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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

Has Apple turned its own Reality on its head already? (Source: Antonio De Rosa)

Rumor | Apple re-names its AR/VR OS ahead of its launch

Apple has been thought to unveil Reality OS (or, possibly, realityOS) as the new "mixed reality" dimension for its software ecosystem in 2023. Now, according to a knowledgeable Bloomberg blogger, the Cupertino giant has decided to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2022 17:54

The biggest discounts are offered for the XMG laptops. (Image Source: Bestware)

Deal | Get up to €600 discounts on select XMG / Schenker systems with Bestware's Black Friday promotion

Bestware’s Black Friday campaign kicks off on November 23 at 10 AM CET and lasts until November 30 10 AM CET. There are many great deals for XMG gaming laptops with optional liquid cooling unit and the Schenker slim and light note...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Nov 2022 10:00

Huawei is only offering the Vision Glass in China for now. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Vision Glass: New Micro OLED smart glasses can create up to a 120-inch virtual display

Huawei has introduced a new pair of smart glasses in China. Sold as the Vision Glass, the smart glasses can reproduce giant and colour-accurate virtual displays thanks to Micro OLED displays.

Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2022 15:29

Apple might be ready to unleash its new Reality on the world. (Source: Antonio de Rosa)

Apple Reality-series headsets' 2023 debut rumors gain traction in latest production-related leaks

Apple is tipped to raise its challenge to Meta's bid for AR/VR dominance from early 2023 with the launch of its first ever headset. Now, the inaugural potential Quest-series competitor is said to go into production around that tim...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Nov 2022 16:13

MediaTek will develop the chips powering the PS VR2 headset. (Image via Sony and MediaTek w/ edits)

Sony partners with MediaTek to develop chips powering PS VR2

MediaTek announced this week that it would be developing the silicon used to power both the PS VR2 headset and the PS Sense controllers. Sony stated that it chose to work with MediaTek because the chip manufacturer could develop a...

Sam Medley, 12 Nov 2022 04:36

The Pimax Portal will soon be headed to Kickstarter, starting at US$299. (Image source: Pimax)

Pimax Portal: Gaming handheld, VR headset and AMD Ryzen 7 6800U mini-PC extraordinaire revealed

Pimax has revealed the Portal, a gaming handheld based on Android. Not only can the Pimax Portal be used as a compact gaming device, but it is capable of integrating with a VR headset, an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U-powered mini-PC or a gam...

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2022 00:22

Philips' Screeneo U5 4K projector Indiegogo campaign takes just 5 minutes to reach its goal

Philips claims that its new crowdfunding campaign for the Screeneo U5 took just five minutes to achieve its goal. The new successor to the U4 (also launched on Indiegogo) upgrades to a 4K UHD resolution and an image of up to 150 i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Nov 2022 18:49

The PlayStation VR 2 and its Controller Charging Station will cost US$599.98 as a pair. (Image source: Sony)

Sony outlines pricing, pre-order, release dates and updated game list for PlayStation VR 2 headset

Sony has revealed more details about the PlayStation VR 2 headset. Not only has the company announced the headset's price, but it has also confirmed PS VR2's pre-order and release dates. Sony has added another 11 titles to the VR ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Nov 2022 21:39

2022's Snapdragon Summit is officially announced. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit 2022 is officially set to start in mid-November 2022

The Snapdragon Summit is officially on, and will take place from its traditional Hawai'i setting in 2022. However, it will also be livestreamed, starting with its Day 1 keynote. The event is widely projected to introduce the new t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2022 19:37

BOE previews MLED. (Source: BOE via ITHome)

BOE touts its new MLED breakthrough as a way to make transparent displays clearer and brighter than ever

Transparent displays are thought to have an ever-expanding place in the future, within commercial displays and signage at least. Now, BOE has unveiled the latest result of its research and development in this area. Its new MLED ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2022 20:11

TCL holds a virtual Hallowe'en event. (Source: TCL)

TCL invites fans to a Hallowe'en 2022 party in the metaverse

The smart home OEM TCL has announced that it will throw a Hallowe'en party for its public in 2022 - in the metaverse, that is. It will be held in the "Dream House" the OEM has built on the Roblox gaming platform. TCL will offer pe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2022 19:16

The VR P10 Gaming Earbuds. (Source: Soundcore)

Soundcore VR P10 Gaming Earbuds are the first TWS products with official Meta Quest 2 compatibility

Soundcore touts its latest VR P10 Gaming Earbuds as the first audio products of their kind to be officially approved for use with the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset. They come with a USB type-C dongle for potentially re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2022 19:08

This headset could come with gloves. (Source: Antonio de Rosa)

Apple VR glove with finger- and hand-tracking patent hints at companion accessories for the "Reality Pro" headset

Apple has patented its own glove for virtual reality applications. The accessory incorporates a comprehensive array of sensors that might translate hand and finger movement to a game or metaverse-like environment with high accurac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2022 16:23

microLED: now also for AR? (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Samsung microLED on Silicon is coming to brighten the future of augmented reality

The virtual reality (VR) industry seems to have developed a distinct predilection for OLED as a display material going forward. However, according to an industry blog, Samsung now concludes that augmented reality (AR) has differen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2022 14:48

The XR2 Plus Gen 1 is here. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 1 unveiled as a platform for "true mixed reality" as well as next-gen VR and AR hardware

Qualcomm has formally introduced the chipset found in the new Meta Quest Pro headset as the Snapdragon XR2 Plus (or XR2+) Gen 1 platform. It is rated for potentially significant gains in thermal management and performance compared...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Oct 2022 16:44

The Meta Quest Pro and Quest Pro controllers will go on sale later this month. (Image source: Meta)

Meta Quest Pro: Flagship VR headset arrives for US$1,499 with Quest Pro controller support for Quest 2

Meta has introduced the Quest Pro, a high-end VR headset that relies on the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 1, 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Meta has baked in eye and face tracking too, although it seems that the Quest Pro ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Oct 2022 23:31

The Black Shark 5 series. (Source: Black Shark)

Rumor | First-gen Black Shark VR hardware is scrapped as Tencent declines to acquire the Android gaming smartphone brand

Xiaomi had reportedly been in talks to sell its premium gaming smartphone brand, Black Shark, to Tencent since early 2022. However, the latest word is that the software giant has ultimately passed on buying the company. Black Shar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2022 17:06

The Pico 4 should start reaching people in two weeks time. (Image source: Pico)

Pico 4: Pre-orders go live for Meta Quest 2 competitor

The Pico 4 is now available to order, just over two weeks after its introduction. Starting at £379 in the UK and €429 in the Eurozone, the Pico 4 comes with pancake lenses, a higher resolution display than the Quest 2 and a larger...

Alex Alderson, 04 Oct 2022 21:08

The Quest 3 is rumoured to be a cut-down version of the Quest Pro. (Image source: SadlyItsBradley)

Meta Quest 3: Specifications, release window and CAD renders leak for cheaper alternative to upcoming Quest Pro VR headset

Meta may be focused on delivering the Quest Pro headset, but Bradley Lynch has delivered a sizeable leak about next year's Quest 3. While the Quest 3 will carry over some Quest Pro features, it will miss out on technologies that i...

Alex Alderson, 03 Oct 2022 20:28

Apple AR/VR headset design concept (image: Antonio De Rosa)

Apple Glasses AR/VR device may be released with record 2800 PPI OLED display pixel density

Samsung and LG would have to develop the jaw-dropping 3500 PPI OLED microdisplays for Apple's 2024 Glasses VR headgear, up from the initial 2800 PPI ask. Even the first 2023 Apple Glasses display supplier, Sony, will be offering r...

Daniel Zlatev, 30 Sep 2022 09:52

The PlayStation VR 2 headset should contain noticeable upgrades over the current model. (Image source: Sony)

Sony previews PlayStation VR 2 'revolutionary immersive' features

The launch of Sony's next-generation VR headset may be a few months away, but the company has sought to demonstrate some of its most exciting features. Supposedly revolutionary and immersive, the PS VR2 will push 2,000 x 2,040 pix...

Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2022 10:39

Imagination Technologies aspires to bring RISC-V to next-gen cars in partnership with SoC.one

SoC.one and Imagination Technologies assert that RISC-V, the emerging alternative to ARM, is ideal for inclusion in the automotive industry and its spiraling need for advanced computing and networking. The two companies have agree...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2022 16:56

Prime ministers and presidents next? (Image Source: TechZone360)

Chinese gaming company NetDragon appoints virtual humanoid robot as CEO

NetDragon Websoft is now under the leadership of Ms. Tang Yu, one of the most advanced virtual humanoid robots powered by AI. Apart from the usual managerial responsibilities, CEO Tang Yu can act as a real-time data hub and analyt...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Sep 2022 14:14

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