AR & VR
The latest news and reviews of virtual reality and augmented reality devices.
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Meta's Connect 2023 event is set for September 27th
Meta has revealed the dates for this year's Connect. The company has promised to reveal more details about the Quest 3 at the event.
Kris Holt06.01.2023
The Meta Quest 3 is a $499 mixed reality headset with full-color passthrough
Mark Zuckerberg has revealed the Meta Quest 3, the company's long-rumored next-gen headset. It starts at $499 and it'll arrive this fall.
Kris Holt06.01.2023
Meta’s Quest 3 headset could feature color cameras for more lifelike pass-through video
A new report suggests Meta's Quest 3 headset could feature color passthrough cameras, depth sensing and a more comfortable design.
Igor Bonifacic05.28.2023
Hasbro's augmented reality 'Twister' lets you play by yourself
'Twister Air' trades the traditional floor mat for your device's screen.
Sean Buckley05.24.2023
Meta reportedly wants to license Magic Leap’s AR technology
Meta could turn to Magic Leap for help to stay ahead of Apple and other new entrants in the soon-to-be crowded AR space.
Igor Bonifacic05.22.2023
Spacetop is an ‘augmented reality laptop’ for remote working on the go
AR glasses project your workspace into the air in front of you.
Sarah Fielding05.18.2023
Artiphon’s Minibeats AR app creates music from movement and gestures
Artiphon, the company behind the Orba handheld synth and MIDI controller, launched a new AR music creation app today that you don’t need a musical background to enjoy. Minibeats for iOS uses gestures, dance moves and facial expressions to craft songs played on 12 virtual instruments with colorful visual effects.
Will Shanklin05.09.2023
Meta's next Quest games showcase is June 1st
Meta is holding its next Quest Gaming Showcase on June 1st, and you can expect new VR titles.
Jon Fingas05.02.2023
Meta Quest Pro will soon support WiFi 6E
Meta Quest Pro users will soon have download speeds of up to 1.6Gbps.
Kris Holt04.28.2023
Apple’s mixed-reality headset may come with a magnetic cable for its external power supply
Apple's forthcoming mixed-reality headset will feature an external power supply that connects to the device through a magnetic cable.
Igor Bonifacic04.24.2023
Latest Apple headset rumors say it’ll include VR workouts and sports
Apple is reportedly readying a wide array of apps and services for its upcoming mixed reality headset, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company appears to be moving forward with plans to announce its first VR / AR headset at its Worldwide Developers’ Conference in June.
Will Shanklin04.19.2023
Meta's Horizon Worlds is opening to young teens in the US and Canada
Meta's Horizon Worlds is opening its virtual doors to younger teens with 'robust' safety controls.
Jon Fingas04.19.2023
Oculus buys developer of ‘Lone Echo’
Oculus has bought Ready At Dawn Studios, the developer behind VR games Lone Echo and Echo Arena, according to a statement. Oculus, owned by Facebook, said it plans to support Ready At Dawn as it continues developing VR technology. Ready At Dawn Studios is notable for the innovative movement mechanics it’s developed in VR, which Oculus praised in its statement.
Engadget04.18.2023
Lip-licking controller steers devices using tongue taps
Researchers at the University of Chicago have unveiled an alternative user interface called LipIO that receives and transmits digital information via small lip and tongue movements. This is obviously a boon to those with certain disabilities who may not have the use of their eyes, hands and other common interface sources.
Lawrence Bonk04.15.2023
Microsoft Teams adds Snapchat AR Lenses to video chats
Starting today, Microsoft Teams has a rotating selection of Snapchat Lenses you can use to spice up your video calls.
Kris Holt04.11.2023
Rekkie's smart snow goggles prove that AR is useful right now
Rekkie's $349 smart snow goggles prove that we don't need to wait for augmented reality to be useful.
Karissa Bell03.28.2023
Meta's VR game publisher is now called 'Oculus Publishing'
Meta's publishing arm for virtual reality games is now officially called Oculus Publishing.
Mariella Moon03.23.2023
Nreal Air AR glasses will soon support Windows
Windows support is coming to Nreal Air AR glasses. The company announced Nebula for Windows, which lets you view your PC on the virtual equivalent of an ultra-wide monitor.
Will Shanklin03.22.2023
Meta 'quests' give you more to do in its Horizon Worlds VR social network
To have any hope of making its Horizon Worlds VR social network popular, Meta has to give potential users a reason to go (and stay) there.
Steve Dent03.22.2023
Virtuix's Omni One VR treadmill is finally making its way to customers
Omni One is rolling out to investors with customers sales likely to start later this year.
Sarah Fielding03.21.2023