AR/VR

PS VR2 Gets Controller-Free Hand Tracking Feature

Meta Unveils New AI Features, Quest 3S, Llama 3.2, Holographic Orion Glasses At Connect 2024: 'We Are Getting Closer To Achieving The Dream Of Reality Labs'

PlayStation VR2 Expands To PC In August With New Steam App

Meta Unveils New AI Features, Quest 3S, Llama 3.2, Holographic Orion Glasses At Connect 2024: 'We Are Getting Closer To Achieving The Dream Of Reality Labs'

PlayStation VR2 Expands To PC In August With New Steam App

Meta Moves Ahead With Quest 4 VR Headset Despite Layoffs, Sets Release Date: Report

Meta And LG Slow Down XR Collaboration As LG Considers Amazon Partnership: Report

Meta Moves Ahead With Quest 4 VR Headset Despite Layoffs, Sets Release Date: Report

Meta And LG Slow Down XR Collaboration As LG Considers Amazon Partnership: Report

Meta Quest 2 Price Permanently Cut In Half, Concerns Linger About Long-Term Support

Pokémon Go To 'Deliver Huge, Major Features' Later This Year, Teases Insider

AR/VR Recent News

'Concerts In The Metaverse Are Here To Stay,' Says Soundscape COO: Fusion Of VR, Gaming Shapes New Music Trends

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Ben Ferguson, COO of VR music platform Soundscape, shared insights into the fusion of music and virtual reality, and what the future holds for artists and fans alike.

Mark Zuckerberg Refutes Analyst's Claim, Quest Not 'Basically Just The Same' As Apple's Vision Pro

Mark Zuckerberg refutes comparisons between Meta's Quest lineup and Apple's Vision Pro, emphasizing Quest's superiority in response to tech analyst Benedict Evans' confusion over Meta VR engineers' claims.

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Is Preparing To Show Off First 'True' AR Glasses At Connect Event: Report

Meta is reportedly gearing up to unveil its first true augmented reality (AR) glasses, codenamed Orion, at its annual Connect developer event this fall, representing a significant milestone in the company's AR and VR endeavors amid growing competition in the smart glasses market.

Vision Pro $199 Travel Case Has The Internet Divided: 'The Most Un-Apple Thing They Have Done'

Apple Vision Pro's $199 NASA space suit-like travel case has sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising its design and others questioning its practicality and inclusion with the high-priced headset.

Xreal Gathers $60M To Go Head-To-Head With Apple, Meta, And Google In The AR Glasses Arena

Xreal, a Chinese AR glasses manufacturer, has raised $60 million in funding, boosting its valuation over $1 billion, positioning it to compete with tech giants like Apple, Meta, and Google in the augmented reality market.

Apple Vision Pro Price Tag Swells For Those Who Need A Prescription Lens: Essential Adds-On Push Cost To Near Half That Of The Headset

A new tip suggests that there will be a "pairing" process before users can start using Zeiss optical inserts with Vision Pro.

Long-Time Meta Quest Developer Doesn't Think Zuckerberg's Device Will Satisfy Users Who Want The Best: 'I Think The Quest Is Good For Kids'

Alexander made it evident that he believes Meta's Quest is good for people who are "price sensitive" and simply want to dip a toe in the highly-talked-about world of augmented and virtual reality.

Meta's Metaverse Dreams Sour As Reality Labs Records $3.7 Billion Loss — Quest 2 Sales Slump

Meta's Reality Labs reports a $3.7 billion operating loss due to decreased Quest 2 VR headset sales, highlighting financial challenges.

Quest 3 Vs. Ray-Ban's Meta Smart Glasses: Which Technology Will Get There First? That Is The Question

Tech analyst Marques Brownlee discusses Meta's investments in both VR headsets like Quest 3 and AR technologies like Ray-Ban's Meta Smart Glasses, theorizing the company is determining which technology will first revolutionize digital interaction, amidst the broader trajectory towards wearable tech in the industry.

Gene Munster's Hot Take: Are Consumers Ready For Apple's Vision Pro Experience?

Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management suggests that the success of Apple's Vision Pro depends on developers creating applications that provide meaningful utility, as currently, consumers don't see the headset as offering significant value.

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Reportedly Set To Lay Off Employees In Metaverse Silicon Unit on Wednesday

Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, is reportedly planning to lay off employees in its metaverse-oriented silicon unit, Reality Labs, with the announcement expected on Wednesday.

Tim Cook's 'Aha Moment' with Apple's Vision Pro — 'You Only Have A Few Of Those In A Lifetime'

Apple CEO Tim Cook shared his "aha moment" experience with the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset.

Meta Quest 3 Takes On Apple Vision Pro: What You Need to Know — Release Date, Specs, And Prices Leak Before Connect

The Meta Quest 3 is set to compete with Apple's Vision Pro, and this article provides an overview of its release date, specifications, and pricing, all revealed ahead of the Meta Connect event.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Mocks Mark Zuckerberg's $36B Metaverse Gamble: 'Genius Move'

Elon Musk, the tech billionaire known for his eccentric remarks and leading ventures like Tesla and SpaceX, has once again targeted his tech counterpart, Ma

Mark Zuckerberg Says Meta Quest 3 Will Be The First Easily Accessible Mainstream VR Headset

Mark Zuckerberg said that the upcoming Meta Quest 3 headset would be the first mainstream accessible virtual reality device, offering improved features and affordability for widespread adoption.

Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro Headset Reportedly Turns Into A Slippery Slide For Smaller Heads

Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro headset may pose challenges for individuals with smaller heads, as they struggle to keep the headset on for extended periods.

Behind The Scenes: Apple Struggles With Vision Pro Headset Production Woes

Apple's highly anticipated Vision Pro headset faces significant challenges in production, including manufacturing difficulties, reduced production forecasts, and delayed plans for an affordable version, raising doubts about its future in the mixed-reality market.

Meta Launches VR Subscription Service: Access Two New Titles Monthly At $7.99

Meta has unveiled the Meta Quest+ VR subscription service, offering subscribers exclusive access to two new virtual reality titles every month.

Will You Let Your 10-Year-Old Play With Meta VR Headset? Well, Mark Zuckerberg Is Allowing It Now

Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta has stirred up controversy by lowering the age limit to 10 for its Quest headsets, raising concerns and sparking debates about child safety, parental control and the potential impact of immersive VR experiences on young users.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Says Current AR/VR Tech Just Doesn't Cut It For Masses — Analyst Bets Apple Will Sell Less Than 1M Headsets In First Year

ARK Invest challenges the readiness of current AR/VR technology, including Apple and Meta's offerings, asserting that they fall short of capturing mass adoption.

What's Apple's Next Big iPhone Camera Trick? Vision Pro May Offer A Clue

Now with the Vision Pro headset out, 3D photography could be the next iPhone camera trick. Apple could give it a push with iPhone 16.

Apple Vision Pro, Meta's Headsets & WALL-E: Jack Dorsey's Quirky Take on Future Tech

Jack Dorsey, shares insights on Meta and Apple's foray into mixed reality headsets, drawing inspiration from science fiction and expressing concerns about a "WALL-E"-esque future.

Whose 'Vision Pro' Is It Anyway? Apple Hits A Trademark Barrier For AR/VR Headset In China