Hand-tracking Action Arcade Game ‘Thrasher’ Coming to Quest & Vision Pro Next Month, PC VR Later

From the artist and composer behind indie hit Thumper (2016), the forthcoming Thrasher is officially launching on July 25th on Quest and Vision Pro. A PC VR and flatscreen version is planned for release at a later date. We’ve known Thrasher was in the works for some time now, but this unique looking game now has an official […]

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VR Support Planned for Serene Photography Game Built with UE5

Lushfoil Photography Sim, a serene photography game built on Unreal Engine 5, is expected to get optional PC VR support following its initial release. In development by solo developer Matt Newell and to be published by Annapurna Interactive, Lushfoil Photography Sim is designed as a serene walking simulator and photography game that immerses players in beautiful landscapes with a […]

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Rhythm Game ‘Just Dance VR’ is Skipping Pico 4 Exclusivity and Launching on Quest in October

Ubisoft announced in late 2022 it was bringing a VR version of its motion-based dance game Just Dance to Pico 4, making it the first big exclusive to target what was essentially Pico’s Quest 2 competitor. Now Ubisoft has announced that Just Dance VR is coming to Quest later this year, ostensibly skipping Pico support entirely. Pico […]

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VR’s Top Combat Sim to Finally Realize Full Potential Next Week with Giant 1.0 Update

Blade & Sorcery, arguably VR’s top physics-based combat sandbox, is leaving Early Access next week on Steam, which will see the release of a giant 1.0 update that brings its long-awaited ‘Crystal Hunt’ story mode. For many, Blade & Sorcery was everything they ever wanted in VR: a place to beat the ever-living crap out […]

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Crew Works Genetics, Maintenance and is GO for Spacewalk

Spacewalk preparations and genetic research were the prime responsibilities for the orbital residents aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The Expedition 71 crew also worked on futuristic piloting studies and more eye and ear checks. NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matthew Dominick have been given the “go” by mission managers to begin a …

NASA, Boeing Progress on Testing Starliner with Crew at Space Station

Orbiting Earth as part of the nine-person crew of the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams continue testing Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft as part of its first flight with astronauts. The testing is part of the data collection on the Starliner system for certification by NASA for regular crewed mission to the …

Immerse Yourself in the Music with ‘Just Dance VR,’ Coming to the Quest Platform This October

Step into a world of music that surrounds you and get ready to take your dancing to a whole new level with Just Dance VR,…

Interview: Largest ‘Blade & Sorcery’ Update Yet Hits PC VR This Month and Quest Later This Year, Full Details on Crystal Hunt and More

Whether you’re a longtime fan of the immersive physics simulation sandbox VR combat game, Blade & Sorcery, or a new player looking to sharpen your…

Apple Vision Pro International Pre Orders Open this Month

Today, during Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2024 kick-off keynote, the company discussed various elements of its product portfolio. During this, Apple unveiled VisionOS 2, the latest version of its spatial computing operating system, and international availability for the Vision Pro. Apple Vice President Mike Rockwell and Tim Cook, CEO, unveiled the new updates. Apple […]

Motive.io and Innoactive Bridge XR Training Platforms

Motive.io and Innoactive have created a platform integration between Motive XMS and Innoactive’s XR CMS. Users will now be able to use any learning management system (LMS) to run Innoactive XR training content. Both Motive and Innoactive offer training platforms that allow users to create virtual reality training programmes. Ryan Chapman, CEO of Motive.io, commented […]

Ex-Meta CTO, Carmack, Casts Doubts on Quest Pro

Following previous concerns over Meta’s OS development, Meta’s ex-CTO, John Carmack, explained his opposition during the development of the Quest Pro device, a workplace-focused solution that leverages MR interactions. The Pro headset came out with the Quest 3 MR headset, which offers a limited but similar experience at a lower price, In an X Post, […]

Instagram May Soon Enable You to Cross-Post Stories to WhatsApp

This could be a new opportunity to reach a wider audience with the same amount of content.

Threads May Be Looking to Change How Hashtags Work in the App

Amid an ongoing debate about the relevance of hashtags, the Threads team is testing a new means to boost their use. 

No, You Can’t Opt Out of Meta Using Your Posts for AI Training

Yes, Meta is using your public posts to train its AI systems.

Instagram’s Experimenting With Virtual Pets for Stories

A new way to incentivize IG Stories engagement may be on the horizon via virtual pets that change in appearance based on how many likes a post gets.

visionOS 2 Officially Announced For Apple Vision Pro With New Features & Key Improvements

visionOS 2 introduces new features and multiple improvements across the operating system.

Apple Vision Pro Will Soon Launch In 8 Countries Outside The US

Apple Vision Pro will soon launch in the UK, Canada, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, Singapore and China.

Blade & Sorcery Gets Full Release On Steam Soon, Quest Later This Year

After five years in early access, physics-based combat sandbox ‘Blade & Sorcery’ enters full release next week on PC VR.

F1 24 VR Review: A Minor Upgrade Package

F1 24 is an entertaining but minor update for the annual series, and PC VR support continues to leave us wanting more.

Our full review.

Apple Vision Pro Hands-On: Very Good In Some Aspects, A Bit Bad In Others

Finally, I have been able to put my hands on an Apple Vision Pro. Thanks to the very kind people of the Helsinki XR Center who let me spend more than one hour with it, and my buddy Gianni who let me have another half an hour, I managed to have enough time to play […]

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Apple Vision Pro Will Soon Let You Convert 2D Photos to 3D & Share Them Live via SharePlay

Apple today announced at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) its big visionOS 2 update, which is set to arrive on Vision Pro sometime later this year. With it comes a few new features which promise to let you convert 2D photos into spatial photos, and share them live with your Vision Pro-owning friends. Alongside iPhone […]

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VisionOS Update to Bring Ultra-wide Screen & Higher Resolution to Mac Virtual Display

Apple today announced its 2.0 version of visionOS, which is bringing alongside it a number of new features including a wider and higher-resolution version of Mac Virtual Display. The feature, which is set to launch sometime later this year, will let users dramatically increase their work areas as they connect Vision Pro to Mac. The […]

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Vision Pro is Leaving US Exclusivity as Apple Set to Launch in New Countries Starting This Month

Apple announced at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) today that it’s finally set to release Vision Pro internationally, as it’s now coming to a number of new countries over the next two months. Previously only available in the United States since its initial launch in February, Apple says it’s now bringing Vision Pro to […]

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Spacewalk Nears as Starliner Crew Begins Extended Stay

The Expedition 71 crew is getting ready for a spacewalk this week while two Commercial Crew astronauts will spend a few extra days aboard the International Space Station. The orbital residents also continued their advanced space research and conducted eye and ear exams on Monday. On Friday, June 7, Expedition crew members completed installation of …

Death Horizon: Cyberfusion Review-In-Progress – Shambling Through A Zombie Apocalypse

Death Horizon: Cyberfusion takes the fight to the undead once more, but it’s a shambling mess in early access.

Our review-in-progress.