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VR Download Is BACK - We Discuss 2026 So Far In XR

We discuss the return of the podcast, hardware price increases driven by the global memory crisis, and the new wave of ultralight headsets including Meta's VR glasse

Meta Closes 3 Acquired Studios & Cancels Arkham Shadow Sequel

Quality Note: We were unable to record this episode in our typical VR studio and quickly set up in Horizon Workrooms. As a result, there are some audio quality issues. -

Quest Hand Tracking 2.4 & Disney+, Third-Party Horizon OS Headsets Canceled

We discuss reports that third-party Horizon OS headsets, including the one from Asus, have seemingly been canceled. We also cover Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth's response

Meta's Future Headset Strategy, Android XR Likeness Avatars, Xreal Project Aura Tease

We discuss Meta confirming a funding shift from the Metaverse toward AI glasses, reports of a delay for its ultralight headset, and work starting on a gaming-focused Ques

FluxPose Tracking, GravityXR Ultralight Headset Chip, Meta Talent Hire & Budget Cut

We discuss FluxPose potentially becoming the spiritual successor to Lighthouse body tracking, GravityXR building a chip to enable ultralight headsets, reports that Meta R

Next Pico Headset Specs, Meta Horizon Hyperscape Social Update

We discuss the best Black Friday XR deals including steep Quest 3S discounts with Horizon+ perks and PS VR2’s limited-time price cut, as well as Meta’s new smart glasses

Black Friday Deals, Lynx Loses Android XR, TCL's High-Density OLED

We discuss the best Black Friday VR deals including Quest 3S bundles at Costco and Best Buy, and PS VR2 dropping to $300, as well as Lynx’s next headset reportedly skippi

Meta Ray-Ban Display Full Review With Extended Q&A

We discuss our full review of Meta Ray-Ban with the new heads-up display, exploring how this first-generation take on mobile computing holds up in everyday use, followed

Steam Frame Special: Valve Officially Announced It, And UploadVR Went Hands-On

We discuss Valve’s official announcement of Steam Frame, a streaming-first standalone VR headset, and our hands-on impressions after trying it. We also dig into Valve’s g

Logitech MX Ink For Quest & Logitech Muse For Apple Vision Pro Assessed

We discuss our impressions of Logitech’s MX Ink for Quest and Muse for Apple Vision Pro, which currently paint an unfinished picture for creative input. We also cover Que

A Weekend With Samsung Galaxy XR, Meta Reality Labs Restructure

We discuss our weekend with Samsung Galaxy XR, including on-device sideloading with an open bootloader, its hidden USB-C port for accessories and hubs, why Google Maps st

M5 Apple Vision Pro & Samsung Galaxy XR Launch Impressions

We discuss launch impressions of the M5 Apple Vision Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy XR with Android XR, including the new dual knit band’s balance, why M2 owners can’t trade in

Anduril EagleEye Design Revealed, M5 Apple Vision Pro Announced

We discuss Meta’s latest Quest and Horizon OS updates — from the Quest Browser’s instant WebXR hit testing and v81’s Immersive Home, window anchoring and QuickPlay to Que

Samsung Galaxy XR Controllers, New Valve Headset Mass Production?

We discuss leaked renders claiming Samsung’s Galaxy XR includes controllers, Samsung’s Google-powered HUD glasses potentially launching next year, and Valve’s next headse

Meta Ray-Ban Display Sells Out, Is "Apple Vision Air" Canceled!?

We discuss Valve launching Steam Link on Pico headsets and Vive Focus Vision and Quest 3 and 3S usage surpassing Quest 2 on SteamVR; Meta Ray-Ban Display selling out as e

Meta Opening LA Store, Samsung Android XR Headset Launch Rumors

We discuss a big week for immersive video with GoPro upgrading its 360 camera to challenge Insta360 and DJI, a MotoGP trackside showcase shot for Apple Immersive Video wi

Connect 2025 Special: Meta Ray-Ban Display & Horizon Hyperscape Hands-On Impressions

We discuss hands-on impressions of Meta’s Ray-Ban Display wristband and Horizon Hyperscape’s photorealistic scene capture on Quest 3, the Gen 2 Ray-Ban Meta glasses, Oakl

Horizon Worlds AI NPCs, Meta Connect 2025 Predictions & Expectations

We discuss iPhone 17 Pro still being limited to 1080p 30 FPS for spatial video, Alterego’s “silent speech” approach to discreet dictation, the US Army’s field tests of hu

Windows MR Headsets Revived, Is Steam Frame Valve's New Headset?

We discuss Meta’s next steps for smart glasses, including Meta AI gaining calendar access and Meta Connect’s agenda essentially confirming a smart glasses SDK; Wist’s Min

Samsung Android XR Headset Price Rumor, Quest's VR Home Overhaul

Smart Glasses 1. Oakley Meta HSTN Glasses Now Shipping 2. Meta Doesn't Expect To Sell Many Units Of Its HUD Glasses 3. Meta's HUD Glasses Could Support Third-Pa