Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR)

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 new premium currency, Stardust, has also been introduced for cosmetic upgrades.

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 provider to bring this latest function to its StarV-series AR glasses.

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 genre.

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.

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.

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 access to the game’s creative systems ahead of its 18 April 2025 launch.

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.

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 performance for digital characters.

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. Available now via Therabody and select retailers.

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.

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

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 stage designs, these advancements are redefining how stories are told and experienced, creating a new era for entertainment.

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 turn this vision into a reality.

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 experiences.

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 PA systems for audio input.

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.

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-chief executive officer (CEO) Jun Young-hyun solely in charge of the tech giant.

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.

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 stations are required for tracking.

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.

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 fans.

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.

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 now set to do the same for its successor, not to mention those of the virtual reality (VR) content-friendly X4.

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 Windows desktops.

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.

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.

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.

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 information about various real-world applications, including making grocery shopping more accessible.

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 headset display included. In the meantime, its prototype is on show alongside CSOT's latest developments in screen brightness, color-accuracy and power-efficiency.

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.

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 console-based VR gaming has yet to find complete acceptance.

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.

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 its launch in 2023.

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 and smartphones. The latter will include the Meizu Note 22 and 22 Pro, which are also slated to become available globally in the first half of 2025.

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 portrayed by a recent YouTube video, the RTX 5090 absolutely embarrasses its predecessor in ultra-high-res VR (Virtual Reality) workloads, which is undoubtedly welcome news for enthusiasts.

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.

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 the second-generation Vision Pro is said to be progressing.

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.

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 maintenance a focus, Farming Simulator VR arrives for Meta Quest headsets on February 28th.

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 Pro.

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 of the park with Android XR.

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. The second wearable, Hypernova, is a high-end offering with an integrated display.

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, causing eye strain and nausea.

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.

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.

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 G16 refreshes.

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.

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.

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 natural while maintaining a regular eyewear appearance.

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 addition, a Zeiss-enhanced mobile photography flagship with a new dedicated imaging co-processor is on the way.