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The Ekruzer #1 is marketed as a "gaming platform on wheels". (image source: Ekruzer)

Gaming e-scooter with Snapdragon, 5G and laser tag: Ekruzer #1 brings AR gaming to the streets

The Ekruzer # 1 enables augmented reality games by installing gaming hardware in an e-scooter. At a top speed of 37 mph (60 km/h), the 7-inch, 1,000-nit display will also support multiplayer games.

Hannes Brecher, 11 Dec 2024 19:20

The PSVR2's controllers. (Image source: Sony)

Apple mulls PlayStation VR 2 Sense Controller compatibility for Vision Pro

The Vision Pro is a ~$3,500 mixed-reality headset with top-end hardware and the power of Apple Silicon behind it, yet is increasingly seen as lacking in many ways compared to conventional PCs, gaming included. The Cupertino-based ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2024 18:47

Xreal unveils One Pro AR glasses with virtual 171" display, 32:9 ultrawide mode, and Bose audio. (Image source: Xreal)

Xreal One Pro AR glasses launch with virtual 171-inch display, Bose audio, and optional 12 MP camera

Xreal has launched the One Pro AR glasses for gamers and spatial computing enthusiasts. The glasses present a virtual, three-axis stabilized display in front of users using a custom X1 chip, which also supports an ultra-wide 32:9 ...

David Chien, 05 Dec 2024 09:02

Researchers develop method to 3D print EEG tattoos on heads for remote control of electronic devices. (Image source: Vasconcelos et al. in Cell Biomaterials)

Researchers 3D-print EEG tattoos on heads for mind control of VR simulations, remote robot piloting, and mind reading

3D-printed electroencephalography head tattoos eliminate the need to wear traditional EEG caps while controlling computers by thought. Users benefit from reduced bulk and discomfort, and longer EEG usability.

David Chien, 03 Dec 2024 09:21

The so-called Steam Controller 2 features a completely reworked design. (Image source: Bradley Lynch - edited)

Steam Controller 2: First image of Valve's next wireless controller leaks with built-in touchpads

Valve fans have been treated to not one but two new hardware leaks today. The second product now in the firing line is the Steam Controller 2, which has been nicknamed the Steam Duke on account of its large proportions.

Alex Alderson, 27 Nov 2024 13:48

Valve may release its Deckard VR headset with 'Roy' controllers. (Image source: @Down_90)

Valve Deckard: New controller designs for long-awaited Valve Index successor spotted in SteamVR code

Intrepid SteamVR code explorers have discovered new references to Valve's next VR headset. This time, Valve has been spotted adding designs for Deckard's final controllers, which feature a suitably Blade Runner-themed code name, t...

Alex Alderson, 27 Nov 2024 13:38

Sanwa Supply launches wireless handheld mouse for VR and regular users. (Image source: Sanwa Supply)

Sanwa Supply unveils wireless handheld mouse with media control pad for regular and VR users

Sanwa Supply has unveiled the 400-MAWBT204BK wireless handheld mouse. The mouse has buttons for direct control of media players and can control computers while in VR.

David Chien, 26 Nov 2024 07:09

Solution for production of MAX OLED displays (Image source: Applied Materials)

Breakthrough OLED MAX manufacturing technology promises three times brighter and five times longer-lasting OLED displays

Applied Materials has introduced its MAX OLED technology, a groundbreaking maskless manufacturing solution that promises to revolutionize OLED display production. This innovation enhances brightness, resolution, and energy efficie...

Andrew Sozinov, 25 Nov 2024 13:04

RayNeo Air 2 and Air 2s are enjoying a $95 Black Friday discount (Image source: RayNeo)

Deal | RayNeo Black Friday deals: $95 off Air 2s and Air 2 XR glasses with exclusive discount codes

The RayNeo Air 2s and Air 2 XR glasses are on sale. Thanks to the Black Friday deals, they have dropped by 20% and 21%, respectively. You can get an even better discount using the stackable exclusive coupon codes.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Nov 2024 18:24

Otoy explores Captain Kirk's afterlife with a new short film and Apple Vision Pro app. (Image source: Otoy on YouTube)

Otoy explores Captain Kirk's afterlife with new short film "765874: Unification" and Apple Vision Pro app

Otoy has explored Captain Kirk's afterlife following his death in "Star Trek: Generations" with a short film "765874: Unification" and Apple Vision Pro app. The short film utilizes facial scanning, computer graphics, and other tec...

David Chien, 19 Nov 2024 09:00

Apple Vision Pro becomes available in South Korea and UAE

Apple's first-gen, yet extremely high-end, mixed-reality solution has made further strides on its availability by being released in two more countries: the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Korea. The headset is no less expensi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Nov 2024 21:41

Deal | Insta360 X3 goes on sale at up to $125 off

Insta360 touts the X4 as a source of the "magical" panoramic memories that can only usually be taken with a drone - and in 8K, no less. The waterproof, dual-lensed action camera is currently available at 15% off its normal list pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2024 20:31

3rd-Gen Amazon Echo Frames. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon's working on a new pair of smart glasses with an integrated display, but it won't be for consumers

Amazon seems to be diversifying from consumer-focused smart glasses to enterprise users as it is reportedly working on a pair of smart glasses for delivery drivers. The smart glasses will have an integrated screen that will provid...

Habeeb Onawole, 11 Nov 2024 23:14

The Goggles N3 is compatible with the Avata 2 and Neo at launch. (Image source: DJI)

Goggles N3: DJI releases new FPV headset with 1,350 nit display for just $229

DJI has finally introduced its latest first-person view (FPV) headset, which costs less than half the price of the existing Goggles 3. Arriving for $229 in its own right, the DJI Goggles N3 features OcuSync 4 video transmission, n...

Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2024 14:30

The Goggles N3 will be DJI's most affordable FPV headset to date. (Image source: via Jasper Ellens)

DJI Goggles N3: Last-minute leaks showcase rumoured €269 FPV drone headset

A reliable leaker has provided fresh looks at DJI's next release. Dubbed the DJI Goggles N3, the VR headset will be compatible with multiple drones despite its €269 starting price.

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2024 18:13

Walt Disney characters in an augmented reality setup (Image source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

Walt Disney sets up AI & augmented reality-focused group

The task of Walt Disney's new group, labeled "Office of Technology Enablement," is to coordinate the use of new technologies such as AI and mixed reality across the film, TV, and theme park divisions. The leader of this group is J...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Nov 2024 11:14

A "Samsung VR headset" mock-up". Source: Notebookcheck via DALL-E 3

Samsung gears up to release Apple Vision Pro rival in 2025

Samsung's plans for 2025 have been found to include not 1 but several extended reality (XR) products. The South Korean giant's upcoming headsets are intended for use with Galaxy-series smartphones and wearables. At least one of th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2024 18:53

The DJI Goggles N3 should be compatible with the Avata 2 and Neo drones at launch. (Image source: via Jasper Ellens)

DJI Goggles N3 spotted in new retail packaging leak as launch pricing also confirmed

New leaks have revealed fresh information about DJI's budget FPV headset. Launching soon as the DJI Goggles N3, the headset will be compatible with at least the company's Avata 2 and Neo drones.

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2024 19:54

Apple Vision Pro production reportedly slows amid limited demand (Image source: Apple)

Apple slashes Vision Pro production to 1,000 units daily as demand cools

Apple scales back Vision Pro production to 1,000 units daily amid cooling demand, with manufacturing potentially pausing by November 2024. The tech giant appears to be pivoting focus toward developing a more affordable version of ...

Nathan Ali, 25 Oct 2024 03:41

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.

Rohith Bhaskar, 23 Oct 2024 13:39

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...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2024 18:24

DJI's Goggles N3 could offer FPV experiences for under €250. (Image source: @JasperEllens)

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...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2024 01:51

Unity 6 arrives with faster graphics performance and improved AI model for game development. (Image source: Unity - edited)

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...

David Chien, 19 Oct 2024 08:12

The Goggles N3 were originally slated to launch alongside the Neo drone. (Image source: Jasper Ellens)

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...

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2024 19:06

The Pocket Go should start shipping in two months' time. (Image source: Tecno)

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...

Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2024 16:30

Apple's next VR headset is still expected to lack the Vision Pro's infamous EyeSight functionality. (Image source: Roméo A)

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...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2024 21:13

An 'Apple AR glasses' mock-up. (Image source: Notebookcheck via DALL-E 3)

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...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Oct 2024 16:09

Upcoming Apple Vision Pro 2 will be powered by the M5 SoC. (Image Source: Apple)

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...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Sep 2024 15:38

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...

David Chien, 30 Sep 2024 07:15

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...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2024 19:34

The Meta Quest 3 has received a significant and permanent price cut. (Image source: Meta)

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...

Habeeb Onawole, 26 Sep 2024 15:06

The Meta Quest 3S is available in 128GB and 256GB versions. (Image source: Meta)

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.

Habeeb Onawole, 26 Sep 2024 00:45

Meta Quest 3S could possibly start at $299.99 (Image source: UploadVR - edited)

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...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Sep 2024 16:34

Vive Focus Vision now available for pre-order (Image source: HTC)

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...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Sep 2024 18:35

Spectacles '24 AR experience (Image Source: Snap Inc.)

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...

Stephen Pereyra, 18 Sep 2024 23:21

The Meta Quest 3S should cost less than the Quest 3. (image source: UploadVR)

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.

Habeeb Onawole, 14 Sep 2024 00:58

The GTA San Andreas VR unofficial port in action. (Image source: @vr_rames on X/Twitter)

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...

Anubhav Sharma, 11 Sep 2024 16:58

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...

David Chien, 09 Sep 2024 09:45

The AR Joy 2 in action. (Image source: Rokid)

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...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2024 15:48

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 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Sep 2024 17:15

An unboxed Pico 4 headset in all its glory. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

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...

Alfrancis Villapando, 05 Sep 2024 07:40

The Pico 4 ultra weighs 580g and can connect to compatible PCs. (Image source: Pico)

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....

Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2024 21:00

A new Gaming Tablet teaser. (Image source: RedMagic)

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...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2024 20:37

Meta could announce the affordable Quest 3S at the Connect 2024 event (Image source: UploadVR - edited)

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.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Sep 2024 13:54

The design of Meta's next VR headset leaked months ago. (Image source: @Lunayian - edited)

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 ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Aug 2024 12:20

Meta reportedly canceled its Apple Vision Pro competitor due to not being able to keep the cost under $1,000 (Image source: Meta)

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.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Aug 2024 19:59

Pico has only confirmed Chinese launch pricing for now. (Image source: Pico)

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...

Alex Alderson, 21 Aug 2024 00:28

GTA San Andreas VR gets delayed indefinitely three years after announcement (Image source: Rockstar Games)

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...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Aug 2024 16:53