Burning Man 2020 is buggy and fun as hell

Of all the in-jokes at Burning Man — and there are plenty in the 34-year history of an event with more than its share of merry pranksters — none has the longevity of "Daft Punk is playing at the trash fence." Some context: The trash fence is ... more - mashable

Hunt monsters on your phone in this 'Pokémon GO'-style game for fans of 'The Witcher'

It's a strange time to release a game that requires you to wander far from home, but here's one anyway! In what appears to be something like Pokémon GO for The Witcher fans, a free, location-based, augmented reality mobile game has been announced by ... more - mashable

Facebook angers Oculus VR owners with Facebook login requirement

The wall between Oculus VR and Facebook is coming down. Starting in October, new Oculus virtual reality headset owners will have to log in with Facebook credentials instead of an Oculus VR account. Existing Oculus VR owners have until Jan. 1, 2023, to ... more - mashable

An ancient crustacean or giant blue whale could be your next houseguests... in AR

A crustacean with scores of tiny eyes could be your newest houseguest — in augmented reality, at least. Google Arts & Culture released new AR offerings in its free app (for both iPhone and Android) Tuesday that allow users to visualize "ancient ... more - mashable

Student avatars collect diplomas in VR graduation ceremony

As the coronavirus pandemic put the kibosh on in-person graduation ceremonies, the faculty and graduating students at one of the top technical universities in India still found a way to earn (and showcase) their technical stripes. On Sunday, the Indian ... more - mashable

Put that gaming knowledge to good use by designing your own game

TL;DR: Bring your video game visions to life with the Comprehensive Game Development bundle for $39.99, a 97% savings as of Aug. 19. If you spend most of your time engulfed in Fortnite , Animal Crossing , or Minecraft , you probably know a thing or two ... more - mashable

Design your own virtual world with this VR bike controller — Future Blink

Blync allows users to convert their bicycles to VR stationary bikes. Read more... More about Tech, Mashable Video, Exercise, Vr Experience, and Future Blink ... more - mashable

Black Friday is going to be weird this year — and that’s a good thing

Challenges always present an opportunity for innovation, and we’ve seen plenty of them since COVID-19 hit. And while Black Friday has certainly changed a lot over the years, it’s going to look extra different this November as we try to navigate a world ... more - mashable

The Oculus Quest is back in stock at a few retailers — get yours fast

TL;DR: As of Aug. 5, the Oculus Quest VR headset is back in stock at a few retailers — it probably won't be that way for long, so get moving if you want oneOculus | Walmart | Best Buy Since lockdown began, there have been three items that have been nearly ... more - mashable

Reclaim your endorphin high and save $300 on this fancy water rower

TL;DR: Practice rowing even when at home Viking 2 Plus AR Water Sel Rower for $1,299, an 18% savings as of Aug. 4. What with everything going on these days, you're probably wishing you put more thought into your at-home workout situation. Equipment's ... more - mashable

Teach kids good dental habits with this AR toothbrush that's on sale

TL;DR: Let your little ones have fun while keeping their teeth clean with the AquaSonic Brush Monsters AR Toothbrush for $299.99, a 92% savings as of Aug. 4. Getting kids to enjoy morning and nighttime routines is like convincing wild animals to enjoy ... more - mashable

6 of the best cordless drills for working on your home

Not everyone is gifted when it comes to DIY, and that's totally fine. We can't all just pick up a toolbox and get to work. Most people need to watch hours of tutorial videos to even consider getting their hands dirty, and there's no guarantee that things ... more - mashable

OnePlus Nord is a 5G, selfie-friendly budget phone made for Gen Z

Over the past month, Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has taken to Instagram to post quirky memes and rather eccentric videos in order to tease its upcoming mid-range phone. OnePlus is clearly taking a new route here, straying from its standard marketing ... more - mashable

'Supernatural' for Oculus Quest is a fun cardio game for the exercise-averse

Supernatural $19/month View Product The Good High-quality graphics • Engaging gameplay The Bad Fast-paced action can lead to injury • VR too cumbersome for exercise The Bottom Line Supernatural is a great VR game with a cardio upside, but its emphasis ... more - mashable

This 3D virtual tour lets you explore historical Egyptian sites – Future Blink

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is offering free virtual tours of Egyptian sites for those stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more... More about Mashable Video, Egypt, Virtual Reality, Historical, and 3d Modelling ... more - mashable

20 fitness deals for building your home gym that aren't sold out

If you've been attempting to build out your home gym over the past few months, you're likely familiar with this term: "Temporarily out of stock." If you're sick and tired of failing to find workout gear that's actually available and being price-gouged ... more - mashable

Reimagine U.S. historical spaces with this AR artwork — Future Blink

Users can download the free app called “4th Wall” and open it at historic sites from Selma to Boston to view artist's Nancy Baker Cahill's piece "Liberty Bell." Read more... More about Tech, Mashable Video, Arts Culture And Entertainment, Future ... more - mashable

PSA: Oculus Quest VR headsets are *finally* back in stock

Much like the Nintendo Switch (and for a time, Xbox consoles), retailers have had a ridiculously hard time keeping Facebook's Oculus Quest VR headset on their shelves. It's partially because COVID-19 has forced people to stay inside and seek out new ... more - mashable

Audi's new Q4 Sportback e-tron concept has 'sexy back,' cool AR features inside

Audi has a new electric car coming up. The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron concept is, technically, an identical twin to Audi's Q4 e-tron concept, which was launched in 2019 — the two cars share the same Volkswagen MEB platform, 225 kW powertrain, and 82k Wh ... more - mashable

Turn your phone into an immersive AR experience with this affordable headset

TL;DR: Interact with the digital world with the MagiMask and MagiTools: AR headset and tracker objects for $89.95, a 30% savings as of July 8. Of the many tricks smartphones have up their sleeve, augmented reality is arguably one of the coolest. But ... more - mashable

OnePlus announces OnePlus Nord announcement, which will happen in AR

OnePlus is really milking all it can from the upcoming OnePlus Nord launch. The brand has slowly trickled info about the upcoming mid-range smartphone in form of vague social media mentions and teasers, and now it's officially announcing the phone's ... more - mashable

How to watch Fourth of July fireworks at home

The Fourth of July isn't canceled, but it sure does feel like it. With cities all over the U.S. holding off on any huge celebrations as the coronavirus outbreak resurges, many sanctioned fireworks displays are going dark. Short of setting off a fireworks ... more - mashable

Don't miss this epic sale on a highly-rated rowing machine

TL;DR: Keep up with your rowing workouts from the comfort of your home with a Vortex VX3 Fluid Assist® AR Water Rower for $1,800 as of July 3. Working out at home is hard, and it's about to get a whole lot harder come fall and winter. Those early morning ... more - mashable

Etsy's new augmented reality feature makes decorating walls much easier

Over five million art prints, paintings, and photographs sold on Etsy have a new sidekick to make it easier to see how they'll fit in your home. Just launched in June 2020, the augmented reality update to the Etsy app lets you visualize how a piece of ... more - mashable

Facebook reveals the future of VR headsets, and it's more 'CSI Miami' than 'Tron'

Immersing yourself in virtual reality can feel like a sci-fi fantasy come true, but bulky, cumbersome VR headsets almost make it more trouble than it's worth. There have been various attempts to slim down VR headsets, such as Dlodlo's lightweight V One ... more - mashable

Finding a gift that kids actually like is tricky. This guide will make it easier.

The "It's an avocado! Thanks!" kid might make it look easy, but finding the perfect gift for a kid requires attention to detail — and an ear for their reactions to various toy commercials. Kids can be particular . The things kids like change ... more - mashable

Get a look at your next home with these 3D real estate tours — Future Blink

Users can take photos of the home with their camera then, using artificial intelligence, the Matterport app converts the photos into a VR-like experience. Read more... More about Tech, Mashable Video, 3d, Vr Experience, and Future Blink ... more - mashable

'Pokémon Smile' left me with clean teeth and lots of questions

Nintendo's Pokémon Presents broadcast introduced a series of exciting releases for fans of the franchise, including an expansion for Pokémon Sword and Shield and an upcoming new Pokémon Snap for the Nintendo Switch. Among these larger announcements was ... more - mashable

Autonomous zones like CHAZ have a long history. We need more of them.

If Fox News were our only source of reporting on Seattle's Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, which sprung up last week as part of the ongoing nationwide protests against police brutality, we'd all be terrified out of our minds. The Murdoch-owned channel ... more - mashable

'Star Wars: Squadrons' brings epic X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter dogfights back to video games

We don't know what the actual game looks like yet, but the gripping cinematic trailer revealed alongside Star Wars: Squadrons is accompanied by something just as helpful: FACTS. Squadrons is a budget-priced ($40) space dogfighting game set in the Star ... more - mashable