A sideloadable tool called ‘Oculess’ lets you unlink your Facebook account from your Oculus Quest or Quest 2.
You’ll lose access to Oculus Store apps (including Virtual Desktop) but can use SideQuest content instead.
Lynx Standalone AR-VR Headset Kickstarter Launches With $600 Price
French startup Lynx just launched the Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming standalone AR-VR hybrid headset.
The device is available for pledges above €530, equivalent to just over $600.
Niantic Acquires Hoss To Build Lightship API Developer Platform
Niantic just acquired Hoss. The company will develop a platform and set of tools that makes it easier for developers to work with Niantic’s upcoming Lightship ARDK.
Panzer Dragoon VR Cancellation Confusion After False Death Report
Panzer Dragoon VR’s future is uncertain after a deleted tweet falsely claimed its producer had died. Yes. Really.
The XR Week Peek (2021.10.04): Vive Flow teased, Valve Deckard leaked, and more!
This period I am busy as hell… it seems that life has decided that everything should happen to me in
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NEPA to Host Echo Arena LAN Event to Support Special Olympics
National Esport Professional Association announces a charity cup to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics. Featuring Ready At Dawn’s Echo Arena, the LAN sporting event will be held at Busch Stadium’s Redbird Club in St. Louis on March 18-20, 2022 and will continue to blaze a trail for professional competitive VR esports and raise awareness of VR platform’s inclusivity for athletes.
Lynx R-1 Mixed Reality Standalone Comes to Kickstarter Today, Starting at Around $600
French startup Lynx today launched the long-awaited Kickstarter campaign for Lynx R-1, a standalone headset capable of both VR and passthrough AR. It’s looking to grab some eyeballs too with more of a consumer-focused price, starting at $615 (€530). Lynx R-1 features the same Qualcomm XR2 chipset as Oculus Quest 2 and HTC Vive Focus 3, and […]
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‘Jurassic World Aftermath’ Review (Part 1 & 2) – Cretaceous Cat & Mouse with Standout Style
Jurassic World Aftermath unabashedly hijacks the hide-and-seek gameplay of Alien Isolation (2014) while bringing it to VR with a Jurassic Park context and a unique and well executed visual style. With Part 2 now released as paid DLC, the game finally offers a complete narrative and gameplay arc. Jurassic World Aftermath Details: Available On: Oculus Quest Release Date: Part […]
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HTC Likely Announcing a New Standalone Vive Headset Next Week
HTC recently said that it will host an online Vive event next week, but has only teased minimal hints about what it plans to announce. Regulatory filings spotted by Road to VR suggest a new standalone HTC Vive headset will be revealed. It’s been less than five months since HTC launched its most recent VR headsets—the […]
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Russian Soyuz Trio Meets Expedition 65 Crew
The hatches between the International Space Station and the newly arrived Soyuz spacecraft officially opened at 11 a.m. EDT. The arrival of three new crew members to the existing seven people already aboard for Expedition 65 temporarily increases the station’s population to 10. This is the fourth flight into space for Roscosmos cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov. …
Russian Soyuz Crew Docks to Station, Hatches Open Soon
The Soyuz spacecraft carrying Roscosmos cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, actress Yulia Peresild and producer Klim Shipenko docked to the International Space Station at 8:22 a.m. EDT while both spacecraft were flying about 260 miles above Earth to the north of the Philippine islands. When the hatches between the two spacecraft are opened following standard pressurization and …
Russian Trio in Orbit Racing to Station This Morning
Nearly nine minutes after a successful launch at 4:55 a.m. EDT of the Soyuz MS-19 spacecraft, Roscosmos cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, actress Yulia Peresild and producer Klim Shipenko safely reached orbit. They have begun a two-orbit, three-hour flight to reach the International Space Station and join the Expedition 65 crew. At the time of launch, the …
Russian Soyuz Crew Launching to Station Today Live on NASA TV
Live launch coverage is underway on NASA Television, the agency’s website, and the NASA app for the targeted lift off at 4:55 a.m. EDT (1:55 p.m. Baikonur time). Roscosmos cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, actress Yulia Peresild and producer Klim Shipenko will the launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the International Space Station, where they …
Big XR News Stories from VRARA, STYLY, Facebook, TRIPP, and CREAL
XR Today explored massive updates in the extended reality (XR) market, which covered numerous topics from virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) tech companies. Last week’s VR/AR Association Global Summit for Europe offered endless topics of focus for the global XR industry and featured top executives, thought leaders, and organisations from across Europe and North […]
Nreal Air Smart Glasses to Hit Asian Markets
Chinese augmented reality (AR) manufacturer of smartglasses Nreal unveiled in late September its ‘Nreal Air‘ media-focused AR smartglasses. The consumer-level wearables will launch in China, Japan, and South Korea in December and will hit global markets in the first quarter of 2022. Media-Focused Augmented Reality Nreal Air does not incorporate typical AR technologies such as […]
How Can VR Tell 360 Degrees of the Human Experience?
Advancements in cinematography had given birth to a new medium of filmmaking – 360 immersive video – which has allowed directors and artists to tell stories from a completely new perspective. XR Today spoke with the Emmy-nominated Mr Gary Yost, Veteran Filmmaker, Sofware Designer, and Co-Director of the WisdomVR Project, on his work with stereoscopic […]
Facebook Horizon Workrooms vs VIVE Sync
How do you immerse your employees in a meaningful meeting experience when a face-to-face interaction isn’t an option? Video and audio-conferencing tools are a good start, but they lack a lot of the presence involved in traditional meetings. Fortunately, thanks to the rise of more affordable VR technology, companies can now access comprehensive environments for […]
The Basics of NFTs [Infographic]
Struggling to get your head around NFTs and the new trend of digital art trading? This overview will help.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Social Media Management [Infographic]
Here’s a handy checklist to help ensure that you’re covering off on the key social media management fundamentals.
What Happens on the Internet Every Minute (2021 Version) [Infographic]
The chart provides a fascinating overview of what happens online every minute.
Oculus Services Down As Facebook’s Domains Disappear From The Internet
All Facebook services are currently down including the Oculus app, Oculus Store, and Oculus website.
Facebook’s domains currently return NXDOMAIN, the error for domains that do not exist.
AMD CEO: Chip Shortage Will Likely End In The Second Half Of 2022
The global chip supply shortage – a major bottleneck of PC VR’s growth – will likely end in the second half of 2022, AMD’s CEO Lisa Su told CNBC.
Half-Life: Alyx’s BioShock Mod Gets Huge Part 2 Trailer
Check out the incredible new trailer for the next installment in Half-Life: Alyx’s BioShock mod, Return to Rapture.
You Can Now Play Squid Game’s Red Light, Green Light In VR On Oculus Quest
RED LIGHT. You can now play Squid Game’s terrifying trial on Oculus Quest.
Benefits of VR for Fitness
Physical activity can be an enjoyable experience that enhances one’s life and many people are discovering how to integrate increased activity through VR gaming. Since regular exercise has benefits for physical, mental and emotional health, there are many reasons to put on those headsets and have fun on your wellness journey!