2026
Civilization VII VR Revisited – Just One More Year
TL;DR for Civilization VII – VR, an update review one year on from the game’s VR launch. (played on a Meta Quest 3 128 GB model) Pros Cons + Great … continue reading
Product Updates
2026
Niantic Spatial Launches Scaniverse and VPS 2.0 for Spatial Mapping
What’s the story? Niantic Spatial has launched Scaniverse and VPS 2.0, introducing new tools for 3D space capture, spatial asset generation, and visual positioning. Why it matters The new tools … continue reading
2026
Tripo AI Raises $50M and Unveils New 3D Generation Models
What’s the story? Tripo AI has announced USD $50 million in funding and unveiled new 3D model architectures for generating production-ready assets in native three-dimensional space. Why it matters The … continue reading
2026
Beat the Beats Brings VR Rhythm Boxing to Meta Quest, SteamVR, and Pico 4 on April 2
In Virtual Reality News March 24, 2026 – Parallel Circles, a game studio based in Manchester, UK, has today announced that its VR boxing rhythm game Beat the Beats is … continue reading
2026
LOOOK.AI Launches Real-Time AI Clothing Try-On for Smart Mirrors
What’s the story? LOOOK.AI launches AI-powered clothing try-on for smart mirrors, enabling full catalogue integration without traditional 3D production. Why it matters Retailers can now offer interactive try-ons without the … continue reading
Augmented Reality News
VITURE Closes $100M Financing Round, Bringing Six-Month Total Above $200M
What’s the story? VITURE secured $100M in new funding to accelerate XR hardware development, bringing its total capital raised over the last six months to more than $200M. Why it … continue reading
2026
PICO Previews ‘Project Swan’ Headset and Unveils PICO OS 6 Update
What’s the story? PICO has unveiled its PICO OS 6 update featuring spatial multitasking and previewed ‘Project Swan,’ a flagship headset scheduled for a 2026 release. Why it matters The … continue reading
2026
Rokid Glasses Software Update Adds Native Support for Google Gemini AI
What’s the story? Rokid has updated its smart glasses to natively support Google’s Gemini, alongside ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Qwen, allowing users to toggle between multiple AI models on a single … continue reading
2026
Google Introduces New Gemini Tools for Building Interactive XR Experiences
What’s the story? Google has announced tools that utilize Gemini’s Canvas feature to render text prompts into fully realized, interactive XR experiences for Samsung Galaxy XR users. Why it matters … continue reading
2026
Virtuix Joins Made for Meta Program to Expand Omni One Reach
In Virtual Reality News February 20, 2026 – Virtuix, a developer of full-body virtual reality (VR) systems, has recently announced that it has joined Meta’s Made for Meta program, through which … continue reading
2026
Virtuix Launches Omni One Core in Europe Starting at €2,995
What’s the story? Virtuix has announced the European launch of its Omni One Core VR treadmill, allowing customers in the UK and EU to place orders for April 2026 delivery. … continue reading
2026
Meta Reportedly Cuts 1,500 Reality Labs Staff, Discontinues Horizon Workrooms Amid AI Pivot
What’s the story? Meta is retiring its standalone Horizon Workrooms app in Feb 2026 while reportedly laying off 1,500 Reality Labs staff to prioritize AI and wearable technology. Why it … continue reading
2026
Google and XREAL Extend Partnership to Advance Android XR
What’s the story? Google and XREAL have extended their partnership, naming XREAL a lead hardware partner for the Android XR ecosystem and the upcoming Project Aura glasses. Why it matters … continue reading
2026
Pimax debuts Crystal Super Micro-OLED, Dream Air, and Dream Air SE at CES 2026
In Virtual Reality News January 9, 2026 – Pimax, a manufacturer of virtual reality (VR) hardware, debuted its next generation of PC virtual reality (PCVR) headsets to the public at CES … continue reading
2026
Brelyon Unveils Ultra Reality Mini Headset-free Immersive Display and Visual Engine at CES 2026
What’s the story? Brelyon unveiled its Ultra Reality Mini headset-free immersive display and demonstrated new Visual Engine capabilities at CES 2026. Why it matters The announcement reinforces that headset-free displays … continue reading