A new survey shows that developers are still unsure about VR
56% of respondents to a survey conducted by the Game Developer Collective say that the VR market is in stagnation or declining.
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Meta Quest 3S teardown reveals internal interchangeability with Quest 2
iFixit's latest teardown might help confirm a lot of suspicions held by virtual reality (VR) fans about Meta's latest Quest 3S headset - the fact that it is more of a direct Quest 2 successor included. In fact, some parts can even...
DJI Goggles N3: Lower than expected pricing revealed for budget FPV drone headset
A reliable leaker has shared pricing information for not just DJI's next FPV headset, but also how much it would cost with as a combo package with the compact Neo drone. Reportedly, the DJI Goggles N3 will be available for much th...
Unity launches Unity 6 game development engine with native Windows on Arm support, updated Sentis AI library, and improved graphics performance
Unity has launched the Unity 6 game development engine for Windows, Macs, and Linux computers. The new version adds a native Windows on Arm editor and app compilation, an updated Sentis AI library, and better graphics with improve...
DJI Goggles N3: Leaker reveals possible release dates for budget FPV headset with Avata 2 and Neo drone support offered from day 1
According to a new report, DJI has set a release date for a new budget FPV headset. Allegedly launching early next month, the DJI Goggles N3 should hit a much lower price point than the existing Goggles 3 while offering support fo...
Tecno Pocket Go now officially released as unusual Windows gaming handheld
Tecno has finally released its long-awaited attempt at cracking the gaming handheld market. The Tecno Pocket Go may look like a controller, but it contains an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS APU, LPDDR5-6400 RAM and a 50 Wh battery that can be...
Apple analyst discusses state of Apple Vision VR headset plans with smart glasses and AirPods with cameras also rumoured
According to a reliable Apple analyst, Apple has plenty of new mixed virtual reality and mixed reality headsets lined up for release by the middle of the decade. Allegedly, the company still hopes to introduce its first pair of sm...
Apple Watch Ultra (and AR glasses) to adopt microLED sooner than expected
Apple is still projected to take Meta's Ray-Bans on with augmented reality (AR) glasses of its own, just not for a few years from now. Their latest leak purports to revise that timeline somewhat, however. The tip also asserts that...
Apple Vision Pro 2 with M5 chip and Apple Intelligence tipped for 2H25, no changes expected in display specs and pricing
Apple's next iteration of its mixed reality headset will be getting a serious performance bump. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the Vision Pro 2 will be powered by the M5 SoC and will offer the best Apple Intelligence experienc...
Diver-X opens preorders for ContactGlove2 VR glove with haptic feedback and hand tracking
Diver-X has opened preorders for its ContactGlove2 VR glove with haptic feedback and hand tracking. The gloves allow VR users to interact with their virtual worlds by naturally grabbing, manipulating, and using virtual objects. Th...
Woojer Series 3 wearables debut to confer haptic feedback on Meta Quest 3S gameplay
Woojer asserts that its products confer full immersion in gaming by conferring haptic feedback on the experience. The OEM's wearables contain the patented Osci transducers necessary to do so, the latest versions of which are found...
Meta Quest 3 gets a permanent price cut, Quest 2 and Quest Pro discontinued
The Meta Quest 3 is getting a permanent price cut that makes it more affordable for those who want the mixed reality headset. Meta is also phasing out older models and configurations, trimming its headset offerings down to just tw...
Meta Quest 3S launched at Meta Connect, starts at $299
The Quest 3S is Meta's new budget mixed reality headset that replaces the Quest 2. It has some similar features as the more expensive Quest 3 and even beats it in one key area.
Pico 4 Ultra hands-on: The MR headset is an affordable alternative to the Vision Pro - with limitations
An alternative to Apple Vision Pro with potential and room for improvement The Pico 4 Ultra is a new VR headset with a wide variety of use cases, great image quality and decent MR functions. Although the system can certainly be used as a cheaper alternative to the Apple Vision Pro, it does come with some limitations - these could, however, be solved with the help of software updates.
Alleged early Meta Quest 3S ad suggests VR headset will be affordable
An alleged ad video for Meta Quest 3S has been uploaded on the OculusQuest subreddit. The clip, which is believed to be published early by Peacock, hints that the upcoming VR headset will be affordable, starting at $299.99 for the...
HTC Vive Focus Vision launches as new standalone gaming VR headset
The HTC Vive Focus Vision is a new standalone VR headset that aims to deliver an immersive gaming experience. Besides featuring the Snapdragon XR2 SoC, it comes with high-resolution LCD panels, 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 120-d...
Introducing Spectacles '24: Snap Inc. still wants people to try on its glasses
Back again with a 2024 refresh, Snap Inc. is wading into the wearables pool with its latest AR-enabled eyewear, Spectacles '24. Available as a devkit with a monthly subscription, perhaps the fifth time's the charm to garner user e...
RayNeo Air 2s and Pocket TV hands-on review: Portable 201-inch screen entertainment
With the Air 2s, RayNeo promised a better viewing experience than the Air 2, mainly due to the improvements made with the Light Engine. Paired with the Pocket TV, the new XR glasses do have the potential to be a great travel companion.
Meta Quest 3S will have an Action Button that makes switching to passthrough easy
An official support page has revealed the upcoming Meta Quest 3S will be able to easily switch to passthrough mode thanks to a new button specially made for this purpose. The page also confirms the headset's official name.
Unofficial GTA San Andreas VR demoed by independent developer in new promising video
Amidst Meta's indefinite delay of GTA San Andreas VR, an independent developer, Râmes VR has posted a clip of the VR adaptation of the game using a modified Unreal Engine, referred to as UEVR. It includes 6DOF controls for an imme...
NTT QONOQ Devices unveils Mirza wireless XR glasses for smartphones
NTT QONOQ Devices has unveiled the Mirza wireless XR glasses for smartphones. The ultralight Mirza allows users to view virtual content with 1,000 nits brightness using micro OLED displays. The glasses can display augmented realit...
IFA 2024 | Rokid AR Joy 2 debuts as full augmented reality entertainment kit with Android TV
Rokid has presented "the future of augmented reality" (AR) to its Messe Berlin audience in the form of the AR Joy 2, a bundle made of the OEM's flagship micro OLED glasses and Google Certified controller/dongle. The whole kit is r...
IFA 2024 | Tecno Pocket Go recognized for award-winning innovation in AR gaming
The Pocket Go is not just a Ryzen 7 8840HS-powered handheld console - it is the world's first such PC specifically designed for augmented reality (AR) gaming with its own pair of connected glasses. Tecno has now put it on display ...
The Pico 4's wasted potential - Good hardware alone doesn’t cut it against Meta’s VR offerings
CheckMag Through the years, Meta's Quest VR headsets set themselves as the premiere choice for inexpensive standalone VR gaming. A competitor from the East rose up to challenge their reign, but it made the mistake of forgoing one crucial a...
Pico 4 Ultra: New VR headset released in 20 countries with huge price increase over older model across Europe
Pico has now released the Pico 4 Ultra in Europe and beyond. While the company claims to have included €50 in launch bonuses for its new VR headset, that does little to offset the €210 and 54% price increase over the older Pico 4....
RedMagic confirms 144Hz display for upcoming Gaming Tablet 2
RedMagic's upcoming tablet is now backed to launch with class-leading power packed into a small package. Nevertheless, it is also set to debut with the type of battery traditionally associated with Android slates with displays lar...
New affordable Meta Quest 3S VR headset appears on FCC, suggesting imminent launch
Meta is rumored to be getting ready to launch a new virtual reality headset, the Meta Quest 3S. This VR headset has seemingly appeared on FCC listing, which suggests that the launch is imminent.
Analyst discusses launch pricing for rumoured Meta Quest 3S VR headset
A renowned Apple analyst has now shared new information about Meta's long-rumoured budget VR headset. Not only has the analyst discussed the device's possible launch pricing, but also how Meta is considering reducing its price to ...
Meta reportedly abandons its plans for Apple Vision Pro competitor
Meta was apparently working on an Apple Vision Pro competitor codenamed La Jolla. However, a new report suggests that the company abandoned the XR headset because it couldn't find ways to keep the cost under $1,000.
Pico 4 Ultra officially revealed with Meta Quest 3 rivalling hardware
Pico has officially unveiled the Pico 4 Ultra, a successor to the ageing Pico 4. Launching with a slew of upgrades over Pico's existing VR headset, the Pico 4 Ultra sets its sights firmly on the Meta Quest 3 with hardware like a Q...
Meta delays GTA San Andreas VR 'indefinitely'
First announced in 2021, Grand Theft Auto San Andreas VR has been put "on hold" for an indefinite amount of time. Meta confirmed this to IGN, and it's no good news for those who were waiting to play this GTA title on a virtual rea...
Sony launches FavoriteSpace VR world with Android and iOS apps to connect sports fans to their favorite teams
Sony has launched the FavoriteSpace VR world with Android and iOS smartphone apps to connect sports fans to their favorite teams. Users can enjoy VR replays, content, social games, and tours while interacting with other fans.
Meta Quest HDMI Link turns select Meta Quest headsets into external displays for HDMI/DisplayPort devices
The Meta Quest HDMI Link app will allow owners of select Meta Quest headsets to use their devices as a display for devices with HDMI or DisplayPort output such as consoles, phones, and laptops. However, users will also need extra ...
Loft Dynamics H125 becomes first-ever VR flight simulator to receive FAA qualification for use in helicopter pilot training and certification
The Loft Dynamics H125 has become the first-ever VR flight simulator in the US to receive FAA qualification for use in helicopter pilot training and certification. The simulator combines a Varjo Aero VR headset for a 360° virtual ...
RayNeo announces RayNeo Air 2s AR/XR glasses with virtual 201” OLED display and quad-speaker sound
RayNeo has announced the RayNeo Air 2s AR/XR glasses with a virtual 201-inch OLED display and quad-speaker sound. The lightweight glasses connect to phones, tablets, game consoles, and PCs to display games, media, and online conte...
Vuzix debuts M400 Xtreme smart glasses kit with Xtreme Weather power bank for use in harsh environments
Vuzix has debuted the Android-powered M400 Xtreme smart glasses kit with the Xtreme Weather power bank for harsh environment use. The glasses and power bank are rated for -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C) temperatures and IP67-rat...
Apple's mixed-reality roadmap: Cheaper vision headset, Vision Pro 2, and smart glasses
Apple's Vision lineup explores new frontiers in mixed reality technology. Plans include a more affordable headset, next-gen Vision Pro, and smart glasses without displays. Despite challenges, Apple remains committed to advancing i...
Meta Quest 3S: Budget XR headset's final design render revealed in latest leak
Chatter around the Meta Quest 3S, a purported budget-friendly version of the popular mixed reality headset, has surfaced again, this time in the form of a “final design” render leaked by Lunayian on X. Supposedly developed under “...
Upcoming Pico 4S mixed reality headset rivalling Meta Quest 3 revealed in leaked images
Images of the Pico 4S mixed reality headset, expected to launch on August 20, have leaked online courtesy of Onleaks. The images reveal a slightly updated design featuring a stereoscopic pair of cameras in the front, and two wrist...
Sol Reader: E-reader in the design of "VR glasses" is now available
The Sol Reader is a device in the form of VR glasses that immerses users in the realm of words rather than 3D worlds and promises a powerful display of electronic books. The model is now available and can be shipped right away.
Deal | PlayStation VR 2 headset gets attractive discount on Amazon and Best Buy
Sony has slashed the price of its PS VR 2 headset by as much as $200. You can now buy it for just $349 on select platforms. Connecting it to a PC will require an extra adaptor that launches on August 7.
Vivo previews X100 Ultra-powered AR content and future compatible hardware
Vivo has announced that it has partnered with Rokid to make the X100 Ultra capable of 3D photography. The new feature is backed to turn users of the top-end flagship Android smartphone into aspiring extended or augmented reality (...
Meta AI makes its debut on Quest 3 headsets
As a sequel to multimodal AI on Ray Ban Meta smart glasses, owners of Quest 3 in the US and Canada will soon be able to use Meta AI while in-headset. Meta will be deprecating the existing voice commands on Horizon OS since Meta AI...
Augmented reality to become ~$210 billion industry in less than ten years
Augmented reality (AR) is one of the most popular and prevalent uses of smart glasses, headsets and heads-up devices today. Now, its market is projected to increase in value until it is worth just over $210 billion by 2031. AR gam...
Deal | Newly released RayNeo Pocket TV sees a limited-time $50 Amazon Prime Day discount
Amazon Prime Day sale has brought the RayNeo Pocket TV price down by $50. Released in May of this year, the Google TV device is now available at $129. But this is a limited-time deal, and it will go back up to its regular $179 tag...
Deal | Amazon Prime Day sale brings Rayneo Air 2 AR glasses price down by $80
Amazon Prime Day deals are live, and the Rayneo Air 2 have become more affordable than at launch. With this limited-time discount in place, the AR glasses have dropped to $299.99, which is essentially the early bird pricing that t...
Apple Vision Pro sales slow to crawl in US, unlikely to hit 500,000 total units globally
Current projections from market research firm IDC point to fewer than 500,000 total sales for Apple's Vision Pro this year. Sales for the headset have cooled significantly in the US, although an international launch may reinvigora...
JDI unveils 4K x 4K IPS LCD microdisplay achieving world’s highest 2527 ppi resolution for virtual and mixed-reality headsets
JDI has unveiled a 4K x 4K IPS LCD microdisplay achieving the world’s highest 2527 ppi resolution for virtual and mixed-reality headsets on a glass substrate. The 2.15 in. microdisplay utilizes LTPO (low-temperature polycrystallin...
Snapdragon-branded Manchester United shirts make initial debut
One of soccer's best-known clubs has confirmed that it will have something in common with the silicon found in millions of mobile devices worldwide. They are both branded with Qualcomm's Snapdragon logo, which will take pride of p...
Apple Intelligence is coming to Vision Pro as HomePods get left out in the cold
Apple is planning to bring Apple Intelligence to its Vision Pro headset. The advanced AI will deliver notification summaries, writing assistance, and an enhanced version of Siri. HomePod and HomePod mini will reportedly never get ...
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