Meta’s Mixed Reality Demo The World Beyond Now On Quest 2

The company offers a taste of Project Cambria with a new tech demo available free on the Meta Quest 2. It was back in October of 2021 that Meta (formerly Facebook) first revealed its Presence Platform , a collection of tools that allow VR developers ... more - vrscout

Firewatch VR Mod Now Available Free Of Charge

While the mod itself is free, you will need to own a copy of the game in order to play in VR. Originally released back in 2016, Firewatch by developer Camp Santo is one of the most unique single-player adventure games of the past decade. Set in the Wyoming ... more - vrscout

This VR Treadmill Comes With Its Own Headset & Haptic Vest

Introducing the “world’s first metaverse gate.” StepVR, a VR technology service company based out of China, is launching a commercial omnidirectional motion system complete with its own VR headset and haptic vest. Gates01, as it’s referred to by the ... more - vrscout

VR Shooter Rogue Ascent Adds Twitch Integration On Quest

Viewers can spend bits to trigger special in-game events. There are few VR games on the market quite like Rogue Ascent . This unique VR shooter turns your hands into finger guns, allowing you to blast your way through enemies using an arsenal of insanely ... more - vrscout

Airbus Is Using VR To Sell Custom Luxury Jets

Customers can use the Meta Quest 2 to design everything from seats to countertops. At some point, we’ve all dreamed of owning a private jet. But what about designing one? European multinational aerospace corporation Airbus is making that dream a reality ... more - vrscout

This Star Wars Podracing VR Game Is A Must-Play

Experience the galaxy’s most dangerous sport for yourself. Inspired by the classic Nintendo 64 game Star Wars Episode I: Racer , Podracer VR is a fan-made game that brings the popular fictional sport from the Star Wars universe to life in VR, allowing ... more - vrscout

Explore Tokyo Using AR Technology Powered By Apple Maps

Tokyo, Japan is just the latest major city to receive official support for AR walking guidance. It was back in 2021 that Apple first introduced AR (augmented reality) navigation to its Apple Maps app, allowing iOS users to navigate their real-world environment ... more - vrscout

The PlayStation VR2 Will Have Over 20 Launch Games

The PS VR2’s launch catalog will include major first-party and third-party titles. This past February, Sony offered us our first look at the PlayStation VR2 (PS VR2), a new-and-improved console VR headset boasting a 4K HDR resolution, new sensory features, ... more - vrscout

Conduct Your Own Virtual Orchestra In Maestro VR

Beat Saber meets Beethoven in this one-of-a-kind music experience. Coming soon to PC VR and the Meta Quest 2, Maestro VR is a unique VR rhythm game that puts you in the shoes of a classically-trained conductor in charge of their own virtual orchestra. ... more - vrscout

8th Wall Expands Its AR Business Ecosystem For Creators

8th Wall’s new plan starts at $9.99 a month and will allow for unlimited WebAR and WebVR projects. Niantic Lightship had some big announcements during day one of its Lightship Summit that showed how the company envisions digital content co-existing with ... more - vrscout

Niantic’s Real-World AR Map Is Now Open To Developers

The company launches its Lightship VPS alongside a new social network. Today marks the first day of Niantic’s inaugural Lightship Summit, an annual two-day event dedicated to its international community of AR (augmented reality) developers. The company ... more - vrscout

VR Simulation Allows Police To Train Using Real Tasers

VR technology and wrist trackers combine to offer a next-level training program. Axon, a weapons technology company based out of Arizona, today launched a new VR simulation designed to train law enforcement officers in de-escalation tactics by immersing ... more - vrscout

Keep Drunk To Stay Alive In This Hilarious VR Zombie Game

Just because the world is ending, doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun. A majority of the world’s population has been infected by a deadly virus that is turning sober people into flesh-eating zombies. Obviously, your best defense is to gather up ... more - vrscout

A VR Cannabis Store Has Officially Opened To The Public

Chat with specialists, review ingredients, and buy products straight from the metaverse. ADC, a technology-centered cannabis manufacturer and distribution company, has partnered with metaverse company Alt Magic to open a digital cannabis store you can ... more - vrscout

AR Technology Invades Electric Daisy Carnival In Vegas

Use Snapchat to locate your favorite artists and find your friends in the crowd. Earlier this month we reported on a new partnership between social media app Snapchat and American events promoter Live Nation that will bring AR (augmented reality) Lenses ... more - vrscout

This Environmental Art Exhibit Is Powered By Mixed Reality

Mixed reality meets environmental awareness. Arcadia Earth is a one-of-a-kind art exhibit that features a wide assortment of multi-sensory technology designed to immerse you in a captivating mixed reality experience while, at the same time, educating ... more - vrscout

Reality TV Meets The Metaverse In This Interesting New Project

Welcome to The Real World: Metaverse Edition. Earlier this week, virtual production studio Dark Slope, developer of the mixed reality game The Bogey Ogre , announced that it has partnered with Canadian production company Insight Productions to develop ... more - vrscout

Metaverse School Teaches Kids How To Code For VR/AR

Camp K12 is helping educate the next generation of VR, AR, and metaverse creators. It seems as though every industry is investing in the growing metaverse trend. Nike successfully launched Nikeland , Mcdonald’s is dropping hints regarding a potential ... more - vrscout

VR Dungeon Crawler Demeo Is Adding Paintable Miniatures

There’s never been a better time to be a tabletop gamer. Originally released on Meta Quest and PC VR headsets back in 2021, Demeo is an addicting VR dungeon crawler with an old-school vibe. Brought to us by developer Resolution Games, the turn-based ... more - vrscout

Google Wants To Deliver World-Scale AR Using Google Maps

Google Maps is getting a major upgrade. During Google’s 2-hour long 2022 I/O event last week, the company made a number of exciting announcements, including the reveal of a new mid-tier phone as well as a pair of AR glasses capable of translating multiple ... more - vrscout

The Apple Car Could Feature VR Technology And No Windows

Who needs windows when you have VR? It was back in 2014 that Apple first began the development of its own automotive vehicle. After years of radio silence from the company, reports began circulating that the company had switched gears and was now working ... more - vrscout

This Motion Simulator Lets You ‘Walk’ In VR While Sitting IRL

A VR motion sim designed for gaming, multimedia entertainment, and workplace productivity. SitWalk is a new VR motion simulator from VR hardware and software company Mr. Art Digital Technology that allows you to move naturally throughout the virtual ... more - vrscout

Left 4 Dead VR Mod Features Full Motion Controls

“Maybe the helicopter… maybe it’s made of chocolate…” Despite having been released all the way back in 2009, Valve’s multiplayer zombie game Left 4 Dead 2 maintains a cult-like following thanks to its addicting gameplay loop and revolutionary “AI Director,” ... more - vrscout

How To Play Quake III Arena In VR On The Meta Quest

A gaming classic makes its way to VR for the first time. A new mod allows you to play iD Software’s 1999 multiplayer first-person shooter Quake III Arena in VR on the Meta Quest. Brought to us by Team Beef , the same group behind popular VR mods for ... more - vrscout

Artist Carrie Able Believes VR/AR Will Help Drive Collaboration

The popular artist says XR technology will allow more people to explore their creativity in exciting new ways. Carrie Able is an internationally known XR artist whose work peels back the layers of where art and XR intersect to uncover an unexplored space ... more - vrscout

AT&T Is Bringing AR Content To Live Sports Games

No more having to look up at the jumbotron during live games to see stats. AR sports entertainment company Quintar and AT&T are partnering to change the way you watch live sports by allowing you access to AR content in arenas and sports venues as ... more - vrscout

This Bizarre VR Gas Mask Makes Breathing In VR More Difficult

The AirRes Mask can be used to simulate a variety of stressful and high-risk scenarios. A research team working out of the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences in Austria has developed a unique accessory for the Meta Quest 2 VR headset that allows ... more - vrscout

The NBA Is Joining The Metaverse

Check out the NBA Lane experience in VR via the Horizon Worlds metaverse. Meta today announced that it has partnered with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to bring the NBA Lane experience to its Horizon Worlds VR metaverse in honor of the league’s ... more - vrscout

Meta Teases Footage Of Its New Mixed Reality Headset Project Cambria

Mixed reality is going to be huge. Earlier today, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared never-before-seen footage of the company’s new mixed reality headset, codenamed Project Cambria , teasing a full-colored passthrough experience unlike anything we’ve seen ... more - vrscout

Horizon Worlds Adds Asset Library For Easier VR World-Building

VR world-building just got a whole lot easier. Meta today announced that it is rolling out a dedicated asset library for its Horizon Worlds VR metaverse in an effort to simplify the world-building process. You can now access a growing catalog of pre-built ... more - vrscout