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OPPO unveils its inaugural MR Glass. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO MR Glass Developer Edition with fast charging and Binocular VPT unveiled

OPPO backs its first-gen MR headset as ready and able to take on anything else in the fast-growing mixed or extended reality (MR/XR) space with "advanced technology and unique innovations". They include the binocular video pass-th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jun 2023 17:00

Meta hopes to keep the Quest 2 as an attractive option with a price cut and performance improvements. (Image source: Meta)

Meta Quest 2 receives significant price reduction and new performance improvements following Quest 3 announcement

Meta continues to offer improvements to the Quest 2, even after announcing the Quest 3. Later this year, the company will introduce a major upgrade for its three-year-old VR headset, along with a price cut to position the Quest 2 ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2023 00:14

The Quest 3 will bring several Quest Pro features to the mainstream when it arrives later this year. (Image source: Meta)

Meta Quest 3: New standalone VR headset debuts with 40% thinner design, pancake lenses and 2x gaming performance

Meta has revealed its next consumer-grade VR headset. Arriving later this year as the 'most powerful Meta Quest' headset to date, the Quest 3 has debuted just ahead of Apple's first VR outing.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2023 17:27

Meta Quest 3 compared to Apple "Reality" and Quest 2 headsets in new hands-on leak

The well-known Bloomberg correspondent Mark Gurman claims to have been able to test the upcoming third-gen Quest headset from Meta ahead of its launch. Its apparently mixed reality (MR) -focused build is described as updated in s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2023 17:19

The XREAL Beam accessory connects the Air AR glasses to devices like the Nintendo Switch. (Image source: XREAL)

Nreal rebrands to XREAL and reveals new Beam adapter

XREAL, formerly known as Nreal, has announced the Beam accessory for the Air AR glasses. The device makes the headset compatible with various games consoles, laptops and smartphones running Windows or iOS. Plus, the brand's new Sp...

Polly Allcock, 27 May 2023 11:50

A SpatialLabs Pro device in action. (Source: Acer)

Computex 2023 | Acer SpatialLabs Pro developer devices are now compatible with OpenXR and SteamVR

Acer has announced a potentially significant expansion of the SpatialLabs Developer tool-kit for the creation of new "3D stereoscopic experiences" today (May 26, 2023). The OEM has unveiled its own SteamVR Bridge driver, as well a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2023 19:35

WWDC is projected to be particularly interesting in 2023. (Source: Apple)

Apple Reality headset tipped to feature 'see-through' effect and digital crown

Apple is expected to introduce a first-gen mixed-reality headset at its impending WWDC23 event. Now, some more potential design and function tidbits for the inaugural, allegedly Jony Ive-influenced, product have leaked out. They p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2023 17:22

The Spacetop augmented reality laptop. (Source: Sightful)

Startup aims to steal Apple's AR thunder by launching the Spacetop augmented reality laptop

Sightful, an AR-focused startup, has launched the Spacetop, the world’s first augmented reality laptop. The device marries a regular laptop keyboard with an integrated lightweight AR headset to create an immersive productivity and...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 May 2023 12:14

Apple invites WWDC attendees to a Special Event. (Source: Apple)

Apple schedules Special Event to kick-start WWDC 2023

Apple's freshly-announced official itinerary for its latest World-wide Developer's Conference (or WWDC23) includes a day-long Special Event in addition to the usual keynote speech and State of the Union address. The augmented sche...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 May 2023 18:14

Syntech VR Elite for the Meta Quest 2 straps an extra 10,000mAh battery to the popular headset

Syntech has introduced its VR Elite accessory for Meta Quest 2 owners via Amazon. It is rated to enhance comfort and stability while wearing the headset by acting as an extra strap, and also integrates an external battery pack. Ac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2023 19:11

Omni One in-home VR treadmill teased ahead of official release

Virtual reality (VR) is touted to take a player to new dimensions of gaming - right up until it does it literally and increases the risk of crashing back into real reality, or its very real walls, obstacles and personal possession...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2023 18:38

HTC has teased the unveiling the U23 Pro 5G smartphone on May 18. (Image: HTC)

HTC confirms it will unveil the U23 Pro 5G on May 18, coming with Viverse VR hooks

Believe it or not, but HTC still has some skin in the smartphone game. The company has taken to its Twitter account to tease the previously leaked U23 Pro 5G, which is set to be unveiled on May 18. The new smartphone is a mid-rang...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 May 2023 06:58

Apple has registered the trademark "xrOS" with the New Zealand Intellectual Property Office. (Source: Parker Ortalani)

Apple registers "xrOS" trademark ahead of expected MR headset WWDC 2023 unveiling

With Apple's rumored "Reality Pro" MR headset unveiling just around the corner, it has surfaced that Apple has registered a new trademark for "xrOS". The unveiling of the headset and its new operating system is expected to take pl...

A d, 16 May 2023 06:53

Prepare for the U23 Pro 5G. (Source: HTC via GSMArena)

HTC teases May 2023 launch for new Android smartphone

HTC has indicated that it will unleash a successor to the Desire 22 Pro later in May 2023. It is thought to launch with potentially significant rear camera and display specs (on paper, at least), with more moderate battery and cha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2023 16:55

The new AR bracelet reference design, with a pair of Goertek glasses. (Source: Goertek)

Goertek unveils a reference design for the AR-compatible smartwatch of the future

Goertek predicts that extended, mixed and/or augmented reality (XR/MR/AR) is ready to take over, through the medium of the glasses it helps other companies to make. To this end, the OEM also now asserts that smartwatch-like device...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2023 16:40

Definitely not an Apple Reality charging system. (Source: Meta)

Rumor | Apple Reality headset could replace iPad Pro, but not its USB-C charging port

Apple is tipped to try and make the world accept its Reality (headset) during WWDC 2023. The first-gen VR/AR platform is now backed to come with its own version of Safari, FaceTime, Fitness, Siri and more on its allegedly impendin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2023 16:53

You can now play Half Life: Alyx without a VR headset (image via Valve)

New mod allows Half-Life: Alyx to be played without a VR headset

Half-Life: Alyx No VR mod now allows players to finish the game's campaign in its entirety with a keyboard and mouse. Some in-game mechanics, however, are disabled.

Anil Ganti, 10 Apr 2023 14:13

Insta360 holds a new sale. (Source: Insta360)

Deal | Insta360 ONE RS goes on sale at up to 25% off

Insta360 has announced that it is offering a better shot at getting one of its high-end cameras for potentially lifestyle vlog- or even VR-quality content during its 2023 Spring Sale. The deals in question include up to US$110 off...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2023 18:34

The ID.7 is on the way. (Source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen ID.7: New flagship all-electric sedan gets ready for April 2023 world premiere

Volkswagen has announced that it is nearly ready to unveil its new flagship electric vehicle, the ID.7, to its target markets such as Europe and North America. The marque has revealed more of the sedan's potential advantages and u...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Apr 2023 18:45

Will WWDC 2023 go down in history? (Source: Apple)

Rumor | Apple Reality hardware and software will headline WWDC 2023

According to the latest predictions of respected industry figures, Apple's first-gen AR/VR product is not ready to be unveiled during 2023's WWDC event. Now, however, a well-known tech correspondent now purports to negate these ru...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2023 19:01

The MetaVRain chip is smaller than a regular coin. (Image Source: YouTube)

MetaVRain AI-powered 3D rendering chip is 1000x more powerful than current Nvidia GPUs

The chip may also use 26,400 times less energy and 180 times less VRAM and can be integrated in a portable device no larger than a smartphone. It is designed to simplify the conversion of 2D material into editable 3D models for th...

Bogdan Solca, 31 Mar 2023 15:50

WWDC 2023 starts on June 5 and will run until June 9. (Image source: Apple)

No Apple Reality mixed reality glasses expected at WWDC 2023 despite leading teaser image

According to a new report, Apple has once again delayed its mixed reality glasses plans. While Apple's WWDC 2023 teaser hints at something AR or VR-related, mass production is said to have been pushed to August or September. Apple...

Alex Alderson, 30 Mar 2023 17:41

Apple Reality: still thought to look like this. (Source: Antonio de Rosa)

Rumor | Apple unveils first-gen Reality headset in secret top-level corporate preview

Apple has reportedly held an event during which its inaugural mixed-reality headset had been revealed - however, it was apparently a private launch preview for about one hundred of the OEM's own top executives. Then again, this al...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2023 18:19

The Nubia Neovision Glass feature a Micro OLED display. (Image source: ZTE)

ZTE Nubia Neovision Glass: New Micro OLED AR glasses showcased with up to 120-inch display

ZTE has previewed the Nubia Neovision Glass before its release in China next month. Not only has the company confirmed key details about the AR glasses, like their use of a Micro OLED display, but it has also revealed launch prici...

Alex Alderson, 09 Mar 2023 20:14

The Honor Movie Glasses can simulate up to a 201-inch screen. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Movie Glasses: New AR glasses arrive with ability to simulate 201-inch display

Honor has released the Movie Glasses, which it boasts can be used as a portable cinema thanks to their ability to simulate vast displays. Supposedly, the Honor Movie Glasses can create the effect of a 201-inch display while also d...

Alex Alderson, 07 Mar 2023 19:07

Meta Quest Pro gets a price cut

At US$1,499.99, the Quest Pro started as one of the more expensive virtual reality (VR) headsets on the market. However, that price has received a "new regular price", as has that of its Quest 2 sibling in certain configurations. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Mar 2023 15:24

Both VR headsets are a way off from release, Quest Pro pictured. (Image source: Meta)

Details of Ventura and La Jolla Meta Quest VR headsets leak

Details of two unreleased Meta Quest VR headsets have leaked, courtesy of The Verge. Cited in an internal roadmap, 'Ventura' and 'La Jolla' will serve different product segments, with the former billed as a cheaper or more 'access...

Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2023 19:43

The Quest 3 may be a fair bit more expensive than the current Quest 2, even after the latter's price increase. (Image source: Bradley Lynch & Marcus Kane)

New leaks suggest Meta wants VR enthusiasts to be 'fired up about' this year's Quest 3 VR headset

New Quest 3 information has surfaced online. Purportedly, Meta plans to bring several improvements to market over the current Quest 2 with a view to getting 'enthusiasts fired up'. The Quest 3 will cost even more than the current ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2023 19:32

Meta wants its 'holy grail' AR glasses to replace smartphones. (Image source: Meta)

Leaked roadmap reveals Meta plan for a smartphone-free future

According to a report, Meta is working on multiple sets of AR glasses that it hopes will supersede smartphones by the 2030s. While second-generation smart glasses are due later this year, Meta is not expected to bring its most 'te...

Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2023 19:21

Volkswagen ID.3: Next-gen all-electric hatchback with 'likeability' upgrades makes global debut

Volkswagen has now previewed its ne ID.3 with promises of upgraded design and 'smart car' attributes made in line with "the wishes of our customers”. Accordingly, its exterior and its aerodynamics are touted as "sharper", while it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2023 18:16

The Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition has been unveiled. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MWC 2023 | Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition revealed in surprise announcement

Xiaomi unveiled the Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition at MWC 2023. The gadget has a micro OLED display with up to 1,200 nits brightness and electrochromic lenses which can turn black. You can use the device to watch content in a...

Polly Allcock, 27 Feb 2023 14:42

The OnePlus 11 becomes more of an AR device. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 11 brings Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 power to Qualcomm AR solutions for the first time

OnePlus and Qualcomm have teamed up to make the former's new flagship smartphone the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered device compatible with Snapdragon Spaces, a developer's resource for augmented reality (AR) applications. The pa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Feb 2023 21:52

An Apple "Reality" render. (Source: Antonio de Rosa)

Rumor | Apple Reality-series headset launch re-scheduled for WWDC 2023

Apple has been said to unleash its inaugural mixed-reality headset as early as March 2023. However, according to a famed tech correspondent, these plans have now fallen through, and the Cupertino giant will settle for debuting the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2023 18:07

The new Ultralite OEM Platform. (Source: Vuzix)

Vuzix Ultralite OEM Platform is touted to bring OpenAI to next-gen smart glasses

The Ultralite OEM Platform is something of an all-in-one reference design for next-gen smart glasses from Vuzix. The manufacturer asserts that the new, lightweight form-factor for wireless, smartphone-linked spectacles can leverag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2023 19:19

The new projector-watch concept. (Source: Samsung via USPTO)

Rumor | Next-gen Samsung Galaxy Watches will integrate a projector for an on-hand "Beam" display

Galaxy Watch-series devices are probably among the best-known Wear OS products out there. However, their maker Samsung may plan to upgrade their successors to a much more unique and unexpected feature: the ability to cast an extra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2023 18:22

The Nubia Pad 3D is one of many devices that ZTE will announce during MWC 2023. (Image source: ZTE)

MWC 2023 | Nubia Pad 3D and Nubia Neovision Glass previewed with innovative features

ZTE has teased the Nubia Pad 3D and Nubia Neovision Glass, two of many devices that the company will showcase later this month during MWC 2023 in Barcelona. Also up for release is the ZTE 5G FWA router with a built-in internet spe...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2023 16:15

Next-gen Meta Quest headset tipped to launch with microOLED displays made by LG Display and SK Hynix

Meta is now slated to forge ahead with successors to the Quest Pro headset. The OEM is said to equip them with custom displays with microOLED from leading supplier LG Display. According to industry sources, SK Hynix may also contr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2023 21:26

Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon X35. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon X35 debuts as a world-first 5G NR-Light modem

NR-Light is a new type of 5G pitched at moderate-bandwidth applications that fall between those like SIM-enabled broadband devices and, for example, the things of IoT systems. Qualcomm has just introduced the first modem and RF sy...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2023 17:54

The Quest Pro is not a direct successor to the Quest 2. (Image source: Meta)

Deal | Meta Quest Pro receives US$400 and £200 price cut mere months after launch

Meta has discounted the Quest Pro, the company's high-end alternative to the Quest 2. Originally available for US$1,499.99, the sale takes the Quest Pro to a slightly more palatable US$1,099.99. The VR headset is now also cheaper ...

Alex Alderson, 04 Feb 2023 16:16

An "Apple headset" render. (Source: Antonio de Rossa)

Rumor | Apple Reality Pro at risk of becoming a "high-profile flop"

Apple is projected to get into the mixed-reality hardware game for the first time this year with the "Reality Pro". A prolific tech correspondent has critiqued the Cupertino giant's alleged decision ahead of time, speculating that...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2023 23:12

Apple's mixed reality "Reality Pro" headset will reportedly use external battery packs. (Source: Antonio De Rosa)

Apple Reality Pro AR/VR headset information dump reveals an iOS-like interface, advanced eye tracking, and close to US$3000 price

Apple’s first mixed reality headset is rumored to release this year. According to the latest report by Bloomberg, the device will feature an interface that is practically identical to iOS/iPadOS, advanced hand and eye tracking, a ...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Jan 2023 08:13

Project Chronos comes in a sole Cloud Grey colourway. (Image source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo Project Chronos: Concept debuts at CES 2023 with Intel Raptor Lake processor and 7 video outputs

Lenovo has introduced Project Chronos, an Intel Raptor Lake-based machine designed to capture motion without needing a dedicated wearable. Still a concept product at this stage, Project Chronos has seven display outputs and runs W...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2023 17:00

Concept Nyx will use virtual reality and mixed reality to change how people connect for business meetings or gaming sessions. (All images via Dell)

CES 2023 | Dell imagines the future of connectivity for business and gaming with Concept Nyx

Dell's Concept Nyx is an exploratory idea for future methods of connecting people for business, gaming, and more. The crux of Concept Nyx is the personalization of tools like mixed reality cameras and gaming controllers.

Sam Medley, 03 Jan 2023 15:00

The front PS5 USB-C port was designed for the PSVR2 cable (image: Sony)

Sony developed PSVR2 for a PlayStation 5 cable connection as it warns original VR games will be difficult to port

The PlayStation VR2 has been developed together with the PS5 from the very beginning, said Sony, in order to create a perfect match and a single USB-C cable connection. Porting original PlayStation VR games to the PS VR2 won't be ...

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Dec 2022 19:04

The so-called HTC Vive Flowcus could cost more than US$1,000. (Image source: Brad Lynch - edited)

HTC Vive Flowcus: Official render and hardware details teased for Meta Quest Pro competitor ahead of CES 2023 showcase

HTC has shared more details about its next VR headset. Aimed at reestablishing the company within the consumer VR market, the unnamed VR headset will debut next month during CES 2023. The so-called HTC Vive Flowcus is expected to ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2022 11:30

John Carmack has left Meta due to problems with inefficiency. (Image: stock image w/ edits)

John Carmack announces departure from Meta and VR development

John Carmack has resigned from Meta and the development team behind the Meta Quest VR headset. Citing inefficiency problems that plague the company as a whole and VR development specifically, Carmack has quit Meta to work on his A...

Sam Medley, 17 Dec 2022 19:21

OPPO Air Glass 2 debuts as a new, light and accessibility-friendly augmented-reality product

OPPO's already action-packed Inno Day event has also introduced the OEM's latest augmented reality (AR) device. The second-gen Air Glass is touted as durable yet super-lightweight, and to come in various styles and support correct...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Dec 2022 14:13

New Immersive Home solutions are on the way. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm debuts new Immersive Home Platforms for next-gen Wi-Fi 7-capable domestic networks

Now that Wi-Fi 7 is all but here, Qualcomm has anticipated demand for new total-home or home mesh systems compatible with this new standard. The OEM's latest Immersive Home Platforms are touted as small yet powerful enough to deli...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2022 18:48

The Huawei Vision Glass retails for CNY 2,999 (~US$431) in China. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Vision Glass smart glasses debut in China with Micro OLED displays

Huawei has started selling the Vision Glass in China, its latest pair of smart glasses. The Huawei Vision Glass can create up to 120-inch virtual displays across its Micro OLED panels, which operate at 1080p and 60 Hz.

Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2022 00:43

Xiaomi 10 Gigabit Router launches with tri-band Wi-Fi, NFC and USB 3.0 support

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest router official alongside its new flagship Android smartphones. The first-gen device can support up to four 2.5 gigabit (Gb) wired connections, and also purports to support "10Gb wireless" thanks to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2022 23:57