Trying a VR Headset in Store Shouldn’t Be This Hard

Why is it still so difficult to try a VR headset like Meta Quest or Steam Frame in-store these days? For a lot of people, the moment they decide to buy a headset comes after trying VR at an arcade, a friend’s house or a pop-up. Yet here we are with headsets ... more - nathie@youtube

Can you forget how you feel about Meta?

In 2021, as a whistleblower emerged with dramatic allegations that Facebook was harming children, CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a rebuttal on Facebook. “We care deeply about issues like safety, well-being and mental health. It’s difficult to see coverage ... more - theverge

I measured the Steam Frame's FOV. Valve undersold it

Valve says 110°. My face says 116° horizontal, 108° vertical, 94° binocular overlap. Measured with the What Is My FOV tool by BOLL, stock gasket, my IPD, so yours may differ. Then I put it on next to a Quest 3. Review unit provided by Valve. #SteamFrame ... more - casandchary@youtube

The Floor Is Lava in VR On Steam Frame

I just found this VR experience on Steam Frame that fills your entire house with lava and traps. It’s called Floor Fall and it turns your real-world surroundings into an obstacle course. A fun example of how mixed reality can make even a simple concept ... more - nathie@youtube

Snapchat will turn your messages into songs — if you pay for Lens+

Ever wanted to hear your group chat's worst message set to a pop chorus? Snapchat can do that now. Snap announced a batch of new AI features for Lens+, its premium tier, on Monday, and the headliner is Create Song. Press and hold a message in a chat, ... more - mashable

Better Than Pimax Dream Air? Meganex MK2 Tuned by ABEONIC

The new Meganex MK2 tuned by ABEONIC is here! In this video I show you how the ABEONIC Tuning Kit improves the Meganex and I will let you know in which areas the headset is actually BETTER than the Pimax Dream Air! Get on the ABEONIC waiting list: https://abeonic.com ... more - mrtv@youtube

Can John Ternus find Apple’s next big thing?

Today, I’m talking with Mark Gurman, who is the world’s best-sourced Apple reporter — both as Bloomberg ’s chief Apple correspondent and the host of the upcoming podcast Power On . Earlier this month, Apple hosted its annual iPhone hardware event, virtually ... more - theverge

The $149 fix for Steam Frame's black-and-white passthrough

Steam Frame passthrough is black and white out of the box. The Arcturus Vision Camera clips onto the expansion port and gives you 5K HDR colour for $149. Read your monitor, use your phone, see the room. A bit dimmer than Quest 3, otherwise on par. #SteamFrame ... more - casandchary@youtube

We Got GTA San Andreas in VR Before GTA 6

We got a VR mod for GTA San Andreas before GTA 6. It lets you walk, drive and fly in glorious virtual reality exploring the world of Los Santos in the most immersive way possible on Meta Quest and Steam Frame. Mod by: GeT_RiCh #gta #virtualreality #gaming ... more - nathie@youtube

More Comfort & Bigger FOV? ABEONIC Facial Interface for MeganeX 8K

Our first ABEONIC product is here! In this video, we introduce the ABEONIC Facial Interface for the MeganeX 8K. Our main focus during development was comfort, fit and maximizing the available field of view. The facial interface is designed for longer ... more - mrtv@youtube

Headset Hour: Steam Frame AMA

Join us for a live stream where you can ask us anything about the Steam Frame! We're on US time, so this week we are streaming at a different time. 👉 NEW: Our XR Hub, gear, packs & full studio setup → https://casandchary.com/gear ... more - casandchary@youtube

Steam Frame: What early reviewers said about the $1,000+ VR headset

Just when you thought all was quiet on the VR headset front, here comes the Steam Frame from Valve. Steam Frame was initially announced by Valve, the parent company of the popular Steam gaming platform, in Nov. 2025. This was after years of rumors about ... more - mashable

Playing Pokemon on AR Glasses

You can now play with physical Pokémon cards using the new Snap SPECS AR glasses. Is this the future of gaming? I think Nintendo's catalogue would go real well with this new technology. #augmentedreality #tech #pokemon ... more - nathie@youtube

Snap Announces New “anticipatory” AI Service & Apps for First Consumer ‘Specs’ AR Glasses

Snap today announced new experiences, services and partnerships for SPECS, the company’s upcoming pair of consumer AR glasses. Snap’s big Specs livestream today wasn’t technically a launch event—they’re still slated to arrive in the US, UK and France ... more - roadtovr.com

Steam Frame Review – Power-user’s Playground

Steam Frame is finally here. It’s Valve’s second-ever VR headset, and a radically different product than its first. Did Valve pull off the vision? And, if so, who is Steam Frame for? Read on in our full review to find out. Table of Contents Steam Frame ... more - roadtovr.com

Unseen Reality XR Glasses Secures $1.2M in Successful Kickstarter

Unseen Reality took to Kickstarter last month to fund its monitor-replacing mixed reality glasses, URXR One. Now concluded, the campaign has officially garnered over $1.2 million. URXR One aren’t birdbath-style AR glasses like you might have seen with ... more - roadtovr.com

Meta Exclusives might be FINALLY over!

You will be able to play Quest games on PC soon, yep, without a quest. Quest PCVR Emulator: https://x.com/jxstfeli?s=20 ------------------------------ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL :) ► Become a VR Techy Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/TyrielWood ► Become a Sponsor ... more - tyrielwood@youtube

People are missing the point of Snaps $2,195 Specs AR glasses

This week, Snap held a launch event for Specs, the $2,195 augmented reality glasses coming later this fall, and revealed a lot more about the glasses' features. But when Snap first announced Specs over the summer, the reaction probably didn't go as planned. ... more - mashable

I wore snap specs at last: here’s what these massive glasses can do

Snap Specs let me play virtual soccer, float movies in the air, and share 3D experiences. But how did these big glasses fit my face? Read more about smart glasses and AI wearables: Apple is secretly working on smart glasses, AI pendant, and AI AirPods, ... more - mashable

Your robotaxi might be a narc

In early September, two teenagers got into a Waymo, but then ended up in the back of a police car. The robotaxi company said it detected "a violation of our terms of service involving a firearm," pulled the car over, and alerted emergency services, ... more - theverge

Clip the coupon: RayNeos Air 3s Pro AR glasses just dropped to $249 at Amazon

SAVE $50: As of Sept. 17, the RayNeo Air 3s Pro glasses are on sale for $249 at Amazon. Claim the discount by clipping the on-page coupon. Opens in a new window Credit: RayNeo RayNeo Air 3s Pro $249 at Amazon $299 Save $50 Get Deal The RayNeo Air 3s ... more - mashable

This Is Why Apple Glasses Are Coming - SPECS AR Smart Glasses Review

Here's my hands-on review of the Snap SPECS AR Smart Glasses. These smart glasses with displays are made by the company behind Snapchat. SPECS are can be used to watch YouTube videos, for spawning a monitor work setup, navigating the streets, translating ... more - nathie@youtube

Snap is launching a new Specs AI tool, and it’s coming to iOS and Mac

Snap is introducing "Specs Intelligence," a new AI assistant that can connect other digital accounts to help you with things like work tasks and keeping track of travel information. It seems similar to AI assistants like Meta's Muse and Gemini's ... more - theverge

I wore Snap’s $2,200 smart glasses

My favorite part of wearing the Specs, Snap's new augmented reality glasses, was playing dominoes. Sitting across the table from a Snap employee wearing the same pair of chunky glasses, I could select a virtual domino with a pinch and then move my hand ... more - theverge

Snap SPECS Hands-On: The Future Is Here

Snap SPECS hands on: we wore the $2,195 consumer AR glasses at the Los Angeles launch, 51 degree field of view, 132g, see-through waveguide displays, shipping this fall. Snap opened preorders in June before anyone outside the company had worn a pair. ... more - casandchary@youtube

I TRIED Snap SPECS: AR Glasses Are Finally Real

Snap just let us wear SPECS for the first time, and I walked in expecting to be disappointed. I wasn't. 👉 Our XR gear recommendations are here → https://casandchary.com/gear We got to try Snap SPECS, the $2,195 consumer AR glasses with see-through waveguide ... more - casandchary@youtube

Get your game on with $80 off the Viture Pro 2 XR/AR glasses

SAVE $80 WITH ON-PAGE COUPON: As of Sep. 16, get the Viture Pro 2 XR/AR glasses for $299 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $379 with the on-page coupon. That's a discount of 21%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Viture Pro 2 XR/AR glasses ... more - mashable

Home Depot just slashed up to 57% off DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Ryobi power tools

The best cordless power tool deals at a glance: Best DeWalt deal DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit $99 (save $120) Get Deal Best Ryobi deal Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit with Compact Battery $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best ... more - mashable

Meta Reportedly Building Smart Glasses without Cameras Following Public Backlash

Meta is reportedly preparing a new slate of smart glasses that are ditching those pesky cameras. The News Zuckerberg previously teased a pair of smart glasses in May alongside the official announcement of Connect’s September dates. Now, according to ... more - roadtovr.com

Meta Reportedly Unveiling Next-gen MR Headset at Connect, Hologram-like Call Experience

Meta isn’t only rumored to unveil its next-gen mixed reality headset next week, but also a photorealistic “hologram-like” call function using its latest avatars. Images of Meta’s upcoming Project Phoenix headset have already leaked ahead of Meta’s Connect ... more - roadtovr.com