Next-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses set for 2026 could recognize faces and run continuous AI sessions for “hours”, The Information reports. The current Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses released in late 2023, and have sold 2 million units as of February. According to The Information’s new report, the company plans two next-generation smart glasses for 2026, codenamed […]
The Midnight Walk VR Review – SteamVR & PSVR 2: Artfully Grotesque
The Midnight Walk is like taking a stroll through Tim Burton’s mind. As a game, its visuals are absolutely unique and darkly beautiful, but is there enough to do along your walk to warrant putting on the headset? Read on to find out. The Midnight Walk Details: Publisher: Fast Travel GamesDeveloper: MoonHoodAvailable On: Steam (VR optional), PS5 (VR […]
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wants You to Make AI Friends
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg predicts a future where AI will understand you so well that different AI personas will become your “friends.” In a new interview with podcaster Dwarkesh Patel, Zuckerberg said that he thinks “the average person wants more connectivity, more connection that they actually have,” and thinks AI chatbots trained to have different […]
Pioneer Is A Lonely Journey Into Martian Colonization
Surviving Mars: Pioneer is a strategic, base-building survival game that launches today on Quest and PC VR in early access. Branching out from their previous Metroidvania-style shooter, Genotype, developer Bolverk Games are trading fast-paced action for slow-burning tension and resource management-driven gameplay. Surviving Mars: Pioneer begins by establishing players as contract colonists tasked with surviving […]
An update on me, my blog, my trips to China and the US
Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I’ve written an article on this blog, so I thought it was about time to tell you something about my current situation, the direction of this blog, and some upcoming trips that may lead me to meet some of you! My trips: the UK, China, the US, Germany […]
Half the Size & Half the Price is What Vision Pro Needs to Take Off
Apple has set the bar for UX on a standalone headset. As soon as the company can get the same experience into a smaller and cheaper package, it’s going to become significantly more appealing to a wider range of people. Apple has billed Vision Pro as “tomorrow’s technology, today.” And frankly, that feels pretty accurate […]
How a New Leader Is Reviving a Classic Restaurant Franchise
Mina Haque isn’t the likeliest person to turn around a once-popular food franchise. She’s a lawyer by trade and, until a few years ago, didn’t have any restaurant experience. But that didn’t stop her from accepting the challenge and taking over as interim CEO of Tony Roma’s in 2023. “I’m a very happy attorney,” she […]
What An Apple Vision Pro Developer Learned Hiking 70 Miles Outdoors In Headset
Last week I spoke by phone and then transferred the call to headset where I went face to face with the developer of CubicLayer. Contacting me initially via Bluesky, and asking to be identified by his first name Sean, the developer lists themselves as Industrial Volumetrics on the Apple App Store. In headset, the dev […]
The XR Week Peek (2025.05.05): Meta Quest’s disappointing sales, passthrough apps now on the Horizon Store, and more!
I would like to say that this has been an exciting week for XR, but it wouldn’t be true: actually, probably also because of the vacations for the 1st of May, it has been one of the most boring weeks of the year in our field. But I’m excited anyway since I’m going to have […]
[Industry Direct] PHI Studio & Agog Are Seeking Immersive Artists for a Four Week Residency Program
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