Ahead of Prime Day, the rarely-discounted Kobo Libra Colour e-reader is already on sale at Amazon for a record-low price

SAVE $20: The Kobo Libra Colour e-reader is on sale at Amazon for $209.99, down from the usual price of $229.99. That's a 9% discount and the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Kobo Kobo Libra Colour $209.99 at Amazon ... more - mashable

Bootstrap Island Heads For The Riverlands In Latest Update

PC VR survival game Bootstrap Island introduced its largest biome yet with the Riverlands update. Now live on Steam, Bootstrap Island received its fourth major update since the initial early access launch last year. Described as a “vast, untamed biome” ... more - uploadvr

Apple is reportedly working on a bunch of new XR devices

Apple is rumored to launch a lighter — and cheaper — version of the Vision Pro. Apple seems to have big plans to expand its lineup of extended-reality (XR) devices by launching new Vision series headsets and smart glasses, according to a report from ... more - theverge

Before Prime Day, get the powerful EcoFlow Delta Pro portable power station for a record-low price at Amazon

SAVE $1,915: The EcoFlow Delta Pro portable power station is on sale at Amazon as a Prime Deal for $1,784, down from the usual price of $3,699. That's a 52% discount and a record-low price. Opens in a new window Credit: EcoFlow EcoFlow Delta Pro $1,784 ... more - mashable

Apple has an incredibly ambitious roadmap for smart glasses and headsets, report claims

Apple's Vision Pro headset seems to have taken a back seat lately, but a new report claims that Apple still has a very ambitious roadmap with seven head-mounted products in the pipeline. This is according to Apple sleuth Ming-Chi Kuo, who detailed the ... more - mashable

New VR Games & Releases July 2025: Quest, SteamVR, PlayStation VR2 & More

With July nearly here, we've rounded up our latest highlights for the biggest new VR games arriving next month. June might have been a quieter time, yet we still found ourselves considerably busy across VR/MR gaming. We reviewed Zombie Army VR, Little ... more - uploadvr

Apple Vision Pro Now Brings Your iPhone Into VR

Next level feature on Apple Vision Pro which can now unlock and bring your iPhone into VR and use it for entertainment or work. This way you are connected at all times on your spatial computer. VisionOS 26 is just the beginning! #tech #applevisionpro ... more - nathie@youtube

What Is The Meta Xbox VR Headset & Why Is It So Expensive?

While Microsoft hasn't thrown its hat into the ring with dedicated gaming VR hardware, the Meta Xbox VR headset bridges the gap. But why is it so expensive? ... more - slashgear

UploadVR Showcase Humble Bundle Includes Vertigo 2, Moss 2, Until You Fall, Metro Awakening, Townsmen VR & More

A Humble Bundle for The UploadVR Showcase gathers together some of VR's best games for an extremely low price. The bundle benefits Safe In Our World through the PayPal Giving Fund. The $18 minimum nets Steam codes for nine total games in the bundle, ... more - uploadvr

DeWalt XR Tools: This Is What Those Two Letters Mean

DeWalt has a number of lines for its bevvy of power tools, and the XR stands out among them for professionals. Here's what to expect from an XR tool. ... more - slashgear

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ could mean slower Wi-Fi for you

The Senate version of the budget reconciliation bill, backed by President Donald Trump, removes protections for unlicensed spectrum that broadens the capacity of the 6GHz Wi-Fi band. This could result in slower Wi-Fi speeds. Under the bill, which may ... more - theverge

The best deals on 4K TVs

We’ve rounded up deals on all sorts of TVs, from affordable yet feature-packed models to high-end OLED panels that will really wow you. | Image: Sony Things are looking bright for those who want to nab a great TV in 2025 at a substantial discount. There’s ... more - theverge

XREAL One Pro Review – This Is What AR Was Supposed to Be

The XREAL One Pro is finally here - and it was worth the wait! XREAL's new flagship AR headset offers more FOV and a brighter&clearer picture thanks to the new flat prism lenses. It still comes with XREAL's X1 chip that makes all the difference because ... more - mrtv@youtube

These Xiaomi AR Glasses Are The Answer To Ray-Ban Meta

Xiaomi's AR glasses are the answer to Ray-Ban Meta and feature a 12MP camera, built-in voice assistant, 8.6-hour battery life, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 platform. The smart glasses start at ¥1,999 RMB (approximately $280 USD) and are expected ... more - nathie@youtube

Quest 3S Xbox Edition Sold Out From Meta

Meta.com lists the Quest 3S Xbox Edition as sold out after going on sale three days earlier. Best Buy in the United States still lists the $400 limited-edition device as available to buy, though with an unusual delivery or pickup window beginning July ... more - uploadvr

The Future of XR Is Already HERE & It’s WILD! (AWE 2025)

I went hands-on with the wildest XR tech at AWE 2025 and it's insane to think how close we are to science fiction in just a couple of years! ► Take the 15-min Developer Nation AR/VR survey to shape the future & win gear as a thank you → https://survey.developernation.net/name/dn30/branch/xr/?member_id=cas_and_chary&utm_medium=partners&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=dn30_integration ... more - casandchary@youtube

Why This Controller Is Built Different for Quest 3

The Backbone Pro turns your Quest 3 into one of the best ways to play portable console games AND it does something other controllers don’t. LINK: https://backbone.com/products/backbone-pro #backbonepro #quest3 #casandcharyxr ... more - casandchary@youtube

THROUGH THE LENSES - Quest 3 vs Bigscreen Beyond 2 vs INDEX

Welcome to another Through the Lenses Video!! The series where we compare our VR headsets to see which one is the best, and which one is the right for you! in This Episode as requested in the comments we are gonna see with our eyes the Bigscreen Beyond ... more - tyrielwood@youtube

Treat yourself ahead of Prime Day by scoring the Ember Mug while its $60 off at Amazon

SAVE 40%: The Ember Mug 2 (14 ounce, white) is on sale at Amazon for $89.99, down from the list price of $149.95. That's a savings of $59.96 and a sale price that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Ember Ember ... more - mashable

What is an Xbox?

Microsoft's "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign in November always felt a little too early. If you ask a friend or family member what an Xbox is, the response is likely going to be "it's a game console." Xbox is ingrained in popular ... more - theverge

Our vacuum expert picked this as one of the best early Prime Day deals — the Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum is $100 off

SAVE $100: Amazon Prime members can get the Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and mop for $329.99, down from the standard price of $429.99. That's a 23% discount and a record-low price at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Q7 M5+ robot ... more - mashable

Mashables TV expert flagged this as one of the best early Prime Day deals — save $170 on the Insignia F50 Series Fire TV

SAVE 34%: The Insignia 70-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV is on sale for $329.99, down from the standard price of $499.99. That's a savings of $170 and the best price we've ever seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 70-inch F50 Series ... more - mashable

WebXR Apps On Questx27;s Meta Horizon Store Can Now Use In-App Payments

WebXR apps packaged as PWAs on the Meta Horizon Store can now use in-app payments, letting web developers monetize their experiences. Of course, what makes WebXR unique is that you don't need an app store. You can host WebXR experiences on the open web, ... more - uploadvr

ModRetro Chromatic Now Displays Nintendo Game Boy Games In Quest Headsets

Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges running inside a Chromatic gaming handheld from ModRetro now display in Horizon OS headsets over a simple USB-C cable and Quest HDMI Link. You can now play Game Boy and Game Boy Color games in your Quest headset ... more - uploadvr

Walkabout Mini Golfx27;s Crystal Lair Is Infused With An Evil Energy

Something feels a little off at the mountainside Crystal Lair of mysterious villain "Cristobal" in Walkabout Mini Golf's latest course. Located across a Venezuelan cliff, "we never really go too explicitly into exactly what is happening ... more - uploadvr

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Are Held Every Day In Virtual Spaces

Recovering alcoholics are finding regular meeting spaces in VR. Horizon Worlds, VRChat, and even Resonite are host to regular Alcoholics Anonymous meetings where people meet to discuss their "problem with alcohol" and seek sobriety. Physical ... more - uploadvr

Chinax27;s 4DV AI Releases WebXR Demo Of 6DoF Volumetric Video

China's 4DV AI released a WebXR demo of volumetric 6DoF videos created from 20 camera views, and you can try it on your VR headset right now. 4DV's technology uses gaussian splatting, of course, leveraging advances in machine learning to "train" ... more - uploadvr

The gigantic 85-inch Sony QLED 4K Bravia 9 TV is at its best-ever price at Amazon

SAVE OVER $800: As of June 26, the 85-inch Sony QLED 4K BRAVIA 9 TV is on sale for $3,998 at Amazon. This is 17% off its list price of $4,799.99 and marks a return to its lowest-ever price. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony 85-Inch Mini LED QLED ... more - mashable

Here are 14 of our favorite deals from Amazon’s early Prime Day sale

Amazon’s next Prime Day event hasn’t officially kicked off yet, but in classic Amazon fashion, the retailer has already dropped a selection of early deals ahead of its four-day sale. While steeper discounts are not likely to arrive until next month, ... more - theverge

Visiting The Yucatán For Cave Adventures, Guided Tours, And White Water Racing In Kayak VRx27;s New DLC

Kayak VR: Mirage has made quite the splash with its latest Yucatán DLC, offering a visually stunning journey through Mexico's famed peninsula. Following the path of Kayak VR: Mirage's previous DLC content, the Yucatán pack offers 3 different modes of ... more - uploadvr