Mech Brawler ‘UNDERDOGS’ Coming to Quest & PC VR This Month
One Hamsa, the studio behind VR sports game Racket: NX (2018), announced that their upcoming single player physics-based mech brawler UNDERDOGS is set to launch later this month.
New Apple Patent Shows XR Controllers Aren’t off the Table
Apple Vision Pro may not ship with controllers, but a newly published patent application shows that controllers are still being actively investigated by the company.
Google’s AR Ambitions Stymied as Company Guts Hardware Team
Google is reorganizing a number of its hardware teams, which will see layoffs affecting a few hundred roles across its Devices & Services units. As reported by 9to5Google, Google’s first-party AR hardware team is taking the brunt of the blow.
‘Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice’ Coming to PC VR Headsets Next Month
Fast Travel Games announced its blood-sucking adventure Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice is finally set to arrive on SteamVR headsets next month.
VR MMO ‘Zenith’ Could Be in Dire Straits as Studio Operates at a Loss
Zenith: The Last City stands out as one of VR’s major MMORPG success stories, having been released in 2022 across all major headsets and receiving generally high praise. However, developers Ramen VR now reveal the studio has been operating at a loss for the past year, raising questions about its sustainability and the future of Zenith.
Apple Will Host in-Store Vision Pro Demos on Release Weekend
Apple quietly announced plans to host in-store demos at the launch of Vision Pro, but it isn’t clear how long they will continue.
Apple Vision Pro Knockoffs Are Already Here
Apple has always been a trendsetter, with hopeful competitors copying everything from the company’s iconic marketing campaigns to its unique industrial design language. Still, we didn’t expect to see a knock-off of Vision Pro so soon.
‘Rec Room’ to Roll Out Full-body Avatars in March
Prominent VR social app Rec Room is getting full-body avatars soon, which will let users choose to either stick with the standard floating bean-body type, or go all-in with a fully-appendaged avatar.
Vive XR Elite Gets Face-tracking Add-on with Eye & Mouth Sensing
HTC today announced the launch of a new Full Face Tracker accessory for Vive XR Elite. The device attaches to headset to capture eye and mouth movements which developers can use for a variety of purposes.
Apple’s First Vision Pro Ad Turns to Pop-culture to Make Goggles Cool
Apple is turning on the hype machine for Vision Pro, its first mixed reality headset which is set to release early next month for $3,500. Apple’s marketing department is undeniably one of the world’s strongest, but it’s attempting one of the most difficult feats with the headset’s first real advert: to make wearing goggles cool.
Xreal Announces Air 2 Ultra AR Glasses Ahead of Apple Vision Pro Release
China-based XR company Xreal (previously Nreal) announced its newest pair of glasses at CES 2024, marking the company’s return to augmented reality right as Apple is prepping its $3,500 Vision Pro for its upcoming launch.
Sony Reveals Standalone MR Headset with “4K” OLED Displays and Unique Controllers
Today at CES Sony revealed a new standalone MR headset equipped with “4K” OLED displays. The headset is yet-unnamed, but the company says it’s aimed at creatives building 3D content and will launch this year.
Wi-Fi 7 Launches With New Features That Promise Reduced Wireless VR Latency
The Wi-Fi Alliance announced today that Wi-Fi 7 Certified products are ready to hit the market. The latest version of the Wi-Fi standard promises the possibility of “near-zero” latency for real-time applications like wireless VR streaming.
Apple Reveals Alternate Headstrap That Will Ship With Vision Pro
Alongside the release date announcement of Vision Pro, Apple revealed a new headstrap that will ship with Vision Pro, alongside the originally revealed one.
