Meta's latest VR headsets, the Quest 3s, will be manufactured in Vietnam starting next year according to an announcement made earlier today.
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Virtual reality fans could soon have a much cheaper way to enter Meta's VR ecosystem. The company is said to be preparing a Quest 3 variant that starts at $300.
Samsung's upcoming VR headset was spotted on Geekbench, revealing that the device would run on Android 14 and pack a Snapdragon processor.
Next month could see the launch of a cheaper variant of the Meta Quest 3, which launched last year, possibly without a controller as a cost-cutting measure.
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.
Meta has sent emails to owners of the original Meta Quest VR headset, informing them that all hardware support will end for the device, which launched in May 2019, on August 31, 2024
The Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset has received a permanent price cut for its 128GB version. Previously priced at $249.99, the new price for the headset has been cut by $50 to $199.99.
The Meta Quest 2 VR headset is now available on Amazon for just $199. This is the lowest it has ever been priced and is $50 cheaper than the new $249 price announced at the end of 2023.
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.
Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm are teaming up to develop an XR headset with advanced features, including smell integration, and a 3,000 ppi display. It could be unveiled at LSI Tech Day on Oct 5.
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.
Samsung is developing an XR headset that features four tracking cameras, RGB cameras, and a depth sensor. It will be powered by Exynos 2200 and will run on an Android-based XR software platform.
Apple is set to launch the Vision Pro headset in the US in early 2024. It reportedly plans to expand to the UK and Canada by the end of 2024, followed by Europe and Asia. Most will be sold online.
Today's Meta Quest Gaming Showcase either revealed or offered some new info on over 20 upcoming VR games for the Meta Quest headsets, including some adaptations of some older PC games.
The Meta Quest 3 will use a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chip that will give it "twice the graphical performance" compared to the current Meta Quest 2, which is getting a price cut on June 4.
A new report has more information on the troubled development of Apple's upcoming mixed reality headset, which was reportedly called a "science project" by company hardware exec Johny Srouji.
Apple's heavily rumoured Mixed-Reality headset has reportedly been demoed to it's top 100 executives in the Steve Jobs Theater within the past week in a 'key milestone' for the company.
Starting March 5, you can buy the Meta Quest 2 256GB VR headset for $429.99, which is a $70 price drop, while the Meta Quest Pro will be priced at $999.99, down $400 from its $1,499.99 price tag.
At the Meta Connect 2022, Meta unveiled its VR headset: Meta Quest Pro. It also mentioned collaboration with Microsoft and Accenture to transform and connect workspaces with the Metaverse.
Meta today unveiled its latest all-in-one virtual reality headset, one that's focused on the enterprise market. The Meta Quest Pro has more powerful hardware, mixed reality support, and much more.
Meta has announced the official date for the annual company event called Meta Connect. The one-day event will be on October 11 where the company plans to disclose new products and upcoming features.
During an interview on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that the next VR headset from Meta will be announced at Meta's Connect conference in October.
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The Sony PSVR 2 headset's integrated front-facing cameras will be used for 'See-Through' view, Cinematic Mode, and more. Gamers will be able to 3D map game areas and avoid potential hazards.
The HTC Desire 22 is a mid-range Android smartphone that is supposed to act as a bridge to the metaverse via the Vive Flow headset. It is priced at £399.00 on the official website of the company.
An internal memo belonging to Microsoft about its HoloLens deal with the U.S. Army has leaked and the employees at Microsoft do not sound too optimistic about how things have been going.
Rumors of Apple working on its first-ever AR/VR headset have been doing the rounds for a while now. Add to that, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has some more exciting details about the mixed-reality headset.
Meta has shown off its haptic gloves which it hopes will make the metaverse experience more immersive. They are still considered a lab project and much more work still needs to be done.
Oculus is rolling out a new software update for Quest that lets you easily invite people to your game or app. Messenger is also gaining an improved experience along with new security options.
Following last year's launch of the Oculus Quest 2 that can work as a standalone VR headset or while being tethered to a PC, Facebook won't replenish the PC-only Rift S in stores moving forward.
Apple is apparently preparing to launch its first VR headset sometime next year, but it will be a niche product with a high price tag. It's also expected to have better performance than the Apple M1.
Oculus will require everyone who uses its devices for the first time to sign in with a Facebook account beginning in October as it prepares to end support for all Oculus accounts on January 1, 2023.
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HTC will begin selling both a standalone Vive Cosmos Elite headset and External Tracking Faceplate in April. The headset alone will cost $549 while the standalone faceplate is priced at $199.
HTC announced today that pre-orders are now open for the recently unveiled Vive Cosmos Elite virtual reality headset. The device will start shipping on March 18 for $899 with a tracking faceplate.
Valve's much-anticipated index VR headset will begin shipping late June, with preorders starting tomorrow. $499 is the price just for the headset, without the new controllers and base stations.
Valve's very-own Index VR headset will be available for preorders starting May 1, with a launch date set for June 15. It will feature open-back headphones, with more details to be revealed next month.
Valve today revealed its very own VR headset with a tease. It's called the Index and will supposedly be available for purchase in May later this year. It will also feature physical IPD adjustment.
Oculus today announced the Rift S, a successor to the original Oculus Rift that launched all the way back in 2016. It will be available for purchase in spring later this year for $399.
HP is readying its next-generation Windows Mixed Reality headset, codenamed 'Copper'. The device will sport a design similar to the Oculus Rift and come with higher resolution 2160x2160 displays.
Ofcom has revealed some research which shows which devices are on the rise and declining in the UK. It showed that smart speakers have started catching on quite quickly as opposed to VR.
HTC's Vive Focus is finally making its way to western markets, after debuting in Asia almost a year ago. The company didn't offer specifics on retailers, but it should be available soon.
