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Firewall Ultra will immerse PSVR 2 owners into an intense tactical first-person shooter environment. (Image source: Sony - edited)

PlayStation VR2 confirmed game list grows to 15 titles as Firewall Ultra joins in the virtual fun

The confirmed list of games coming to the PlayStation VR2 has grown to 15 titles as a new reveal trailer for Firewall Ultra has just been posted. Firewall: Zero Hour was praised on its release for the PlayStation VR and news of a ...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Sep 2022 13:58

The Xiaomi Mijia Glasses Camera will soon have a plant and animal identification feature. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mijia Glasses Camera now available to pre-order as OTA update announced

The Xiaomi Mijia Glasses Camera is now available to pre-order in China from sites including Xiaomi Mall and Youpin. Plus, the company announced an OTA update, launching on September 10. The new software will enable you to identify...

Polly Allcock, 03 Sep 2022 00:45

IFA 2022 | Qualcomm and Meta partner up to complete next-gen Quest-series hardware

Qualcomm and Meta have teamed up at IFA 2022 to unveil plans for custom chipsets to power the next generation of the latter's Quest hardware. They will be co-developed by the 2 companies, although they will be based on Snapdragon ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2022 18:00

The Lenovo Glasses T1 will not be available globally until sometime during 2023. (Image source: Lenovo)

IFA 2022 | Lenovo Glasses T1 presented with Micro OLED displays and compatibility across popular operating systems

Lenovo has announced the Glasses T1 during IFA 2022. Equipped with two Micro OLED displays, the Glasses T1 will be suitable for augmented reality and virtual reality content with Android, iOS, macOS and Windows devices via USB Typ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Sep 2022 06:00

An "Apple headset" render. (Source: Antonio De Rosa)

Apple mixed reality headset product names are potentially revealed through a new trademarking leak

Apple is said to have plans to dive into the mixed-reality (MR; which might involve augmented or virtual reality (AR/VR) use-cases) arena with its first-gen headset in the near future. Now, Bloomberg contributors claim to have fou...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Aug 2022 16:18

The Meta Quest Pro is expected to feature plenty of tantalising hardware. (Image source: @Basti564)

Project Cambria: Mark Zuckerberg confirms release window for anticipated Meta Quest Pro VR headset

Mark Zuckerberg has provided details on Meta's first VR headset, along with its release window. Launching later this year, the rumoured Meta Quest Pro will bring plenty of new features, confirming earlier leaks.

Alex Alderson, 27 Aug 2022 12:22

Samsung prepares a laptop OLED display onslaught

Samsung tips its mass Apple laptop OLED screen and Glasses AR/VR microdisplay production schedule

Not to be outdone by Sony, Samsung announced that it will be starting mass production of microdisplays for upcoming AR/VR devices in 2024. It will also ramp up the output of 8th-gen OLED displays for laptops and tablets significan...

Daniel Zlatev, 25 Aug 2022 16:51

PlayStation VR 2 will launch in early 2023 across multiple markets. (Image source: Sony)

Sony confirms launch date for PlayStation VR 2 headset

Sony has now officially confirmed that PlayStation VR 2 will arrive in as little as a few months. Expected to launch with over 20 games, the next-generation VR headset will represent a technological uplift from the existing PlaySt...

Alex Alderson, 23 Aug 2022 16:23

The Legion VR700. (Source: Lenovo via Weibo)

Update | Legion VR700 headset launches with the latest Qualcomm virtual reality platform and 4K display tech

Lenovo's major Legion mobile tech product launch's reality has also just gone virtual with the announcement of the new VR700. The new headset is powered by the up-to-date Snapdragon XR2 chipset to power immersive gameplay or simul...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Aug 2022 17:09

Too bad Meta is now charging a pretty penny for its two-year-old headset. 10,000 pennies more to be exact...(Image source: Unsplash)

Meta Quest v43 beta: 3 surprising features offer next-gen Quest hints

Meta Quest beta version 43 is rolling out to members of Meta’s Public Test Channel or PTC, and a number of testers who opted in are already discovering features that offer a clearer idea of what to expect from Meta’s next-gen VR h...

Brahm Shank, 09 Aug 2022 16:21

Qualcomm announces a new partnership. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm becomes a global sponsor of Manchester United Football Club

Manchester United, one of the best-known soccer franchises worldwide, has unveiled Qualcomm as one of its latest partners. The collaboration will apparently involve consultations to improve wireless connectivity within the team's ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2022 16:21

LG releases its 2022 CineBeam projectors. (Source: LG)

LG releases its latest CineBeam premium projectors to the US market

LG has finally announced US pricing and availability for its 2022 CineBeam projectors. The series consists of 2 ultra-short-throw DLP units rated to cast a 4K UHD window of 120 inches in size from less than 20 centimeters (cm) fro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2022 16:41

The Pico 4 Pro will launch with new controllers. (Image source: The Ghost Howls)

Pico 4 Pro: Details about upcoming VR headset and its controllers leak

It seems that Pico is preparing to release another VR headset, following the launch of the Neo 3 Link earlier this year. Following the publication of an FCC listing in which the regulatory body revealed the headset's design, image...

Alex Alderson, 02 Aug 2022 13:38

The Xiaomi Mijia Glasses Camera wearable has two cameras with up to 15 times zoom. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mijia Glasses Camera unveiled as AR wearable with micro-OLED and periscope camera

The Xiaomi Mijia Glasses Camera will soon start crowdfunding in China. The wearable has AR features, such as translation between English and Chinese, with additional tools to be added later. The gadget has a 50 MP primary camera a...

Polly Allcock, 01 Aug 2022 12:32

XRAI Glass wearable enables deaf people to read a phone conversation in real-time. (Image source: XRAI)

XRAI Glass partners with Nreal on AR smart glasses for real-time phone call subtitles

XRAI has announced a public preview of its AR smart glasses in partnership with Nreal. The wearable allows people who are deaf or have hearing loss to read phone conversations in real-time. XRAI Glass software provides subtitles w...

Polly Allcock, 01 Aug 2022 12:22

Fitness is in VR now, but does it also have to be Meta? (Source: Within)

Meta's alleged bid to build a VR monopoly is challenged in a new FTC lawsuit

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is a global conglomerate that has patently thrown its weight behind virtual reality as the next social media of big-tech industry concerns. However, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2022 19:20

Sony PlayStation VR2 features and abilities are teased ahead of the headset's launch

Sony's second-gen virtual reality (VR) headset for the PlayStation (or PS VR2) is still on the road to launch at the moment. However, the Japanese hardware giant has taken pity on its fans with a new preview of what the accessory ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2022 15:18

The Quest 2 will gain Meta branding and a higher price tag next month. (Image source: Adrià García Sarceda)

Quest 2: Meta announces US$100 price increase for ageing VR headset amid Meta Quest 2 re-brand

From next month, you no longer need to use a Facebook account to use a Quest 2. However, the now Meta-branded headset will also start at US$399, US$100 more expensive than its current retail price. The cost of Quest 2 accessories ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2022 17:29

CAD renders of the Quest Pro and its controllers. (Image source: Brad Lynch - edited)

Project Cambria: Meta Quest Pro launch date, pricing, specifications and CAD renders surface

More details about Project Cambria have emerged, expected to launch as the Meta Quest Pro. With a high starting price, the Quest Pro will be considerably more expensive than the Quest 2. The Quest Pro's controllers should be avail...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2022 14:37

One of the latest HyperSense headsets. (Source: Razer)

Razer announces the 100% acquisition of Interhaptics

Razer has bought all shares of the French company responsible for Interhaptics, described as a "leading development platform" for feedback in gaming, PC and extended-reality (XR) hardware. The move is slated to underpin the former...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2022 13:48

The new AR/VR glasses prototype can do real-time translation (image: Google)

Google starts testing AR/VR headgear prototype in the wild to take on Apple Glasses with real-time translation and navigation

Burned by the privacy and security controversies surrounding its first take on AR/VR glasses, Google is resurrecting their consumer application with real-world trials by select testers. They will have strict privacy training and t...

Daniel Zlatev, 21 Jul 2022 16:40

Samsung celebrates a SmartThings Find milestone. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's SmartThings Find service officially connects its 200 millionth device

Samsung has proudly announced that its SmartThings Find network is now made up of at least 200 million devices (counted as individual "find nodes") worldwide. The OEM's Apple Find My rival has taken less than two years to grow to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jul 2022 14:53

Beat Saber will likely be the first game that users will install on this work of art...(Image source: PlayStation Blog - edited)

PSVR 2: 4 alleged specs that will unleash the next generation of gaming

PSVR 2 is a virtual reality headset from Sony that is expected to feature a number of next-generation hardware features that include eye-tracking, a highly advanced lens system, an even wider field of view, and a refreshed design.

Brahm Shank, 09 Jul 2022 10:09

Meta's next-generation VR headset could be the Quest Pro, not the Quest 2 Pro. (Image Source: @Basti564)

Project Cambria: Next-generation Oculus VR headset to launch as Meta Quest Pro

According to reports, Meta has settled on the name of a new VR headset. Although the device is no longer expected to arrive as the Quest 2 Pro, it will be the long-rumoured Project Cambria. The Meta Quest Pro could cost upwards of...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2022 13:31

Does Google take pleasure in hearing the screams of its victims, or is it just business? (Image source: Google and Pixabay)

Hangouts needed to face the chop but Nexus is one of 4 Google projects that was axed way too soon

It must be difficult to be a Google project, never knowing when the technicolour tech giant will inevitably pull the plug on you like it has for so many of your compatriots. Google's latest victim is the much-maligned Hangouts—whi...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Jun 2022 08:33

HTC debuts the Desire 22 Pro. (Source: HTC)

HTC launches the Desire 22 Pro as a first-generation Viverse-compatible smartphone

HTC has been hinting at the imminent launch of a 'Viverse phone' for some time, and has now made good on these teasers with the new Desire 22 Pro. The OEM asserts that it comes with internals powerful enough to run metaverse apps ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jun 2022 21:40

A refreshed Mac mini may feature a redesigned chassis, as well as newer Apple silicon. (Image source: Charles Patterson)

Analyst outlines details for next Mac mini and Apple's first mixed-reality headset

Mark Gurman claims that Apple will bring M2 series chipsets to the Mac mini, currently available with Apple M1. However, Gurman also believes that the Apple M2 will power Apple's inaugural mixed-reality headset, likely providing i...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jun 2022 16:10

TSMC officially debuts its latest N2 nanosheet-based chipset architecture, rated for a speed boost of up to 15% compared to the upcoming N3 platform

TSMC has outlined its latest semiconductor technology during its 2022 North America Technology Symposium. N2 is in fact the next generation on from the "cutting-edge" N3 and N3E FINFLEX architecture, on which the highly-anticipate...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2022 17:05

A higher-quality display and new lens array will fundamentally improve the AR/VR experience. (Image source: Unsplash)

Meta Quest 2 Pro: Noted analyst offers features and price prediction list

Renowned tech supply chain analyst and tech leaker Ming-Chi Kuo recently shared a number of predictions regarding a new mixed reality headset from Meta that is expected to launch later this year. The new headset is allegedly slate...

Brahm Shank, 24 Jun 2022 08:36

The Holocake 2 is one of many prototypes that Meta and Zuckerberg have shown. (Image source: Meta)

Meta demonstrates VR headset prototypes with major improvements over the Oculus Quest 2

Mark Zuckerberg has shown what VR-related projects Meta is currently working on. With at least four prototypes in play, Meta hopes to release a consumer device with better optics, improved depth of field and HDR support, among oth...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jun 2022 13:33

If only a software update could fix the Meta Quest's abysmal battery life. (Image source: Unsplash)

Meta Quest V41: 4 fantastic new features for metaverse fanatics

The latest software update for the Meta Quest debuts an incredibly intimate medium for hanging out with friends in the metaverse, deep integrations for Windows 11, and more options for parental controls. Polish your headset lenses...

Brahm Shank, 19 Jun 2022 20:56

Nreal will release a Steam beta at the end of the month. (Image source: Nreal)

Nreal announces Steam games beta including DiRT Rally and Halo series

Nreal has announced that it will launch a Steam beta later this month for the Nreal Light and Nreal Air glasses. Not all Steam games will be supported, though DiRT Rally and the Halo series have been named as AAA titles available....

Polly Allcock, 15 Jun 2022 17:47

The STEPVR Gates01 has an omnidirectional treadmill. (Image source: STEPVR)

STEPVR Gates01 VR deck launches with multidirectional treadmill

The STEPVR Gates01 VR deck has been revealed. The cube-shaped device includes an omnidirectional treadmill and a harness to keep you centred as you moved. The gadget comes with a 4K headset and will be launched later this year. A ...

Polly Allcock, 10 Jun 2022 19:25

The Viverse might get its first phone soon. (Source: HTC)

HTC's latest Viverse launch announcement is thought to be for its first AR-integrated smartphone

HTC has begun to tease the debut of a new device on its Taiwanese Facebook page. The product is to become part of the Viverse virtual reality (VR) ecosystem, even though it is also projected to be a smartphone. This possibility ma...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2022 22:44

An Apple AR render. (Source: Antonio De Rosa)

Apple's "AR headset" is slated for further delays following WWDC 2022 no-show

Apple has been rumored to launch its first-gen mixed-reality device (in the form of glasses or a headset) shortly. However, should all the leaks concerning its release have proven accurate, it would be on the market already. Now, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jun 2022 21:43

Snapdragon Spaces is now open to devs. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm declares the Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Platform open for download

Qualcomm has announced that the Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Platform it has implemented to help engineers and creators make next-gen metaverse-type environments and products is ready for use. The OEM offers a compatible dev-kit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jun 2022 18:09

Apple has treated iPhone and iPad users to an AR trading-card set ahead of WWDC22. (Image source: Apple/@ParkerOrtolani - edited)

Apple M2 MacBook Air appears in leakers' lists alongside macOS 13 Mammoth and iOS 16 for WWDC22 reveal expectations

Apple’s 2022 MacBook Air is the main piece of hardware that multiple leakers expect to be revealed at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC22). Apple has issued an AR trading-card set that has offered clues of what mi...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Jun 2022 11:49

Computex 2022 | ZOTAC VR GO 4.0 launches as an "industry-leading wearable PC"

ZOTAC has unveiled the latest generation of its VR GO PC at Computex 2022. It consists of a purpose-built form-factor that can be mounted on a compatible backpack shell (included in the box) for unencumbered extended reality (XR) ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2022 19:27

NVIDIA completes its latest keynote. (Source: NVIDIA)

Computex 2022 | NVIDIA Studio laptop line-up for 2022 is showcased alongside the latest developments in creator apps

NVIDIA has come to Computex 2022 to show the latest Studio-approved PCs off, as well as what they can do with creator app from this OEM and its partners. They include the latest updates to Omniverse, a facility for 3D art or devel...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2022 18:33

IFA hypes its 2022 tickets. (Source: IFA)

IFA announces a return to Berlin in September 2022

The IFA tech trade show is now set to return to an in-person format set in its traditional Berlin venue in 2022. The conference will take place at the start of September of this year. Its organizers are celebrating this announceme...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2022 20:06

The new Wireless AR Smart Viewer Reference Design. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Wireless AR Smart Viewer Reference Design launches to provide the basis for the next generation of smartphone-linked headsets

Qualcomm has released reference headsets based on its Snapdragon XR2 platform before; however, this new Smart Viewer stands out among them as it is wireless. The OEM asserts that its support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth results in m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2022 14:00

The Meta Quest v40 update has several features to improve privacy and security. (Image source: Meta Quest)

Meta Quest v40 update released with end-to-end encrypted Messenger calling

The Meta Quest v40 update is now available. The latest software has various features for improved security and privacy, such as in-headset 3D secure payment abilities. Meta Quest is also testing optional end-to-end encrypted Messe...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2022 13:44

The KAT Walk C2 VR treadmill is now available via Kickstarter. (Image source: KATVR)

KAT Walk C2 VR treadmill from KATVR is now available via Kickstarter

KATVR has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the KAT Walk C2 VR treadmill. The gadget has a waist harness but otherwise allows you to move freely in 360°. Improvements on the first generation device include improved stability and...

Polly Allcock, 16 May 2022 17:27

Just one of TCL CSOT's latest prototypes. (Source: TCL)

TCL showcases its latest displays for foldables, VR headsets, mini-LED gaming monitors and more at SID Display Week 2022

TCL CSOT brought its latest developments in display technology to preview at the Society for Information Display's (SID) San Jose, California expo. They include a new "360-degree" panel for foldable devices, a new "Real RGB" solut...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2022 18:34

A leaked promo video for the Cambria headset offers an animated representation of what the device could look like. (Image source: RealiteVirtuelle - YouTube)

Project Cambria: 5 bold features to expect from Meta's next headset

With Meta allegedly slated to reveal four new headsets over the next two years, perhaps the most anticipated addition to the lineup is Project Cambria. The next-gen headset is expected to feature breakthrough mixed reality technol...

Brahm Shank, 05 May 2022 02:43

The next generation of mobile storage chips. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung announces next-gen UFS 4.0-based storage for the mobile devices of the future

Samsung has just previewed the latest in its storage solutions for hardware such as smartphones, tablets. The OEM has indicated that these new chips could help these devices use and transfer data up to twice as fast as their prede...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2022 18:30

Wemax Go Advanced: the ultra-thin projector rated for ALPD at 1080p is released for general sale

Wemax' success with its ~1-inch high Go portable projector allowed the brand to take it off Indiegogo and onto 'normal' sales channels earlier in 2022. Now, it has been able to do the same with the device's Advanced Edition. This ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 May 2022 18:48

The Nreal Air AI glasses will be available in the UK later this spring. (Image source: EE)

The Nreal Air AR glasses are coming to the UK this spring

EE has announced an exclusive partnership to bring Nreal Air AR glasses to its UK customers. The AR wearable will launch in the UK later this spring, with pricing and a list of compatible devices yet to be confirmed. The lightweig...

Polly Allcock, 27 Apr 2022 17:00

The Meta Store will open in Burlingame, California, on May 9th. (Image source: Meta)

Meta’s first physical store will open next month with a range of interactive demos

Meta is opening a dedicated physical retail space in California on May 9th. Customers will be able to participate in interactive demonstrations of a range of Meta’s products, including Quest VR headsets, Portal and Rayban Stories....

Polly Allcock, 25 Apr 2022 19:59

Rumor suggests that Samsung is working on a new XR device, the company's first since the Gear VR headset, pictured above. (Image source: Samsung)

Rumor | IP filings suggest a new Samsung Galaxy XR device is on the way

A couple of trademark filings made by Samsung Electronics to the WIPO indicate that the company is working on a new XR device. The gadget was also hinted at by CEO Han Jong-Hee at MWC earlier this year. Any new XR device from Sams...

Polly Allcock, 23 Apr 2022 14:24