Apple is reportedly working on a cheaper version of its $3,500...
Apple is already working on two follow-ups to its Vision Pro headset, Bloomberg reports. A high-end model will be even faster, while a less-expensive version will make some compromises. The cheaper version would drop the "Pro" name, and reportedly won't be ready until late 2025. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your…
Meta is cutting spending in its hardware division and can no...
Meta's hardware division Reality Labs is scaling back spending, a spokesperson confirmed to Reuters. Reality Labs has generated $6.2 billion in losses in the last two quarters. Meta has also implemented a hiring freeze at Facebook. Loading Something is loading. Meta's hardware division Reality Labs is bracing staff for cutbacks, Reuters reported.Reuters saw a summary…
2 years later on, Apple’s AR/VR headset prepares supposedly pressed back...
Enlarge / An image from a patent Apple filed back in 2008 shows exactly what Apple's VR/AR headset will look like, 100%, with no changes if/when it launches over 15 years later. Right around this date in 2017, Bloomberg reported that Apple was working on a pair of augmented reality glasses for a planned 2020…
Cyber Monday Meta Quest 3 and Oculus Quest 2 deals: Save...
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreIf you've been holding out for the perfect opportunity to purchase a VR headset, now is the time. Thanks to these Cyber Monday Meta Quest 3 and Oculus Quest 2 deals, you can save big on the jump to virtual reality. If…
Meta ends support for original Quest headset after less than 4...
Enlarge / RIP to a real one. The original Oculus Quest will stop receiving new feature updates and lose access to the company's existing social VR features, according to an email sent to many Quest users this week. While Quest headset owners will still be able to use the device and all available apps, they…
Why the Facebookening of Oculus VR is bad for users, devs,...
On Tuesday, Facebook found another way to aggravate millions of users—though this time, the outrage came from its virtual reality department. The company announced that it would soon mandate the use of Facebook accounts within its Oculus ecosystem, all in order to "unlock social features." In Facebook's ideal world, you'll be your Facebook self on the…
Meta’s hardware plans include thinner Quest this year, ad-supported AR in...
Enlarge / The Meta Quest Pro at a Best Buy demo station in October 2022. The next Meta Quest headset, planned for launch this year, will be thinner, twice as powerful, and slightly more expensive than the Quest 2. That's according to a leaked internal hardware roadmap presentation obtained by The Verge that also includes…
Apple’s first new 3D Vision Pro video since launch is only...
All the available Immersive Video launch content fit on a small strip in the TV app. Samuel Axon Initial videos were labeled as episodes in a series, but subsequent episodes haven't come. Tonight, Apple will debut some new Immersive Video content for the Vision Pro headset—the first sports content for the device. It doesn't seem…
‘Social’ media is both the cause of — and solution to...
The US faces a sweeping loneliness epidemic, causing people to feel more disconnected and depressed.While some blame technology as the cause of the problem, some tech companies are trying to solve it.AI assistants, digital coworking, and virtual reality gatherings may be the future of socializing. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a…
There was a Vision Pro party in San Francisco — complete...
People are wearing Apple's new $3,499 headset to parties in San Francisco.It's the latest example of people using the Vision Pro in public.Guests have also shown up to tech dinners with the device, according to reports. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the…
