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'The Mandalorian' scores a best drama Emmy nomination for Disney+
Netflix dominated the list of nominees and, uh, Quibi got 10 nods.
The next Oculus Quest headset might arrive in September
Images have leaked for what could be the next Oculus Quest headset, and it might launch in September.
Oculus makes it easier to play with friends in VR
After you’re done making new friends, you can use Oculus’ other new feature called Travel Together to jump to supported experiences with each other.
Sony will reportedly make millions of extra PS5s to meet COVID-19 demand
Sony will try to build twice as many PlayStation 5s in 2020 as it had originally planned, according to reports from Bloomberg and Nikkei.
A VR retelling of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' is coming to Oculus headsets
An immersive retelling of Shakespeare's Tempest is coming to VR game The Under Presents.
Oculus co-founder Nate Mitchell launches a game studio
Oculus co-founder Nate Mitchell has launched a multiplayer-focused game studio, Mountaintop, and hopes it'll avoid the pitfalls of rivals.
Facebook envisions using holographics for super-slim VR glasses
Facebook researchers are exploring holographic displays that could lead to very thin and light VR glasses.
Facebook discontinues Oculus Go headset to focus on the Quest
Facebook is discontinuing the Oculus Go to concentrate on more advanced headsets like the Quest.
'Trover Saves the Universe' arrives on Oculus Quest
Justin Roiland's foul-mouthed adventure game has arrived on Oculus Quest.
A ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ VR game is coming later this year
Now you can experience the world of 'Galaxy's Edge' without having to hike all the way to your nearest Disney resort.
'Tetris Effect' is now available on Oculus Quest
Oculus Quest is one year old and it's getting a bunch of updates to celebrate.
Oculus is reportedly working on a lighter and faster Quest VR headset
With sales in VR headsets taking off during the COVID-19 pandemic, Facebook’s Oculus division is redesigning its wireless Quest virtual reality headset, according to Bloomberg.
Oculus sales are booming despite stock shortages
The Oculus Quest and coronavirus pandemic helped grow Facebook non-ad revenue by 80 percent.
A VR workout app killed my quads
"Supernatural" is a surprisingly effective VR workout app, but you'll need plenty of room and some money.
'Beat Saber' now has an official song designed to keep you fit
The 'Beat Saber' song 'FitBeat' is built to give you a VR workout.
Tribeca Film Festival is bringing its VR films to Oculus headsets
Just like pretty much every other event for the foreseeable future, the Tribeca Film Festival isn't taking place as it normally would after organizers postponed it from April. However, the festival is joining SXSW in making some of its programming available online. Tribeca is already streaming a new short film per day, and there's more on the way.
Facebook reveals launch dates for latest Oculus games
Facebook's Game Developer Showcase is now in full swing, and we've been given a little more info on exactly what we can expect from games arriving on the Oculus Quest and Rift platform. Following yesterday's announcement that rapper Timbaland has created a music pack for Beat Saber, Facebook has revealed launch dates for a number of hotly-anticipated titles, including B-Team, Lies Beneath and Phantom: Covert Ops, as well as what's in store for Pistol Whip's "Full Throttle" update.
Oculus Quest update will make it easier to multitask
Facebook is introducing a new system experience that it says makes its standalone Quest VR headset "more flexible, social and easy to use than ever before." The centerpiece of the upcoming update is a redesigned universal menu Facebook claims will organize information more clearly, as well as provides faster access to your favorite apps with a menu that displays the ones you use most frequently.
Facebook is hosting a virtual GDC for Oculus VR titles
Facebook is hosting its own digital gaming event at the same time GDC would've been held if it wasn't cancelled due to coronavirus fears. The internet giant has announced that it will reveal the latest updates for Oculus virtual reality titles at Facebook: Game Developers Showcase, which will run from March 16th through March 19th. It promises breaking updates for old games and trailers for upcoming ones arriving on the Oculus Quest and the Rift Platform.
Looxid adapts its VR brain monitor for Oculus Rift S
Two years ago, Looxid Labs walked Engadget through a VR museum. A virtual display was pinned to the corner of the user's field of vision and contained real-time stats on his brain activity. At the time, the product seemed a little out-there, but it has matured considerably, and has some clear applications not just in the world of VR gaming, but also in business and health industries. The company revealed that the Looxid Link now works with Oculus Rift S using an EEG-equipped attachment -- and for an add-on, it looks surprisingly slick.