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The buyout is enabling unparalleled visual fidelity for all Unity-based future projects. (Image Source: Unity)

Unity is buying VFX giant Weta Digital in preparation for the metaverse boom

With the acquisition of all the artist tools, core pipeline, intellectual property and engineering talent from Weta Digital, Unity is set to become the premier video game engine to power future metaverse projects.

Bogdan Solca, 10 Nov 2021 19:57

Pokemon GO creator, Niantic, envisions a "real-world metaverse" as it releases an AR Developer Kit

Niantic, famous for developing games like Pokemon GO, has released an Augmented Reality Developer Kit (ARDK) for people who want to build AR games. The ARDK is available for free and allows developers to build upon Niantic's core ...

Fawad Murtaza, 09 Nov 2021 20:42

Meta may be planning to open retail stores to showcase its Oculus VR headsets alongside other devices. (Image source: Oculus)

Meta could be planning physical stores to showcase VR devices

The New York Times reports that Meta may be planning retail stores to showcase its devices, including Oculus VR headsets. According to sources close to The Times, plans for these stores began last year, with Meta expected to open ...

Polly Allcock, 08 Nov 2021 21:12

Meta has released a new Oculus update that includes the feature Space Sense. (Image Source: Oculus)

Oculus Quest v34 update brings expanded capabilities, including Space Sense

The v34 Oculus Quest update from Meta has been announced. The update will be rolled out for Quest and Quest 2 devices. It includes improvements to features such as Voice Commands, plus a new tool called Space Sense, though this is...

Polly Allcock, 03 Nov 2021 21:55

Facebook may be on the verge of announcing a new Oculus Quest VR headset. (Image Source: @Basti564)

Leaked Facebook promo videos hint at a new Oculus Quest headset

Several leaked videos suggest that Facebook could unveil an upgraded Oculus Quest headset at its annual Connect event later this week. The videos show several new design features, including a sleeker front panel and revised contro...

Polly Allcock, 29 Oct 2021 01:18

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning are two of the alleged free games. (Image source: Skydance/THQ Nordic - edited)

PlayStation Plus free game list for November leaks and includes a terrifying PlayStation VR title and a fantastical PS3 remaster

The free games coming to PlayStation Plus service subscribers in November have been leaked. Among them, there is a well-received PlayStation VR game, a remaster of a PlayStation 3 action RPG, a social deduction party title, and a ...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Oct 2021 02:14

An illustration suggesting what Apple's head-mounted VR device might look like (Source: The Information)

Apple's VR headset could be delayed until early 2023

New rumors suggest that Apple may not release its first VR headset until late 2022 at the earliest. It has been predicted that the delay has been caused by Apple's complex design for the headset.

Polly Allcock, 22 Oct 2021 13:54

The Thunderbird Smart Glasses Pioneer Version. (Source: TCL)

TCL presents the new Thunderbird Smart Glasses Pioneer Version

Thunderbird is an augmented reality (AR) -focused start-up supported by the display-centric OEM TCL. Now, the two brands have unveiled something apparently three years in the making: the new Smart Glasses Pioneer Version, with a g...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2021 18:41

GPC 2021 | Acer boosts its at-home entertainment and productivity portfolio with a new WQHD monitor and a 4K projector

Acer's new L811 laser-powered device is directed at those wishing to project their own 4K HDR10-compatible movies at home. For those who would prefer a monitor that could also support some image-editing work, there is the 27-inch ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2021 18:10

The HTC Vive Flow is not a gaming-focused VR headset. (Image source: HTC via Evan Blass)

HTC's next VR headset leaks with a US$499 retail price

Evan Blass has leaked HTC's next VR headset, the Vive Flow. Set to be announced tomorrow, the Vive Flow will launch for US$499 and will begin shipping in early November.

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2021 17:00

The VR game Red Light, Green Light is played under the watchful eye of this scary doll. (Image source: UploadVR)

Squid Game's Red Light, Green Light is now playable in VR

The game Red Light, Green Light, as seen in the Netflix horror show Squid Game, is now playable in VR. This simple game lets players experience the game shown in the first episode of the TV series on Facebook Quest headsets.

Polly Allcock, 09 Oct 2021 15:44

The new lens may make the EOS R5 VR-ready. (Source: Canon)

The new Canon RF5.2mm f/2.8L lens sets the EOS R5 up for VR content recording

Canon has announced the RF5.2mm f/2.8L, created with the dual fish-eye lenses needed to convert a single DSLR into a VR content-creation machine. This new binocular accessory is compatible with the EOS R5, and confers 180-degree 3...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Oct 2021 15:08

Who is next? (Image Source: TechUnwrapped)

Twitch hack spills the beans on Amazon's Steam-like game store codenamed Vapour

Besides the Vapour platform, the leaked source files also reveal something called VapeWorld that is built on the Unity engine and looks like a VR chat game with 3D Twitch chat emotes. Additionally, the existence of a “metaverse” f...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Oct 2021 14:36

Nreal Air augmented reality glasses (Source: xda-developers.com)

Nreal Air glasses: A new budget AR headset

Nreal has unveiled the Nreal Air, a budget pair of augmented reality glasses. This headset is designed for consumers to watch TV and play games on a big-screen display on the move. The Nreal Air glasses are due to launch in Decemb...

Polly Allcock, 03 Oct 2021 12:33

MediaTek debuts the new Filogic series. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek's new Filogic chipsets are slated to bring Wi-Fi 6 or 6E to next-gen mobile and smart devices

MediaTek has unveiled a new "high-performance" series dedicated to the latest standard of wireless connectivity. It now consists of the Filogic 830 and 630, the line's first examples of system-on-chips (SoCs) and network interface...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Oct 2021 20:32

Xiaomi has revealed its head-turning and state-of-the-art Smart Glasses. (Image: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Smart Glasses combine the tech of Google Glass with the Facebook x Ray-Ban glasses to dazzling effect

Xiaomi has surprised with the unveiling of its new Smart Glasses. The new device features bleeding-edge technology including a microLED display that the company claims can achieve a peak brightness of 2 million nits.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Sep 2021 11:20

Apple CEO Tim Cook is said to be planning one more major product release before retiring. (Image: Apple)

Tim Cook said to be planning one more major new product as Apple CEO before retiring

Tim Cook could be planning one more major product release as Apple CEO before stepping down from the role. The report comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman who said Cook may step down before a share deal matures in 2025.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Aug 2021 12:32

Renders of the Apple headset based on a leaked artist impression. (Image: Antonio De Rosa)

Rumor: Apple to introduce Apple Glass AR at WWDC 2022 with new companion iPod

Renowned tech evangelist Robert Scoble has posted a tweet claiming that Apple’s long-awaited Apple Glass AR headset is due to make its first appearance at WWDC 2022. It will be joined by a new iPod that is said to be integral to t...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Jul 2021 11:47

Player will be able to scour the real world to hunt virtual monsters in The Witcher: Monster Slayer (Image via The Witcher: Monster Slayer)

The Witcher comes to mobile devices on July 21

The Witcher: Monster Slayer is an AR-enabled game reminiscent of Pokemon Go. The title is set to launch on iOS and Android on July 21.

Sam Medley, 04 Jul 2021 00:01

Vivo patents the "flight-cam phone". (Source: WIPO via LetsGoDigital)

Drone-phone: Vivo patents a mobile device with a tiny removable UAV

Racks of multiple cameras in the same smartphone just don't cut it any more...or so the OEM Vivo seems to believe, based on its latest patent. It depicts a mobile device with a cavity large enough to house its very own miniature d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jul 2021 12:48

Sony offered a look at the PS5's VR controllers in March. (Image source: Sony)

Sony PlayStation 5 VR headset details leak, including its launch window

Sony has already confirmed that it plans to release another VR headset, but a new report has gone much further. Reportedly, Sony has settled on a launch window and multiple specifications, including a display supplier.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2021 00:48

Even the Mi 11 Ultra might look outdated soon. (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | A late-2021 flagship Xiaomi phone with an under-display camera, 120W charging and UWB is on the way

Currently, Xiaomi's most premium Android smartphones include the Mi 11 Ultra and Mi Mix Fold. However, the renowned leaker Digital Chat Station claims to have information on an impending successor that could blow even these super-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2021 18:57

A schematic from Huawei's new patent. (Source: ITHome)

Huawei may plan a foray into the VR space, starting by patenting its own controller

Huawei has reportedly patented an in-house controller for virtual reality (VR) applications such as gaming. It is depicted as having a fairly standard form-factor, and possibly as coming in blue or black, in its new CNIPA document...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 May 2021 16:19

Qualcomm's latest quarterly net profit comes in at nearly US$1.8 billion

Qualcomm has now released its fiscal performance report for the second quarter of 2021 (2FQ2021). The OEM claims to have made a total of US$7.9 billion in terms of revenue, ~$1.8 billion of which is its net income. Most of this ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2021 13:59

The CTA confirms that CES is going back to Las Vegas in 2022

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) had indicated that its flagship Consumer Electronics Show (CES) might be able to return to a live format in 2022. Now, the group has confirmed that this is indeed the case. Therefore, the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Apr 2021 17:35

The VIVE Air VR headset. (Source: iF Design)

The Vive Air VR Headset wins a 2021 iF Design Award despite not even being on the market

The putative new Vive Air virtual reality (VR) headset has leaked out - and in a fairly unusual way, too. The global iF Design foundation has inadvertently revealed its features and looks in honoring the product with one of its 20...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2021 18:37

The new projectors in all their color SKUs. (Source: Sony)

Sony announces new home theater-grade projectors with native 4K and a Dynamic HDR Enhancer

Sony has launched its latest 4K projectors aimed at the home cinema market. The two new SXRD units are rated for native 4K resolutions and have the same X1 processor found in many high-end BRAVIA TVs. The higher-end model has an A...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2021 16:59

DJI launches the Air 2S drone with an ultra-large sensor and a lot of features

The Air 2S is the successor to the DJI Mavic Air 2, even if it has new and snappier branding. It also has a sensor of 1 inch in size, which outdoes its forebear by a good margin. The new CMOS supports up to 5.4K recording at up to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2021 22:29

Computex will go ahead in 2021. (Source: Computex)

AMD, Intel, Qualcomm and more confirm their attendance at Computex 2021

The major Computex industry event is now confirmed to take place in 2021. It will do so in "hybrid" form this year, which means a blend of onsite and virtual presentations and resources. This entire show will run from May 31 to Ju...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2021 14:17

HTC insists it is not quite dead yet with plans for new 5G phones and extended reality equipment to launch in 2021

Not much has been heard of HTC since it launched its Desire 21 Pro in January 2021. However, the OEM reportedly intends to stay in the smartphone industry for at least the rest of this year, with new 5G devices ready to go from th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Apr 2021 23:55

The new "MeowBook" teaser. (Source: Realme)

Rumor | Realme’s upcoming laptop, smart speaker and VR headset are to be Meow-themed

Some Realme fans might already be aware of Realmeow, this OEM’s recently-unveiled visor-rocking feline mascot. Now, some official-looking Twitter accounts allege that this character is to become much more to the brand. In fact, it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2021 15:24

Project NotebookcheckMate Pro: Putting "personal" back in personal computing.

Your favorite laptop review site is all set to revolutionize the mobile industry: Presenting Project NotebookCheckMate Pro

Please note this was a joke article posted on April Fools' Day in 2021.You desire to have the perfect laptop that truly is an extension of your personality but find the current choices on the market to be limiting. We've heard you...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Apr 2021 10:39

The v9 architecture is rated to encompass a wide range of pressing computing needs. (Source: Arm)

Arm unveils its latest v9 architecture as a solution for the AI- and security-focused future

The ubiquitous chip-design IP-holder Arm perceives the future as one in which processing demands will trend strongly towards AI and data-security needs while moving away from general computing. The company aims to meet it with its...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2021 18:40

The new PS5 VR controller is finally here

New PS5 VR controller launched with adaptive triggers, haptic feedback and more

Sony has unveiled its new PS5 VR controllers that feature a completely new design and some exciting features such as finger detection, adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and more. Its price and availability will be revealed later...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Mar 2021 16:21

Apple's smart contact lenses could provide an "always-on" augmented reality experience to users (Image source: Perfectlenses.ca)

Apple might actually release augmented reality contact lenses in the 2030s, per Ming Chi-Kuo

Industry analyst Ming Chi-Kuo offered up an eyebrow-raising prediction in a recent research note. Kuo believes that Apple will release augmented reality contact lenses by the mid 2030s, potentially transforming the way people enga...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 08 Mar 2021 14:41

Doom 3 gets a PS VR refresh; will arrive on March 29 as Doom 3 VR Edition

Bethesda and id Software have ported Doom 3 to the PS VR. The game will feature newer textures, VR friendly combat/movement, and include The Lost Mission and Resurrection of Evil campaigns. Doom 3 VR Edition will be available for ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Mar 2021 22:55

Qualcomm intends to boost the adoption of AR platforms. (Image Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon XR1 AR Smart Viewer Reference Design glasses

The new AR Smart Viewer Reference Design glasses from Qualcomm integrate the Snapdragon XR1 SoC, BOE micro-OLED binocular displays and Goertek hardware, plus dual monochrome cameras that enable six-degrees of freedom head and hand...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Feb 2021 16:13

The PS5 VR system will have a new headset and controller. (Source: Sony)

Sony confirms next-gen VR system for PlayStation 5 - just not in 2021

A Sony executive has just confirmed that the PlayStation 5 (PS5) is getting its own virtual reality (VR) system after all. It will consist of a next-gen headset and controller, which will apparently be informed by everything the O...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Feb 2021 18:26

A video for Samsung's Glasses is allegedly out there. (Source: Twitter)

More details on Samsung's AR glasses leak out

More evidence of Samsung's foray into the augmented reality (AR) market has emerged, in the form of a new video that might be marketing material for its first-gen Glasses. They are apparently pitched at use-cases such as gaming an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Feb 2021 23:01

AMD crowd-sources evidence for the fast-emerging 500-series chipset USB issue

AMD's official Reddit account has posted requesting reports from users about an increasingly well-publicized issue in which USB devices installed in or attached to 500-series chipset motherboards disconnect randomly and without wa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Feb 2021 21:23

The new DuraCore ProScene laser projector. (Source: Optoma)

Optoma announces a world-first 7,000 ANSI lumen short-throw projector

Optoma claims that its new DuraCore ProScene laser projector is rated to throw images with a brightness of 7,000 lumens. It is also short-throw, which means it can has use-cases up to and including whole-room, 24/7 immersive effec...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Feb 2021 22:40

An artist's impression of what the Apple mixed reality headset currently looks like mid-development. (Image: The Information)

More details, including eye-watering price, for Apple's mixed reality headset revealed

More details have surfaced about Apple’s mixed reality headset including an impression of what it looks like and its eye-watering price tag. If you thought that Apple jumped the shark with the pricing of the Airpods Max at US$500,...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Feb 2021 10:41

Here goes Nothing: Carl Pei introduces his second start-up with a total absence of new products

Today (27 January 2021), OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei launched his first company formed since leaving that OEM in 2020, and it's...Nothing. This new brand-name apparently applies to new and innovative tech Pei and his team plan to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2021 18:07

The International) DOTA2 championship could be held in New Zealand

Gabe Newell talks about bringing The International to New Zealand, upcoming single-player games, and more

Company founder and CEO Gabe Newell says that Valve is working on some single-player titles that will be announced later. He also talks about hosting The International DOTA2 championship in New Zealand, Valve Index shortages and t...

Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Jan 2021 22:16

Qualcomm announces the absorption of NUVIA. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces the acquisition of chip start-up NUVIA

Qualcomm has revealed that it has bought the CPU-design team NUVIA for approximately US$1.4 billion. The OEM asserts that the move will make it more competitive in the future, and will enhance the development of Snapdragon mobile ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2021 18:28

The Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 now supports Ryzen 5000 series CPUs. All Images via Dell/Alienware

CES 2021 | Dell refreshes Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 with the latest from AMD and Nvidia

The new Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 desktop PC brings Ryzen 5000 series CPUs to Alienware's desktop family. The machine can be configured with a number of AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs as well as the newest GPUs from Nvidia and AMD.

Sam Medley, 12 Jan 2021 18:45

The new ThinkReality A3 glasses. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo introduces its new enterprise-grade ThinkReality A3 smart glasses

Lenovo has made an ambitious leap into the business end of AR glasses with the new ThinkReality A3s. Their lenses are 1080p displays for their potential mixed-reality (MR) or heads-up display content. They also have dual RGB camer...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 15:00

Apple AirTags and other AR accessories may finally launch this year. (Image Source: MacRumors)

Apple AirTags, AR headset, and Apple Silicon MacBook Pros with mini-LED displays to finally launch this year; Entire iPhone 13 lineup expected to sport LiDAR scanners

Apple may very well introduce the much anticipated AirTags and other AR accessories such as an AR headset and/or AR glasses this year, according to Ming-Chi Kuo's latest research note. Kuo also notes that Apple will launch new App...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2021 23:26

Microsoft Flight Simulator gets full VR support (Source: Microsoft Flight Simulator on YouTube)

Virtual Reality update hits Microsoft Flight Simulator

The latest free update for this year's Microsoft Flight Simulator brings a whole new level of realism and authenticity to the game by adding full support for virtual reality headsets. The list of supported devices includes those m...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Dec 2020 12:52