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Leak: Valve is making a Steam Controller 2 and a 'Roy' for its Deckard

Valve is reportedly developing a Steam Controller 2 and new 'Roy' VR controllers, hinting at major gaming hardware advancements.

Sony is discontinuing its free PS5 PlayStation Camera adapter for PS VR

Sony will stop offering the free PlayStation Camera adapter for PS5 after November 26, 2024, impacting PS VR compatibility.
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The next next thing in AI and AR

Meta is shifting focus from VR to smart glasses, Apple emphasizes a cheaper Vision headset over Vision Pro, major impacts on VR and AR future expected.

What to expect at Meta Connect 2024 - the next Quest VR headset

Meta Connect 2024 will feature new VR/AR hardware and AI innovations, shaping the future of mixed reality and generative AI.
Key products like the Meta Quest successor and Orion AR glasses are highly anticipated for the event.

Meta's new Affordable' Quest 3s Headset leaks online, hinting at strong Spatial rivalry with Apple

Meta is launching the affordable Quest 3S headset with Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and fast-switching LCD panels, maintaining performance while keeping costs down.

Meta plans to bring generative AI to metaverse games | TechCrunch

Meta focuses on integrating generative AI into games to enhance player experiences in its metaverse strategy.

5 biggest announcements at Meta Connect this week (including an AR glasses prototype)

Meta revealed affordable AR/VR hardware and advanced smart glasses, emphasizing accessibility and pricing advantages over competitors like Apple's Vision Pro.

The Morning After: Get ready for Meta Connect

Meta is unveiling new AR glasses, an affordable Quest 3, and AI features at their annual VR/AR event.
Caroline Ellison received a two-year prison sentence and remorsefully admitted her role in the FTX fraud.
Palworld's surprise PS5 launch is met with mixed reactions, caught in a legal battle with Nintendo over similarities to Pokémon.
Duolingo enters the music education space with a new digital piano, collaborating with Loog to enhance learning experiences.

The next next thing in AI and AR

Meta is shifting focus from VR to smart glasses, Apple emphasizes a cheaper Vision headset over Vision Pro, major impacts on VR and AR future expected.

What to expect at Meta Connect 2024 - the next Quest VR headset

Meta Connect 2024 will feature new VR/AR hardware and AI innovations, shaping the future of mixed reality and generative AI.
Key products like the Meta Quest successor and Orion AR glasses are highly anticipated for the event.

Meta's new Affordable' Quest 3s Headset leaks online, hinting at strong Spatial rivalry with Apple

Meta is launching the affordable Quest 3S headset with Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and fast-switching LCD panels, maintaining performance while keeping costs down.

Meta plans to bring generative AI to metaverse games | TechCrunch

Meta focuses on integrating generative AI into games to enhance player experiences in its metaverse strategy.

5 biggest announcements at Meta Connect this week (including an AR glasses prototype)

Meta revealed affordable AR/VR hardware and advanced smart glasses, emphasizing accessibility and pricing advantages over competitors like Apple's Vision Pro.

The Morning After: Get ready for Meta Connect

Meta is unveiling new AR glasses, an affordable Quest 3, and AI features at their annual VR/AR event.
Caroline Ellison received a two-year prison sentence and remorsefully admitted her role in the FTX fraud.
Palworld's surprise PS5 launch is met with mixed reactions, caught in a legal battle with Nintendo over similarities to Pokémon.
Duolingo enters the music education space with a new digital piano, collaborating with Loog to enhance learning experiences.
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Samsung plans to launch XR devices in 2025

Samsung is cautiously re-entering the VR market with a new headset slated for 2025, amidst competition from Apple.

GameStop Now Has Refurbished PSVR 2 Headsets For $400

The PSVR 2 headset is a more affordable alternative to the Apple Vision Pro VR headset.
GameStop is selling refurbished PSVR 2 headsets for $400, one of the lowest prices since its release.

Apple Vision Pro Review Roundup

The Apple Vision Pro is a high-tech spatial computing headset priced at $3,500 that offers VR and AR experiences.
Reviews suggest that the Vision Pro is a technical marvel but still has room for improvement and is aimed at a niche audience.

Samsung plans to launch XR devices in 2025

Samsung is cautiously re-entering the VR market with a new headset slated for 2025, amidst competition from Apple.

GameStop Now Has Refurbished PSVR 2 Headsets For $400

The PSVR 2 headset is a more affordable alternative to the Apple Vision Pro VR headset.
GameStop is selling refurbished PSVR 2 headsets for $400, one of the lowest prices since its release.

Apple Vision Pro Review Roundup

The Apple Vision Pro is a high-tech spatial computing headset priced at $3,500 that offers VR and AR experiences.
Reviews suggest that the Vision Pro is a technical marvel but still has room for improvement and is aimed at a niche audience.
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Canon's new lens makes it easier and cheaper to shoot 3D VR content

Canon's RF-S7.8mm F4 STM Dual lens makes 3D VR content more accessible and affordable for creators, priced at $450.
It is specifically designed for Canon's APS-C EOS R7 camera, making a full setup around $1,750.
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I tried Meta's Horizon Hyperscape demo: Welcome to the metaverse's first holodeck

Hyperscape allows users to scan and explore real-world spaces in VR, showcasing Meta's innovation in photogrammetry.
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Meta Files Motion To Stop the FTC From Implementing User Data Restrictions

Meta has filed a legal action in opposition to the FTC to implement further restrictions on its use of user data, particularly for teen users.
The case has major implications for Meta as it seeks to develop new systems aligned with VR usage and user customization.

Meta's Hyperscape lets you scan and explore real-life spaces in VR | TechCrunch

Meta launches Hyperscape, a VR app for exploring high-fidelity recreations of real-life spaces, expanding the metaverse experience.

Meta discontinues Quest 2 and Quest Pro | TechCrunch

Meta is discontinuing the Quest 2 and Quest Pro headsets in favor of the new Quest 3S model.

Meta Files Motion To Stop the FTC From Implementing User Data Restrictions

Meta has filed a legal action in opposition to the FTC to implement further restrictions on its use of user data, particularly for teen users.
The case has major implications for Meta as it seeks to develop new systems aligned with VR usage and user customization.

Meta's Hyperscape lets you scan and explore real-life spaces in VR | TechCrunch

Meta launches Hyperscape, a VR app for exploring high-fidelity recreations of real-life spaces, expanding the metaverse experience.

Meta discontinues Quest 2 and Quest Pro | TechCrunch

Meta is discontinuing the Quest 2 and Quest Pro headsets in favor of the new Quest 3S model.
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This $50 Meta Quest 3 accessory is a game-changer for people with glasses

Zenni prescription lenses enhance the Meta Quest 3 experience by providing customized vision correction for VR users.

HTC Vive Pro 2 Headset Gets Big Prime Day Discount

HTC Vive Pro 2 on sale for Amazon Prime Day, offering $250 discount for a premium VR experience.

This $50 Meta Quest 3 accessory is a game-changer for people with glasses

Zenni prescription lenses enhance the Meta Quest 3 experience by providing customized vision correction for VR users.

HTC Vive Pro 2 Headset Gets Big Prime Day Discount

HTC Vive Pro 2 on sale for Amazon Prime Day, offering $250 discount for a premium VR experience.
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A VR Learning Environment Will Take Remote Learning to the Next Dimension

Shift to virtual learning and remote work is the future of work.

Housemarque Teases Something For Returnal's Three-Year Anniversary This Week

Housemarque teases something for Returnal's third-year anniversary, possibly VR or a sequel, despite focusing on a new IP for the next project.

A Proper Metro Exodus Sequel Will Be Released "When It's Ready"

Metro will be getting a non-VR title in the future, but the release date is unknown.
A VR spin-off game called Metro Awakening was announced and is set to release in 2024.
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The Apple Vision Pro Is a Marvel. But Who Will Buy It?

The Apple Vision Pro headset is priced at $3,500 and offers impressive features such as eye-tracking and gesture-based controls.
The headset aims to solve the problem of limited novelty and minor annoyances that cause headsets to end up collecting dust in closets.

Apple Reportedly Gives Up on Next-Gen Apple Vision Pro Headset

Apple is abandoning its expensive Vision Pro headset for a cheaper model due to poor sales and uncomfortable design.

Apple Vision Pro iFixit teardown reveals what's inside and how it works - Yanko Design

The Apple Vision Pro is an expensive eyewear product positioned as the future of VR, priced at $3,499.
The iFixit teardown of the Apple Vision Pro reveals a mix of easy-to-remove parts and intricate components, including advanced EyeSight display technology.

I tried Apple's Vision Pro... and it felt like a Black Mirror episode

Apple launches the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in-store for $3,500
The headset provides shockingly intimate and vivid experiences, reminiscent of the show Black Mirror

Apple Vision Pro review: the infinite desktop | TechCrunch

The $3,500 headset from Apple offers an infinite canvas for apps and a fully three-dimensional user interface.
The success of the headset will depend on developers creating compelling content for it.

Apple's Vision Pro buyers upset to discover that VR porn doesn't work: '$3,500 chastity belt'

Apple's Vision Pro does not allow users to access VR porn, disappointing some buyers.
Users have expressed frustration and have started a Reddit thread trying to find workarounds to view explicit content on the device.

The Apple Vision Pro Is a Marvel. But Who Will Buy It?

The Apple Vision Pro headset is priced at $3,500 and offers impressive features such as eye-tracking and gesture-based controls.
The headset aims to solve the problem of limited novelty and minor annoyances that cause headsets to end up collecting dust in closets.

Apple Reportedly Gives Up on Next-Gen Apple Vision Pro Headset

Apple is abandoning its expensive Vision Pro headset for a cheaper model due to poor sales and uncomfortable design.

Apple Vision Pro iFixit teardown reveals what's inside and how it works - Yanko Design

The Apple Vision Pro is an expensive eyewear product positioned as the future of VR, priced at $3,499.
The iFixit teardown of the Apple Vision Pro reveals a mix of easy-to-remove parts and intricate components, including advanced EyeSight display technology.

I tried Apple's Vision Pro... and it felt like a Black Mirror episode

Apple launches the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in-store for $3,500
The headset provides shockingly intimate and vivid experiences, reminiscent of the show Black Mirror

Apple Vision Pro review: the infinite desktop | TechCrunch

The $3,500 headset from Apple offers an infinite canvas for apps and a fully three-dimensional user interface.
The success of the headset will depend on developers creating compelling content for it.

Apple's Vision Pro buyers upset to discover that VR porn doesn't work: '$3,500 chastity belt'

Apple's Vision Pro does not allow users to access VR porn, disappointing some buyers.
Users have expressed frustration and have started a Reddit thread trying to find workarounds to view explicit content on the device.
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Konami has announced that there will finally be a (legal) way to play old Yu-Gi-Oh games soon

Konami has announced a Yu-Gi-Oh! game collection for Nintendo Switch and PC featuring classic titles.
The collection will include previously unreleased games in the west, such as Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists for the Game Boy Color.

Xbox is developing multiple new pieces of hardware, claims Jez Corden. Is a handheld one of them?

Xbox has greenlit multiple new hardware projects in the last couple of weeks.
One possibility is an Xbox handheld device similar to the Steamdeck or ROG Ally.

Council Post: 10 Marketing Trends That Will Dominate In 2024

AI-powered marketing tools like chatbots, voice search optimization, and predictive analytics will become more widespread in 2024.
AR and VR integration in marketing efforts will create immersive brand storytelling and consumer engagement.
Advancements in AI and machine learning will enable hyper-personalization in sales and marketing.

Does the metaverse still hold promise for retail brands?

Excitement about the metaverse as the next big thing in marketing has waned.
Investment in VR-based experiences and the metaverse has decreased significantly.
AI has overshadowed public interest in the metaverse.

"Hot Ones" Is Now Playing In Your Meta Quest

Hot Ones in VR available on Meta Horizon for an immersive experience with weekly celebrity interviews while eating spicy wings.

Where to reach Gen Z online

US Gen Z heavily engaged in YouTube, Reddit, and Pinterest. VR use growing; advertisers should target Gen Z on video, social, and emerging platforms.
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