The Horizon OS v77 system software update started to roll out last week in the PTC (Public Test Channel). What Is the Public Test Channel (PTC)? The Public Test Channel (PTC) is Meta Quest’s beta release channel. If you opt in, your headset receives a pre-release build of each Quest system software, now technically called […]
Starbucks Adding New Staff, Says Machines Alone Won’t Cut It
Starbucks has found that removing human labor in favor of machines doesn’t work for the company — so now the coffee chain is hiring old-fashioned human baristas at thousands of stores. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol stated in a call with investors earlier this week that the company’s effort to reduce headcount over the past few […]
Meta’s XR Revenue Declined Due To Decreased Quest Sales
Meta Reality Labs quarterly revenue was 6% lower in Q1 2025 than it was in Q1 2024. The quarter saw Meta’s metaverse and wearables division bring in $412 million, compared to $440 million for the same quarter last year. During Meta’s Q1 2025 earnings call, CFO Susan Li told investors the drop was “due to […]
The XR Week Peek (2025.04.30): Meta keeps evolving Ray-Ban Meta, Quest 3S refurbished are sold for $270, and more!
These days, we are not having exciting XR news because many people are taking some extra days of vacation around the celebrations for the 1st of May. Actually I’m going to celebrate the day of the workers by working, since I have a few deliveries to take care of, and that’s also why this newsletter […]
Quest ‘Reality Bytes’ April Sale Offers Big Discounts on Top VR Games
Missed Meta’s big Quest Savings sale last month? Good news—you can still nab 50% off top VR games, experiences, and bundles in Meta’s new ‘Reality Bytes’ sale. There are currently over 200 games on sale, available from now until April 27 at 11:59 PM PT (local time here). You’ll find top VR games like Survios’ shooter adventure Alien: […]
Duolingo Will Replace Contract Workers With AI, CEO Says
Duolingo is adopting an “AI-first” approach to its business, and the language learning platform will reduce its reliance on human contract workers as it assigns AI their responsibilities. In a memo to employees on Monday, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn detailed the company’s official “AI-first” stance. “AI is already changing how work gets done,” Ahn […]
Why Psytec Games Made Titan Isles Over Windlands 3
Titan Isles aims to make its mark with a new co-op VR action adventure, and we recently interviewed Psytec Games to learn more. Seven years on from Windlands 2, it’s been over a month since Psytec lifted the curtain on Titan Isles, and you can see the parallels between them. Whether you’re playing alone or […]
Snapchat CEO to Keynote AWE 2025 as Company Aims to Strengthen Its Position in XR
The CEO of Snap Inc, the company behind Snapchat and the Spectacles AR glasses, will take the stage at AWE 2025 in June to highlight the company’s latest developments in AR. The prominent placement on the event’s schedule comes as Snap aims to strengthen its foothold in the XR industry. Snap may be one of […]
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