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Palmer Luckey’s defense company Anduril Industries and Meta are collaborating on the development of XR products for the US military.

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.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City will be released in 2026 for Meta Quest and PC VR.

Pimax is rolling out a new optical engine for its Crystal Super #VR headset, expanding the horizontal field of view to 140 degrees — without sacrificing image sharpness, according to the company.

Tunnels, a new VR horror title, just landed on #MetaQuest. Naturally, I had to see how deep the chills go in these VR mine shafts.

Connectome, a one-of-a-kind #VR title blending art and puzzles, is launching in just a few days — and we’re giving away free keys to celebrate its release.

Early Access favorite Into the Radius 2 finally lands on the #MetaQuest charts, but Animal Company refuses to give up its crown.

This week in #XR: Google’s smart glasses get a style upgrade, Apple’s smart glasses slip to 2026, Xreal Eye adds 6DoF to One, and Meta Quest rolls out a major UI overhaul. Here’s everything you need to know from the world of VR, AR, and mixed reality.

The HL2 mod Entropy: Zero is getting a VR version based on the popular Half-Life 2: VR Mod.

Tobii and Prophesee are working on event-based eye tracking for next-generation VR headsets and AR glasses. Here's why it matters.

With its striking visuals and a physics-driven combat system, Into The Darkness VR is generating buzz ahead of its upcoming Early Access release.

Apple aims to launch a rival to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses by the end of 2026, Bloomberg reports.

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.

Into the Radius 2 is now available in Early Access on Meta Quest 3. We've briefly tried it out.

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 cult classic Syberia, created by Benoît Sokal, is getting a remaster, and a VR version is coming to Quest 3.

Meta is holding another sale in the Quest Store, and we have some game recommendations for you.

Google’s futuristic videoconferencing platform, now called Beam, is set to launch with HP hardware later this year.

Trailblazer tells the story of automotive pioneer Bertha Benz. We tried out the VR experience.

The Xreal Eye, which will launch in June, is an accessory that adds a 12 MP camera and 6DoF tracking to the Xreal One glasses.

A number of new VR games were announced at the Creature Feature VR Showcase. Here's a summary.

The VR rhythm game Maestro is coming soon to the PlayStation VR2. It will also receive Star Wars content across all platforms.

Cosmic XR is a mixed reality app for Meta Quest, designed to bring the solar system—and the grandeur of outer space—into your living room.

This week in #VR brings everything from horror escapes in OVRDARK to trippy mixed reality with Wonder.

The VR game Boule Petanque is receiving a major update today. It introduces a Parisian setting and enhanced graphics to the Quest 3.

The #VR rhythm game Rager is getting a boost from Meta’s Oculus Ignition program and heads to Early Access this September.

The ambitious tactical shooter Tier One: Direct Action for #MetaQuest stumbles after early access, leaving development in limbo.

Some of VR’s all-time greats are currently deeply discounted on Steam. Here are the can’t-miss deals that belong in every #VR collection.

New Google Smart Glasses on the horizon, Pimax presents lightweight OLED headsets and Vision Pro gets new features — the #XR news of the week.

New adventures await fans of the PC VR survival game Bootstrap Island, as revealed in a roadmap to the full release.

Why doesn't the Quest 3 support continuous scene meshing, as other MR headsets do? Meta's CTO explains the challenges involved.

Everdream Valley, the relaxing farm life game, makes its VR debut on #MetaQuest — available now.

To celebrate the seventh anniversary of the most successful VR game of all time, Beat Saber is getting a particularly challenging free track.

One of the most popular VR drumming rhythm games is released today for PlayStation VR 2, and there are some important differences compared to the Quest version.

Samsung has unveiled two cutting-edge OLED microdisplays that could be used in next-generation VR headsets.

Meta Quest broadcasts 20 live games of the WNBA 2025 basketball league, 5 of them in an immersive 180-degree format. It will start in May.

Apple is testing a new feature for the Vision Pro that lets you scroll through content with just your eyes. The technology is expected to debut with visionOS 3.

Meta is on the hunt for adult volunteers to help shape the future of its Codec Avatars — paying $50 an hour to record facial expressions, gestures, and conversations.

Cybershoes, an Austrian start-up that produced VR shoes for Meta Quest and other VR headsets, has officially shut down.

The new Rokid AR Spatial projects a huge virtual screen into your living room and weighs just 75 grams.

Skybox VR is testing one of its biggest updates yet, which will introduce a multiplayer mode and other improvements.

Sony has a number of #VR games on the PlayStation Store that you can try out for free if you have a PS Plus subscription. Read on to find out how it works and which titles are currently available.

Teleporter Realities is bringing classic chess into the fantasy realm, launching Merlin’s Chess for #MetaQuest — with magical visuals, animated pieces, and a social VR focus.

Google is teasing a smart glasses demo for its upcoming I/O conference, hinting that the company’s entry into the increasingly crowded smart glasses market may be just around the corner.

With Badminton Time VR, you can compete in realistic matches and arcade-style mini-games on PlayStation VR2 starting this summer.

Apple has announced new accessibility features for Vision Pro designed to help people with disabilities in their daily lives.

Sony just kicked off a fresh Playstation Store sale, slashing prices on some of the most visually impressive #VR titles for Playstation VR 2.