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Mixed Reality Gaming Studio MixRift Secures $1.6M Funding to Make the ‘Angry Birds’ of MR

MixRift, a mixed reality game studio, today announced it’s secured a $1.6 million pre-seed investment round, something the team says will be used to develop more MR games. The funding round was led by Outsized Ventures, Underline Ventures, and SOSV. According to CrunchBase data, MixRift received an undisclosed round from SOSV in May 2024. Founded in […]

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NASA Adjusts Crew-9 Launch Date for Operational Flexibility

NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than Tuesday, Sept. 24, for the launch of the agency’s Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station. This adjustment allows more time for mission managers to finalize return planning for the agency’s Boeing Crew Flight Test currently docked to the orbiting laboratory. Starliner ground teams are taking their time …

Chinese VR Headset Manufacturer Continues Western Expansion

Canadian regions are gaining a new player in the VR headset marketplace, DPVR, a leading Chinese VR headset vendor in the enterprise and entertainment sectors. DPVR has partnered with Canada Computers & Electronics, a leading nationwide computer retailer, to reach new audiences. The move comes just months after DPVR expanded to US shores. Derek Liu, […]

Meta Connect 2024: What to Expect

Next month, on September 25-26, 2024, Meta Connect will take place, showcasing Meta’s latest digital solutions from its social media and XR portfolio. Historically, Connect is an event that reveals, among other things, deep insights into the firm’s XR roadmap. Meta has not yet revealed details about the event, other than that it will feature […]

Meta Announces Llama Impact Grants to Further AI Development

The program will see over $2 million invested as Meta continues to push open-source AI development. 

X Confirms It’s Moving Out of San Francisco HQ

Staff will be moving out of the platform’s longtime head office over the coming months.

YouTube Tests Picture-In-Picture Ads for Live Streams

The small screen ads will be displayed at the top of in-progress streaming content.  

Meta Removes Detailed Targeting Exclusions From Ad Campaigns

Ad campaigns perform better without exclusions, internal research shows. 

The Burst Hands-On: Feel My Pain

The Burst is a new VR FPS with parkouring mechanics, though the execution is considerably lacking. Our impressions.