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Official render of the Samsung Android XR headset codenamed Project Moohan. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung's Project Moohan Android XR headset could launch globally in October

A report from a Korean publication states that Samsung will launch its Project Moohan XR headset in late September. The headset is then expected to go on sale in Korea the following month, and then come to the US.

Vineet Washington, 18 Jun 2025 18:10

Meta blogs about the hardware features and added capabilities of its Aria Gen 2 wearable glasses for AI and AR research. (Image source: Meta)

Meta releases new details on its Aria Gen 2 glasses for AI and AR developers

Meta has provided additional details on the Aria Gen 2 wearable device. The AR glasses with multiple cameras, microphone, speakers, and multiple health and positioning sensors aid researchers in developing AI and AR technologies.

David Chien, 18 Jun 2025 06:58

Apple visionOS 26 previewed with new features for Apple Vision Pro XR headset. (Image source: Apple)

Apple unveils visionOS 26 for Apple Vision Pro

Apple has introduced visionOS 26 for the Vision Pro headset, enhancing virtual experiences with spatial widgets, improved Personas, and AI-powered depth rendering for immersive 3D scenes. The update also adds support for new acces...

David Chien, 09 Jun 2025 21:18

Ricoh unveils the Ricoh360 Theta A1 360-degree camera for business users with automatic cloud uploads of photos. (Image source: Ricoh)

Ricoh announces Ricoh360 Theta A1 360-degree camera

Ricoh has unveiled the Ricoh360 Theta A1, a 360-degree camera tailored for business users, offering seamless cloud integration, low-light optimization, and rugged durability.

David Chien, 03 Jun 2025 09:28

OWC ThunderBlade X12 RAID drive brings up to 96 TB of rapid 8K/3D/VR media storage to Thunderbolt 5 computers. (Image source: OWC)

OWC launches ThunderBlade X12: A Thunderbolt 5 SSD RAID drive with models up to 96 TB for 8K and 3D/VR filmmakers

OWC has launched the ThunderBlade X12, a high-speed external Thunderbolt 5 RAID drive designed for creators working with 8K films and 3D/VR projects, featuring up to 96 TB storage.

David Chien, 29 May 2025 21:09

The UnifyDrive UT2 provides creators and AR enthusiasts with a portable NAS drive to backup camera cards and view movies with. (Image source: UnifyDrive)

UnifyDrive shipping UT2 portable hard drive with built-in NAS, automatic camera card backup, AI file indexing, and video playback for AR glasses

UnifyDrive has launched the battery-powered UT2 portable hard drive with up to 16 TB of internal storage, featuring an 8-core Rockchip RK3588C SoC, automatic camera card backups with AI-powered indexing, built-in NAS for seamless ...

David Chien, 28 May 2025 20:49

TCL RayNeo X3 Pro debut as cutting-edge new microLED AR glasses

Pricing and availability info for TCL's RayNeo X3 Pro has finally been revealed. The new smart glasses are equipped with custom microLED displays rated to create a full-color augmented reality (AR) display that can be enhanced wit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2025 19:33

Cowabunga in VR coming up in 2026. (Image Source: Beyond Frames Entertainment)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City unveiled for Meta Quest and Steam VR

Developer Cortopia and Beyond Frames Entertainment have announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, the first VR game starring all four Turtles on Meta Quest and Steam VR in 2026. Players can equip each Turtle’s mask in a...

Nitisha Upadhye, 27 May 2025 18:38

The Vision Pro is off to a tepid start but Apple works on smart glasses. (Image source: Apple)

Apple set to release stylish smart glasses as it works on AirPods with camera

The stylish, lightweight AR glasses that Apple shelved while developing the Vision Pro are back in the release menu. The new glasses will reportedly be more elegant than Meta's Ray-Ban set.

Daniel Zlatev, 23 May 2025 14:19

A digital warning indicator symbolising service disruption in an online platform (Image source: Pikwizard)

Group launches sustained DDoS attacks on BYOND in bid to force open-source release

The BYOND platform has been hit by sustained DDoS attacks from a group demanding the release of its source code. Disruptions have left services intermittently offline, raising concerns over the ethics of coercive digital activism.

Louise Burke, 23 May 2025 00:19

Xreal collaborates with Google on the Project Aura virtual reality glasses for the upcoming Android XR OS. (Image source: Xreal)

Xreal unveils Project Aura glasses for the Android XR platform

Xreal unveils Project Aura, its latest XR smart glasses built in collaboration with Google, running on Android XR and powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR chipset.

David Chien, 21 May 2025 01:57

Meizu's latest smartphones. (Image source: Meizu)

Meizu Note 22 Pro 5G debuts worldwide with 6,200mAh battery and 80W charging

Meizu has announced that it is back on the global scene with the new Note 22 series. The smartphones have arrived alongside Mblu 22 models with starting prices estimated at just $79. The handsets have been showcased alongside the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2025 17:51

Samsung Display previews a 1.4-inch Micro-OLED panel with 5,000 PPI and 15,000 nits. Pictured: Samsung's project Moohan XR headset (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Display previews 1.4-inch XR micro-OLED panel with 5,000 PPI and 15,000 nits

At Display Week 2025, Samsung Display unveiled micro-OLED prototypes packing more pixels than an 8K TV into a 1.4-inch panel, hitting 15,000 nits at 120 Hz and covering 99 percent of DCI-P3.

Nathan Ali, 16 May 2025 16:15

Rokid AR Spatial glasses connected to its external controller. (Image source: Rokid)

Rokid unveils lightweight AR Spatial glasses for fun and work

Rokid has announced the AR Spatial glasses that apparently create a 300-inch virtual image using bright Sony micro-OLED displays to create an immersive environment for entertainment and work.

David Chien, 14 May 2025 05:15

The Dream Air SE is a light VR headset (Image source: Pimax)

Pimax Dream Air SE debuts as budget-friendly and light VR headset with eye tracking

The Pimax Dream Air SE is a new and quite affordable VR headset. It's supposed to be particularly lightweight and should be comfortable to use as a result. Eye tracking is supported, which can improve performance.

Silvio Werner, 12 May 2025 22:10

Among Us 3D on PC doesn't need a VR headset (Image Source: Innersloth)

Among Us 3D officially releases on Steam: New maps, proximity chat, and Stardust

Among Us 3D has officially launched for Steam PC players, delivering first-person gameplay without the need for VR. The game features crossplay with VR platforms, new maps, proximity chat, and extensive customisation options. A ne...

Nitisha Upadhye, 06 May 2025 19:00

Meizu's glasses alongside more of its smart tech. (Image source: Meizu)

Meizu unveils in-person payments via smart glasses

Meizu asserts that its new way to make payments in stores or cafés is the most futuristic to date, as it is integrated into its latest smart glasses. The OEM has partnered with a well-known international financial services provide...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 May 2025 18:26

Eldramoor: Haven in the Mist aims to offer a complete MMO experience in virtual reality. (Image source: Steam)

"The spirit of classic MMOs in a modern VR world" – first gameplay trailer revealed for new VR MMO

VR environments seem tailor-made for MMORPGs, yet no title has managed to gain significant traction within the community so far. Eldramoor: Haven in the Mist might change that, as it emerges as a promising new contender in the gen...

Marius Müller, 25 Apr 2025 16:00

The Beyond 2 is a light VR headset with micro-OLED panels (Image source: Bigscreen)

Bigscreen Beyond 2: Very light VR headset features micro-OLED displays

The Bigscreen Beyond 2 is a new and particularly lightweight VR headset that is equipped with micro-OLED screens and supports eye tracking. The manufacturer also advertises a high resolution and slightly faster refresh rate.

Silvio Werner, 14 Apr 2025 23:04

A promotional image for Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset with the device showcased against a white background. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple is reportedly working on two new Vision Pro headsets

Apple is apparently making two new variants of their Vision Pro - one will be lighter and cheaper. The other will tether to Mac with a low-latency connection to stream a user's display or connect to enterprise applications.

Rohith Bhaskar, 14 Apr 2025 10:01

Promotional banner for Lost Skies: Island Creator, showing floating sky islands and ancient ruins suspended above the clouds (Image source: Bossa Studios via Steam)

Lost Skies: Island Creator now free to explore ahead of full launch on 18 April 2025

Bossa Studios has released Lost Skies: Island Creator, a free tool offering an early look at its upcoming co-operative survival game. With strong early feedback and full Steam Workshop support, it provides players with hands-on ac...

Louise Burke, 14 Apr 2025 02:10

Promotional still of Affyn’s Singapore-based headquarters, featured in early marketing for the NEXUS World metaverse platform (Image source: Affyn via Newsfile)

Web3 gaming projects face pressure as Affyn CEO warns of delays and uncertainty

Web3 gaming faces turbulence as projects stall and token values drop. Affyn’s CEO warns of uncertainty in a recent update, highlighting the pressure on blockchain games to deliver real results amid growing scepticism.

Louise Burke, 12 Apr 2025 23:52

An iPhone captures facial expressions in real time, driving digital character animation inside Unreal Engine using Live Link Face and MetaHuman Animator (Image source: Epic Games via Unreal Engine blog)

Epic Games updates Live Link Face for real-time iPhone mocap

Live Link Face 1.4.2 update enhances real-time iPhone facial mocap for Unreal Engine. Epic Games fixes regional IP entry bug, improving creator workflows. Used with MetaHuman Animator, the app captures high-fidelity facial perform...

Louise Burke, 12 Apr 2025 13:33

Therabody SmartGoggles (2nd Gen) — redesigned with biometric sensors and enhanced blackout padding for personalised relaxation (Image source: Therabody)

Therabody SmartGoggles (2nd Gen) offer biometric eye therapy for stress relief

Therabody has launched the second-generation SmartGoggles — a wearable device combining heat, vibration and biometric feedback to relieve stress and eye strain. Retailing at $199, it offers app-controlled modes and guided audio. A...

Louise Burke, 11 Apr 2025 22:56

Close up of an OLED panel. (Image source: Interelectronix)

Upgraded Lumicore OLED microdisplay delivers 3000 nits while reducing energy consumption by half

Lumicore has announced a new 0.71-inch FHD OLED microdisplay that cuts power use by 50%, pushing it closer to real-world AR headset integration, thanks to higher efficiency and sharper visuals.

Anubhav Sharma, 11 Apr 2025 11:39

It seems as though the upcoming replacement for the Valve Index (pictured) may be partially manufactured in the US

Valve Deckard launch rapidly approaches as leak tips VR headset manufacturing in US

Recent leaks reveal that Valve has started stockpiling both pre-made components and tooling to build its upcoming Deckard VR headsets in the US.

Julian van der Merwe, 10 Apr 2025 08:17

Abstract motion blur of the National Theatre sign in London (Image source: Samuel Regan-Asante via Unsplash)

The future of performance: Real-time technology in film and theatre

Real-time technology is revolutionising film and theatre, with innovations like virtual production, AI-driven script analysis, and immersive AR and VR experiences. From The Mandalorian’s groundbreaking virtual sets to interactive ...

Louise Burke, 08 Apr 2025 02:00

Meta is set to follow up the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses with a much pricier model. (Image source: Ray-Ban)

Dream of Google Glass reignited: Meta Hypernova tipped to release this year with heads-up display

Back in 2012, Google Glass gave us a glimpse of a future where apps seamlessly integrate with the real world to enable communication through smart glasses, potentially making smartphones obsolete. This year, Meta’s Hypernova might...

Hannes Brecher, 02 Apr 2025 12:35

Sandbox VR expands its Squid Game Virtuals full-body VR experience by introducing a season two mini-game. (Image source: Sandbox VR)

Sandbox VR adds Squid Game 2 tie-in to its immersive whole-body VR game experience

Sandbox VR has added a Squid Game 2 mini-game tie-in to its Squid Game Virtuals full-body virtual reality experience. The games centers use VR headsets and motion-capture technology to allow players to enjoy a variety of experienc...

David Chien, 31 Mar 2025 01:29

The Throne X stool by Cooler Master vibrates to the beat of music being performed or its internal metronome to enhance musical immersion. (Image source: Cooler Master)

Cooler Master launches Indiegogo campaign for Throne X: An immersive stool that vibrates to the beat of music

The Throne X stool vibrates in response to music played to enhance the feeling of immersion or on its own in metronome mode to improve one's ability to maintain a steady tempo. Additionally, the chair can be connected to standard ...

David Chien, 30 Mar 2025 05:25

Preorders for the Crystal Super VR headset are now live (Image source: Pimax)

Pimax Crystal Super: High-res VR headset with foveated rendering and local dimming now orderable

The Pimax Crystal Super can now be preordered and sports a high resolution of 3840 x 3840 per eye and supports local dimming as well as foveated rendering. Two controllers are included in the box.

Silvio Werner, 29 Mar 2025 18:42

Samsung co-CEO Han Jong-hee. (Image source: Free Malaysia Today)

Samsung Electronics announces death of co-CEO

Samsung Electronics has confirmed the death of its co-leader in hospital. Han Jong-Hee oversaw the part of the OEM's business that pertained to its mobile devices and chip-making concerns. His abrupt passing leaves his fellow co-c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2025 19:23

Researchers create world's smallest LEDs with perovskite technology, achieving record pixel density (Image source: Zhejiang University)

Nano-scale perovskite LEDs shatter size and efficiency records for next-gen displays

Chinese and British scientists have developed revolutionary nano-scale perovskite LEDs measuring just 90 nanometers across while maintaining 20 percent efficiency at extremely small sizes.

Nathan Ali, 26 Mar 2025 18:56

The Visual-X headset is lightweight and operates wirelessly (Image source: Toall)

Visual-X launches as wireless VR headset with high resolution and unlimited hot-swap runtime

The Visual-X is a new and lightweight VR headset that supports gesture control and can theoretically be used without interruption, which is made possible by a small additional buffer battery. According to the manufacturer, no base...

Silvio Werner, 25 Mar 2025 23:39

The Vivo Vision has a portable battery pack to power it. (Image source: 小白测评 on Weibo)

Vivo Vision mixed reality headset showcased at Asian conference

Vivo has unveiled a mixed reality headset dubbed the Vivo Vision at the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia. The headset which borrows some of its design from the Apple Vision Pro is expected to get a proper launch later this year.

Habeeb Onawole, 25 Mar 2025 16:12

Valve is rumoured to be developing Deckard with controllers codenamed 'Roy'. (Image source: @Down_90)

Valve Deckard: Latest leak reveals early specifications of long-awaited Valve Index successor

The successor to the Valve Index is rumoured to be launching later this year. While leaked specifications are not thought to be final, they appear to point to the Valve Deckard potentially not living up to expectations for some VR...

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2025 00:47

The Haply Robotics MinVerse 3D mouse allows gamers, 3D designers, and and others to control and craft 3D objects with haptic feedback. (Image source: Haply Robotics)

Haply Robotics kickstarting $1,500 MinVerse 3D haptic mouse

Haply Robotics has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its MinVerse 3D haptic mouse, which enables gamers and creators to control and craft 3D objects with force feedback.

David Chien, 18 Mar 2025 07:36

Insta360 extends its partnership with Leica. (Image source: Insta360)

Insta360 teases 2025 line of Leica-branded action cameras

Insta360 has just confirmed that the next generation of high-tech action cameras will be launched in partnership with Leica. The world-renowned optics specialists supply the lens for current models such as the Ace Pro 2, and is no...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Mar 2025 15:01

The Dynabook dynaEdge XR1 glasses enable businesses to fuse reality and information. (Image source: Dynabook)

Dynabook unveils dynaEdge XR1 extended reality glasses

The dynaEdge XR1 extended reality glasses overlay information across reality, providing users with an integrated experience. The glasses can be used to provide insights for travel spots, instructions for work repairs, and extend W...

David Chien, 11 Mar 2025 01:08

The Ray-Ban Meta Coperni Limited glasses are sold in Australia, Europe, North America, and the UK. (Image source: Meta)

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses gets a transparent Coperni Limited Edition priced at $549

Ray-Ban and Meta have announced a limited edition of their smart glasses. Made in partnership with French fashion brand, Coperni, the limited edition glasses have transparent wayfarer frames and mirrored lenses.

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Mar 2025 20:09

The e-Taste technology developed by Ohio State University is designed to simulate tastes. (Image source: DallE3)

A new sense for gaming: e-Taste promises flavor simulation for ultimate immersion

A technology from Ohio State University uses a bio-integrated interface to simulate taste. This could take immersion in gaming and VR to a new level while offering potential for various other applications.

Marius Müller, 10 Mar 2025 15:11

DJI's latest update brings INAV support to the company's FPV goggles and drones. (Image source: DJI)

DJI brings new immersive control features to popular FPV drones via latest updates

DJI has started rolling out new updates to its various FPV headsets. Available globally, the updates are said to bring a more immersive flight experience by adding Navigation-enabled flight control software (INAV) support.

Alex Alderson, 07 Mar 2025 21:16

The Meta Aria Gen 2 glasses feature various upgrades compared to their predecessor. (Image source: Meta)

Meta reveals new Aria Gen 2 smart glasses with heart rate tracking

The Meta Aria Gen 2 glasses have been unveiled. This model features various upgrades over the original, including a new heart rate sensor and a contact microphone to make it easier to detect different voices. Plus, Meta has shared...

Polly Allcock, 04 Mar 2025 18:30

TCL CSOT's latest Apex innovations. (Image source: TCL CSOT)

MWC 2025 | TCL CSOT unveils Apex-brand displays for next-gen laptops, tablets and smartphones

TCL's CSOT division asserts that its displays will become part of some of the most cutting-edge personal and portable devices of the near future, the world's first 13-inch 144Hz 4K AI tablet and latest extra-bright, low-power VR h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Mar 2025 15:33

RayNeo Air 3s cost $259 (Image source: RayNeo - edited)

MWC 2025 | RayNeo Air 3s debut as more affordable yet upgraded XR glasses than Air 2s

The RayNeo Air 3s has been officially unveiled at MWC 2025. Even though the new XR glasses are more affordable than their predecessors, they come with better specs. The launch is set for April 2025.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Mar 2025 07:07

Sony PlayStation VR2 headset (Image source: Sony PlayStation)

Xbox co-creator sees no value in VR gaming as Sony slashes the PSVR 2 price

Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley is not surprised by the struggles of the PSVR 2. The PS5 is outselling the Xbox Series X, but not every risk Sony PlayStation has taken has paid off. In a recent podcast, Blackley explained why cons...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Feb 2025 21:01

The Tecno AI Glasses and Tecno AI Glasses Pro are smart glasses with AI features and integrated cameras. (Image source: Tecno)

MWC 2025 | Tecno expands AI ecosystem with AI Glasses and AI Glasses Pro

Tecno has unveiled two smart glasses with AI features as part of its MWC 2025 lineup. Designed like regular glasses, they offer features such as object recognition, translation, text summarization, and even an AR display.

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Feb 2025 10:00

The PlayStation VR2 works with the PlayStation 5 and PC. (Image source: Sony)

Sony announces a permanent price cut for PSVR 2, undercutting the Meta Quest 3

Two years after its release, Sony has announced it is permanently slashing the price of the PSVR2 across all regions. The price cut should help the Japanese tech giant sell more units of the headset which has had poor sales since ...

Habeeb Onawole, 27 Feb 2025 15:40

Meizu's MWC 2025 line-up. (Image source: Meizu)

Meizu Note 22-series smartphones set for MWC 2025 debut

Meizu has announced that it will be at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) event in Barcelona, Spain with the latest in its range of Flyme AIOS-powered solutions and devices. They include smart car platforms, smart glasses an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Feb 2025 17:14

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 undeniably impresses in high-end VR workloads, contrary to the somewhat modest generational uplift in synthetic benchmarks. (Image source: Omniwhatever, Nvidia, edited)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 crushes RTX 4090 in VR: Up to 2.5x FPS in certain scenarios, roughly 50% more in others

The Nvidia RTX 50 generation has received a fair amount of disapproval from even the most resolute of Big Green fans: modest generational uplift, shockingly poor availability, and Nvidia's whacky marketing tactics. However, as por...

Sambit Saha, 10 Feb 2025 18:55