Alex's AR/VR Landscape: News

Steam Frame's beta-channel fixes now reach every headset. Error 17 still needs a PC beta.

MIXED — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:41:31 +0000

Valve released SteamOS 0.4 for Steam Frame on October 8 at 23:23 UTC, and not one of the 22 changes it lists is new. All 22 had been running on the headset's beta channel since October 7, and one of them, the fix for Error 17, still needs a SteamVR beta on the PC.

Waterslides in VR Are on Another Level!

Nathie — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:50:29 +0000

Who thought VR and waterslides would be such a fun combo. Would you be brave enough to go to a waterpark and try this VR simulation for yourself?

No Mans Sky VR Has Never Looked This Good

Gamertag VR — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

New video from Gamertag VR: No Mans Sky VR Has Never Looked This Good.

MicroLED microdisplay developer VIJO secures financing to build a 4-inch microLED production line with an annual capacity of 48,000 4" wafers

Ron Mertens — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:32:23 +0000

China-based full-color microLED microdisplay developer VIJO Optoelectronics announced that it has secured a major financing round of "hundreds of millions of yuan". The company did not detail the exact amount, but we can assume is in the area of $50-100 million USD.

Steam Frame Can Play Quest Exclusives!

Beardo Benjo — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Beardo Benjo: Steam Frame Can Play Quest Exclusives!.

The Pimax Crystal Pro Makes NO SENSE!

MRTV - Mixed Reality TV — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from MRTV - Mixed Reality TV: The Pimax Crystal Pro Makes NO SENSE!.

Audience Is Dead. Meet the ‘Actience'. ft. Charles Melcher, Author of "The Future of Storytelling"

Charlie Fink — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:54:46 +0000

Ted and Charlie open with a quieter AI news week, giving them room to dig into XR hardware, including hands-on impressions of two new smart glasses, a Norway story on camera glasses restrictions, the shutdown of the XR Association, backlash over Meta’s Muse app, and a tour...

A Meta Reality Labs researcher puts a 2.13 arcmin floor on laser-lit 500µm waveguides

MIXED — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:31:42 +0000

An optics researcher at Meta's Reality Labs has published a hard limit on how sharp a thin AR waveguide can be, and at the thickness glasses makers want it falls short of the acuity target by more than a factor of two. The limit only applies to waveguides lit by a...

Brad Lynch on X: quote of Steam Frame reservation update "attempt something funny"

Brad Lynch — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:33:06 +0000

Post by @SadlyItsBradley on X (34 likes, 1,979 views when captured): quote of Steam Frame reservation update "attempt something funny".

Steam Hardware Updates on X: Steam Frame 'by Dec 30' window explainer

Steam Hardware Updates — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:41:20 +0000

Post by @HardwareSteam on X (133 likes, 6,536 views when captured): Steam Frame 'by Dec 30' window explainer.

Meta names its first ESPN immersive game, Texas vs Oklahoma on October 10

MIXED — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:20:22 +0000

Meta has named the first fixture in its ESPN immersive sports deal: Texas against Oklahoma on October 10, at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, carried in the TV app on Meta Quest. Meta's blog post, published at 15:56 UTC on October 8, says the games are "select live, 180-degree...

Steam Hardware Updates on X: poll: what Steam Frame order window did you get

Steam Hardware Updates — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:10:42 +0000

Post by @HardwareSteam on X (103 likes, 8,246 views when captured): poll: what Steam Frame order window did you get.

Steam Hardware Updates on X: Valve released official Steam Frame CAD files

Steam Hardware Updates — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:55 +0000

Post by @HardwareSteam on X (130 likes, 4,257 views when captured): Valve released official Steam Frame CAD files.

Valve Steam Frame reservations / SteamOS 0.4 / CAD files

Steam Hardware Updates — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Product page now shows when reservation holders get order emails (by Dec 30, 2026, or in 2027). Valve also published official Steam Frame CAD files (Oct 9).

Nathie on X: quote: GTA5 ported to Quest 3

Nathie — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:25:39 +0000

Post by @nathie on X (25 likes, 1,172 views when captured): quote: GTA5 ported to Quest 3.

UploadVR + VR Download podcast on X: Terry's Terraforming coming to Quest 3

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:15:42 +0000

Post by @UploadVR on X (13 likes, 1,219 views when captured): Terry's Terraforming coming to Quest 3.

VR Narrative Adventure Terry's Terraforming Gets Release Date

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:13:32 +0000

Terry's Terraforming, a VR narrative adventure game where you fix up planets across the galaxy, is coming to Quest 3 soon, with a Steam release coming later.

Our Favorite VR Games For Spooky Season 2026

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:12:34 +0000

Halloween is just around the corner. We've picked ten of our favorite scary VR games for spooky season 2026.

Quietglass ships nineteen free apps for the Even G2, and its README says eighteen

MIXED — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:44:35 +0000

Quietglass, a suite of free apps for the Even Realities G2 built on the official Even Hub SDK, opens its README with the words "Eighteen apps". Its own German summary of the same document says "19 kostenlose Apps", then breaks that into ten that run straight away and nine that...

Brad Lynch on X: Steam Link Frame->Vision Pro trick

Brad Lynch — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:35:08 +0000

Post by @SadlyItsBradley on X (119 likes, 5,002 views when captured): Steam Link Frame->Vision Pro trick.

FEX caps its translated code cache at 1GB, answering its own September warning

MIXED — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:57:53 +0000

FEX, the translator that turns x86 game code into Arm64 instructions inside Steam Frame's Proton stack, now holds its cache of translated code to 1GB and throws away stale caches whenever it updates. Both changes answer gaps the project listed in its own September release post...

Sony has signed 419 XR patents over to Meta, and 43 have been recorded so far

MIXED — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:08:37 +0000

Sony agreed in December 2025 to sign 419 XR patents over to Meta, and so far 43 of them have been recorded as changing hands. The figures come from ZDNet Korea's own search of the United States Patent and Trademark Office's assignment records, published on October 5 and stamped...

Brad Lynch on X: borked Steam Frame OS / Windows OneDrive rant

Brad Lynch — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:44:51 +0000

Post by @SadlyItsBradley on X (189 likes, 7,629 views when captured): borked Steam Frame OS / Windows OneDrive rant.

Brad Lynch on X: Steam Frame battery solutions question

Brad Lynch — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:10:46 +0000

Post by @SadlyItsBradley on X (136 likes, 12,139 views when captured): Steam Frame battery solutions question.

Welcoming Scott Hayden as Road to VR’s New Executive Editor

Road to VR — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000

I’m pleased to announced that longtime Editor Scott Hayden is stepping up to become Road to VR’s new Executive Editor. After starting with Road to VR as a freelancer in 2014, becoming a contributor in 2016, and then Editor in 2019, Scott Hayden is now the publication’s new...

Kopin awarded a new $18.6 million US Army project to further advance its color microLED display technology

Ron Mertens — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:30:54 +0000

In September 2025, we reported that Kopin was awarded $15.4 million from the US Department of Defense to develop ultra-bright, full-color MicroLED displays for military AR applications. That project is focused on creating displays optimized for ground soldier AR systems that...

Hostile VR on X: GTA5 ported to Quest 3 by modder GeT_RiCh

Hostile VR — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:21:39 +0000

Post by @BadHostile on X (276 likes, 25,866 views when captured): GTA5 ported to Quest 3 by modder GeT_RiCh.

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

Road to VR — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:08:18 +0000

Meta is partnering with ESPN to offer select live, 180-degree immersive college football games all season long via Quest’s TV app. When Meta VR Glasses release next spring, Meta says there are also 100+ live sporting events on the horizon.

Antony 'Tony' Vitillo on X: What Meta VR Glasses mean for Quest

Antony 'Tony' Vitillo — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:11:00 +0000

Post by @SkarredGhost on X (16 likes, 1,033 views when captured): What Meta VR Glasses mean for Quest.

AI/XR Beats: Xreal Aura Prices Up, Cinematic AI Presses On

Mike Boland — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:05:00 +0000

Xreal Aura gets closer to reality with a real price tag and ship date, while Sony exits XR and the cinematic AI library continues to swell. We have these and other items from XR and AI worlds through the lens of Charlie Fink.

Walkabout Mini Golf Escape From Planet Xylodon VR Course Tour With Mighty Coconut

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from UploadVR + VR Download podcast: Walkabout Mini Golf Escape From Planet Xylodon VR Course Tour With Mighty Coconut.

Red Dead Redemption VR is Life Changing

Gamertag VR — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Gamertag VR: Red Dead Redemption VR is Life Changing.

Shil Review: A Masterclass In Effective Minimalistic VR Game Design

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:27:31 +0000

Shil is a well-designed psychological horror-puzzle game that is far more complex than it looks, and makes you constantly second-guess yourself.

Antony 'Tony' Vitillo on X: Sesame (Brendan Iribe) AI glasses may launch 2027 (via Lowpass)

Antony 'Tony' Vitillo — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:00:02 +0000

Post by @SkarredGhost on X (13 likes, 969 views when captured): Sesame (Brendan Iribe) AI glasses may launch 2027 (via Lowpass).

Playing Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered in VR

Nathie — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:13:06 +0000

Spider-Man Remastered is now playable in glorious VR on devices like Steam Frame and Meta VR Glasses. You can swing through the streets of New York and even go face to face with bad guys.

Real VR Fishing Gets Into The Halloween Spirit With New Free Update

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:10:09 +0000

A new update for Real VR Fishing arrives next week, bringing spooky maps, haunted fish, mixed reality features, hand tracking, and more.

Brad Lynch on X: Splattery AVP spatial video -> splats app

Brad Lynch — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:37:50 +0000

Post by @SadlyItsBradley on X (87 likes, 4,863 views when captured): Splattery AVP spatial video -> splats app.

Brad Lynch on X: HoloPrinter TestFlight (Bambu, AVP)

Brad Lynch — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:31:26 +0000

Post by @SadlyItsBradley on X (99 likes, 4,608 views when captured): HoloPrinter TestFlight (Bambu, AVP).

Brad Lynch on X: 4DGB Game Boy Printer AVP

Brad Lynch — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:26:55 +0000

Post by @SadlyItsBradley on X (83 likes, 4,130 views when captured): 4DGB Game Boy Printer AVP.

Bloomberg: Apple Vision Pro on 'life support'

Mark Gurman — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Tracked story: Bloomberg: Apple Vision Pro on 'life support'. First reported by Mark Gurman.

UploadVR + VR Download podcast on X: Synth Riders hand tracking ahead of Meta VR Glasses

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:38:54 +0000

Post by @UploadVR on X (10 likes, 2,843 views when captured): Synth Riders hand tracking ahead of Meta VR Glasses.

Synth Riders Adds Hand Tracking Support On Quest 3

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:38:15 +0000

Synth Riders added hand tracking support to Quest 3 headsets in preparation for Meta's VR Glasses launching in spring.

Walkabout Mini Golf Readies For VR Glasses By Becoming The Medium’s Best Hand Tracking Game

Ian Hamilton — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:23:59 +0000

Teleportation and laid-back interaction across expansive worlds come together with Walkabout Mini Golf’s experimental hand tracking. Plus, tour Escape From Planet Xylodon.

Brad Lynch on X: 3 visionOS TestFlights submitted

Brad Lynch — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:13:33 +0000

Post by @SadlyItsBradley on X (128 likes, 4,974 views when captured): 3 visionOS TestFlights submitted.

Walkabout Mini Golf Adds Mulligans, Hand Tracking & A New DLC Course Today

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:54 +0000

Walkabout Mini Golf gets its 42nd course, Escape From Planet Xylodon, a new mulligan feature, & a Quest-only hand tracking system in today's update.

UploadVR + VR Download podcast on X: FunFitLand CombatFit + Vision Pro

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:19:05 +0000

Post by @UploadVR on X (51 likes, 5,802 views when captured): FunFitLand CombatFit + Vision Pro.

FunFitLand Adds Knee Strikes & Brings Space To Apple Vision Pro

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:16:53 +0000

VR fitness app FunFitLand has added knee strikes to CombatFit workouts and brought its meditative Space sessions to Apple Vision Pro.

Smartglasses represent a new opportunity for devs, but are unripe

Antony 'Tony' Vitillo — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:38:40 +0000

As a developer, I’m closely watching the success of smart glasses with great interest because they represent a huge opportunity. But at the same time, I’ve serious doubts about how this opportunity can actually be profitable for me, and for us developers and creators in general.

Road to VR on X: What Meta VR Glasses mean for future of Quest

Road to VR — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Post by @RtoVR on X (66 likes, 6,481 views when captured): What Meta VR Glasses mean for future of Quest.

New Study Projects XR Revenue to Exceed $59 Billion by 2030

Mike Boland — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

ARtillery Intelligence released a new report that projects XR revenue to grow to $59.7 billion by 2030. How will it get there, and what's driving it?

The MicroLED Association's first Member Spotlight webinar is now available on-demand

Ron Mertens — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:32:58 +0000

On October 6th, the MicroLED Industry Association (MIA) held its first Member Spotlight webinar. This is a new series in which member companies present their technology, share their latest microLED developments and answer questions from the audience.

What Meta VR Glasses Mean for the Future of Quest

Road to VR — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:05:45 +0000

Meta says VR Glasses are a different product for a different market. Quest isn’t dead, but it has been relegated, as the company has pulled back from games, shut down a number of studios, and is ostensibly building on its next chapter around something else.

Brad Lynch on X: Steam Link visionOS TestFlight adds Pyrowave streaming

Brad Lynch — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:55:47 +0000

Post by @SadlyItsBradley on X (165 likes, 8,434 views when captured): Steam Link visionOS TestFlight adds Pyrowave streaming.

Pimax Crystal PRO everything you NEED to know.

Tyriel Wood — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Tyriel Wood: Pimax Crystal PRO everything you NEED to know..

Modern Warfare 2 VR Feels Like a AAA VR Game

Beardo Benjo — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Beardo Benjo: Modern Warfare 2 VR Feels Like a AAA VR Game.

Did Meta Make The XREAL Aura Too Expensive?

Kola — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Kola: Did Meta Make The XREAL Aura Too Expensive?.

Xreal Aura Price Revealed, Quest's New Window Management, AI's Significance For XR

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:47:03 +0000

We discuss Quest's latest PTC overhauling window management and bringing back classic Home environments. We also cover the price reveal for the Xreal Aura, rumors surrounding Apple's new CEO and visionOS 27, and the significance of the AI singularity for the future of XR.

Nathie on X: XREAL AURA pricing

Nathie — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:42:04 +0000

Post by @nathie on X (181 likes, 19,251 views when captured): XREAL AURA pricing.

Sony sells dozens of XR patents to Meta

Road to VR — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Signals Sony stepping back from PSVR-class hardware while Meta consolidates XR IP.

XREAL AURA (Android XR glasses) priced $1,279/$1,499

Brad Lynch — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Android XR, ~70 deg FOV, <100g, puck; ships before the holidays to priority reservers (US/CA/JP/KR), wider in 2027; Founder's Edition 2,000 units, pay by Oct 17. Positioned just below Meta's upcoming $1,299 VR Glasses.

Justin Ryan on X: Duuro WebXR sim of Meta VR Glasses FOV

Justin Ryan — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:43:17 +0000

Post by @justinryanio on X (78 likes, 7,688 views when captured): Duuro WebXR sim of Meta VR Glasses FOV.

Ray Wong on X: Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Zena

Ray Wong — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:31:21 +0000

Post by @raywongy on X (19 likes, 1,657 views when captured): Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Zena.

Nathie on X: first AR glasses pop-up with SPECS

Nathie — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:13:23 +0000

Post by @nathie on X (95 likes, 5,339 views when captured): first AR glasses pop-up with SPECS.

This Might Be the Best AR Glasses Experience Yet

Nathie — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:09 +0000

I visited the Snap SPECS AR Glasses pop-up at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles, where everyday shoppers got to experience the future of augmented reality firsthand! What stood out to me most was how the pop-up put people first and the product second.

The Meta Quest 3S gets a rare discount during October Prime Day

The Verge — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Until the end of Amazon’s October sale later tonight, you can grab the 128GB Meta Quest 3S for just $297.49 (usually $349.99) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. While the lenses and displays aren’t quite as sharp as the Quest 3, the underlying chipset is the same, and this is a...

Xreal Aura official pricing revealed: Priority Deposit remains active as we look to the holidays

Android Central — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:28:46 +0000

Xreal announces its official price for its Android XR smart glasses, Aura. Early deposits remain open, and it looks like the holidays will be exciting.

The Team Behind VR Noir Is Back With A New Series

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:55:08 +0000

The creatives behind 2016's VR experience VR Noir: A Day Before the Night have announced a continuation of that detective noir story is coming later this year.

Dilmer Valecillos on X: microgestures for Meta VR Glasses

Dilmer Valecillos — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:52:40 +0000

Post by @Dilmerv on X (45 likes, 1,848 views when captured): microgestures for Meta VR Glasses.

UploadVR + VR Download podcast on X: Horizon OS 2.9 datamine: Theater Home cinema for Quest + VR Glasses

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:02:40 +0000

Post by @UploadVR on X (75 likes, 8,808 views when captured): Horizon OS 2.9 datamine: Theater Home cinema for Quest + VR Glasses.

Meta Is Working On A Virtual Cinema Environment For Quest & VR Glasses

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:59:42 +0000

Datamining in Horizon OS 2.9 suggests that Meta is working on a virtual cinema environment for Quest headsets and its upcoming VR Glasses.

Udi Wertheimer on X: Claude-built Mac app converts your HL:Alyx copy for Vision Pro, available this week

Udi Wertheimer — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:03:21 +0000

Post by @udiWertheimer on X (258 likes, 15,199 views when captured): Claude-built Mac app converts your HL:Alyx copy for Vision Pro, available this week.

XREAL Aura with Android XR start at $1,279

9to5Google — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:35:00 +0000

XREAL’s first pair of Android XR glasses, XREAL Aura, finally have a price tag – $1,279. more…

RayNeo GT/GT Max XR Glasses Comparison Review vs Viture Beast vs Luma Ultra vs XREAL R1 vs 1S vs XBX

GizmoSlipTech — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:15:08 +0000

RayNeo GT and GT Max are some of the best XR glasses money can buy, despite being much lower price compared to the competition. Despite their obvious flaws, the GT and GT Max still deliver on the key features that users with a stable anchor mode and lots of customizations for...

Brad Lynch on X: XREAL Aura pricing finalized $1279/$1499 (early scoop)

Brad Lynch — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:07:36 +0000

Post by @SadlyItsBradley on X (86 likes, 12,296 views when captured): XREAL Aura pricing finalized $1279/$1499 (early scoop).

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

Road to VR — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:53:19 +0000

Meta has acquired a number of Sony patents, including some related to XR headsets, suggesting Sony is significantly pulling back from its XR ambitions. The News As first reported by ZDNet Korea, a recorded transfer of 43 U.S.

ENGO Launches engo Titanium, 28.9-Gram AR Smart Glasses for Runners and Cyclists

Auganix — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:19:25 +0000

In Augmented Reality News What’s the story? ENGO launches engo Titanium, 28.9-gram augmented reality smart glasses for road runners and cyclists, with adjustable 3D-printed titanium temples.

Gamertag VR on X: Pimax Crystal Pro pricing

Gamertag VR — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:48:18 +0000

Post by @GAMERTAGVR on X (40 likes, 3,455 views when captured): Pimax Crystal Pro pricing.

Pimax Unveils Crystal Pro Headset, Ringless VR Controllers and Spation Mini-PC

Auganix — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:47:20 +0000

In Virtual Reality News What’s the story? Pimax unveils Crystal Pro, a wireless PC VR headset priced at USD $1,399, with quantum-dot LCD (QLED) panels at 2880 x 2880 pixels ...

Dark Souls 2 VR With Motion Controls is WILD!

Beardo Benjo — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Beardo Benjo: Dark Souls 2 VR With Motion Controls is WILD!.

NEW Pimax Crystal Pro Makes Steam Frame Look OLD... But There’s ONE Huge Problem

MRTV - Mixed Reality TV — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from MRTV - Mixed Reality TV: NEW Pimax Crystal Pro Makes Steam Frame Look OLD... But There’s ONE Huge Problem.

Brad Lynch on X: AVP app: grab 3D objects from spatial videos

Brad Lynch — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:20:51 +0000

Post by @SadlyItsBradley on X (548 likes, 28,671 views when captured): AVP app: grab 3D objects from spatial videos.

MRTV - Mixed Reality TV on X: Crystal Pro vs Steam Frame video

MRTV - Mixed Reality TV — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:13:31 +0000

Post by @mixedrealityTV on X (12 likes, 850 views when captured): Crystal Pro vs Steam Frame video.

AR glasses made my house haunted

Nathie — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:42:33 +0000

This Apple Vision Pro and/or Meta Quest app makes ghosts appear in your house. It’s called Hauntify and scans your rooms in real-time to find the perfect spots to scare you.

15 Years of XR, Through the Lens of Road to VR

Road to VR — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:40:53 +0000

This month Road to VR celebrates its 15th year of bringing you the most important news across the XR landscape. To mark the occasion we’ve put together an interactive timeline of major industry events and how our coverage has evolved over time.

Titanfall 2's VR Mod Is Stellar, And Its Installer Is The Best Thing About It

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:13:27 +0000

Titanfall 2's VR mod is stellar, and the best part is CircuitLord's excellent installer for it.

The VR mod explosion (Titanfall 2, Battlefront II, Fallout, GTA V on Quest)

Gamertag VR — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Tracked story: The VR mod explosion (Titanfall 2, Battlefront II, Fallout, GTA V on Quest). First reported by Gamertag VR.

Pimax Crystal Pro announced ($1,399+)

Auganix — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Tracked story: Pimax Crystal Pro announced ($1,399+). 6 map voices posted about it.

Norway proposes temporary ban on camera smart glasses in public places

Antony 'Tony' Vitillo — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Tracked story: Norway proposes temporary ban on camera smart glasses in public places. 3 map voices posted about it.

Fresh Tracks VR Impression: A Wintry Mix Of Ski And Sorcery

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:50:02 +0000

Fresh Tracks VR combines rhythm game mechanics with a roguelike gameplay loop and a catchy albeit sometimes repetitive soundtrack.

Road to VR on X: Pimax Crystal Pro $1,400 takes on Steam Frame

Road to VR — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:42:49 +0000

Post by @RtoVR on X (101 likes, 16,967 views when captured): Pimax Crystal Pro $1,400 takes on Steam Frame.

Pimax Aims to Take on Steam Frame with New ‘Crystal Pro’ Headset, Priced at $1,400

Road to VR — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:41:25 +0000

Pimax announced its next major VR headset, Crystal Pro, which not only boasts high-fidelity PC VR streaming, but also some native standalone gameplay too. Much like Steam Frame, Crystal Pro’s major focus is on wireless PC VR streaming, which Pimax says is built around its own...

MRTV - Mixed Reality TV on X: Pimax Steam Frame controllers pricey

MRTV - Mixed Reality TV — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:35:28 +0000

Post by @mixedrealityTV on X (22 likes, 1,424 views when captured): Pimax Steam Frame controllers pricey.

M.G. Siegler on X: Vision Pro vs Meta VR Glasses

M.G. Siegler — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:30:51 +0000

Post by @mgsiegler on X (6 likes, 3,655 views when captured): Vision Pro vs Meta VR Glasses.

AI for XR Developers

XR AI Spotlight — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:03:54 +0000

tips, threats and opportunities

Case Study: United Rentals Streamlines Training with VR

Mike Boland — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Working with Strivr, United Rentals placed trainees in VR-rendered construction sites to simulate typical sales scenarios. What were the results and, more importantly, executional lessons & takeaways?

Cellid Partners With Japanese Eyewear Retailer Megane Top to Commercialize AR Glasses

Auganix — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:57:16 +0000

In Augmented Reality News What’s the story? Cellid, a developer of displays for augmented reality (AR) glasses, partners with Japanese eyewear retailer Megane Top to develop and sell AR glasses ...

Enterprise AR Software Provider PTC to Be Acquired by Schneider Electric in $22.6 Billion Deal

Auganix — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:06:00 +0000

In Augmented Reality News What’s the story? Schneider Electric has agreed to buy PTC, the industrial engineering software company behind the Vuforia augmented reality products, in an all-cash deal valued ...

Star Wars Galactic Racer Is Incredible… Then I Tried It in VR

Gamertag VR — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Gamertag VR: Star Wars Galactic Racer Is Incredible… Then I Tried It in VR.

Dying Light VR Is Back... And This Time It’s FREE!

Beardo Benjo — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Beardo Benjo: Dying Light VR Is Back... And This Time It’s FREE!.

Is Pimax About to Reveal a Wireless Steam Frame Competitor?!

MRTV - Mixed Reality TV — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from MRTV - Mixed Reality TV: Is Pimax About to Reveal a Wireless Steam Frame Competitor?!.

Carter on X: AR interface for Dobot rover in Godot on Quest 3

Carter — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:25:51 +0000

Post by @carterdev on X (176 likes, 37,691 views when captured): AR interface for Dobot rover in Godot on Quest 3.

Quest PTC Overhauls Window Management & Brings Back Classic Home Environments

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:01:39 +0000

Meta's Horizon OS 2.9 PTC update is rolling out for Quest, introducing an overhauled 2D window management system and bringing back classic Home environments.

Spatial Insider on X: visionOS 27.2 beta 3 released

Spatial Insider — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:24:54 +0000

Post by @spatialinsider on X (50 likes, 3,530 views when captured): visionOS 27.2 beta 3 released.

Horizon OS 2.9 PTC: 2D window management, Theater Home

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Tracked story: Horizon OS 2.9 PTC: 2D window management, Theater Home. First reported by UploadVR + VR Download podcast.

Anduril EagleEye MR helmet: $159M Army prototype contract

AR/VR Landscape daily run — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Tracked story: Anduril EagleEye MR helmet: $159M Army prototype contract.

Gamertag VR on X: Star Wars Galactic Racer UEVR profile Quest 3/Steam Frame

Gamertag VR — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:12:17 +0000

Post by @GAMERTAGVR on X (605 likes, 35,394 views when captured): Star Wars Galactic Racer UEVR profile Quest 3/Steam Frame.

Ghwst on X: Maybe Vision Pro is the Steam Frame we need

Ghwst — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:35:35 +0000

Post by @GhwstVR on X (107 likes, 6,897 views when captured): Maybe Vision Pro is the Steam Frame we need.

Road to VR on X: App shows Meta VR Glasses FOV

Road to VR — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Post by @RtoVR on X (22 likes, 4,110 views when captured): App shows Meta VR Glasses FOV.

Road to VR on X: Astro Bot Rescue Mission running on Quest 3 (VR mod explosion)

Road to VR — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:30:01 +0000

Post by @RtoVR on X (77 likes, 7,058 views when captured): Astro Bot Rescue Mission running on Quest 3 (VR mod explosion).

Hostile VR on X: Fallout 3 + New Vegas VR mod coming to Quest 3 (dwalton29)

Hostile VR — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:52:15 +0000

Post by @BadHostile on X (573 likes, 16,370 views when captured): Fallout 3 + New Vegas VR mod coming to Quest 3 (dwalton29).

This App Lets You Actually Experience Meta VR Glasses’ Field of View Before You Upgrade

Road to VR — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:31:58 +0000

Meta announced its VR Glasses at Connect last month, which is looking to appeal more to productivity and casual content by virtue of its high pixel density micro-OLED displays. They do however serve up a noticeably lower field of view (FOV), but how noticeable?

The XR Week Peek (2026.10.05): Samsung glasses get FCC clearance, Snap opens SPECS pop-up store, and more!

Antony 'Tony' Vitillo — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:47:05 +0000

I’m back in Italy, but I’m still thinking about the beautiful days I had at Meta Connect. And talking about Connect, I want to thank the many people who are still writing me some kind words related to my interview with Boz.

PSVR Exclusive ‘Astro Bot Rescue Mission’ Running on Quest 3 is the Latest in VR Mod Explosion

Road to VR — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:20:57 +0000

AI vibecoding has caused a veritable explosion in the VR modding scene. The latest to benefit: PSVR exclusive and critically acclaimed platformer Astro Bot Rescue Mission (2018).

Cas and Chary XR on X: quote Udi HL:Alyx AVP; Steam Frame effect

Cas and Chary XR — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:36:01 +0000

Post by @CasandChary on X (75 likes, 3,777 views when captured): quote Udi HL:Alyx AVP; Steam Frame effect.

Vuzix Announces Shrike Waveguide Display Platform for Defense, Security and First Responder Applications

Auganix — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:01:07 +0000

In XR News What’s the story? Vuzix announces Shrike, a configurable waveguide display platform for defense, security and first responder applications, with initial units shipping to customers for evaluation Why ...

Last Week in AVP #137: Experience Teahupo’o’s Barrels in New Apple Immersive Film, New Vision Pro Headset Rumors, Flow Chaser Brings Spatial Rhythm Gameplay to AVP and more!

Last Week in Apple Vision Pro — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:24:14 +0000

Last Week in AVP #137: Experience Teahupo’o’s Barrels in New Apple Immersive Film, New Vision Pro Headset Rumors, Flow Chaser Brings Spatial Rhythm Gameplay to AVP and more!

MicroLED-Info publishes a new edition of the MicroLED and OLED Microdisplay Market Report

Ron Mertens — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:00:08 +0000

Today we published a new edition of our MicroLED and OLED Microdisplays Market Report , with all the latest information. The new edition offers almost 40 new updates, including new companies, new developments, and new devices.

Sony Abandoned This Masterpiece. VR Fans Just Rescued It.

Gamertag VR — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Gamertag VR: Sony Abandoned This Masterpiece. VR Fans Just Rescued It..

Playing Astro Bot on Meta Quest 3

Nathie — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:59:30 +0000

Astro Bot: Rescue Mission is now fully playable on Meta Quest 3. Everything that made this PSVR exclusive so fun can be experienced on modern headsets.

Half-Life: Alyx running natively on Apple Vision Pro

Udi Wertheimer — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Tracked story: Half-Life: Alyx running natively on Apple Vision Pro. First reported by Udi Wertheimer.

Brad Lynch on X: RC car controlled from AVP

Brad Lynch — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:51:41 +0000

Post by @SadlyItsBradley on X (141 likes, 13,510 views when captured): RC car controlled from AVP.

Quest's Horizon+ Subscription Now Offers Free Add-Ons For Games

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:37:35 +0000

Quest's Horizon+ subscription now offers free add-ons for games, plus Swarm 2 and Waltz of the Wizard are this month's monthly titles.

UploadVR + VR Download podcast on X: Traffix XR coming to Quest 3

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:24:05 +0000

Post by @UploadVR on X (17 likes, 6,133 views when captured): Traffix XR coming to Quest 3.

Manage Miniature Motorways Later This Month In Traffix XR: Cities Of Tomorrow

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:21:38 +0000

Traffix XR: Cities of Tomorrow is a mini motorway management game coming to Quest 3 this month.

Azad Balabanian on X: passthrough resolution test Steam Frame/AVP/Quest 3

Azad Balabanian — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:31:56 +0000

Post by @Azadux on X (43 likes, 3,020 views when captured): passthrough resolution test Steam Frame/AVP/Quest 3.

Evan Spiegel on X: SPECS retail presence at Westfield Century City (Specs AR glasses consumer launch)

Evan Spiegel — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:58:20 +0000

Post by @evanspiegel on X (162 likes, 40,661 views when captured): SPECS retail presence at Westfield Century City (Specs AR glasses consumer launch).

Artur Sychov on X: Apple glasses vs AirPods w/ cameras podcast

Artur Sychov — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Post by @ASychov on X (12 likes, 772 views when captured): Apple glasses vs AirPods w/ cameras podcast.

Amir on X: passing lanes 3D AVP replay

Amir — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:13:06 +0000

Post by @virtual_amir on X (119 likes, 6,221 views when captured): passing lanes 3D AVP replay.

Oscar Falmer on X: Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses: 43g, 12h battery, no camera, audio only: music, calls, Meta AI; $349 (audio glasses, AI assistant)

Oscar Falmer — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Post by @OscarFalmer on X (78 likes, 14,562 views when captured): Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses: 43g, 12h battery, no camera, audio only: music, calls, Meta AI; $349 (audio glasses, AI assistant).

F.E.A.R. in VR Is Absolutely Insane

Gamertag VR — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Gamertag VR: F.E.A.R. in VR Is Absolutely Insane.

The 10 Best Upcoming VR Horror Games To Look Forward To

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:03:06 +0000

While they may come too late for this year's spooky season, we have a list of upcoming VR horror games to keep on your radar through the rest of 2026 and beyond.

Birdseed VR Is Coming To Steam Next Week

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:51:43 +0000

Birdseed VR, the silliest bird photography game in VR, is coming to Steam on October 8 with Quest cross-play.

Laser tag in VR is pure chaotic fun

Nathie — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:50:49 +0000

Laser tag in VR is one of the coolest things out there. You can turn any space you like into a fun virtual playground.

Justin Ryan on X: Red Bull Big-Wave Surfing immersive on AVP

Justin Ryan — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:40:40 +0000

Post by @justinryanio on X (120 likes, 8,957 views when captured): Red Bull Big-Wave Surfing immersive on AVP.

Open Season On Draymond Green Shows How Well VR Docuseries Can Work

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:06:00 +0000

Meta’s new VR docuseries follows the NBA champion Draymond Green through therapy. We found the immersive format delivers a deeper impact than 2D TV ever could.

Amir on X: AI-extracted MLS match replayed in Toybox Soccer on Vision Pro

Amir — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:11:43 +0000

Post by @virtual_amir on X (675 likes, 42,415 views when captured): AI-extracted MLS match replayed in Toybox Soccer on Vision Pro.

‘Titanfall 2’ VR Mod Brings the Legendary Movement Shooter to VR—for Those Who Can Handle it

Road to VR — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:04:42 +0000

Legendary movement shooter Titanfall 2 is now available in VR thanks to mod maker CircuitLord who has created a full VR conversion mod that adds head tracking, weapon aiming, mech weapon controls, and even manual reloading to the game’s entire roster of weapons. Among...

AI/XR Beats: Super Intelligence, ChatGPT Dots & VR Cuts

Mike Boland — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:44:24 +0000

AI gets a rebrand and toothless safety pledge, ChatGPT's agentic play gets a cuddly makeover, and the struggle intensifies for VR studios. We have these and other items from XR and AI worlds through the lens of Charlie Fink.

Vista Larga Games on X: Quest 3 remains king vs overpriced Steam Frame

Vista Larga Games — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:26:12 +0000

Post by @VistaLargaGames on X (189 likes, 35,517 views when captured): Quest 3 remains king vs overpriced Steam Frame.

DOOM Eternal VR Is Here... Mods Have Changed VR Forever!

Beardo Benjo — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Beardo Benjo: DOOM Eternal VR Is Here... Mods Have Changed VR Forever!.

Samsung Android XR/Gemini glasses FCC filings; launch reportedly Nov

Road to VR — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Tracked story: Samsung Android XR/Gemini glasses FCC filings; launch reportedly Nov. First reported by Road to VR.

Walkabout Mini Golf Adds Experimental Hand Tracking With Xylodon Release

Ian Hamilton — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:34:40 +0000

VR’s most turbulent period yet sees one of its best controller-based games explore hand tracking.

Brad Lynch on X: volumetric GameBoy printing 3D cards to real 3D printer (AVP)

Brad Lynch — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:51:43 +0000

Post by @SadlyItsBradley on X (1,585 likes, 64,204 views when captured): volumetric GameBoy printing 3D cards to real 3D printer (AVP).

My take on Meta VR Glasses

Antony 'Tony' Vitillo — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:17:56 +0000

It has been a week since the launch of the Meta VR Glasses, but the community is keeping debating about them. In particular, people are commenting about them being a good thing or a bad thing for our ecosystem and are keeping comparing them with the Apple Vision Pro.

Can VR glasses save VR?

The Verge — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:10:32 +0000

I'm pretty sure I won't be buying the $1,299 Meta VR Glasses. That's too rich for my blood in today's economy, and my feelings about Meta are… conflicted.

UploadVR + VR Download podcast on X: Red Bull Big Wave Surfing on AVP

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:40 +0000

Post by @UploadVR on X (14 likes, 5,136 views when captured): Red Bull Big Wave Surfing on AVP.

The World Of Red Bull's Big Wave Surfing Makes Apple Immersive's 180° Frame Feel Limitless

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The World of Red Bull: Big Wave Surfing brings the heaviest waves in Tahiti to Apple Vision Pro. This 180-degree video sets a new gold standard for sports storytelling.

John Carmack on X: VR pinball on Quest 3 meaningfully better and more fun than a physical-style cabinet; notes on Pinball FX custom engine (games, Quest)

John Carmack — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:24:03 +0000

Post by @ID_AA_Carmack on X (564 likes, 117,173 views when captured): VR pinball on Quest 3 meaningfully better and more fun than a physical-style cabinet; notes on Pinball FX custom engine (games, Quest).

Samsung reportedly confirms November launch for first Android XR glasses

9to5Google — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0000

Samsung has apparently confirmed a November 2026 launch for its first Android XR smart glasses. more…

A New Walk-In Attraction Brings The House Of The Dead To VR

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:10:22 +0000

Sega has released a teaser video revealing a new, large-scale VR arcade attraction in its long-running The House of the Dead series.

XPANCEO partners with ophthalmic materials developer Contamac top optimize the AR contact lens manufacturing process

Ron Mertens — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:09 +0000

Smart contact lenses develop XPANCEO announced a partnership with Contamac, a specialist manufacturer of ophthalmic materials, to advance AR contact lenses and their manufacturing process. The company says that this new collaboration focuses on making lenses suitable for longer...

Steam Frame: 10 Things To Do FIRST

Cas and Chary XR — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Cas and Chary XR: Steam Frame: 10 Things To Do FIRST.

Titanfall 2 Is the Greatest VR Mod Ever Made

Gamertag VR — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Gamertag VR: Titanfall 2 Is the Greatest VR Mod Ever Made.

Titanfall 2 VR - The Best VR Game of 2026

Beardo Benjo — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Beardo Benjo: Titanfall 2 VR - The Best VR Game of 2026.

I Tested the Software Powering Meta VR Glasses - Here's What to Expect

Kola — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Kola: I Tested the Software Powering Meta VR Glasses - Here's What to Expect.

VR Download Is BACK - We Discuss 2026 So Far In XR

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:54:24 +0000

We discuss the return of the podcast, hardware price increases driven by the global memory crisis, and the new wave of ultralight headsets including Meta's VR glasses. We also dive into XREAL Aura and Android XR, our initial impressions of Steam Frame, and the arrival of true AR...

New VR Games & Releases October 2026: Quest, PC VR, PS VR2 & More

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:11:25 +0000

Wondering what VR games are releasing in October that you can look forward to? Read our full roundup here.

UploadVR + VR Download podcast on X: New games for Meta VR Glasses spring 2027

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:36:42 +0000

Post by @UploadVR on X (58 likes, 5,993 views when captured): New games for Meta VR Glasses spring 2027.

Engineering the Future of Immersive Computing, Part 3

Mike Boland — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Lak Vijayaraghavan is an XR systems engineer whose career spans Magic Leap to TikTok Effect House. What are his biggest learnings and insights from that journey so far, and where does he see spatial computing moving next?

Max Payne VR Feels Too Good to Be True

Beardo Benjo — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Beardo Benjo: Max Payne VR Feels Too Good to Be True.

ROSÉ & Bruno Mars' Viral "APT." Is Beat Saber's Latest Shock Drop

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:20:46 +0000

Beat Saber dropped its fourth Shock Drop with ROSÉ & Bruno Mars' viral single "APT.", available now on Quest & PC VR.

Camera-Free Smart Glasses Have Arrived

Nathie — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:25:39 +0000

VONDER invited me to check out their new smart glasses and sponsored this video to give you an exclusive first look. Learn more or pre-order at https://www.vonder.ai #tech #smartglasses #vonder

Skynea launches new AI smartglasses powered by Hongshi's full-color QDPR microLED microdisplays

Ron Mertens — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:17:29 +0000

Hongshi Intelligent announced that is full-color XC6 microLED light engine powers the upcoming Skynea Skyeagle V1 Smart Glasses. Skynea, a brand owned by Shenzhen CDL Precision Technology, recently introduced the new AI Smart Glasses product, but did not share much details.

Max Payne 2 VR is INSANE… Here’s How to Install It

Gamertag VR — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from Gamertag VR: Max Payne 2 VR is INSANE… Here’s How to Install It.

Meta's Smart Glasses Are Getting Its 'Muse' AI Agent

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:26:21 +0000

Meta's Muse AI agent is coming to its smart glasses "soon", letting it take actions at your request while your phone stays in your pocket.

Arboretum Update Brings The Holodeck To Solara One On Quest

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:31:41 +0000

Solara One's new Arboretum update brings a Holodeck-inspired forest experience to the meditative space exploration app on Meta Quest.

Arizona Truck Driver Will Let You Become A VR Trucker On Quest This October

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:28:42 +0000

Arizona Truck Driver, a truck life sim from the team behind The Wizards & Hunt Together, hits Quest in Early Access this October.

Body Proxy Is A Unique Meta Smart Glasses Game From Tender Claws

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:38:41 +0000

Body Proxy is a unique location-based game that challenges players to impress AI while wearing Meta smart glasses.

Liminal Uses Meta Glasses To Deliver Meditation Based On What You See

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:36:27 +0000

Liminal is taking its wellness approach outside the headset. Liminal: Walking Meditation uses Meta AI glasses to create a spoken meditation around what you actually see.

Steam Frame Prescription Lenses Now Available From Zenni Optical (Update: Sold Out)

Ian Hamilton — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:42:46 +0000

I bought two pair of the Zenni prescription lenses for Valve’s Steam Frame.

Thinner, Lighter, Better: Meta VR Glasses Review Roundup

Mike Boland — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Meta has switched things up with the new Meta VR Glasses unveiled last week. Not only are they branded differently – dropping the Quest convention first launched in 2019 – but it's a fundamentally different approach to VR.

Ray-Ban Meta Audio Drops The Camera For A Lighter, Socially Acceptable Design

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:17:01 +0000

Ray-Ban Meta Audio drops the camera for a lighter and sleeker design that's likely to be more socially acceptable amid the public privacy backlash.

The MicroLED Handbook: your reference for the technology and its market

Ron Mertens — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:00:06 +0000

MicroLED-Info's 2026 edition of The MicroLED Handbook , written by founder and editor-in-chief Ron Mertens, is meant to answer the questions that come up repeatedly around MicroLED - how the technology actually works, how it differs from other display technologies, who is...

Meta VR Glasses: First Impressions

ThrillSeeker — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from ThrillSeeker: Meta VR Glasses: First Impressions.

Steam Frame Has a Problem: OLED, Higher Resolution for Just $899!

MRTV - Mixed Reality TV — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0000

New video from MRTV - Mixed Reality TV: Steam Frame Has a Problem: OLED, Higher Resolution for Just $899!.

Last Week in AVP #136: Apple’s New CEO says Vision Pro is ‘the early days of a long journey’, Jon M. Chu Breaking Down How He Directed in AVP, Insta360’s New Spatial Captures Work on AVP and more!

Last Week in Apple Vision Pro — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:48:15 +0000

Last Week in AVP #136: Apple’s New CEO says Vision Pro is ‘the early days of a long journey’, Jon M. Chu Breaking Down How He Directed in AVP, Insta360’s New Spatial Captures Work on AVP and more!

The XR Week Peek (2026.09.27): Meta launches VR Glasses, Apple may be working on a new AVP, and more!

Antony 'Tony' Vitillo — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:20:20 +0000

I’m taking the plane quite soon, and the last thing I’ll do here in the US is write this newsletter episode to tell you the most relevant XR news of the week. This has been the week of Meta Connect, so most of this roundup will be about that […]

Meta Ray-Ban Display Gets New Features, Online Ordering & International Launch

UploadVR + VR Download podcast — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:07:44 +0000

Meta Ray-Ban Display is now available in the UK and Canada, and will be available in France, Italy and Germany next month. It's also getting new features and updates.

Cas and Chary XR on X: Meta VR Glasses have face tracking (Hologram codec avatars)

Cas and Chary XR — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:11:54 +0000

Post by @CasandChary on X (272 likes, 70,178 views when captured): Meta VR Glasses have face tracking (Hologram codec avatars).

MRTV - Mixed Reality TV on X: Dream Air SE $899 vs Steam Frame

MRTV - Mixed Reality TV — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:30:06 +0000

Post by @mixedrealityTV on X (18 likes, 2,274 views when captured): Dream Air SE $899 vs Steam Frame.

Super Smash Bros In VR Is Now A Thing

Nathie — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:29:47 +0000

You can now play Super Smash Bros. in VR right in your own living room.

Report: Apple working on new Vision Pro, with different form factors on the table

9to5Mac — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:47:05 +0000

After the release of Vision Pro, everyone wanted to know how long it would be before the company could release a lighter version that isn’t so bulky on your face. For the longest time, we had been looking forward to a so-called Vision Air, codenamed N100.