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Panasonic’s Latest Shiftall Prototype Brings SteamVR Tracking Module & Index Controller Support

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Oct 17, 2022

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Panasonic brand Shiftall has revealed the latest prototype of its MeganeX VR headset. Along with the updated design the company has shown off a SteamVR Tracking module to add precision tracking to the headset, along with support for Valve Index controllers. The company says it will be showing off the latest design at the AWE Europe 2022 conference, though it seems the headset may no longer be standalone but rather built for PC VR.

Meta’s Next-gen Avatar Presentation Was Too Good to Be True… For Now at Least

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Oct 14, 2022

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This week Meta showed off a preview of its next-gen avatars during the Connect keynote. Frankly, they looked great! However, there’s… less than meets the eye here.

YouTube is (finally) Coming to Horizon Home Making it Easier to Watch with Friends

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Oct 14, 2022

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Meta announced that Quest users will soon be able to watch YouTube content inside Horizon Home, the first-party social VR space that’s finally making it easy to hang out in VR with friends.

Google’s Project Starline Starts Real-world Testing, Bringing Light-field Video Calls to Enterprise Partners

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Oct 14, 2022

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Google’s Project Starline is an experimental system for immersive video chatting that aims to close the distance between people without needing an AR or VR headset. At Google’s annual Cloud Next conference, the company announced it’s rolling out the booth-sized device in early access to select enterprise partners, officially taking it beyond the walls of Google’s offices for the first time.

Meta Quest ‘Active Pack’ Accessory Bundle Will Bring Index-like Straps to Quest 2 Controllers

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Oct 13, 2022

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If you haven’t already cobbled together your own third-party solutions, Meta is now offering an ‘Active Pack’ that includes a few things to keep your Quest clean, and Touch controllers safely in-hand as you work out in VR. And that last one seems to be taking some clear inspiration from Valve’s Index controllers.

‘Bonelab’ Made $1M in First Hour on Quest, Setting Record as Fastest Selling Game on Platform

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Oct 13, 2022

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At its annual Connect developer conference this week Meta revealed that Stress Level Zero’s Quest 2 game Bonelab (2022) made its first $1 million in revenue less than an hour after launch, making it the fastest-selling app in Quest history.

Quest Pro vs. Quest 2: Beyond the Paper Specs

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Oct 12, 2022

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Quest Pro has finally been revealed, and while it’s a much more expensive headset, inevitably people are interested in knowing how it compares to Meta’s next best headset, Quest 2. So here we’re going to look at Quest Pro vs Quest 2 specs side-by-side and break down what they really mean in detail.

Xbox Cloud Gaming to Launch on Quest as Meta Strengthens Microsoft Partnership

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Oct 12, 2022

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Quest 2 users will soon be able to play Xbox games thanks to a growing partnership between Meta and Microsoft announced at Connect that will not only bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to the platform, but also a host of Windows productivity tools.

Quest Pro Revealed with Snapdragon XR2+, Face-tracking, & More; Ships October 25th for $1,500

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Oct 11, 2022

Today during Meta Connect the company finally revealed its high-end Quest Pro headset (formerly called Project Cambria). Priced at $1,500, the headset packs a new Snapdragon XR2+ processor along with a bevy of sensors for tracking the user’s expressions and the world around them for improved passthrough AR capabilities. Alongside new and improved controllers, the company also revealed the full Quest Pro specs, pre-order date, and release date.

Meta Reveals Touch Pro Controllers for Quest Pro, Also Compatible with Quest 2

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Oct 11, 2022

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Meta’s new Quest Pro headset includes Touch Pro controllers which come with a bevy upgrades, and they’ll work with Quest 2 as well.

Microsoft & Meta to Bring Key Productivity Tools to Quest, Including Windows 11 via Cloud

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Oct 11, 2022

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Meta and Microsoft today announced at Connect that starting in 2023 the Quest platform is getting a host of Windows productivity tools along with the ability to use Windows 11 via the cloud.

Public Quest Pro Demos Will be Available Starting October 14th in US, UK & France

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Oct 11, 2022

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At Connect today Meta unveiled Quest Pro, its high-end VR headset which includes AR capabilities thanks to full-color passthrough. Before you plonk down $1,500 on the kit and caboodle though, you might actually be able to try it before you buy.

Meta Announces Four Accessories for Quest Pro, Including Light Blocker for Full(er) Immersion

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Oct 11, 2022

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Meta today officially unveiled Quest Pro, its high-end VR headset capable of AR interactions thanks to full-color passthrough. Since you’re shelling out $1,500 for the headset and controllers though, you might as well take a look around at what else the company has to offer.

Meta Confirms Quest Pro Supports Oculus Link and Air Link for PC VR

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Oct 11, 2022

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Meta today unveiled Quest Pro, it’s next high-end VR headset which is capable of AR interactions thanks to full-color passthrough. The company confirmed Quest Pro supports Oculus Link and Air Link for PC VR play.

Expect 1-2 Hours of Quest Pro Battery Life, Says Meta; Included Dock May Ease the Pain

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Oct 11, 2022

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Despite a flood of leaks leading up to its official unveiling, there’s one thing we definitely didn’t know about Quest Pro before today: its battery life. And at Connect, Meta revealed we should expect between one to two hours of usage with the company’s $1,500 standalone.

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