VR Hardware

Snap is working on next generation AR Spectacles, but seemingly still only for developers. In an all-hands memo leaked to The Verge and confirmed by a Snap spokesperson, CEO Evan Spiegel outlined the company’s current challenges and future plans. Here’s how Spiegel described Snap’s strategic interest in augmented reality: Leadership in augmented reality is important…

Tilt Five is one of the most promising AR headsets available on the market right now. Consumer AR headsets still have a long way to go. The industry is several years from solving key technical problems that complicate the path to lightweight and general purpose AR eyewear. Some of the biggest companies in tech –…

An Apple-linked company filed to trademark ‘Reality One’, ‘Reality Pro’, and ‘Reality Processor’, Bloomberg reports. The filings come from a company called ‘Immersive Health Solutions LLC’, a company with no public presence which Bloomberg reports is linked to Apple. Apple has previously used shell companies to file trademarks ahead of launches, including macOS version names…

Apple CEO Tim Cook was interviewed by China Daily, and he made an interesting comment when asked about AR headsets. Reporter: “Chinese consumers are highly enthusiastic about VR and AR technologies, but some of them are not very satisfied with products currently available on the market. What do you think are the key factors for…

Pico’s first consumer headset to release in the west is still a work in progress, but it suggests Meta has some serious competition in its future. Read on for our Pico Neo 3 Link review. Note: Please keep in mind that the Pico Neo 3 Link is described as a beta product and is still…

Lots of people use brands like VR Cover and Kiwi Designs when it comes to the best Oculus Quest 2 and Meta Quest 2 accessories, but NexiGo is a brand with some very promising products of its own. Much of what this US brand makes is comparable to others. There’s a travel case, controller grips…

Meta no longer plans release the AR glasses slated for 2024 to consumers, The Information and The Verge report. At the Connect 2021 conference in October Meta announced Project Nazare, “our first full augmented reality glasses”. The company didn’t show a prototype or even real footage, instead showing a brief “simulated” concept clip. “We still…

If you’re looking for some of the best Oculus Quest 2 and Meta Quest 2 accessories, then Kiwi Designs has probably come up in your search. Kiwi has been around a few years now and offers a range of accessories for different headsets. As you might expect, more recently the company has shifted to a…

Mark Zuckerberg met with Leonardo Del Vecchio to plan “new smart glasses” and demo Meta’s neural wristband. “Great to be back in Milan to discuss plans for new smart glasses with Leonardo Del Vecchio and the EssilorLuxottica team. Here Leonardo is using a prototype of our neural interface EMG wristband that will eventually let you…

Mark Zuckerberg said he sees Project Cambria “eventually replacing your laptop”. Here’s how he described Cambria to Meta’s investors during the Q1 2022 earnings call: “On the hardware side, Meta Quest 2 continues to be the leading virtual reality headset. Later this year, we’ll release a higher-end headset, codenamed Project Cambria, which will be more…

Amazon job listings reference a “new-to-world” AR/VR consumer product. Spotted by Protocol, one listing explains “You will develop an advanced XR research concept into a magical and useful new-to-world consumer product” while another references “developing code for early prototypes through mass production.” Another job listing describes the role as working on “the core system interface…

Meta is planning to bring its Horizon Worlds social metaverse platform to the web, Meta CTO Andrew “Boz” Bosworth said in a tweet on Thursday. Being available on the web would mark a major expansion for the platform, which is currently only available on its Quest VR headsets. A web version isn’t the only one…

Bloomberg, The Information, and supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo all claim Apple plans to release a standalone headset some time in the next year. The standalone headset market is currently dominated by Meta’s $299 Quest 2. Reports suggest Apple’s headset – codenamed N301 – will be a much higher priced premium product aimed at delivering…

Today marks the launch of Intel’s Arc A-series graphics family, the company’s first discrete graphics cards to go head to head against industry titans AMD and Nvidia. To start, Team Blue is building its Arc GPUs for laptops, with entry-level Arc 3 models debuting now in laptops from $899. Higher-powered models called Arc 5 and…

Google is acquiring AR MicroLED display startup Raxium, The Information reports. The acquisition suggests Google may be working on AR glasses. Meta plans to release glasses in “a few years”, and reports suggest Apple plans to as early as 2025. In 2020, Meta signed a deal to buy several years worth of output from MicroLED…

Get immersed with these deals. Steam’s recent year-in-review for 2021 revealed that VR usage was up 11% on the digital storefront. Now HTC, Valve’s original VR hardware partner, are making it easier for even more people to get into the goggle party in their spring sale. They’re offering discounts on all three current Vive models.All models…

An image shared on Twitter of the upcoming Magic Leap 2 shows cameras on the controllers, used for inside-out tracking. Peter Diamandis image showing Magic Leap 2’s controller In January we reported on Magic Leap 2’s specs – or at least some of them – being shared at SPIE Photonics West 2022. But as it…

In a sense, the core takeaways have not changed since we first looked at the Elden Ring network test last year. First of all, the quality of the game is beyond doubt – From Software deftly blending its unique Souls formula with an open-world to surprising success. Every inch of its map is ripe for…

Sony has revealed its next gen virtual reality system is called the PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2), and its new VR controller has been officially named the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller. The tech giant confirmed the names for the new VR headset and controllers during a press conference at CES 2022. In its latest PS Blog post,…

Nreal told CNBC it will announce new glasses with a “complete new design” next week. The current Nreal Light is the only true AR glasses available to consumers today – though only in Germany, Spain, Japan, and South Korea. It’s priced between $750 and $1000 depending on the market and weighs around three times as…

Nreal just announced Nreal Air, video sunglasses for viewing media on a virtual screen. The company’s existing product Nreal Light are the only pair of true AR glasses available to consumers – though only in Germany, Spain, Japan, and South Korea. Light is priced between $750 and $1000 depending on the market. Onboard cameras enable…

We’ve got a first look at the new device from Megadodo Simulation Games. Read on in our early DecaMove review. Megadodo Simulation Games is a company with a lot to prove. Last year it appeared as if from thin air to announce an ambitious SteamVR headset, touting HP Reverb resolution and a $450 price tag.…

Alongside the reveal of the new Project Cambria VR headset, Meta (formerly Facebook) just gave a codename to its first pair of consumer AR glasses. Meet Project Nazare. A demo video of Nazare showed some familiar AR experiences, like communicating with friends in virtual windows and even playing multiplayer with avatars appearing in the user’s…

When we first heard that the Logitech G Pro Gaming Headset was getting a new version for Oculus Quest 2, we were very intrigued. What might that mean exactly? Would there be a new form factor designed to accommodate Facebook’s standalone headset, and perhaps even connect with it seamlessly? Would it clip onto the official…

Apple’s rumored upcoming headset will have MacBook level performance and dual 4K OLED microdisplays, according to a note from Ming-Chi Kuo MacRumors claims to have viewed. Kuo is a TF International Securities analyst known for predicting Apple products & moves over a year in advance using his supply chain sources. Apple Track gives him a 76%…

VR Power 2 is a great Oculus Quest 2 battery extender, but should you choose it over the Elite Battery Strap? Find out in our VR Power 2 review! VR Power 2 ruined my evening. At 2pm one lazy afternoon, I hooked the new battery pack up to my Quest 2 and planned to then…

Nreal Light is the first AR glasses product available in the USA, launching via Verizon. Update November 30: Light is now available, and this article has been updated to reflect that. Light was previously only available in Germany, Spain, Japan, and South Korea. It weighs around three times a heavy pair of sunglasses, or a third…

The new ForceTube makes meaningful upgrades and offers a novel experience, but clunky setup and steep pricing means it’s only for the most dedicated of VR shooter fans. Read on for our ForceTube review. Protube has been around for some time, making magnetic rifle stocks for basically every VR headset in recent memory. The idea…

Nreal Light is the first AR glasses product available in the US. But is this new technology ready for regular consumers yet? Read on to find out. Light is available in Verizon stores and on Verizon’s website. It weighs around three times a heavy pair of sunglasses, or a third of a Magic Leap One…

HTC’s Vive Flow is by far the lightest VR headset on the market, but should anyone actually buy it? Flow was announced in October just a week before Facebook Connect 2021 after a month of teases, speculation, and leaks. It started shipping at the start of this month. While many hoped for a direct Quest…

Apple recently informed suppliers its mixed reality headset probably won’t release this year, Bloomberg reports. Bloomberg, The Information, and supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo all claim Apple is preparing to release a premium headset for VR and AR with high resolution color passthrough. Recent notes from Kuo claim it will weigh far less than Meta’s Quest…