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Meta’s Quest 3 headset could feature color cameras for more lifelike pass-through video
A new report suggests Meta's Quest 3 headset could feature color passthrough cameras, depth sensing and a more comfortable design.
Igor Bonifacic05.28.2023Meta reportedly wants to license Magic Leap’s AR technology
Meta could turn to Magic Leap for help to stay ahead of Apple and other new entrants in the soon-to-be crowded AR space.
Igor Bonifacic05.21.2023Apple’s mixed-reality headset may come with a magnetic cable for its external power supply
Apple's forthcoming mixed-reality headset will feature an external power supply that connects to the device through a magnetic cable.
Igor Bonifacic04.23.2023Latest Apple headset rumors say it’ll include VR workouts and sports
Apple is reportedly readying a wide array of apps and services for its upcoming mixed reality headset, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company appears to be moving forward with plans to announce its first VR / AR headset at its Worldwide Developers’ Conference in June.
Will Shanklin04.18.2023Oculus buys developer of ‘Lone Echo’
Oculus has bought Ready At Dawn Studios, the developer behind VR games Lone Echo and Echo Arena, according to a statement. Oculus, owned by Facebook, said it plans to support Ready At Dawn as it continues developing VR technology. Ready At Dawn Studios is notable for the innovative movement mechanics it’s developed in VR, which Oculus praised in its statement.
Engadget04.18.2023Lip-licking controller steers devices using tongue taps
Researchers at the University of Chicago have unveiled an alternative user interface called LipIO that receives and transmits digital information via small lip and tongue movements. This is obviously a boon to those with certain disabilities who may not have the use of their eyes, hands and other common interface sources.
Lawrence Bonk04.14.2023Virtuix's Omni One VR treadmill is finally making its way to customers
Omni One is rolling out to investors with customers sales likely to start later this year.
Sarah Fielding03.21.2023Meta drops the price of its Quest Pro VR headset to $999
Meta has dropped the price of its Quest Pro VR headset by a whopping $500, and the 256GB Quest 2 is also dropping in price.
Jon Fingas03.03.2023‘No Man’s Sky’ Fractal update overhauls VR gameplay in time for its PS VR2 release
Hello Games has announced Fractal, a free update for No Man’s Sky that overhauls the game’s virtual reality experience.
Igor Bonifacic02.22.2023Tencent reportedly abandons VR hardware plans
Tencent is allegedly dropping its plans to produce VR hardware as the company faces a shift in financial strategy.
Will Shanklin02.17.2023Apple's mixed reality headset will reportedly debut at WWDC in June
Apple may be set to launch its long-rumored mixed reality headset at WWDC in June.
Jon Fingas02.15.2023Bigscreen's first VR headset is supposedly the world's smallest
Bigscreen has unveiled its first VR headset, and it's billed as the smallest ever despite its 5K display.
Jon Fingas02.13.2023Meta now owns VR fitness company Within
Meta has completed its buyout of VR fitness developer Within just as it's shutting down its signature app, Supernatural.
Jon Fingas02.08.2023'Squid Game' is coming to VR later this year
Netflix and Sandbox VR will be launching a VR game based on the 'Squid Game' TV series in late 2023.
Richard Lai02.08.2023Apple’s long-rumored mixed reality headset could finally debut this spring
According to Bloomberg, Apple plans to announce its long-rumored Reality Pro headset sometime in the spring.
Igor Bonifacic01.08.2023Vive XR Elite hands-on: HTC’s more portable answer to the Meta Quest Pro
Late last year, Meta expanded the limits of consumer mixed reality when it released the Quest Pro. And now at CES 2023, HTC is hitting back with its own take on a flagship headset with the Vive XR Elite.
Sam Rutherford01.06.2023HTC builds a standalone VR / AR headset to rival the Meta Quest Pro
HTC has a new standalone VR headset, but it's more a competitor to the expensive Meta Quest Pro than to the budget-friendly Quest 2.
Will Shanklin01.05.2023Holoride’s Retrofit kit puts in-car VR technology in any backseat
Holoride has begun selling Retrofit, an all-in-one system you can install in any car to access Holoride content. The device starts at $199.
Igor Bonifacic01.04.2023'Resident Evil Village VR' will be available on PSVR2 launch day
Resident Evil Village VR will arrive at the same time as PlayStation VR2 on February 22, 2023 as free DLC for the standard PS5 game.
Steve Dent12.15.2022'Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord' trailer shows off co-op VR gameplay
A new 'Ghostbusters' game is heading to Meta Quest 2 and PSVR2 next year, and it now has a full gameplay trailer.
Will Shanklin12.08.2022