AR & VR
The latest news and reviews of virtual reality and augmented reality devices.
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Skydance's Behemoth brings giant climbable monster fights to VR
Behemoth is an action-adventure game that draws on the combat and physics of The Walking Dead VR games but with a bigger focus on fighting. Also: scaling a giant and killing it dead.
Mat Smith06.04.2024
Meta Quest software update adds a better way to watch Netflix and a travel mode
Meta is rolling out a system update to Quest headsets that bring a better option to watch Netflix. There’s also a new travel mode, which was teased last month.
Lawrence Bonk06.04.2024
Microsoft announces layoffs and restructuring in its mixed reality division
Microsoft is laying off employees working on mixed reality as part of a restructuring of the division.
Steve Dent06.04.2024
The Spacetop G1 is an AR laptop with no screen
The Spacetop G1 is an AR laptop with no screen. It uses glasses instead.
Lawrence Bonk05.31.2024
VR classics Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator come to Apple Vision Pro
Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator have been released for the Apple Vision Pro. This is a version developed specifically for the platform with optimized hand-and-eye tracking.
Lawrence Bonk05.29.2024
Snap brings its AR lenses to Chrome through an extension
Snap has released a Google Chrome extension that brings its augmented reality lenses to the browser.
Kris Holt05.23.2024
Marvel’s making an ‘interactive story’ based on the What If...? show for Apple Vision Pro
Marvel and Industrial Light & Magic have teamed up to make a mixed-reality interactive story for the Apple Vision Pro. This content will be based on the show What If…?
Lawrence Bonk05.09.2024
Batman: Arkham Shadow is the first big exclusive VR game for the Quest 3
Meta just dropped a trailer for Batman: Arkham Shadow, which is one of the first exclusive games for Quest 3. You play as the caped crusader in a story set in the franchise canon.
Lawrence Bonk05.01.2024
It doesn’t matter how many Vision Pro headsets Apple sells
This week, there was a lot of back and forth about Apple Vision Pro production numbers. Here's why they don't matter.
Sam Rutherford04.26.2024
Meta gives the Quest 2 its second permanent price cut in four months
Meta has given the base Quest 2 a permanent price cut for the second time this year. A headset with 128GB of storage is now $199.
Kris Holt04.19.2024
You can now lie down while using a Meta Quest 3 headset
Meta is rolling out the latest update for Meta Quest headsets. Among the new features is the ability to lie down while using a Quest 3.
Kris Holt04.10.2024
Apple Vision Pro owners now have more decent controller options
Accessory manufacturer 8BitDo just announced official support for the Apple Vision Pro. All told, eight controllers and one keyboard are compatible.
Lawrence Bonk04.05.2024
Get the Meta Quest 2 for only $199 along with $50 Quest store credit
Walmart and Amazon have the Meta Quest 2 on sale for $199. The former is also offering a $50 Meta Quest store credit with purchase.
Sarah Fielding04.03.2024
The Pirate Queen interview: How Singer Studios and Lucy Liu brought forgotten history to life
Engadget's impressions of VR game The Pirate Queen, as well as an interview with executive producers Lucy Liu and Eloise Singer.
Cherlynn Low03.30.2024
MLB's Home Run Derby VR launches on the Meta Quest Store
The MLB is releasing its Home Run Derby VR on the Meta Quest Store with 30 ballparks available to explore.
Sarah Fielding03.28.2024
Sony may have paused PS VR2 production to clear a backlog of unsold units
Sony has reportedly halted production of the PS VR2 until it can clear a stockpile of unsold units. Sales of the headset appear to have slowed significantly since it debuted in February 2023.
Kris Holt03.18.2024
Sony is working on official PC support for the PS VR2
Sony has confirmed that it's working on official PC support for its PS VR2 headset. It hopes to roll that out later this year.
Kris Holt02.22.2024
Apple Vision Pro teardown uncovers pixels the size of red blood cells
iFixit continued its Apple Vision Pro teardown and focused on the screens. The publication said that each pixel is the size of a red blood cell.
Lawrence Bonk02.08.2024
US Secretary of Transportation states the obvious: Don't use the Apple Vision Pro while driving
After one owner was spotted driving down the highway while wearing an Apple Vision Pro headset, US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg issued a warning reminding drivers to be in full control of their vehicles at all times.
Sam Rutherford02.07.2024
Ultrawings 2 hits PS VR2 early and even the developer was surprised
An aerial adventure title called Ultrawings 2 has hit PlayStation VR2 earlier than just about anyone expected, including the game's developers.
Kris Holt01.27.2024