Apple Vision Pro headset production is reportedly being cut, sales are reportedly “way down.” But but but wait: Wasn’t the Vision Pro meant to change the world of VR/AR, ushering in an era of spatial computing? Is the dream over? Hah, no. As Sam Rutherford laid out just before the weekend, while reports and rumors … Read more
Earlier this week, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo for headset, claiming production was being cut to 400,000 or 450,000 units compared to a previous market consensus north of 700,000. This came after a related report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who said in his that demand for Vision Pro demos is “way down” while sales in … Read more
It’s a big day for Quest users. Meta has announced it’s giving third-party companies open access to its headsets’ operating system to expand the technology. The tech giant wants developers to take the OS, expand into other frontiers, and accomplish two main goals: give consumers more choice in the virtual reality gaming market and give … Read more
Virtual reality is interesting again. After a few years of stagnation, it’s worth considering an immersive VR headset. The Meta Quest 3 delivers excellent standalone virtual reality for $500, while Apple has thrown down the gauntlet with the Vision Pro, a $3,500 stab at combining VR and augmented reality (AR). Those who have an original … Read more
If someone were to infect your Meta Quest VR headset with malware, they could trick you into seeing things in the virtual world which weren’t real, experts have warned. Academics from Cornell University recently published a paper describing the possibility of hijacking people’s VR sessions and controlling their interactions with internal applications, external servers, and … Read more
The VIVE Ultimate Tracker is designed for smooth integration with HTC VIVE’s standalone headsets, like the VIVE XR Elite and VIVE Focus 3. It’s also becoming compatible with OpenXR and SteamVR-based PC VR systems. This flexibility ensures a consistent and engaging experience across different platforms. The tracker’s self-tracking technology is at its heart, featuring dual … Read more