Long Day is now available for free in both the Ambulium and Theater apps for Apple Vision Pro. The 7-minute sports documentary follows triathlete Jules Wagner as he trains for an Ironman and qualifies for the World Championships. What I really enjoyed about The Longest Day is that it uses a range of techniques that …
If you consider A virtual reality headset is the first place to stop Meta. Quest headsets have become the de facto choice for casual and some serious VR adventurers, thanks to their attractive price point, respectable performance, and vast digital catalog of titles. While you’ll often find discounts on software, markdowns on actual hardware are …
A remote virtual reality show led by University of Colorado graduate and top Smithsonian astronomers transports viewers to exploding stars and black holes while standing atop the James Webb Space Telescope and other space observatories. “Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience” is a 1-hour show with 40-minute “free roam” virtual reality that will open in Denver …
Shopping centers have long been places to spend a rainy day – and now one North Sydney campus is taking it to the next level with a real-life Mario Kart experience. Opening in mid-to-late July, the ‘Karts District’ is a converted 1200 square meter space within Greenwood Plaza in North Sydney CBD, with reality karting, …
Qualcomm announced at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) Snapdragon Reality Elite, a new app that aims to make future XR headsets and glasses thinner. Focusing on in-device AI, improved performance and lower power consumption, Qualcomm is targeting both the Snapdragon Reality Elite standalone XR headsets and lightweight connected AR glasses. As Snapdragon Reality Elite is …
Snap today showed off the specs of a pair of premium, standalone augmented reality glasses that aim to “bring computing to the world around us.” “We believe great technology fades into the background, helping when it’s needed and getting out of the way when it’s not,” Snap says. “That’s why we developed the specifications.” (Credit: …
Today at Augmented World Expo 2026, we introduced our new augmented reality glasses, SPECS. When we started Snap, we believed that technology would help people connect more deeply with each other. Over time, that belief led us to an evolved reality. For more than a decade, we’ve been building toward a future where computers can …
Snap’s CEO Evan Spiegel speaks to CNBC on June 16, 2026. CNBC Snap CEO Evan Spiegel is betting that consumers are so tired of looking at smartphone screens that they’ll be willing to pay more than $2,000 for augmented reality glasses that bring digital scenes into the user’s field of vision. “Nearly 20 years after …
At a time when VR is showing signs of vulnerability and instability globally, the Japanese industry has fared somewhat better than most. It may still be small, but being wary of producing high-risk, high-reward titles has helped them weather the storm, leaving the studio mired in underperformance. There are other social factors that can help …
The Valve Steam Frame stands out as a compact and capable device that bridges the gap between standalone VR systems and lightweight gaming PCs. With its ARM-based architecture and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, it supports a variety of gaming styles, from retro console emulation to standalone VR experiences. Virtual Chap highlights how the Steam …
