Upcoming ‘Slime Lab’ Lets Players Go Hands-on with Liquid Physics, Coming Soon to Quest & PC VR
VR indie Retrocell announced its working on a liquid physics simulator that lets you go hands-on on with some very slimy creations.
32 New VR Game Demos Coming to Steam Next Fest – See Them All Here
Steam Next Fest is nearly upon us once again, giving PC VR players a chance to try out a rash of upcoming SteamVR titles for a limited time.
Meta Reportedly Set to Expand Retail Locations as Smart Glasses Competition Heats Up
Meta has been flirting with retail for years now, however a Business Insider report maintains the company is finally looking to expand its retail footprint beyond its first and only brick-and-mortar location.
Meta Partners with Ousted Oculus Founder’s Company to Build “the world’s best AR and VR systems for the US military”
In a twist that promises to make the inevitable Palmer Luckey documentary even more dramatic, Palmer Luckey’s military tech company Anduril has now officially partnered with Meta to build “the world’s best AR and VR systems for the US military.”
‘Counter-Strike’ is Coming to Quest & Pico 4 in Unofficial Team Beef VR Port
There are a ton of VR shooters out there aiming to replicate the dynamic of Valve’s classic team shooter Counter-Strike. Soon you’ll be able to play the real deal on Quest and Pico headsets though thanks to an unofficial port from modding group Team Beef.
Pimax Apologizes After Secret Social Media Incentive Program Sparks Astroturfing Concerns
Brand ambassador and referral programs are everywhere, aiming to drive engagement and sales through influencers and loyal fans alike. But last week, Pimax crossed a line, the company publicly admitted. It was discovered the PC VR headset company was secretly aiming to launch a program that offered rewards for verifiably positive forum posts—an ostensible attempt at astroturfing that quickly unraveled.
[Industry Direct] V-Nova Invites PC VR Users to Experience Next-gen VR Movie Format
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Anyone with a PC VR headset is invited to experience V-nova PresenZ, our next-gen VR movie format, by downloading the free ImmersiX app on Steam. See for yourself the power of high-quality CGI converted for true six degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) viewing in VR.
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‘Superhot’ Spiritual Successor ‘COLD VR’ Gets a Blast of New Content Next Month in ‘SUB-ZERO’ Update
COLD VR (2025) developer ALLWARE and publisher Perp Games announced their Superhot-inspired shooter is getting a host of updates next month in a new COLD VR: SUB-ZERO Edition.
Meta is Testing a Quest UI Overhaul and 3D Instagram Photos in Latest Horizon OS Release
Meta announced it’s now running a test in Quest’s latest Horizon OS release (v77) that overhauls the platform’s dock-based UI for a new launcher overlay. Additionally, Meta says some users will also see 3D Instagram photos in their feed on Quest too, which is neat.
Valve Founder’s Neural Interface Company to Release First Brain Chip This Year
Valve founder Gabe Newell’s neural chip company Starfish Neuroscience announced it’s developing a custom chip designed for next-generation, minimally invasive brain-computer interfaces—and it may be coming sooner than you think.
