Horizon OS v83 PTC includes the evolved Quest system UI that Meta teased at Connect, as well as scene understanding for slanted ceilings and inner walls.
In Android XR, There’s An APK For That, And No Need For A Phone Or PC
A weekend with Android XR installing APKs from the open web is like a breath of fresh air, and you won’t need a phone or PC.
Interview: Behind-the-scenes with Road to VR Executive Editor Ben Lang
Despite running Road to VR for 14 years, I’ve rarely had the opportunity to talk behind-the-scenes about the publication and my philosophy for covering this fascinating industry. Luckily I recently sat down with industry fellow Tony Vitillo to do just that. Through his blog The Ghost Howls, Vitillo has been sharing news and observations from inside the industry […]
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Magic Leap Announces Multi-year AR Hardware Partnership with Google
Magic Leap announced this week at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia its latest AR hardware plans along with a renewed partnership with Google. The News Google and Magic Leap announced in May 2024 a “strategic technology partnership” to secure key technology needed to make compact AR glasses. We’ve heard little about […]
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Horizon OS Update Brings Rebuilt Home, Windows 11 Link & Closer ‘Horizon Worlds’ Integration
Meta is rolling out Horizon OS v81, the latest major update for Quest. The update focuses on Home personalization, the new Windows 11 remote desktop, and reducing friction tl entering Meta’s Horizon Worlds social VR platform. The News The new Immersive Home experience is getting a customization bump, now allowing Quest users to pin windowed apps and […]
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Quest ‘Fall Frights’ Sale Brings up to 50% Off Some of VR’s Most Horrifying Games
Meta kicked off its latest Quest games sale, this time bringing up to 50% off some pretty spook-tacular titles to get your blood pumping this Halloween season. The News There are a ton of games currently discounted for Meta’s big ‘Fall Frights Sale’, which ends on November 2nd at 11:59 pm PT (local time here). […]
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Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy a Peloton With a Referral Code
Save a little cash on your Peloton purchase with a Member’s referral code for the next few days.
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Roundtables: Seeking Climate Solutions in Turbulent Times
Companies are pursuing climate solutions amid shifting U.S. politics and economic uncertainty. Drawing from MIT Technology Review’s 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch list, this session highlights the most promising technologies—from electric trucks to gene-edited crops—and explores the challenges companies face in advancing climate progress today. Speakers: Casey Crownhart, Senior Climate Reporter; James Temple, Senior Climate…
Finding return on AI investments across industries
The market is officially three years post ChatGPT and many of the pundit bylines have shifted to using terms like “bubble” to suggest reasons behind generative AI not realizing material returns outside a handful of technology suppliers. In September, the MIT NANDA report made waves because the soundbite every author and influencer picked up on…
The Download: Microsoft’s stance on erotic AI, and an AI hype mystery
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. “We will never build a sex robot,” says Mustafa Suleyman Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, is trying to walk a fine line. On the one hand, he thinks that the industry is…
“We will never build a sex robot,” says Mustafa Suleyman
Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, is trying to walk a fine line. On the one hand, he thinks that the industry is taking AI in a dangerous direction by building chatbots that present as human: He worries that people will be tricked into seeing life instead of lifelike behavior. In August, he published a…
Google Launches AI Tool to Assist SMBs in Creating Brand Promotions
The tool can create ad assets based on your URL.
More Ad Types Come to Threads via Updated Marketing API
Get ready to see a broader range of ads in your Threads feed.
Australia Launches Ads For Coming Teen Social Media Restrictions
Australia’s under 16 social media restrictions will come into effect in December.
7 Email Marketing Techniques To Increase Open Rates [Infographic]
These quick tips could help you get more traction with your email outreach.
The Amusement Is An Art Deco-Inspired 1920s VR Adventure
The Amusement, an Art Deco-inspired roomscale adventure set in a 1920s theme park, heads for PC VR and Quest next year.
Flight Unlimited Wants To Be The First “Full-Fledged” Flight Simulator On Quest
Flight Unlimited, launching next month for $20, wants to be the first “full-fledged” flight simulator available standalone on Quest headsets.
VRChat Is Now Available On iPhone, iPad & Flatscreen Android
VRChat is fully out now on iPhone, iPad, and flatscreen Android, after years of alpha and beta testing.
Google Maps Is The Best Software Included With Samsung Galaxy XR
Read UploadVR’s Ian Hamilton describe why Google Maps is the best included Android XR software on Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset.
The XR Week Peek (2025.10.27): Samsung releases Galaxy XR, Apple the M5 Vision Pro, and more!
I’m crunching like hell for a project I have to deliver these days. But don’t worry, I’m still getting you covered by writing my usual roundup of news to keep you informed about what is happening in the XR space. Who needs sleep, anyway? (By the way, next Sunday I’m traveling to Germany to be a […]
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Lifehacker Deals Live Blog: The Best Sales We’ve Found, All in One Place
Keep up with all of our best deals, including laptops, speakers, TVs, security cameras, and more.
Here’s What to Expect From Walmart’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales
Walmart released some deals you can expect for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
This 2020 M1 MacBook Air Is on Sale for Under $400 Right Now
If you’re looking for a solid MacBook Air, this 2020 model still delivers.