The XR Week Peek (2025.09.22): A big summary of Meta Connect, Snap and Apple's glasses update, and more! - The Ghost Howls
Roundup of the most relevant XR news of the week, including a big summary of Meta Connect, and other updates| The Ghost Howls
XR can reshape work – but only if it solves a business pain loud enough to be heard in the boardroom. Despite plenty of XR trials and one-time experiences, the long-term adoption of its practice relies on actual results: outcomes, scale, and trust. Today, XR is maturing, being used in training, quality assurance, engineering and […]| XR Today
If You Lead Innovation, This is Your Signal Once surgeons and soldiers start building XR into their standard workflows, it’s clear the technology has moved beyond promise to performance. In just three years, XR has moved from proof-of-concept to critical infrastructure in both healthcare and defense, and the latest breakthroughs reveal how deeply it’s embedding […]| XR Today
AR technology is providing enterprise ROI – and the CEO of Ford just added another major example to the growing list of use cases. CEO Jim Farley explained that AI-powered augmented reality is a “game changer” when it comes to simplifying repairs on vehicles. Speaking at a conference of CEOs, Farley predicted that new technologies will […]| XR Today
Ohio University is betting on the future of advanced manufacturing and digital engineering. The school has officially launched the Digital Enterprise Collaboratory (DEC), an initiative designed to blend education, applied research, and workforce training in a single immersive ecosystem. At the core of the DEC is Virtualware’s VIROO Enterprise XR platform, paired with HTC VIVE […]| XR Today
In 1987, standing on solid ground at NASA Ames, Bob Stone felt his stomach churn as he ascended a virtual escalator. “My feet were firmly on the floor,” he recalls, “but the gut-churning experience was unforgettable.” That moment – clunky headset, RadioShack pocket TVs, and a massive glove – didn’t just change his career. It […]| XR Today
Despite the technology’s power, XR and its AR/VR/MR derivatives are still fairly early in maturity levels. While XR has been present as a technology going way back to hardware such as the Sword of Damocles, broader adoption of immersive hardware is still evolving, as is the software providing value to that growing XR hardware market. […]| XR Today
I have finally managed to interview one of my favorite people in XR: Benjaming Lang, the OG founder of Road To VR. He started with XR even before Oculus was a thing, and over these 14 years of his career, he has informed the XR community about what was happening in the space. He’s one […] The post Ben Lang gives us great lessons about XR journalism, marketing, and technology appeared first on The Ghost Howls.| The Ghost Howls
These days, I’m keeping myself busy with a couple of projects. No trips are on sight for October, because I need to recover. But I’m happy to announce that I’m supporting XRCC again as a media partner, because it’s one of the best hackathons we have in the AR/VR ecosystem. The new XRCC Online version is […] The post The XR Week Peek (2025.10.06): Meta launches its display glasses, Apple prepares to launch a refresh of AVP, and more! appeared first on The Ghost Howls.| The Ghost Howls
I’m back in Italy, after a very long and complex trip back from the US (I had a stop of 13 hours in Paris!). Now I have a few weeks when I’ll stay at home in Italy, and can dedicate myself a bit more to my development job. I think it’s going to be also […] The post The XR Week Peek (2025.09.30): Meta bets on Horizon Worlds on mobile, Meta opens physical stores, and more! appeared first on The Ghost Howls.| The Ghost Howls
The Ray-Ban Meta Display has been the most discussed device at Meta Connect, but another piece of technology that was announced at Connect impressed me much more than the new smartglasses. I’m talking about Meta Horizon Hyperscape Capture, which is probably one of the most mindblowing things I’ve tried lately… and I’m not someone easy […] The post Meta Horizon Hyperscape Capture review: an impressive way to capture and teleport to places appeared first on The Ghost Howls.| The Ghost Howls
You have for sure read my long and detailed report of my hands-on session with the Ray-Ban Meta Display that I had at Meta Connect. However, at Connect, I actually tried out other demos, both hardware and software, and I’d like to share my quick impressions about them. [Notice: I had a few minutes with […] The post Quick hands-on impressions from Connect: Deadpool VR, Star Wars, and more! appeared first on The Ghost Howls.| The Ghost Howls
Meta Connect ended a few days ago. It was my first time going there, and I had a lot of fun. However, I recall that on a few occasions, I’ve found myself a bit lost, and I’ve also made some mistakes here and there. So, as I usually do in these cases, I’ve written a […] The post Meta Connect: useful advice for attendees appeared first on The Ghost Howls.| The Ghost Howls
Roundup of the most relevant XR news of the week, including a big summary of Meta Connect, and other updates| The Ghost Howls
Imagine being able to use AI to create 3D virtual worlds using prompts as easily as you can generate images. The intersection of AI and VR was one of the biggest topics at Meta Connect this year. In his keynote, Mark Zuckerberg shared his vision of a future where anyone can create virtual worlds using [...] Read More... The post Meta 3D AssetGen: Generating 3D Worlds With AI appeared first on Engineering at Meta.| Engineering at Meta
Macworld Most reviewers agree that Apple’s Vision Pro headset is an impressive piece of kit, but it has a number of weaknesses at present, foremost among them its weight and price. Which means there’s a great deal of interest in the lighter and cheaper version of the device which Apple is believed to be working on. If you’re among those eagerly awaiting that product, we have bad news: it appears to have been shelved. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, usually a reliable analyst, claims tha...| Macworld - News, Tips & Reviews from the Apple Experts
I den nyeste episoden av Spillegal er temaet VR-spilling.| Spillhistorie.no
Over the last few months, it has been reported that Meta is working on a budget version of the Quest 3. Thus far, dubbed “Quest 3 Lite” or the “Quest 3S”, the new headset looks set to replace the Quest 2, which appears to be facing upcoming retirement. Since last October, when the Quest 3 … Continue reading Quest 3 Lite: What We Know So Far→ The post Quest 3 Lite: What We Know So Far appeared first on Virtual Reality Society.| Virtual Reality Society
XR Today reports on the latest extended reality news from around the globe, including virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality.| XR Today
Sign up for the Nieman Storyboard newsletter, delivered every Friday in your inbox. *** Dear Storyboard community, "Snow Fall" was published 13 years ago. I remember being awestruck when I opened my browser to discover the ambitious and visually stunning multimedia story, reported by John Branch for The New York Times, about a deadly avalanche in Washington state. Through a video loop of a barren stretch of mountainside, and animated 3D renderings of the Cascade mountain range, readers wer...| Nieman Storyboard
As you know, this is my first year attending Meta Connect, and I’m pretty excited about it. And even if I have this new thing for me, I want to carry on my old tradition of playing the guessing game about what to expect at this event tomorrow. So here you are, my predictions about […] The post My predictions for Meta Connect 2025 appeared first on The Ghost Howls.| The Ghost Howls
A lot of cool AR/VR news in this weekly roundup: Amazon plans to launch its Ray-Ban Meta competitor, while Nintendo revives the Virtual Boy| The Ghost Howls
Explore the features and performance of the Play For Dream MR in my detailed review. Get an inside look at this exciting mixed reality headset.| The Ghost Howls
Roundup of the most relevant XR news of the week: Apple plans to launch its next Vision headset in 2027, while Valve works on its next device| The Ghost Howls
See you at Meta Connect! Dive into my experiences in VR and my early dreams of attending Oculus events.| The Ghost Howls
Apple released visionOS 26 on September 15, 2025, bringing significant enhancements to its spatial computing platform for the Apple Vision Pro. This major| Thinglabs.io
XR Today reports on the latest extended reality news from around the globe, including virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality.| XR Today
Discover how Virtual Reality and AI-Powered Event Management can transform your events into mesmerizing experiences.| TicketsCandy
Explore the importance of XR headset sanitization with a comparison of the Uvisan VRProXS and Cleanbox CX1.| The Ghost Howls
In today's roundup of XR news, I'll talk about Meta Hypernova and the upcoming Meta SDK for glasses, and the rumored launch of Samsung Moohan| The Ghost Howls
Find out why the Vivo Vision exceeded my expectations. Discover key features and comparisons in this hands-on review article.| The Ghost Howls
Explore the concept of a killer app mixed reality and why it has yet to emerge in this innovative technology landscape.| The Ghost Howls
Are you looking for the best NSFW AI art generators? Find the best 11 AI art generators that can create NSFW content from text prompts.| MSPoweruser
From education to professional sports, more and more people are recognizing the power of virtual reality technology. Senior Director of Academy Operations, Ayreann Luedders, discusses how Walmart has been able to push the boundaries in integrating VR technology to be at the cutting edge of employee training. The post Virtual Reality for Employee Training: Ayreann Luedders | 2019 Wharton People Analytics Conference appeared first on People Analytics.| People Analytics
A short, fast tale of frozen people reawakening after the fall of civilization, built around the premise that you need to keep a frozen person's consciousness active in VR, and there are very different reasons you might put people into cryo storage and a simulation.| Kelson Reviews Stuff
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). This comprehensive guide explores the ins and outs of VR and AR,| Woblogger
Roundup of the most interesting XR news of the week starting from Meta prototype headsets and Meta upcoming smartglasses| The Ghost Howls
Roundup of the most interesting AR/VR news of the week, with also a little bit of AI. This week Genie 3 showed impressive capabilities in worlds generation...| The Ghost Howls
A breakthrough racing wheel for casual sim drivers.| VG247
What if you could control any device using only subtle hand movements? New research from Meta’s Reality Labs is pointing even more firmly toward wrist-worn devices using surface electromyography (s…| Engineering at Meta
"Bring your visions to life with custom 3D modeling services. From concept to creation, transform ideas into stunning, high-quality digital models for any industry.| Big Data Analytics News
The “metaverse” is the collective marketing term for a set of virtual reality media experiences. It is accessed using headsets such as the Oculus Quest, Valve Index, and HTC vive. It is often prese…| Advait Sarkar
In the fast-paced world of education, staying abreast of the latest eLearning technologies is crucial for both educators and learners. […] The post eLearning technologies: Exploring the latest innovations and tools appeared first on Wizcabin.| Wizcabin
Roundup of the most intriguing AR/VR news of the week: Bytendance is allegedly working on a new mixed reality device, and HTC on a new product| The Ghost Howls
Our next big arcade shooter release for the summer is Alpha Ops VR Strike, now shipping from Sega Amusements.| Arcade Heroes
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Uncover the journey behind Animal Company in this exclusive interview with the creators, filled with valuable insights for XR developers.| The Ghost Howls
Roundup of the most relevant AR/VR news of the week, starting from the recent big $250M funding round that made XPANCEO become a Unicorn| The Ghost Howls
Dive into the truth behind ai development. Join me as I analyze the claims and practical uses of AI in my work.| The Ghost Howls
Roundup of the most relevant XR news of the week, including the new mysterious AR enterprise headset by HMS| The Ghost Howls
My latest roundup of XR news, including Apple's leaked XR hardware strategy, the first Visor headsets shipped to content creators, and more!| The Ghost Howls
One reason that fans prefer mechanical keyboards over membrane alternatives is that mechanical key switches provide a very noticeable tactile sensation at the moment a key press registers. Whether consciously or not, users notice that and stop pressing the key all the way through the maximum travel — reducing strain and RSI potential. Developed by […]| Arduino Blog
A French company by the name of NeoXperiences pioneered the Immersive Reality Room, and now they have a new version called the Neo-One| Arcade Heroes
Ahead of the game's upcoming launch, we have a preview of the final Boss Stage in Alpha Ops VR Strike, as well as a new trailer.| Arcade Heroes
Discover the unique experience of XelerateVR, a treadmill enhancing your VR walking adventures. Learn more about my first impressions.| The Ghost Howls
Check out my initial thoughts on Infinadeck, the treadmill that offers an immersive virtual reality experience like no other.| The Ghost Howls
Curious about Play For Dream? Read my experiences visiting their headquarters in Shanghai and asking them questions on their future (and Android XR)| The Ghost Howls
LAI Games are testing out a new virtual reality game with a big license: Ubisoft All-Star VR.| Arcade Heroes
Wondering about advertising in the metaverse? Explore opportunities, examples, and strategies to create impactful campaigns in virtual worlds.| Southern California News Group (SCNG) | Exclusive Local News
Dear MIXED readers, Today’s news likely came as a surprise to many of you. In truth, the end of MIXED in its current form has been looming for some time. The past nine months have taken a toll on me as it was unclear for a long time whether MIXED would continue and, if so, ... My personal farewell to MIXED The post My personal farewell to MIXED appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
Palmer Luckey’s defense company Anduril Industries and Meta are collaborating on the development of XR products for the US military. The post Meta and Anduril are now jointly developing XR headsets for the US military appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
Team Beef, known for its standalone VR ports of classic games, is working on a VR version of Counter-Strike 1.6 for Quest and Pico headsets. The post An unofficial VR port of Counter-Strike 1.6 is coming to Meta Quest appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City will be released in 2026 for Meta Quest and PC VR. The post Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are getting their own VR game appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
The Crystal Super VR headset gets a new optical engine that significantly expands the horizontal field of view. The post Pimax Crystal Super: New Ultrawide optics push VR field of view to 140 degrees appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
A unique VR game that combines art and puzzles will be released in a few days - we are giving away free keys for this special app. The post Meta Quest: With a little luck, you can experience the striking VR puzzle Connectome for free appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
Tunnels, a new VR horror title, just landed on Meta Quest. Naturally, I had to see how deep the chills go in these VR mine shafts.| MIXED Reality News
Early Access favorite Into the Radius 2 finally lands on the Meta Quest charts, but Animal Company refuses to give up its crown. The post Meta Quest Charts: Long-awaited survival horror sequel crashes the Top 20 appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
Google shows display smart glasses, Apple's AR headset not until 2026, Xreal Eye turns One into 6DoF glasses and new UI for Quest... The post XR weekly round-up: Valve’s VR headset delayed to 2026, Meta Quest gets a new UI, and Xreal glasses go 6DoF appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
The HL2 mod Entropy: Zero is getting a VR version based on the popular Half-Life 2: VR Mod. The post The HL2 mod "Entropy: Zero" will get a fully-fledged VR mode appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
Tobii and Prophesee are working on event-based eye tracking for next-generation VR headsets and AR glasses. Here's why it matters. The post Tobii and Prophesee are developing a breakthrough eye tracking solution appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
With its appealing graphics and physics-based action, Into The Darkness VR is arousing curiosity - the Early Access launch is imminent. The post New VR sci-fi shooter Into The Darkness impresses with elaborate graphics and physics-based action appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
The first major Quest update in months introduces a new Navigator UI and a 3D effect for Instagram photos. However, it will take time for these features to roll out to all Quest users, as they are still in the testing phase. The post Meta Quest update introduces a revamped UI and 3D Instagram photos appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
Into the Radius 2 is now available in Early Access on Meta Quest 3. We've briefly tried it out. The post Into the Radius 2 has launched into Early Access on Quest 3 - How does it run? appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
Lynx founder Stan Larroque claims to have seen Valve's new VR headset, but says he has heard that the device won't be released until 2026. The post Valve's new VR headset won't arrive until 2026, claims Lynx founder appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
What VR and MR games are coming in May? Here are some of the most promising titles for all major platforms. The post 7 new VR games to look forward to in May 2025 appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
The cult classic Syberia, created by Benoît Sokal, is getting a remaster, and a VR version is coming to Quest 3. The post The classic adventure Syberia is being reimagined for Quest 3 appeared first on MIXED Reality News.| MIXED Reality News
Learn how to utilize Unity Multiplayer Play Mode for simulating multiple players in your VR project and enhance your game development.| The Ghost Howls
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Flinging as may big Xbox games at Sony's wall as possible last month looks to have been damn effective.| VG247
Roundup of the most relevant news of the week in virtual and augmented reality from Meta, Pimax, Apple, and many other brands!| The Ghost Howls
The survival shooter Into The Radius 2 will be released this month for Meta Quest 3 and 3S, with two regions missing from the PC VR version.| MIXED Reality News
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 Ghost Howls
HTC and Niantic launch the "Forge the Future" competition, offering cash prizes and professional support to aspiring XR developers.| MIXED Reality News
My roundup of the most interesting AR/VR news of the week, starting from the leaked battery cable of the Vision Pro, and the new NVIDIA cards| The Ghost Howls
Roundup of the most relevant AR/VR news of the week, including US tariffs, Apple Vision Pro 2, Samsung glasses, and more!| The Ghost Howls
Join Cynthia Tan as she discusses the VRAR Expo China and the exciting developments in the AR/VR sector in China.| The Ghost Howls
Roundup of the most interesting AR/VR news of the week: Meta's expensive smartglasses, April Fool's jokes, worries for US tariffs, and more!| The Ghost Howls
Listen to Ori Inbar share his vision on the current state of the VR ecosystem and what it means for developers and investors.| The Ghost Howls
Stay updated on the XR ecosystem as Decagear reveals its new headset, bringing fresh innovation to the PCVR space.| The Ghost Howls
Roundup of the best AR/VR news of the week: Pokemon Go has been sold to Scopely, Meta releases passthrough APIs for Quest, and...| The Ghost Howls
Master camera access for Meta Quest 3 in Unity 6 with step-by-step guidance for developing innovative applications with Meta SDK.| The Ghost Howls
This roundup of news talks about the new rumors about Valve Deckard, the new price of PSVR 2, Meta Quest's F2P direction, and much more!| The Ghost Howls
Explore AI, AR/VR & the Metaverse in education with Rachelle Dene Poth! Get tips from What the Tech? to create immersive learning experiences.| Class Tech Tips
Virtual reality (VR) is fast becoming a must-have app for many brands. Augmented reality (AR), on the other hand, has already experienced explosive growth since its introduction in 2015. AR apps are m| Mobile App Development | Design | Marketing Magazine: Appedus
Get inspired by PicotionAI, a cute mixed reality game for Pico headsets that uses artificial intelligence and camera access. Find out more!| The Ghost Howls
Learn about Afference, the haptic ring transforming user interaction by delivering touch sensations right to your fingertip.| The Ghost Howls
Back Groundbreaking worker-training system leverages virtual reality and multiuser haptics A premier manufacturing facility, the Y-12 National Security Complex is dedicated to making the world a safer place. Y-12 plays a vital role in the U.S. Department of Energy to help ensure a safe and effective nuclear weapons deterrent. Y-12 also retrieves and stores nuclear [...] The post VR Training Case Study: Y-12 National Security Complex appeared first on HaptX.| HaptX
Roundup of the most interesting news of the week, featuring Meta's record quarter, Apple's confusion over AR glasses, and more!| The Ghost Howls
Meta confirms that the Quest ecosystem is undergoing profound change. There is little consolation for struggling VR studios.| MIXED Reality News
Meta's CTO apologizes for the removed Scoreboards app and remains silent on a possible replacement for the functionality.| MIXED Reality News
Apple and Sony are still working on PSVR 2 controller support, writes Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.| MIXED Reality News
