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16d ago
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132 Bucks off a PlayStation VR2 Bundle, Mario vs. Donkey Kong Buttstomped Down in Price, and More!
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16d ago
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Meta Rejects Google Proposal for VR and AR Collaboration
Google suggested that Meta partner on Android XR, the new software platform for VR, AR, and MR headsets.
17d ago
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XR Insiders Reflect on Apple Vision Pro Development and Industry Impact
The launch of Apple Vision Pro has prompted reflections on the XR industry and its impact. Voices of VR Podcast interviewed two XR insiders who have been part of the industry for over a decade each.
18d ago
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Google Reportedly Asked Meta to Partner on XR Platform, but Meta Declined
Google approached Meta to collaborate on its upcoming XR platform, but Meta refused the offer, according to reports. The discussions were revealed by Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth, who accused Google of not supporting VR in the past and claimed that Google was the one planning to fragment the ecosystem. Bosworth expressed Meta's desire to partner with Google and criticized the restrictive terms proposed by Google. However, Meta is reluctant to give up its freedom to innovate. This decision comes as Meta recently formed an XR collaboration with LG and is focusing on building its own ecosystem.
18d ago
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Meta Quest+ is Now Like Game Pass For Your VR Headset
Meta Quest+ is introducing a new game catalog that works similar to Microsoft's Game Pass subscription. Users will have access to a rotating selection of games in various genres. Additionally, Meta is offering enticing deals for subscribers, including store credit and special promotions.
20d ago
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LG Announces Partnership with Meta for XR Development
LG has announced a strategic collaboration with Meta to develop next-gen XR devices and create a distinctive ecosystem in the XR domain. The partnership may include streaming services and content capabilities from LG's TV business. This is not the first time Meta has partnered with a consumer electronics company, as they have previously worked with Samsung, Xiaomi, and Lenovo. It is speculated that an LG-Meta headset will be released in the first half of 2025.
21d ago
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Unofficial SteamVR Driver for PSVR 2 to Release Soon as Sony Plans its Own PC VR Support
Sony is bringing PC VR support to PSVR 2 this year, but iVRy is already working on an unofficial SteamVR driver for PSVR 2.
22d ago
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Headset Economics — Apple Vision Pro’s components cost $1,542—but that’s not the full story
The OLED displays account for more than a third of the component costs.