During the Meta Connect event, Meta showcased the latest version of its mixed reality headset, Meta Quest. The new version has become slightly more compact and more powerful than its predecessor, Meta Quest 2. Meta Quest 3 runs on the second generation of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 platform, which is said to provide the headset with […]
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Now Metas avatars with legs are available in Horizon Worlds
UploadVR reports that the 3D avatars used in Meta’s metaverse venture, Horizon Worlds, have now been equipped with legs. This comes a year after Meta introduced its avatars with legs and a month after it became available to Horizon Home beta testers. This means that Meta Quest users can now see their own and others’ […]
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Horizon World is coming to mobile and web
Meta has initiated tests allowing users of their VR service Horizon Worlds to access it on platforms other than their VR headset, Meta Quest. Now, it will be possible to access certain applications in Horizon Worlds via the service’s mobile apps and directly on the web. Initially, Horizon Worlds users will be able to play […]
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VR game Demeo is coming to Apple Vision Pro
Game developer Resolution Games released an update to their game Demeo yesterday, mentioning that the game will be available on Apple’s mixed reality headset, Vision Pro. This makes Demeo one of the first games we know of that will be available on Vision Pro. In the new update to Demeo, Resolution Games has added the […]
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Meta and LG are planning to collaborate on a new VR headset
Meta and LG are reportedly teaming up to release a new version of the Quest Pro VR headset in 2025, according to a Korean report. The new headset is expected to have a price tag of around $2,000 and will use LG displays and components from LG Innotek. The report also states that Meta will […]
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Lenovo introduces Legion Glasses
In conjunction with the launch of their handheld gaming device, Legion Go, which we’ve covered in more detail here, Lenovo also showcased a pair of screen glasses that can be used with Legion Go or other computers and mobile devices. These screen-equipped glasses are called Legion Glasses and feature two Micro-OLED screens, each with a […]
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Time to say goodbye to Magic Leap One
Augmented reality company Magic Leap has informed Magic Leap One buyers that it will cease to function on December 31, 2024. Magic Leap One was the first AR headset from the once-hyped AR company. However, when the headset was released in 2018, it turned out to be not as revolutionary as the company and some […]
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Meta Develops Virtual Keyboard for Meta Quest
Meta’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, has showcased a virtual keyboard for virtual reality developed by Meta’s Reality Labs. The virtual keyboard is an app for Meta’s VR headset, the Meta Quest 2, and allows users to use a table or any other flat surface as a keyboard. Zuckerberg himself writes on Instagram that he has managed […]
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Legs are now coming to Meta’s avatars
Nearly a year later, it seems that Meta is finally on the verge of granting its metaverse avatars legs to make them a bit more human-like. In the latest beta version of Quest software, Quest Home avatars have now acquired these additional limbs. However, the legs won’t be visible when looking down at your avatar, […]
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Prototype of Samsung’s XR headset leaks
The Chinese website Gyro Technology claims to have obtained images showing a prototype of an upcoming XR headset from Samsung. This is likely the headset that Samsung announced earlier this year that it was developing in collaboration with Google. The headset is equipped with four cameras intended for positioning and hand tracking for control. There’s […]
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UFC is coming to Meta Quest
Meta will start streaming MMA matches from UFC in its VR app, Xtadium. This collaboration is part of a partnership Meta has established with the American streaming service, UFC Fight Pass. In the future, Meta also plans to feature UFC Fight Pass in its “metaverse” world, Horizon Worlds. The broadcasts will be available in 4K […]
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Meta releases VR game Super Rumble for Horizon Worlds
Meta is now releasing the VR game Super Rumble, primarily intended to be played by those hanging out in Meta’s VR world, Horizon Worlds. The game is developed by Meta’s in-house game studio, Ouro Interactive, and according to Meta, it will feature more advanced graphics and more complex gameplay than the gaming experiences previously available […]
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40+ Augmented Reality Statistics, Facts, and Trends (2023 and Beyond)
Augmented Reality (AR) is one of the biggest technology trends in today’s digital world. Its applications range from product visualization, home designs, and AR games like Pokemon Go to augmented shopping experiences. Many industries, like retail, gaming, healthcare, and education, use this technology to solve business challenges and enhance user experiences. With how sporadic AR […]
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Meta rumored to bid farewell to Quest Pro
The Information has been in contact with sources claiming that Meta will discontinue the production of its slightly more expensive VR headset, Meta Quest Pro, and instead concentrate on the slightly less costly version, Meta Quest. It is also said that Meta has halted the development of a successor to Meta Quest Pro, a version […]
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Roblox is coming to Meta Quest
Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced yesterday that the popular game-building platform Roblox will soon be available on the company’s VR platform, Meta Quest. Roblox on Meta Quest will have cross-platform support. This means that Roblox creations made on a computer, game console, or mobile device will also be accessible on the VR version of Roblox […]
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Meta has unveiled its VR subscription service: Meta Quest+
A few months ago, we reported on rumors that Meta was working on a game subscription service for its Quest headsets. Now they have officially unveiled the service, called Meta Quest+. The service will cost $8 per month or $60 for a direct annual payment. There is also an option to try it for one […]
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Vision Pro will have support for WebXR
Apple has confirmed that the Safari browser will receive full support for the WebXR standard in Apple’s upcoming VR/AR headset, Vision Pro. WebXR is an almost ten-year-old standard for running VR content through a web browser. The inclusion of WebXR support in Vision Pro means that VR experiences that can be run through the headset’s […]
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Xbox is waiting with VR until the market has grown
PlayStation has now released its second VR headset, while Nintendo has dipped its toes with its Labo kits, but Xbox has so far stayed out of virtual reality. And it’s likely to remain that way for a while, as they simply don’t believe that the potential user base is large enough yet. In an interview […]
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ZTE releases Nubia Neovision AR glasses
ZTE is soon releasing what they call a pair of AR glasses, which will allow users to watch TV and play games on a screen that is said to be equivalent to a 120-inch TV. ZTE refers to their AR glasses as “Nubia Neovision,” and the displayed image resolution in the glasses is said to […]
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Meta Quest 3 vs. Meta Quest 2: Here Are the Biggest Differences
Meta Platforms Inc., once known as Facebook Inc., is a big player in digital tech. They’ve made a name for themselves with their VR headsets, the Meta Quest series. The Quest 2 was a hit when it launched in 2020. Also, it got even more attention when it was renamed Meta Quest 2 in 2022. […]
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How Good (or Bad) is the Apple Vision Pro Headset? Early Testers Share Their Honest Opinions
Is the Apple Vision Pro headset worth the hype? Let’s dig into some early reviews. Apple recently dropped the curtain on their much-anticipated AR/VR headset, the Vision Pro, at the yearly Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 5, 2023. Billed as a “game-changing spatial computer” by Apple, the Vision Pro aims to fuse real-world and […]
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Mark Zuckerberg comments on Apple’s Vision Pro
The other day, Apple unveiled its AR/VR headset, Vision Pro, and now Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has shared his thoughts on it. In a meeting with Meta employees, Zuckerberg expressed his initial impressions of Apple’s Vision Pro, an AR/VR headset that may eventually compete with Meta’s VR headset, Meta Quest. Zuckerberg stated that from a […]
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Apple announces their first spatial computer, the Apple Vision Pro
Apple has just unveiled their new plans for a mixed-reality wearable experience on the 5th of June, at their annual software conference, the WWDC. Apple have been working on their new headset, the Apple Vision Pro, for numerous years now and just like with a lot of their products they like to take their time […]
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The Verge checks out Apple Vision Pro
The folks from The Verge had the opportunity to try out Apple’s upcoming headset, Apple Vision Pro, during the ongoing WWDC conference. They seem quite satisfied with the design and impressed by the screen resolution, which, according to them, was good enough to read text on websites. They consider it one of the coolest headset […]
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Apple Vision Pro – First Impressions
MKBHD got to try the Apple Vision Pro for 30 minutes and here are his first impressions. I’ll let the video do the talking. Enjoy.
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Apple unveils Vision Pro
The rumors were true – Apple’s first AR/VR headset, Vision Pro, is now official. Apple’s headset offers augmented reality through high-resolution displays on the inside, and interface control can be done through hands, eyes, and voice – no other Apple device is required to use the device. However, the displays on the inside are not […]
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Leap Motion Controller 2 presented
Just over ten years ago, Leap Motion showcased a computer accessory similar to Microsoft Kinect, which allowed users to control computers using gestures. Since then, the company has changed its name to Ultraleap and has focused more on virtual reality applications. Now, they have introduced a new version of their accessory – Leap Motion Controller […]
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Meta Quest 3 to be thinner and lighter
Meta’s Quest 3, internally codenamed Eureka, is both thinner and lighter than its predecessor, Quest 2, according to Mark Gurman, who has had hands-on experience with Meta’s headset. The headset is also expected to have advanced hand tracking and pass-through video, similar to Apple’s rumored “Reality Pro” headset. Quest 3 will feature a second-generation Qualcomm […]
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Sony has sold over 600,000 PlayStation VR2 units
A few months ago, Sony released its virtual reality headset, PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2). It didn’t generate much buzz, except perhaps in the first two weeks, as people seem to be not overly interested in virtual reality despite the headset being really good. Sony has now revealed some official figures, stating that they have sold approximately […]
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Hasbro releases AR version of Twister
Hasbro has unveiled a new version of Twister, the classic party game where the goal is often to be more flexible than your opponents. The new version of Twister is called Twister Air, and it does away with the traditional Twister mat. Instead, the mat is replaced with wristbands and a mobile app that detects […]