AR & VR
The latest news and reviews of virtual reality and augmented reality devices.
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Apple Vision Pro hands-on, redux: Immersive Video, Disney+ app, floating keyboard and a little screaming
Our deeper impressions of the Apple Vision Pro headset after checking out new features like Immersive Video and Disney+ environments today.
The ASUS AirVision M1 glasses give you big virtual screens in a travel-friendly package
At CES 2024, ASUS showed off a new pair of glasses called the AirVision M1 that could be an even more travel-friendly alternative to a portable monitor.
Sam Rutherford01.13.2024
Apple Vision Pro pre-orders require a FaceID scan with an iPhone or iPad
When shoppers pre-order the Vision Pro starting on January 19, they will need to scan their face with Face ID to make sure they get a precise band fit for the new headset.
Malak Saleh01.13.2024
The Spacetop is a laptop that really wants to swap your screen for AR glasses
With the Spacetop, Sightful has created a laptop that does away with the traditional display in exchange for AR glasses that provide a massive 100-inch virtual screen. But does the Spacetop deliver on the promise?
Sam Rutherford01.10.2024
What Sony announced at its CES 2024 press conference
Sony is holding a big press conference at this year’s Las Vegas CES. Details are scant, but you can watch it live on January 8 at 8PM ET.
Lawrence Bonk01.10.2024
Apple tells developers not to call their AR or VR apps AR or VR apps
With Apple's Vision Pro VR/AR headset set to go on sale on February 2, we're starting to see more information about the apps and other details.
Steve Dent01.09.2024
Sony's mixed reality headset for 'spatial content creation' arrives later this year
There is also a controller-wand as well as a smaller peripheral, similar in size to a ring. The new hardware is apparently aimed at creators and artists who manipulate and craft products in virtual spaces.
Mat Smith01.09.2024
Xreal Air 2 Ultra is an affordable alternative to the Apple Vision Pro, apparently
The Xreal Air 2 Ultra AR glasses will debut at CES 2024 as affordable alternatives to the Apple Vision Pro.
Richard Lai01.08.2024
Qualcomm's improved Snapdragon XR2+ chip for VR headsets will debut at CES 2024
Qualcomm is bringing an upgraded Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip for augmented reality and mixed reality devices to CES 2024. The company promises higher CPU and GPU clock speeds, which should provide a performance uptick for spatial computing tasks.
Lawrence Bonk01.04.2024
Square Enix plans 'aggressive' use of AI to create new forms of content
Generative AI provoked a lot of discussion last year around images, text and video, but it may soon feature in games as well.
Steve Dent01.02.2024
Meta's Quest 2 VR headset is about to get even cheaper
Meta is permanently cutting the price of its Quest 2 VR headset to $250 following the launch of the Quest 3.
Steve Dent01.02.2024
Researchers made VR goggles for mice to study how their brains respond to swooping predators
Researchers from Northwestern University developed mouse-sized VR goggles to create a more immersive environment for studying their response to overhead threats. The goggles surround the mouse's face while it runs on a treadmill.
Cheyenne MacDonald12.11.2023
Steam’s streaming software now lets you wirelessly play PC VR games on Quest headsets
Steam just announced software called Steam Link that connects Meta Quest VR headsets wirelessly, allowing for remote play of PCVR titles. This tech isn’t exactly new, as it’s more or less an official version of pre-existing software like Virtual Desktop.
Lawrence Bonk12.01.2023
HTC's Vive Ultimate Trackers have cameras to improve full-body tracking
HTC released the Vive Ultimate Tracker, which delivers multi-point body tracking.
Malak Saleh12.01.2023
Meta pauses Quest 3 Elite Battery Strap sales, reportedly due to a charging flaw
Meta has stopped selling the Elite Strap with Battery for the Quest 3, and it’s reportedly because of a firmware-related charging defect. The $130 accessory is currently unavailable from Meta and third-party retailers.
Will Shanklin11.29.2023
Meta may return to China with the release of a new budget VR headset
Meta hasn't been in China since Facebook was blocked way back in 2009, but that may be about to change.
Steve Dent11.10.2023
NYU is developing 3D streaming video tech with the help of its dance department
NYU is launching a project to spur the development of immersive 3D video for dance education — and perhaps other areas. Boosted by a $1.2 million four-year grant from the National Science Foundation, it will try to make Point-Cloud Video (PCV) tech viable for streaming.
Will Shanklin10.31.2023
Xreal's $399 Air 2 augmented reality glasses are now available to pre-order
Xreal just released a new version of its augmented reality glasses called the Xreal Air 2 in Europe and the US.
Steve Dent10.24.2023
8810088100Meta Quest 3 review: A bit of mixed reality makes for better VR
The Meta Quest 3 delivers an even better self-contained VR experience than the Quest 2, thanks to improved screens and lenses.
Devindra Hardawar10.09.2023
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses hands-on: Techy sunglasses you might actually want to wear
On Wednesday at its annual Connect event, Meta announced its second-gen smart glasses which feature some major hardware upgrades and a wider range of colors and frames.
Sam Rutherford09.28.2023