Meta’s Reality Labs: Ultra-Wide Field-of-View VR & MR Headsets Meta’s Reality Labs Research group is advancing virtual and mixed reality headset design by developing ultra-wide field-of-view (FOV) headsets that utilize innovative optical technologies, all within a compact,

Awesome spatial painting performance on the Apple Vision Pro by せきぐちあいみᯅAimi أيمي!

Sharp recently unveiled a prototype VR haptic controller that merges haptic glove technology with standard VR controller buttons. This device, still in development and not yet confirmed for commercial release, aims to deliver nuanced tactile sensations in virtual reality

Meta’s Reality Labs has published research—recently highlighted in Nature and media such as The New York Times—on a noninvasive sEMG (surface electromyography) neural interface system, sometimes called a “wristband,” that allows high-bandwidth control of computers using

Glad to announce that Spotify is now on the Meta Quest Horizon Store. meta.com/experiences/ap…

Meta’s recent study identifies a “Goldilocks zone” for VR session length at 20–40 minutes: long enough to justify setup, but short enough to remain physically comfortable and enjoyable. Key findings: •Sessions under 20 minutes often feel too brief to warrant the effort of

Windows on the Future: Reality Labs Research to Demo New Prototype VR Headsets at SIGGRAPH 2025 meta.com/blog/reality-l…

Meta’s Reality Labs Research will demo three new prototype VR headsets at SIGGRAPH 2025, including two ultra-wide field-of-view headsets and a hyperrealistic headset with advanced display technology. Key details: •The ultra-wide headsets feature a horizontal field of view up to

Boba 3 is Meta’s latest research prototype headset, developed by the Display Systems Research (DSR) team at Reality Labs. It stands out by combining a near-human field of view with the compact design and high resolution of contemporary consumer VR devices. Key Specifications

Apple Vision Pro 2 is expected to launch soon, with three main upgrades: a new M4 or M5 chip, a redesigned and more comfortable head strap, and a more advanced Neural Engine for improved AI capabilities. •New chip (M4 or M5): The biggest hardware upgrade is a jump from the

Vivo is officially set to unveil its first mixed reality headset, named Vivo Vision, at an event in China on August 21, 2025. This launch positions Vivo directly as a competitor to devices such as the Apple Vision Pro. Key features highlighted ahead of release include:

HTC’s VIVE Eagle introduces voice-activated AI and real-time translation in a premium, lightweight design, prioritizing hands-free interaction and security with AES-256 local data encryption and privacy safeguards. It offers a comfortable, adjustable fit and open-ear audio with

Using the laptop of the future on a plane flight… Break the myth—Use your headset in public spaces. #socialVRawareness.

HorizonOS v81 PTC introduces Meta’s new Loft home environment, offering a redesigned, immersive home space for Quest 2 users and those on the latest public test channel. Features and Experience •The Loft is part of a total revamp under the “Immersive Home” initiative, letting

Apple Vision Air (expected 2027) Early insider reports indicate Vision Air will be over 40% lighter than Vision Pro—landing around 0.8-0.9 lbs for extended comfort—and more than 50% cheaper, aiming to address the two most prominent barriers to wider adoption: weight and price.

•Project Moohan is a collaborative XR headset project between Samsung (hardware), Google (custom Android-based XR OS), and Qualcomm (chipset). •The device is positioned as a direct competitor to Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest headsets. •The headset is expected to feature

Porsche is using the Apple Vision Pro to provide an immersive, spatial computing experience that lets users virtually explore the internals of the new 911 Turbo S—including its intricate powertrain and hybrid systems—through detailed, interactive 3D visualization and shared

The Apple “Awe Dropping” Event took place on September 9, 2025, at 10 AM PDT at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. It introduced several new products, with a focus on the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch updates, and AirPods Pro 3. Here’s a summary of the key announcements based

Nintendo is releasing classic Virtual Boy games on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 through the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, starting February 17, 2026. To play these games in authentic stereoscopic 3D, you’ll need a dedicated Virtual Boy accessory ($99.99) or a

Using VR for anxiety relief before cardiac catheterization. After adjusting for baseline anxiety, VR therapy significantly reduced preprocedural anxiety, with the most pronounced effect in pts undergoing cardiac catheterization for NSTEMI.