Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR)

The Xreal 1 Pro+ artificial reality glasses deliver 1,200-nit 3D images using Sony Micro-OLED displays while connected to laptops, phones, drones, and game consoles. The latest model has been upgraded with AI HDR image optimization, more comfortable nose pads, and 60 fps support in 3D mode.

Valve appears to be developing an upgraded Steam Frame headset with Micro-OLED displays offering a resolution of 3,552 × 3,840 pixels per eye. References to the device have been discovered in the Steam Frame's Linux kernel source code, although it could be a while before the hardware sees the light of day.

A leak has revealed the specifications of Samsung's upcoming smart glasses. The leak which also includes several images of the glasses, show that the Galaxy Glasses trumps the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) glasses in a few areas.

The Valve Index was released over seven years ago, and it seems that Valve has decided to discontinue it following the Steam Frame’s launch.

Diablo II: Resurrected in a VR headset: A genuine community-made VR mod has just surfaced for Diablo 2: Resurrected, transforming the game from its isometric perspective into true stereoscopic 3D, including a first-person mode. The mod is brand-new and, naturally, not yet final, but it can already be downloaded and tested via GitHub.

AR glasses with 120 Hz, 1,050-nit Micro-OLED displays that promise to offer some of the more exciting features of Apple Vision Pro at a drastically lower price – the Xreal Aura is now on sale, taking on the Meta VR Glasses.

Pimax has expanded its portfolio of VR headsets with the Crystal Pro, which features impressive hardware to compete with the Steam Frame. The Pimax Spation, on the other hand, is a powerful PC with desktop hardware and a compact chassis.

Sony may be looking to resurrect old PlayStation favorites like Ape Escape or Sly Cooper without spending on development resources. It has also found another way to earn licensing and patent revenues by selling its extended reality IP.

Due to significant privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses, particularly models with built-in cameras, Norway is seeking to temporarily ban smart glasses. The glasses can discreetly take photos and record videos, listen in on conversations, and transmit content to the internet without people nearby necessarily noticing.

TDK has demonstrated a new smart-glasses display that projects images directly onto the wearer’s retina using a 150-nm-thick meta-optic mirror. The company says the technology could enable highly transparent lenses while keeping projected information private to the wearer.

Valve has released a new beta update for the Steam Frame, version 0.4.3. It improves both power efficiency and battery life, adds an accessibility option, and more.

The third generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have been announced and they feature an improved design. The glasses also boast better battery life and will get support for capturing videos with Dolby Atmos.

Meta has announced a new pair of smart glasses that ditch the cameras and focus on audio-only interaction. Made in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, the Ray-Ban glasses are available in two main designs that can be customized in more than two dozen ways.

Meta is giving the Ray-Ban Display a whole range of new features. These include a photorealistic “Hologram” avatar for video calls, navigation with visible landmarks, the new Explore app as well as smartphone notifications and Dolby Atmos recordings.

Meta has unveiled the Meta VR glasses, the company's lightest 5K OLED model weighing in at 100 grams, or just less than half that of an Apple iPhone 18 Pro phone. The tethered glasses have an external battery pack that provides up to three hours of media viewing or virtual work.

ETH Zurich researchers have developed light-emitting OLED polymers that can survive photolithography, potentially allowing tiny pixels to be patterned with chipmaking precision. The breakthrough could pave the way for ultra-small, high-resolution displays for AR glasses and tiny light sources for medical research, sensors and microscopy.

Valve’s first Steam Frame update, SteamOS 0.3.0, improves charging speeds, controller tracking, system stability, microphone performance and motion smoothing. The release also broadens developer performance criteria and adds Vulkan, Mesa and operating-system fixes to improve game compatibility and overall performance.

Soulart's Station uses its own NPU to track your entire body for VR games, and it is coming to Kickstarter. With Kickstarter pricing expected below $400 per unit, the system is appealing but remains unproven, with possible latency issues and multiple Stations potentially required for optimal performance.

Snap has unveiled SPECS Intelligence, a personal AI assistant that isn't supposed to wait for specific questions. Instead, the system aims to understand habits, goals and schedules, proactively surface relevant information and even handle smaller tasks on request.

The Steam Frame pre-order process has produced many unhappy buyers. However, eBay scalpers who reserved the wearable are reselling it for exorbitant prices. Other gamers remain on a waitlist, lacking an estimated date for when Valve can restock the hardware.

While Steam Frame reviews praise its performance, a disappointing battery life could deter buyers. In standalone mode with Half-Life: Alyx, players may need to recharge the headset within an hour. Streaming from a gaming PC extends playtime, but it's best to keep USB power banks nearby.

Valve has opened reservations for the Steam Frame. Interested buyers are required to join a queue before the list is randomised.

A dataminer shared a Valve email with details of the Steam Frame pre-order reservation system. If the VR headset mirrors the Steam Machine launch, buyers can expect a September 14th release date. A leaked video before the review embargo ends, plus package updates, have also encouraged fans.

A new leak implies that the fastest fingers will secure Valve’s VR headset first. A revised datamined email suggests no lottery-based reservation system for Steam Frame pre-orders. As a result, scalpers could top the queue and deny the wearable to anxious gamers.

GTA VI's Netflix-paywalled trailer, EA's $55B go-private buyout, Marvel's Wolverine backlash, Elden Ring hitting Switch 2, free Witcher 3 expansions, a leaked DLSS 5, Valve's Steam Frame, and a wild month for fighting games. August 2026 had it all, and we're breaking it down in one massive recap.

Updates on Valve’s website hint that Steam Frame news is incoming. Revised packages for the VR headset could precede a release date and pre-order announcement. The Steam Machine experienced similar happenings ahead of its launch.

Despite Valve’s silence, insiders are exposing details of the Steam Frame launch. A trusted leaker anticipates that after pre-orders begin, shipments will follow on September 14th. Review samples of the VR headset are also reportedly in the hands of testers.

Valve has showcased a new list of Steam Frame-compatible games on its platform and outlined the compatibility criteria. Based on the available selection, the upcoming VR headset can also run 2D and existing, older VR titles.

A batch of unboxing videos reveals what buyers can expect on the Steam Frame release date. The clips cover the pairing process and accessories, including the wireless adapter. Despite regular leaks, Valve has yet to announce the price of the VR headset or precise launch timing.

Meta has unveiled Muse Code, a new AI coding agent designed to help developers manage large and complex codebases more efficiently. The tool can automate software engineering tasks, debug code, and handle long-running workflows, marking Meta's latest push into AI-powered developer tools.

The Viture Pro 2 have been officially unveiled, and they stand as affordable XR glasses with a relatively lightweight design. Retailing for $299, the pair can be combined with the newly introduced Mobile Dock Mini, which costs $99.

The memory shortage and rising chip costs may have inflated the Steam Frame price more than feared. A Valve leaker believes it could debut at much higher than $1100, but under $1500. A release date as soon as August 3rd is also possible for the VR headset, with reviews to follow.

After FCC approval, Valve could launch its latest VR solution at any time. Even so, the Steam Machine and Steam Controller certifications happened many months before they shipped. There are also new doubts about the Steam Frame price, with Qualcomm hiking processor costs.

Thanks to an ongoing deal on the PlayStation Direct Store, you can save $100 on the PlayStation VR2, bringing its price down to $299. The discount, however, is available until August 10.

There are new fears that dwindling component supplies will prompt a Steam Frame price increase. Qualcomm announced higher costs for Snapdragon chips, including the VR headset’s SoC. The storage and memory shortage already postponed the Steam Machine and Frame release date.

The Nework Insight AI smart glasses offer 4K photos and 1080p videos with EIS, open‑ear audio, and photochromic lenses. The accompanying smartphone-based Cyan AI offers hands-free voice assistance, cloud syncing, and object recognition.

The Galaxy event kicks off in less than 8 hours: Samsung will be unveiling several new products, most of which you already know in detail from recent leaks. Others however have leaked far less frequently. You can tune in when the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the first international competitor to the iPhone Ultra and a very exciting Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are unveiled for the first time in London. The expected surprise guests are likely to be the first Samsung Android XR glasses, which should become available pretty soon according to fresh new information hours before Galaxy Unpacked.

The HTC Vive Eagle AI glasses are officially launching in the US on September 1, 2026. Ahead of release, the Ray-Ban Meta alternative is available to preorder on Amazon for $499, bringing a 12MP camera, ChatGPT integration, and live AI translation.

With third-party chargers aplenty, Meta has now released an official charging stand for its smart glasses. The stainless steel charger is compatible with several, but not all of Meta's glasses, and it is available to buy now.

Meta has developed a new collection of smart glasses in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, which are now available starting at $299. Equipped with a 12-megapixel camera, speakers, and microphones, Meta Glasses can not only take photos and record videos, but also translate conversations, among other things.

Samsung has opened UK pre-orders for the Galaxy XR headset, priced at £1,699 with shipping starting July 8. The device, previously exclusive to South Korea and the US since its October launch, is available in a single Silver Shadow colorway. Samsung is running several launch promotions.

Through FCC documents, gamers are learning more about the Steam Frame. The company is likely to offer an accessory kit for the VR headset that includes a swappable battery. Even as their release dates grow closer, Valve has yet to confirm the price of the Index successor or Steam Machine.

Google has launched a browser-based version of Google Earth’s Flight Simulator, allowing users to explore the planet from the air. The feature also adds 3D visuals and expanded web functionality, though mastering virtual flight may take some practice.

Xreal has finally made the Aura smart glasses official, with reservations open for early adopters. The glasses feature OLED displays and require a Computing Puck to run Android XR.

With Snap Specs, the company behind Snapchat is introducing one of the most advanced pairs of AR glasses in the world. The built-in display is said to have a latency of just seven milliseconds, the battery is said to last up to 20 hours with a charging case, and the software is said to offer more than just an AI assistant.

Valve has had to pivot and adapt to the ongoing market disruptions from DRAM pricing. Things seem to be moving forward now as another large shipment of virtual reality devices has reached its US warehouse.

Pico Project Swan's design has been leaked through its public SDK, showcasing key design elements and a controller add-on of the upcoming 2026 headset.

The Steam Machine and Steam Frame were announced in November last year with an expected ‘first half of 2026’ launch. The market conditions, however, forced Valve to reassess its timeline and pricing for the two devices.

iFlytek has announced a pair of AI glasses that project information into the field of view of the wearer. They also support live translation of over 100 languages and feature bone conduction mics.