Apple’s hardware chief just switched to AR/VR headsets

Apple’s head of hardware engineering just switched his focus entirely to virtual and augmented reality devices, according to one report. This is only the latest in a line of rumors and tips that the company is preparing their biggest move in augmented ... more - slashgear

Apple’s $3k mixed-reality headset could pack twin 8K displays

Apple’s first mixed-reality headset will be no Oculus Quest alternative, new leaks suggest, with a supposed price tag – and high-end specs – that would put it among the company’s most expensive Mac and display models. Long rumored, though believed to ... more - slashgear

Facebook Messenger is now on the Oculus Quest platform

It has been quite a while since Facebook surprisingly acquired Oculus but, for the longest time, the social network allowed the pioneering VR platform to operate in its own bubble. That has been changing lately, and not exactly in good ways, with Facebook ... more - slashgear

Next Magic Leap AR headset specs teased

Although VR systems like the Facebook Oculus and HTC Vive get the lion’s share of mass media coverage, they are often geared more towards entertainment with a pinch of productivity on the sides. In contrast, AR, at least the ones that involve headsets, ... more - slashgear

High-tech threads sense how and when the wearer moves

Tufts University engineers have developed a flexible thread-based sensor that can measure neck movement and provide data on direction, angle of rotation, and degree of displacement of the head. Researchers say the breakthrough has the potential to be ... more - slashgear

Elon Musk shares a new Starship photo and it’s like something from a movie

SpaceX’s massive Starship prototypes are the subject of a new photo from Elon Musk, and they look like something you’d see in a Hollywood sci-fi movie. The shiny silo-like spacecraft are surrounded by people and vehicles, making it easier to put the sheer ... more - slashgear

Google Tilt Brush goes open source

Tilt Brush is a virtual-reality painting application from Google that has been used by various creators over the years. Some of those creators are part of the Google Artist in Residence Program. Google says it wants to continue supporting artists using ... more - slashgear

The 5G Smart Car is coming and Qualcomm aims to dominate its dashboard

Qualcomm is firmly embedded in phones, and now it wants to dominate the car dashboard, with multiple launches today that should push 5G-connected vehicles, Alexa-powered infotainment, and eventually autonomous driving into the mainstream. Star of the ... more - slashgear

LEGO VIDIYO lets kids make augmented reality music videos starring minifigs

LEGO today announced that it’s launching a new product called LEGO VIDIYO with Universal Music Group. This product – which comprises new minifigures, UMG’s music, augmented reality, a mobile app, and new tiles called BeatBits – allows kids to make their ... more - slashgear

Sony Alpha 1 50.1MP full-frame camera makes some huge claims

Sony has revealed the latest addition to its camera line-up, but the Sony Alpha 1 is no ordinary shooter. Packing a new 50.1-megapixel full-frame stacked Exmor RS sensor, combined with a new BIONZ XR imaging processing engine, it doubles the AF and AE ... more - slashgear

Apple VR headset – Ongoing developments and things to know

Apple has been chasing after augmented reality and virtual reality for almost a decade now, hoping to come up with a commercially feasible product that changes the way we interact with our devices and the world around us in more ways than one. The Cupertino ... more - slashgear

Pinterest’s new AR feature lets you try on virtual eyeshadow

Shopping online is the primary way people get most of the items they want or need, but there are some downsides: you can’t try on clothes to make sure they’ll fit right and it’s not easy to determine whether a particular makeup color will look good on ... more - slashgear

Apple said to be creating beastly VR headset in its quest for AR dominance

Throughout the years, we’ve heard a lot of rumors about Apple’s VR and AR ambitions, but today, a new report is revealing a ton of new information. As it turns out, Apple is said to be pursuing a virtual reality headset first and is planning to take what ... more - slashgear

Minecraft Dungeons launcher shuts down as Unified Launcher rolls out

Minecraft has grown considerably from its humble voxel beginnings and has branched out into different platforms and even genres. Some, like the Minecraft Earth AR game, didn’t really take off but others like the hack-and-slash Minecraft Dungeons have ... more - slashgear

Microsoft Hololens 2 preview brings Microsoft Edge, Swipe Keyboard

Although the likes of Facebook Oculus and HTC Vive take the lion’s share of the attention of consumers and mainstream media, their technologies are still mostly seen to lean more towards entertainment and gaming. In contrast, Microsoft’s HoloLens platform ... more - slashgear

Oculus Quest 2 secondary accounts, app sharing have lots of caveats

Oculus fans’ fears finally came true when Facebook announced that the Oculus Quest 2 would require a Facebook account to even use. That hard requirement had very significant and mostly negative implications and it seems that those will continue despite ... more - slashgear

Lenovo ThinkReality A3 smart glasses offer virtual monitors & workplace AR

Lenovo is diving further into wearables, with the ThinkReality A3 smart glasses promising virtual displays, 3D visualization, remote collaboration, and more, by tethering either to your laptop or smartphone. Announced at CES 2021, the headset runs Qualcomm’s ... more - slashgear

Sony’s new BRAVIA TVs pack advanced AI with Cognitive Processor XR

As part of its CES wares this year, Sony has taken the wraps off its new BRAVIA XR television lineup with models offering a Cognitive Processor XR and up to 8K video resolution. There are five models in the newly revealed line, the most notable being ... more - slashgear

Niantic Mayhem acquisition confirms AR isn’t dead: Pokemon GO won’t die like Minecraft Earth

This week Niantic announced that they’d acquired the company called Mayhem. This acquisition was made for what Niantic described as a reinforcement of their commitment to “real-world social as the centerpiece of our mission.” In other words: They’re aiming ... more - slashgear

Minecraft Earth end date suggests LEGO won the real war

This week the augmented reality game Minecraft Earth was announced as headed for the graveyard. On June 30, 2021, the game will officially end support, and no more Minecraft blocks will appear in any players’ augmented reality as such. Does this mean ... more - slashgear

Pokemon GO code gives Ultra Balls, Revive, Pokemon Egg

A code is active in Pokemon GO right this minute with in-game bonuses aplenty. This code gives users 30x Ultra Balls, 10x Max Revive, and a single Lucky Egg. This code was delivered to users as a thanks for all the AR Photo A Day challenge entries, straight ... more - slashgear

Oculus Quest 2 wireless charging dock from Anker should’ve been standard

Anker revealed a wireless charging dock for the VR headset Oculus Quest 2 that, if you ask us, should have come standard. The dock looks like it was made for the device. The dock allows the user’s VR headset charging situation to be an ever-so-slightly ... more - slashgear

Microsoft Flight Simulator VR update released in time for holiday break

The update the game was destined for was released today: Microsoft Flight Simulator now works in virtual reality. This update brings the game out a brand new door, allowing users to transport not just a rectangle of their reality into flight, but their ... more - slashgear

Google’s latest AR feature lets you virtually try on makeup

Shopping online for certain products is still tricky if you don’t already know what you want, but we’re increasingly seeing the use of technologies in ways that make things easier. The latest example is Google’s latest AR feature, which enables users ... more - slashgear

Google Search adds Baby Yoda 3D model with AR experience

You can now invite Grogu (“Baby Yoda”) into your home using Google’s 3D model and augmented reality experience. As of now, searching for the terms Baby Yoda, Grogu, and The Child on Google Search will pull up a 3D model of the tiny, adorable alien — and ... more - slashgear

Oculus Quest 2 Elite Strap is now shipping again

Oculus’s latest standalone VR system should be no-brainer upgrade to the Quest line but its existence has sadly been marred by some controversies. Some of it isn’t the Oculus Quest 2’s fault, to be fair, as Facebook’s takeover has been anything but smooth. ... more - slashgear

Oculus Quest 2 Facebook account demand sparks an antitrust investigation

The fact that the Oculus Quest 2 requires a Facebook account to use has been a point of contention for a lot of VR fans out there, and now it seems that governments are beginning to take notice. Today, Germany’s Bundeskartellamt (Federal Cartel Office), ... more - slashgear

Wacom VR Pen revealed for cross-reality stylus action

The Wacom VR Pen was revealed here at the tail end of 2020 with creative intent. This piece of equipment was created to work in a virtual reality environment, but also works on 2D surfaces, as it’s made with much of the same tech as an otherwise non-VR ... more - slashgear

Microsoft Flight Simulator VR support confirmed as a holiday gift

Here’s some good news for fans of the most recent Microsoft Flight Simulator: VR support is going to be arriving in the game by the end of the year. We knew VR support was on the way to Flight Simulator, but up until now, we didn’t have a launch date. ... more - slashgear

Meet Artura, McLaren’s next-gen hybrid supercar

Early last month, British supercar maker McLaren gave us a glimpse of its next-generation high-performance hybrid (HPH) supercar. Apparently, it now has a non-numerical name, and it’s called the Artura. It rides on an all-new platform, and it also has ... more - slashgear