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- ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ and ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Head to Vision Pro in 3Dby Ben Lang on May 21, 2026 at 15:41
Vision Pro is steadily becoming the premier destination for 3D theatrical releases to reach home audiences. The latest 3D movies headed to Vision Pro include The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025). The News Apple has […]
- ‘Into Black’ Studio Set to Announce Next VR Game on Fridayby Scott Hayden on May 20, 2026 at 14:56
The Binary Mill, the indie VR studio behind Deep Rock Galactic-style shooter Into Black (2024), announced it’s ready to reveal a new game this Friday. As first mentioned by UploadVR, The Binary Mill revealed it’s showing a first look at a new […]
- Apple Acquires Key Talent & Patents Behind AI Avatar Company ‘Animato’by Scott Hayden on May 20, 2026 at 13:43
According to an official EU filing spotted by Apple Insider, Apple has recently acquired key talent and IP behind Animato, a Bay Area startup creating AI avatars. Animato was known for the now-defunct AI video calling app Call Annie, which paired […]
- Google & Samsung Reveal Smart Glasses for Fall Launch, Aiming to go Head-to-head with Metaby Ben Lang on May 19, 2026 at 18:15
Google and Samsung today gave the first official glimpse of an upcoming pair of smart glasses which are set to go head-to-head with Meta’s own AI-based smart glasses. The News The new smart glasses revealed by the companies at Google I/O today are […]
- First AR Glasses Running Android XR Confirmed for 2026 Launchby Scott Hayden on May 19, 2026 at 17:59
XREAL today confirmed it’s launching Project Aura sometime this year, making them the first pair of AR glasses running Google’s Android XR operating system. Xreal and Google showcased Project Aura at Google I/O today, further confirming the […]
- Google Announces New Android XR Developer Program with AR Glasses Dev Kitsby Scott Hayden on May 19, 2026 at 17:59
Google today announced at its I/O developer conference that it’s launching a new Android XR developer program, which will include XREAL’s upcoming AR glasses. Called the ‘Android XR Developer Catalyst Program’, Google and AR hardware partner […]
- LG-Backed AR Lens Startup LetinAR Raises $18.5M Ahead of Planned IPO Next Yearby Scott Hayden on May 19, 2026 at 11:51
South Korean augmented reality startup LetinAR has raised $18.5 million in fresh funding ahead of its planned IPO next year, something the company says will help scale production and accelerate commercialization of its AR optics. As first reported […]
- Pimax Starts Sending Out ‘Dream Air SE’ PC VR Headsets, But Fulfillment Could Take Weeksby Scott Hayden on May 18, 2026 at 11:09
Pimax announced it’s finally started shipping out the first batches of Dream Air SE, the younger sibling to its thin and light PC VR flagship. Despite officially launching Dream Air SE last week, most customers will probably still be waiting a bit […]
- How to Play ‘Subnautica 2’ in VR, Although You May Want to Waitby Scott Hayden on May 15, 2026 at 16:06
Subnautica 2 launched into early access yesterday, already having sold over two million copies in the first 12 hours. While it doesn’t include native VR support, that hasn’t stopped the most intrepid of us, who are already swimming around the […]
- ‘ROG XREAL R1’ Pre-orders Now Live – 240Hz MicroOLED Gaming Glasses Priced at $850by Scott Hayden on May 15, 2026 at 12:49
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) and XREAL today announced pre-orders for ROG XREAL R1, the microOLED gaming AR glasses that boast up to 240Hz refresh rate. Unveiled at CES 2026 in January, ROG XREAL R1 are AR glasses that focus on playing traditional […]
- VR Platformer ‘Moss’ is Getting a Flatscreen Port Following Cancellation of “major project”by Scott Hayden on May 14, 2026 at 16:27
Polyarc Games today revealed it’s releasing a flatscreen adaptation of VR puzzle-platformer series Moss, which follows the cancellation of a “major project” last month. The News Polyarc announced it’s bringing Moss (2018) and its sequel […]
- ‘The Boys: Trigger Warning’ Comes to PSVR 2 in June, Promising “community requested” Improvementsby Scott Hayden on May 14, 2026 at 11:54
Initially launched on Quest 3 in March, The Boys: Trigger Warning (2026) now has a definite release date on PSVR 2. ARVORE and Sony Pictures Virtual Reality announced The Boys: Trigger Warning is slated to launch on PSVR 2 on June 9th. The PSVR 2 […]
- Snap CEO Keynote Kicks off AWE 2026 Next Month on Lead-up to Consumer AR Glasses Launchby Ben Lang on May 13, 2026 at 19:45
Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel will give a keynote address to kick off the AWE USA 2026 event next month. This is the second year in a row that Snap has taken the headlining slot at AWE USA, and comes as the company plans to launch its first […]
- ‘Blade Runner’ Immersive Experience Coming to VR Destinations Next Yearby Scott Hayden on May 13, 2026 at 09:37
Behaviour Interactive, the studio behind asymmetrical multiplayer Dead by Daylight (2016), announced it’s developing an immersive experience based on iconic cyberpunk sci-fi Blade Runner. The studio revealed it’s working with original IP holder […]
- Meta Connect Event Set for September 23–24 Alongside New Glasses Teaseby Ben Lang on May 12, 2026 at 17:58
Meta’s annual Connect event is set to return on September 23–24. The company teased what appears to be a new pair of smart glasses, and said its event will focus on “the latest in VR, wearables, metaverse, and AI.” All eyes will be on the […]
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Meet the newest hosts joining the Digital Trends YouTube channel. Sam and Faiz introduce themselves, share the tech they’re most passionate about, and talk about the perspective they’ll bring to future videos. Expect more reviews, deep dives, […]
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- You Asked: What’s the most impressive thing you saw at CES?by DT Staff on January 12, 2025 at 15:45
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- VR headset deals: Meta Quest bundles and refurbished offersby Albert Bassili on October 30, 2024 at 20:01
In recent years, virtual reality has become increasingly popular, with the rise of standalone virtual reality headsets such as the Oculus Go and VR games like Half-Life: Alyx.
- How to connect an Oculus Quest 2 to a PCby Anita George on May 14, 2024 at 21:25
Need to connect your Oculus Quest 2 to a PC? No problem. In this guide, you'll learn about two methods, using either a wired or wireless connection.
- The best Meta Quest 2 gamesby Gabe Gurwin on September 21, 2023 at 16:45
The Oculus Quest offers a fantastic virtual reality experience without the need for a gaming PC. These are the best Oculus Quest games available right now.
- Kokomo is a new social VR platform from Canonby Andy Zahn on January 5, 2022 at 18:07
Canon is creating a VR software platform using its cameras to enable immersive video calls.
- Apple’s AR headset could now come with 3 immersive displaysby Alex Blake on January 5, 2022 at 12:08
A new rumor has claimed Apple’s mixed reality headset will come with three displays instead of two, potentially dealing up an even more immersive experience.
- HTC’s leaked Vive Flow headset might offer portable VRby Tushar Mehta on October 13, 2021 at 18:14
HTC's upcoming Vive Flow, which is expected to be a stand-alone VR headset, has been comprehensively leaked by Evan Blass.
- Oculus Quest 2 refresh has more storage, costs the sameby Briley Kenney on September 16, 2021 at 14:30
The Oculus Quest 2 has been refreshed to include more storage (128GB) for the same price! Check out more!
- We just learned an important spec about Apple’s upcoming VR headsetby Dua Rashid on September 14, 2021 at 20:54
Reports suggest that Apple's upcoming VR headset could feature a micro-OLED display with a pixel density of 3,000 PPI.
- The most common HTC Vive problems, and how to fix themby Brendan Hesse on July 28, 2021 at 13:00
VR headsets like the HTC Vive are complex devices and are thus susceptible to errors. This guide will help you troubleshoot common Vive problems and find fixes.
- The best VR headsets for the iPhoneby Tyler Lacoma on July 19, 2021 at 17:49
Looking for the best VR headset for the iPhone? Here are our favorites to get you started exploring virtual worlds.
- Apple AR headset reportedly delayed after being a no-show at WWDCby Dua Rashid on June 8, 2021 at 23:39
After being a no-show at WWDC, Apple's AR headset is reportedly delayed till the second quarter of 2022.
- Everything HTC announced at ViveCon 2021: Vive Focus 3 and Vive Pro 2by Chuong Nguyen on May 11, 2021 at 18:13
HTC's ViveCon 2021 conference is all about the company's endeavors in the virtual reality space. HTC announced the Vive Focus 3 and Vive Pro 2.
- How to watch HTC’s ViveCon today, the ‘most important VR event of the year’by Chuong Nguyen on May 11, 2021 at 16:02
HTC is expected to debut two new virtual reality headsets at ViveCon 2021, and we'll show you how to watch the keynote live!
- Two new ‘game-changing’ VR headsets could arrive at HTC’s ViveCon next weekby Chuong Nguyen on May 5, 2021 at 16:21
HTC has its eyes squarely set on the enterprise VR market when ViveCon begins next week. The company is expected to debut two game-changing VR headsets.
- The best Oculus Rift gamesby Phil Hornshaw on April 21, 2021 at 20:30
The Oculus Rift brought back virtual reality and put a modern twist on it. Jump into the fun and take a look at the best Oculus Rift games available right now.
- Now you can chat with music legends from the comfort of your couchby Trevor Mogg on March 25, 2021 at 06:30
A new kind of virtual experience has the potential to revolutionize how music stars and other famous folks interact with their fans.
- Apple’s mixed reality headset could be half the weight of other headsetsby Alex Blake on March 23, 2021 at 17:27
According to a new report, Apple’s rumored mixed-reality headset could have an incredibly low weight compared to rivals, potentially giving it a huge advantage.
- Pokémon Go creators announce Pikmin augmented-reality gameby Trevor Mogg on March 23, 2021 at 01:50
Following their huge success with Pokémon Go, Nintendo and Niantic have finally gotten around to collaborating on another augmented-reality game.
- The best gun controllers for PC gamesby Tyler Lacoma on March 21, 2021 at 23:14
With the right gun controller you can enable more realistic play with VR games and other accessories. Here are the best for a variety of PC setups and more!
- It’s no gym. But VR fitness made sweating fun againby Chris Raymond on March 12, 2021 at 14:00
Pandemic price gouging led to me explore VR fitness, and now I’m never turning back.
- Microsoft unveils Mesh, and with James Cameron, dives into mixed realityby Jeremy Kaplan on March 2, 2021 at 16:40
At Microsoft Ignite, Avatar and Titanic director James Cameron joined Microsoft for a fully virtual tech conference featuring holoports, a new Mesh, and more.
- Hands-on with Microsoft Mesh: I handed someone a whale shark, and it was awesomeby Jeremy Kaplan on March 2, 2021 at 16:40
Microsoft has unveiled Mesh, a cross-technology platform that lets app developers build persistent virtual environments. Thanks to Hololens, I tested it out.