🥽 AR / VR

When an Upgrade Becomes an Accessibility Downgrade

Replacing ChatGPT's Standard Voice Mode with Live may disrupt the way neurodivergent users interact with the assistant.

Scope WebMCP Tools to the Open React Workflow

A developer walkthrough of scoping WebMCP tools to a React workflow in the browser.

How Rhoda AI is using video data to create generalized AI models for robots

Rhoda AI extends its direct video action model to generalize video data into robot control.

The Future of Spatial Marketing: How AR and Virtual Experiences Will Change Digital Marketing

The article discusses how augmented reality and virtual experiences may reshape digital marketing beyond screens.

Support d3kOS on Product Hunt and Help Bring Open-Source AI to Every Boat

d3kOS, an open-source AI project for boats, is launching on Product Hunt.

Metasurface waveguides for all-day augmented reality glasses

Researchers present metasurface waveguides designed for all-day augmented reality glasses.

Meta Quest 3 vs Apple Vision Pro: Which VR Headset Is Actually Worth Buying?

Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro are compared as virtual reality headsets for purchase decisions.

I finally got my hands on the Unistellar Envision smart binoculars with augmented reality and I can’t wait to stargaze with them

A reviewer describes using the Unistellar Envision smart binoculars, which add an augmented reality overlay for stargazing.

The Real World Is Becoming Mixed Reality’s Best Feature

Essay arguing that mixed reality is best when it augments the real world instead of replacing it.

Too Hard, Too Easy, Just Right: Performance-Driven Challenge Adaptation in Virtual Reality Firefighter Training

A research paper describes adapting challenge difficulty in virtual reality firefighter training based on performance.

Augmented Reality Glasses: How Wearable Technology Is Changing the Way We See the World

An overview of how augmented reality glasses and wearable technology are changing the way people see and interact with the world.

Can Virtual Reality Make Students More Confident in Speaking English?

The article explores how immersive virtual reality can help students gain confidence speaking English.

How Virtual Reality (VR) is Reshaping the Way We Work, Learn, and Travel

Virtual reality is discussed as a tool that could shape work, learning, and travel beyond gaming.

Beyond the Screen: How Virtual Reality Could Change the Way We Explore Travel

An article exploring how virtual reality could help travelers explore destinations and make informed decisions.

How Virtual Reality Makes Transportation Engineering Finally Make Sense

An essay argues that virtual reality can help make transportation engineering concepts clearer, using busy intersections as an example.

‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’ To Play At Cosm As Disney Teams With Shared Reality Firm

A new version of Star Wars: Episode IV will debut at Cosm's shared reality venue in partnership with Disney.

Building a Molecular Laboratory for Meta Quest: Notes on Spatial Structure Visualization

A developer describes building a molecular structure visualization laboratory for Meta Quest, prompted by the EXOSHOCK co-op shooter news.

Meta Brings Immersive College Football to Quest, Promises 100+ Live Sporting Events Next Year

Meta is bringing live college football and other sporting events to Quest VR headsets, with plans for over 100 events next year.

Meta will end Quest 2 OS updates in 2027

Meta plans to release the final OS update for the Quest 2 and Quest Pro headsets in 2027.

It’s Finally Game Over For The Meta Quest 2

Meta will end software support for the Meta Quest 2 headset in 2027.

Dust Off Your Meta Quest 3, A New 3D Disney+ App Is Here

A new Disney+ app version for Meta Quest headsets has been released with 3D content.

Maxon aims to make 3D creation feel more natural with ZBrush and Cinema4D for the PROLED XDR MacBook and Apple Vision pro

Maxon adds touch support and spatial preview for ZBrush and Cinema 4D on the Apple Vision Pro and a PROLED XDR MacBook.

Meta VR Glasses, Quest 3 & Steam Frame Compared – Specs & Features

Compares Meta VR glasses, Quest 3, and Steam Frame specifications and features.

NeuroControl: How I Made a Virtual Avatar Move Using Brain Signals in Metasiberia

A developer describes using EEG brain signals to control a virtual avatar in a metaverse environment.

Show HN: Build a world on your phone, explore it in XR on Vision Pro and Quest

A developer describes a Show HN project for building a world on a phone that can be explored in XR on Vision Pro and Quest.

Jeonbuk National University Develops Wearable Interface for Non-Visual Drone Control

Researchers describe a wearable interface combining hand gestures and waist-worn vibrations to control drones without visual feedback.

Meta’s refurbished Quest 3S headset is nearly $100 off right now

Meta's refurbished Quest 3S headset is discounted by nearly $100.

AmaraSpatial-10K: A Spatially and Semantically Aligned 3D Dataset for Spatial Computing and Embodied AI

The paper presents AmaraSpatial-10K, a 3D dataset aligned spatially and semantically for spatial computing and embodied AI.

Virtuix Partners With Meta To Sell Omni One Treadmills Bundled With Quest Headsets

Virtuix announces a partnership with Meta to sell Omni One treadmills bundled with Quest headsets.

Meta Confirms Lower Quest Sales, Says New VR Headsets Must Deliver “major breakthroughs”

Meta reports lower Quest sales and says new VR headsets must deliver major breakthroughs.

I tried Google’s AI glasses and Meta’s finally got real competition

A review comparing new smart glasses from Google and Meta, with the article noting growing competition in the smart glasses market.

You Can Preorder XReal's First Wired XR Glasses

XReal is taking preorders for its first wired XR glasses that offer virtual and augmented reality in a sunglasses form factor.

‘Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’ To Play On Meta VR Glasses Post Theatrical; Lionsgate Teams With Mark Zuckerberg Corp On Pic’s 3D Conversion

Lionsgate and Meta are partnering to release a 3D version of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping that will also play on Meta VR glasses.

Supernatural's VR exercise app has relaunched on Meta VR headsets

Sony Sells off Dozens of XR Patents to Meta in Apparent Pullback from AR/VR Hardware

Sony sold 43 XR patents to Meta, signaling a pullback from AR/VR hardware.

OpenVTON-Bench: A Large-Scale High-Resolution Benchmark for Controllable Virtual Try-On Evaluation

The article details a benchmarking tool for evaluating virtual try-on technologies in a high-resolution context.

The Quest 2 Sunset Is a Reminder: In VR, the Software Layer Is the Real Investment

Meta confirms the Quest 2 and Quest Pro are reaching end of support with a final OS update, highlighting the software side of VR platforms.

Senators Launch Investigation into Meta’s Smart Glasses Over Nonconsensual Filming

Two Senate Democrats are opening an inquiry into Meta's smart glasses over nonconsensual filming.

Meta Is Bringing AI Avatars to Life: US Users Can Now Video Chat With Their Own AI Assistant

Meta is rolling out AI avatars that US users can use for video chat with their own AI assistant.

Snap SPECS AR Glasses

Snap introduces standalone AR smart glasses extending augmented reality beyond its Snapchat app.

Ti West’s New Short ‘Remnants’ Is the First Fully Immersive Apple Horror Film. What Does It Say About the Future of Movies?

Ti West's short film "Remnants" is presented as a fully immersive horror film made for Apple, raising questions about the future of movies.

Warby Parker's rival to Meta glasses is here. I got an early look.

Warby Parker unveils a rival to Meta's smart glasses, and a hands-on look is provided from its book-themed pop-up.

GenXR-Bench: Benchmarking Coding Agents for Interactive XR Development

The arXiv paper introduces GenXR-Bench, a benchmark for evaluating coding agents on interactive XR development.

Hacking the meta ray-ban smartglasses

A discussion thread covers hacking Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses.

Swinging virtual lightsabers and punching improve pattern-based learning in VR tests

The article reports VR tests showing that punching or swinging virtual lightsabers improves pattern-based learning.

Snap Taps Robert Downey Jr. To Boost New SPECS AR Glasses

Robert Downey Jr. is launching a collection of original episodes touting SPECS, a new set of augmented reality glasses.

When VR Training Is Worth Building

The article explores the benefits of using virtual reality for training by simulating realistic environments.

Surprise: The Google Xreal glasses debut at a Meta-beating $1,099

An article reports that Google's Xreal smart glasses debut at $1,099, undercutting Meta's pricing.

The Apple Watch's New 'Siri Recap' Feature Is Even Creepier Than I Expected

Apple Watch gains a new Audio Intelligence feature that summarizes recent conversations via Siri, raising privacy concerns.

Virtual Art Museum built with Three js

Author describes building a virtual art museum website using Three.js.