Neowin News Feed for: Vr

Bulky VR headsets face steep decline as smart glasses take over the XR market

Paul Hill — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:28:01 +0000

Heavy virtual reality gear is losing its appeal as consumers move toward more comfortable alternatives, leaving legacy headsets in the dust. Read more...

Meta pulls back on its metaverse dreams with deep budget cuts

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:04:01 +0000

Meta is preparing deep cuts to its metaverse budget, as the company reprioritizes towards artificial intelligence. Read more...

You can now grab 3D holograms with your bare hands for real, there is no trickery

Sayan Sen — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:46:01 +0000

Science researchers develop floating 3D holographic visuals you can see and physically interact with, and it is completely real. Read more...

Samsung could unveil its Galaxy XR headset ‘Project Moohan' in September

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:44:01 +0000

A fresh report out of Korea suggests that Samsung is all set to launch its Galaxy XR Android headset in September. Read more...

The AR/VR market rebounded in 2024, but forecast suggests 2025 growth pause

Paul Hill — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:22:01 +0000

After two years of decline, the augmented reality and virtual reality market saw a resurgence in 2024. Read more...

Sony announces permanent $150 price cut to PlayStation VR2 hardware

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:50:02 +0000

Sony has suddenly revealed that the PlayStation VR2 headset and hardware bundle is getting a permanent $150 price cut. Read more...

Valve reportedly about to launch a $1200 VR headset, offering standalone gaming

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:20:02 +0000

Valve may be about to enter the virtual reality hardware space again. A new report says that a high-end VR headset for standalone gaming experiences is coming out soon. Read more...

Meta scores 73% market share but Apple Vision Pro is the trendsetter in VR/MR space

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:42:01 +0000

A new report crowns Meta as the VR/MR industry leader, with a 73% market share in 2024. However, Apple Vision Pro has become the trendsetter with its premium display technology and more applications. Read more...

Samsung officially drops the first look at its Galaxy XR headset

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:22:01 +0000

Samsung's Galaxy XR headset will be powered by the recently announced Android XR OS, and is codenamed 'Project Moohan'. Read more...

Google announces Android XR, a new platform targeting AR and VR headsets

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:44:01 +0000

Google has launched Android XR, a new operating system for extended reality devices, along with the Android XR SDK for developers. Read more...

The FCC just made your upcoming wearables, WiFi, and other gadgets better

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:34:02 +0000

The FCC has opened up the entire 6 GHz band for very low-power (VLP) devices and here's how it will affect your next gadget. Read more...

Meta Quest v72 update brings better integration with Windows 11 PCs and more

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:28:02 +0000

Meta is releasing the v72 software update for Quest 3 and 3S headsets with major improvements. The update includes Windows 11 integration, enhanced hand tracking and more. Read more...

Apple could introduce cellular support to Vision Pro successors

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 07:08:01 +0000

Apple is rumored to introduce cellular connectivity inside headsets, including future versions of Vision Pro. Read more...

The original Halo: Combat Evolved now has a virtual reality mod with motion controls

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:30:01 +0000

Bungie's original Halo: Combat Evolved can now be played using PC VR headsets thanks to a total conversion mod. However, there is a compatibility caveat. Read more...

Amazon wants to joins the AR glasses race, but in a different way

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:26:02 +0000

Amazon is developing AR glasses for its delivery riders to help them navigate better and make deliveries on time. Read more...

Apple brings Vision Pro headset to two more countries

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:06:01 +0000

After launching in the US in February, Apple has launched its mixed reality Vision Pro headset in two more countries. Read more...

Meta Quest 3S: Most affordable mixed reality headset now available

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:00:01 +0000

Meta Quest 3S, a more affordable VR headset with the same features as the Quest 3, is now available for $299. Read more...

Batman: Arkham Shadow gets bundled with Meta Quest 3S and Quest 3 headsets

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:32:01 +0000

Meta is sweetening the Meta Quest 3S deal with even more goodies. It now offers Batman: Arkham Shadow and more games for free with the headset. Read more...

Meta has apparently cancelled its premium mixed-reality headset

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 05:22:01 +0000

Meta has apparently shelved its plans for launching a premium mixed reality headset, which was scheduled for a 2027 launch, after seeing the tepid response to Apple Vision Pro and price constraints. Read more...

Meta's planned VR version of GTA: San Andreas has been put on indefinite hold

John Callaham — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:18:01 +0000

Meta has confirmed that a previously announced VR port of Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has now been put on hold indefinitely so it could work on other VR game projects. Read more...

Meta Quest HDMI Link brings smartphone and PC content to Quest headsets

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:38:01 +0000

Meta has announced a new feature called HDMI Link for its Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro VR headsets. This feature allows users to connect their headsets to various devices, like PCs, consoles, and laptops. Read more...

Meta files a patent to copy one of Apple Vision Pro's feature

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:52:01 +0000

A new patent filed by Meta has been spotted online, showcasing that Zuckerberg's company wants to copy one of Apple Vision Pro's features, Eyesight, for its future AR/VR headsets. Read more...

Meta Quest supports six-window multitasking with Horizon OS version 67

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:22:01 +0000

Meta has announced a new Horizon OS update version 67 that brings an experimental feature allowing Quest owners to multitask up to six virtual windows and resize up to three windows. Read more...

New study “proves” you can get adequate exercise from your man cave with VR

Paul Hill — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:30:01 +0000

A study conducted by the University of Victoria, Canada, shows that exercise on Meta's Supernatural VR program is actually vigorous and can be used to meet weekly exercise goals from home. Read more...

AR laptop Spacetop G1 with 100-inch virtual screen now available for pre-order

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 31 May 2024 05:42:01 +0000

The Spacetop G1 AR laptop, with a 100-inch virtual display, is available for pre-order. The AR laptop consists of a keyboard with a trackpad that you get with a traditional laptop, minus the display. Read more...

Popular VR role-playing game Demeo now available for Apple Vision Pro

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 28 May 2024 04:48:01 +0000

Popular VR role-playing game Demeo has now arrived on the visionOS App Store for the Apple Vision Pro. It was already available for the Oculus Quest, then ported to PS5 and the PS VR 2 in 2023. Read more...

Batman: Arkham Shadow announced, VR game exclusive for Meta's Quest 3

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 01 May 2024 15:16:01 +0000

Meta and Warner Bros. have announced Batman: Arkham Shadow, a brand-new entry into the ArkhamVerse coming later this year. It will be exclusive to the Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset. Read more...

Metro Awakening is a prequel story coming to PC VR, Meta Quest, and PSVR

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:40:02 +0000

Deep Silver has announced Metro Awakening, a brand-new prequel entry to Metro 2033 coming to PC VR, Meta Quest, and PSVR this year. Series author Glukhovsky is involved in the development as well. Read more...

Microsoft Mesh 3D avatars and spaces are now generally available in Teams for PC and VR

John Callaham — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:20:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that its Mesh technology, which offers users a way to access 3D avatars to meet with others in virtual settings, is now generally available in Microsoft Teams on PC and VR. Read more...

Microsoft to end Windows Mixed Reality support on November 1, 2026

Taras Buria — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 09:44:01 +0000

Microsoft has updated its documentation with more details about the recent Windows Mixed Reality Deprecation. The company will end support in 2026 for consumers and in 2027 for commercial users. Read more...

The Meta Quest 2 headset gets a permanent price cut to $250 as VR gaming's future looks grim

John Callaham — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:10:01 +0000

The price of the Meta Quest 2 VR headset is now permanently set at $249.99, but the future of VR gaming looks dim after a major VR-only game developer announced it is closing its doors. Read more...

Microsoft is killing Windows Mixed Reality, a major Windows 10 headlining feature

Sayan Sen — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:12:01 +0000

When Microsoft announced Windows 10, it also unveiled its HoloLens and the accompanying Holographic platform, later renamed Windows Mixed Reality. Today, Microsoft has announced its death. Read more...

NVIDIA 545.92 WHQL driver is out with Alan Wake 2 support

Taras Buria — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:24:01 +0000

NVIDIA has released a new graphics driver with optimizations and support for the upcoming Alan Wake 2 release. Version 545.92 also fixes overexposed desktop colors when closing a virtual reality app. Read more...

Meta Quest 3 lands in October starting at $499.99 with double the performance over last-gen

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:06:01 +0000

Meta has officially kicked off pre-orders for its latest generation VR and AR headset: The Meta Quest 3. The hardware features the new Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 to boast major performance boosts. Read more...

South Korea has just certified a mystery hardware product from Valve

John Callaham — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:04:01 +0000

The certification shows that the hardware product from Valve has a "1030" designation. It could be a revamped Steam Deck, a new version of Valve's VR headset, or something completely different. Read more...

Real-time avatars for calls coming to Meta products

Paul Hill — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:22:01 +0000

Meta has announced a range of updates that it's making to avatars across its ecosystem. Notably, you can now use your avatar as a filter while you have video calls on Messenger and Instagram. Read more...

SteamVR 1.26 update brings better controller support with auto rebinding

Paul Hill — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:16:01 +0000

Valve has released SteamVR 1.26 with automatic controller rebinding. It said that this will smooth game releases and lighten the work that game developers need to do to make their games work well. Read more...

Meta Quest+ VR subscription launches at $7.99/mo

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:14:01 +0000

A new monthly subscription called Meta Quest+ is now available for Meta Quest VR headset users. The VR subscription service will give access to two new titles for a fee of $7.99 per month. Read more...

Meta allows 10-year-old kids to use its Quest VR headset

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 06:12:01 +0000

Meta announced that kids aged 10 years and above will be able to use Quest VR headsets and play their favorite games. However, it will require parents to set up a managed account for their preteens. Read more...

A quick look back at Microsoft's attempt at a consumer VR platform, Windows Mixed Reality

John Callaham — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:00:03 +0000

Windows Mixed Reality was Microsoft's attempt to bring its own spin on VR to the consumer market, asking third-party PC makers to create headsets based on the platform. It quickly died off. Read more...