This haptic patch tech lets you feel VR and AR

This incredibly thin haptic patch lets you feel interactions in VR and AR, imagine wearing a full suit or gloves made of these like you are in Ready Player One going full deep dive. Learn more: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adt4839 #tech ... more - nathie@youtube

A Developer Got PlayStation VR2x27;s Eye Tracking Working On PC

A software engineer managed to get PlayStation VR2's eye tracking working on PC, though they caution that it's currently "extremely WIP" and lacks calibration. The developer currently goes by the handle whatdahopper, and releases their software ... more - uploadvr

Viking Rhythm Game Ragnarock Gets Alestorm DLC Today

Viking rhythm game Ragnarock adds pirate metal with today's new Alestorm Music Pack. Ragnarock is a metal-filled rhythm game from developers WanadevStudio (Propagation: Paradise Hotel), where players bang drums to the beat at the helm of a Viking longship. ... more - uploadvr

He Caught An MLB Home Run On The Fly & Captured It On Video With His Glasses

Brian Watters makes the commute to Miami a couple dozen times a year, more than an hour from his home to the local ballpark. There he pays homage to the American pastime of baseball. As a toddler, his first games were at Wrigley Field in Chicago, but ... more - uploadvr

VR Shooter-Smasher Harpagun Heads To PlayStation VR2 & Steam Soon

Sci-fi shooter-smasher Harpagun expands to PlayStation VR2 and Steam next week with a full campaign. Already available in Early Access on Quest, Something Random’s sci-fi shooter Harpagun allows you to interact with a post-post-apocalyptic environment ... more - uploadvr

Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition Reaches Steam & Quest Later This Month

Horse management simulator Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition arrives on Steam and Quest in two weeks. Developed by PikPok, Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition is a virtual reality adaptation of the flatscreen series of the same name, which asks players ... more - uploadvr

Arcade Racer Exer Gale Enters Early Access This June

Arcade racer Exer Gale launches into Early Access on Quest this June. Developed by Chark Studio, Exer Gale is an immersive flight simulator that asks players to glide through the air like a bird – literally. As you dip around chunky 3D environments, ... more - uploadvr

VR Strategy Board Game Vestiges: Fallen Tribes Heads For Quest Soon

Vestiges: Fallen Tribes is making its Quest debut later this month. Developed by Ragnarock and Propagation: Paradise Hotel team WanadevStudio, Vestiges: Fallen Tribes is a deck-building auto battler that asks players to pick from a pool of warring factions ... more - uploadvr

Civilization VII VR Studio Lays Off Staff Months After Record Annual Revenue

It's looking to be a year of highs and lows for PlaySide Studios, as the Australian developer/publisher has begun restructuring, "largely within its Work for Hire teams and non-project specific workforce". As of 2024, the studio reportedly ... more - uploadvr

Sid Meierx27;s Civilization VII VR Price & Release Date Announced

Civilization VII VR arrives on Quest 3 and Quest 3S on April 10 for $60. Announced in February, Civ VII VR is the first XR title in the long-running society-building strategy series, which first debuted in 1991. In this latest version you peer down at ... more - uploadvr

Wanderer: The Fragments Of Fate Is Out Now On PS VR2 & Quest, Herex27;s A Graphics Comparison

Time-travel adventure Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate from Mighty Eyes is out now on PlayStation VR2 and Meta Quest. After a few delays, Mighty Eyes finally released the remake that aims to provide better physics, graphics and interactions. The new environments ... more - uploadvr

Pinball FX VR Review - A Promising Yet Pricey Commitment

When it comes to recreating the feeling of playing pinball in virtual reality, some key aspects are amiss. A 2000s indie-pop playlist in the background, loud people running around the arcade or looming over your shoulder waiting for their turn, and your ... more - uploadvr

RayNeo Air 3S: Better Than Before... and Still More Affordable?!

The RayNeo Air 3S is here and more affordable — but what’s it actually like to use? ➡️ Check out the RayNeo Air 3S here — Amazon: https://bit.ly/3YfrxBo | Official site: https://bit.ly/3XG7coP Big thanks to RayNeo for sponsoring this first impressions ... more - casandchary@youtube

Nikon’s full-frame Z5 II upgrades autofocus and shooting speeds

The Nikon Z5 II includes an upgraded LCD touchscreen that can now flip out sideways and rotage. | Image: Nikon Five years after Nikon released its entry-level and more affordable alternative to its original Z7 and Z6 full-frame cameras, the company is ... more - theverge

Will Trumpx27;s New Tariffs Drive Up Headset Prices In The US?

With a 54% tariff set to apply to Chinese-made goods and 46% for Vietnam, will the price of VR headsets in the US soon increase? Enacted by President Trump via executive order yesterday, the new import tariffs are set to take effect from April 9, next ... more - uploadvr

The Most Affordable Smart Viewer is HERE!! RayNeo Air3s

These are the RayNeo Air 3s They might look very similar to their predecessor, the Air 2s, but the reality is that everything here is much better, with better screens, better optical stack, better audio, better contrast and color accuracy, comfort and ... more - tyrielwood@youtube

Nintendo Labo VR Is The Only Switch Game That Canx27;t Be Played On Switch 2

Nintendo Labo VR Kit is the only Switch game that can't be played on Switch 2, and Nintendo didn't announce new VR hardware for the console. As you've probably heard, Nintendo announced the Switch 2 console earlier today, priced at $450 alone or $500 ... more - uploadvr

Meta Is Now The UFC Technology Partner, Including For Quest

Meta is now the UFC's Official Fan Technology Partner, as part of a "multiyear partnership" between the two companies. The companies say the partnership will see Meta "leverage its leading technologies to deliver unprecedented engagement ... more - uploadvr

Nintendo goes in-depth on Switch 2 backward compatibility

At numerous points during today’s Nintendo Switch 2 event stream, fine print at the bottom of the screen directed viewers to Nintendo’s website for the full details on which original Switch titles will be supported by the new console. As it turns out, ... more - theverge

Nintendo announces Mario Kart World during Switch 2 stream

After months of hype, predictions, and sneaky glimpses, Nintendo has confirmed a brand new Mario Kart game: Mario Kart World . Announced at the company's Nintendo Direct event on Wednesday, along with the Switch 2, the latest instalment of the Mario ... more - mashable

Here’s more of what you’ll see through Meta’s $1,000 smart glasses

Meta is reportedly preparing a higher-end version of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses with a built-in screen to launch as early as by the end of the year, Bloomberg reports. The new glasses, codenamed Hypernova, can run apps and display photos, all controlled ... more - theverge

Breachers & Thrasher Are The Quest+ Monthly Redeemable Games For April

Breachers and Thrasher are the Meta Quest+ monthly redeemable titles for April 2025. What Is Meta Quest+? The Meta Quest+ subscription lets you redeem two pre-selected games each month as well as access the titles in its Games Catalog. Redeeming these ... more - uploadvr

Meta HUD Glasses Price, Features & Input Device Reportedly Revealed

A new Bloomberg report details the price and features of Meta's upcoming HUD glasses, and claims that Meta's neural wristband will be in the box. The Verge, The Information, The Financial Times, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman have all previously reported ... more - uploadvr

Virtual Desktopx27;s New macOS Update Is Smoother Than Applex27;s Mac Virtual Display

Virtual Desktop rewrote its macOS streamer from scratch, letting you spawn extra monitors and offering higher framerate and lower latency than even Apple's Mac Virtual Display. While Virtual Desktop doesn't support its now-flagship PC VR streaming feature ... more - uploadvr

A MORE Affordable 201-inch Screen… That Fits Your Pocket?

Better visuals, lower price—this new pair of display glasses might actually be worth checking out. Full impressions coming soon. RayNeo Air 3s launches April 3rd ET — grab a $50 launch gift here: https://bit.ly/4401p12 ... more - casandchary@youtube

A MORE Affordable 201-inch Screen… That Fits Your Pocket?

Better visuals, lower price—this new pair of display glasses might actually be worth checking out. Full impressions coming soon. RayNeo Air 3s launches April 3rd ET — grab a $50 launch gift here: https://bit.ly/4401p12 ... more - casandchary@youtube

Walkabout Mini Golfx27;s Grip-To-Puppet Is A Really Good Time

Who needs a social network if you have a hand? A new feature announced on April Fools' Day in Walkabout Mini Golf means you'll never have to be alone again in VR. Just turn your putter into a sock puppet. I tested grip-to-puppet for real. Double The ... more - uploadvr

Shaping the Future of VR: My Journey as Pimax CEO

Many of you have been wondering: why do I give up the MRTV Headquarter? What's my next career move? Here is the answer. I am going to China to become the next CEO of Pimax. ... more - mrtv@youtube

More Bigscreen Beyond 2 Headsets Sold Already Than Original In First Year

Bigscreen says it has now sold more Beyond 2 headsets than it did the original Beyond in its first entire year. Bigscreen Beyond 2 and Beyond 2e were announced and went on sale 11 days ago, and a day later Bigscreen said it sold more Beyond 2 headsets ... more - uploadvr

visionOS 2.4 Out Now, Bringing Apple Intelligence, Spatial Gallery & iPhone Integration

visionOS 2.4 is out now, bringing Apple Intelligence to Vision Pro, a Spatial Gallery app, an iPhone app for remote installs, and a new iPhone/iPad-driven guest flow. The last significant visionOS update was 2.2 in December, which brought the Wide and ... more - uploadvr