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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

Civilization VII - VR will launch not too long after the release of the PC and console version. (Image source: 2K Games)

Civilization VII to get a VR version for the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S

For the first time in the game's history, 2K Games will be releasing a VR version of Civilization VII. The game will arrive this spring and will be available only on the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets.

Habeeb Onawole, 09 Feb 2025 11:32

Apple's lightweight AR headset, which was supposed to connect to a Mac, has reportedly been scrapped. (Image source: Mylo Kaye)

Bloomberg: Apple scraps lightweight AR glasses and continues development of Vision Pro 2

Apple's headset division is said to be in crisis, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Apple has reportedly abandoned plans for a slim, everyday AR headset following repeated changes to the project scope. Meanwhile, work on t...

Hannes Brecher, 01 Feb 2025 00:52

Apple Vision Pro: Gaming is possible via GeForce Now. (Image source: Apple)

Vision Pro, Meta Quest and Pico 4 (Ultra): VR headsets get support for over 2,000 video games in one fell swoop

Vision Pro can now be used as a gaming platform without needing the computing power of the VR headset itself. Thousands of video games and even demanding titles are supported.

Silvio Werner, 30 Jan 2025 23:50

Farming Simulator VR is an upcoming Meta Quest game to add immersion to harvests

Farming Simulator players spend hundreds of dollars on setups to make the game more realistic. However, the just-announced Farming Simulator VR adds a level of immersion that wheels and switches can't match. With crop growing and ...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Jan 2025 18:17

Meta dropped the Quest Pro inside of two years. (Image source: Meta)

Analyst discusses state of Meta Quest 4 and long-rumoured Quest Pro 2

According to a new report, Meta is working on a pair of new VR headsets. Allegedly, the company hopes to eventually release not just a Quest 3 successor called the Quest 4, but also a replacement for the quickly-discontinued Quest...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2025 16:35

Samsung's Project Moohan headset will be the first Android XR device. (Image source: Marques Brownlee/YouTube)

MKBHD's Project Moohan hands-on video shows software is the strong suit of Samsung's XR headset

Popular YouTuber, Marques Brownlee, got to use Samsung's Project Moohan XR headset ahead of its release, and his video reveals several new details about the headset. What's interesting is that Google seems to have hit the ball out...

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Jan 2025 17:48

The new Meta sport smart glasses are said to be based on the Oakley Sphaera (above). (Image source: Oakley)

Meta Smart Glasses: New premium and sports wearables could launch this year

A recent report suggests that Meta is working on at least two new pairs of smart glasses, which are expected to be released in 2025. The first product, currently known as Supernova 2, is designed with Oakley and aimed at athletes....

Polly Allcock, 27 Jan 2025 14:37

Creal Clarity light field display technology is now available to manufacturers for integration into AR glasses. (Image source: Creal)

Creal Clarity light field display technology renders 3D AR scenes with full depth information

Now available for OEM integration into AR glasses, Creal Clarity reproduces virtual scenes with full depth information, allowing users to focus on 3D objects near and far. Traditional AR glasses project images at a set distance, c...

David Chien, 27 Jan 2025 06:17

Android XR is Google's operating system for mixed reality headsets and smart glasses. (Image source: Google)

Google acquires part of HTC's Vive business towards development of Android XR

In a bid to develop Android XR, Google has acquired a part of HTC Vive. The acquisition also includes a transfer of employees from HTC to Google, and a partnership between both companies.

Habeeb Onawole, 23 Jan 2025 16:19

The Meta Quest 3S comes with a pair of Touch Plus controllers. (Image source: Meta)

Deal | Meta Quest 3S gets a $50 discount on Amazon and Best Buy

The Meta Quest 3S launched last September as Meta's new entry-level headset. Available in 128GB and 256GB variants, the latter is now available to buy for slightly less at select retailers.

Habeeb Onawole, 14 Jan 2025 19:47

Asus' 'Tarius' headset could be one of the earliest third-party Horizon OS headsets to begin shipping. (Image source: Asus)

Details about Asus ROG VR headset leak almost a year after initial teaser

Early details about the first Asus VR headset have surfaced online. While the device will run Meta's Horizon OS, it is slated to arrive under Asus' Republic of Gamers (ROG) division like recent ROG Zephyrus G14 and ROG Zephyrus G1...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2025 15:55

Relax VR-3 relaxation VR headset uses two 4K displays to immerse users in soothing environments. (Image source: Relax VR)

Relax VR releases VR relaxation headset with calming essential oils for spas and dentistries

The Relax VR-3 headset presents customers with views of relaxing environments such as a beach while essential oils and noise cancelling headsets complete the multisensory immersion during spa sessions or before dental treatments.

David Chien, 11 Jan 2025 21:19

The Legion Glasses 2 look like aviator sunglasses. (Image source: Lenovo)

CES 2025 | Lenovo's Legion Glasses 2 are stylish, lighter, and better all-round

Lenovo's second-gen Legion Glasses arrives with an improved design. The Legion Glasses 2 are also lighter, have a brighter display with a wider field of view, but cost more.

Habeeb Onawole, 07 Jan 2025 15:51

Nvidia patents backlight-free AR glasses with digital holographic technology (Image source: Meta)

Nvidia patents holographic AR glasses design that ditches traditional backlight system

Nvidia's patent reveals an innovative AR glasses design using holographic technology and ambient light, potentially solving key issues like battery life and bulkiness. The neural network-powered system could make AR displays more ...

Nathan Ali, 06 Jan 2025 11:56

Vivo teases its inaugural headset. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X Fold5 Pro to debut alongside first-gen Apple Vision Pro rival in 2025

Vivo has reportedly confirmed that it will release just one foldable Android smartphone in 2025. The "X Fold5" (or "5 Pro") is slated to debut alongside the OEM's first ever extended reality (XR) headset, like that of Apple. In ad...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Dec 2024 17:15

Cornell University researchers create MouseGoggles Duo 3D VR headset prototype for mice. (Image source: Cornell University)

Cornell researchers develop MouseGoggles Duo 3D VR headset for mice using Raspberry Pi 4

The 3D-printed VR headset for mice runs the Godot game engine using a Raspberry Pi 4. During research experiments, mice can walk virtual worlds endlessly. MouseGoggles also eliminates the tedious task of building real mouse mazes.

David Chien, 29 Dec 2024 22:59

Pimax Dream Air: A VR headset that looks very much like the Apple Vision Pro. (Image source: Pimax)

Pimax Dream Air: New VR headset is very similar to the Apple Vision Pro, but costs half as much

The Pimax Dream Air is a new VR headset with a particularly high resolution and compact dimensions. The device looks like the Apple Vision Pro, but is significantly cheaper and relies on a player.

Silvio Werner, 25 Dec 2024 01:19

Meta is reportedly planning an on-screen display for Ray Ban smart glasses

Meta plans to add a display to its Ray-Ban smart glasses to show users notifications or messages while maintaining the same design. Meta plans to launch the updated glasses in the second half of 2025.

Rohith Bhaskar, 24 Dec 2024 10:03

Samsung is developing a display device for extended reality content images. (Image source: Rostislav Uzunov via Unsplash)

Samsung hologram projector and glasses appear in patent application

A US patent application has revealed details of a projector and glasses that could be used to produce holograms. The document outlines the technology behind a new display device that delivers extended reality content. Included in ...

Polly Allcock, 17 Dec 2024 13:50

The Legion Go S seems set to launch with second-generation smart glasses. (Image source: Evan Blass - edited)

New Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld pictured in two colours with updated Legion smart glasses

New details about Lenovo's next gaming handheld have leaked online. Not only has a veteran leaker showcased the new Legion Go in two colours, but they have also revealed that it may be launching alongside a new pair of Legion Glas...

Alex Alderson, 13 Dec 2024 17:47

The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 has higher CPU and GPU clock speeds than the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 brings GPU and CPU upgrades over the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2

The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 Platform is Qualcomm's new chipset for VR headsets and smart glasses. The chip will first appear in Samsung's headset launching in 2025 but should also power devices from other manufacturers in the future...

Habeeb Onawole, 13 Dec 2024 09:41

Samsung's headset will be the first device powered by Android XR. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung shows off its Android XR headset ahead of its launch in 2025

The launch of Android XR has revealed that Samsung will be the first to launch hardware powered by the new OS. Samsung has now provided an early look at the headset before it officially debuts in 2025.

Habeeb Onawole, 13 Dec 2024 00:54

Android XR is a collaboration between Google and Samsung. (Image source: Google)

Google unveils Android XR: A new OS for mixed reality headsets and smart glasses

Google has announced Android XR as the operating system that will power headsets and smart glasses in the future. The OS, created in collaboration with Samsung, will make its debut in a Samsung headset that will be available for p...

Habeeb Onawole, 12 Dec 2024 18:37