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2d·Regulation·neutraliOS 27 could offer native integration with Google Cast and other streaming protocols
Apple reportedly planning native iOS 27 support for Google Cast and third-party streaming protocols in EU to comply with DMA rules.
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4d·Launch·neutralSurvive The Night Is A VR Co-op Roguelite From The Developers of Into Black & Resist
The Binary Mill announces Survive The Night, a free-to-play VR co-op roguelite coming to Meta Quest Early Access.
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4d·Launch·neutralJust Hoops Nano Is A Miniature Mixed Reality Basketball Game For Quest
Realcast launches Just Hoops Nano, a hand-tracking mixed reality basketball game, on Meta Quest this summer for $6.99.
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4d·Launch·positiveEvil Inside VR Creators Reveal Their Next Game, Order 13 VR
Bowl of Tentacles announces Order 13 VR, a warehouse horror game coming to Quest, PC VR, and PlayStation VR2 this year.
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4d·Demo·neutralHighlights from the Ruff Talk VR Gaming Showcase – New Games, Trailers & More
Ruff Talk VR Gaming Showcase features new game trailers and reveals including Knights of Fiona, with upcoming releases on Quest and SteamVR headsets.
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4d·Launch·positiveReal Madrid Turns Club Atmosphere Into One of Apple Immersive's Biggest Wins
Apple releases Real Madrid: The Weight of Greatness, a 21-minute immersive documentary on Apple Vision Pro, marking one of its largest spatial content productions.
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4d·Demo·positiveAI/XR Beats: Google I/O Goes Full-Throttle AI
Google I/O showcases smart glasses prototypes and AI-powered search capabilities.
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5d·Launch·positiveSnap Specs True AR Glasses Reportedly Launch This Fall For Around $2500
Snap plans to launch Specs, its consumer AR glasses, this fall for around $2500, featuring a lighter form factor and more capability than its developer Spectacles.
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5d·Launch·positiveAndroid XR Got Auto-Spatialization, Window Wall Pinning & Hand Occlusion
Google's Android XR major update adds auto-spatialization, hand occlusion, and window pinning to Samsung Galaxy XR headset.
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5d·Regulation·neutralApple seeks Supreme Court review of contempt finding and injunction scope in Epic Games case [U]
Apple petitions the Supreme Court to reverse lower court rulings on App Store injunction and contempt findings in its dispute with Epic Games.
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5d·Launch·positive‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ and ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Head to Vision Pro in 3D
Apple Vision Pro adds 3D versions of Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Avatar: Fire and Ash, expanding its 3D content library.
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6d·Launch·positiveQuest's Latest PTC Update Brings Hand Tracking Home Locomotion & Custom App Sorting
Meta's Quest 3 receives Horizon OS 2.4 update with hand-gesture locomotion and custom app sorting in public test channel.
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6d·Launch·positiveSugar Madness Is A New Fast-Paced VR Shooter Coming To Quest In June
Sugar Madness, a fast-paced VR shooter from JOLLYCO Inc, launches on Meta Quest on June 4 with solo and co-op modes.
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6d·Demo·neutral‘Into Black’ Studio Set to Announce Next VR Game on Friday
The Binary Mill to reveal a new VR game at the Ruff Talk VR Gaming Showcase on May 22.
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6d·M&A·positiveApple Acquires Key Talent & Patents Behind AI Avatar Company ‘Animato’
Apple acquires key talent and patent applications from Animato, a startup developing AI avatars for video communication.
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6d·Launch·positiveApple Immersive video on Real Madrid coming this week to Vision Pro
Apple releases an immersive video experience on Real Madrid for Vision Pro.
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6d·Demo·positiveGoogle’s Intelligent-Eyewear Road Map Materializes
Google demonstrates its Android XR roadmap for smart glasses and XR headsets at I/O keynote.
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May 19·Launch·positiveGracia's Moving Volumetric Captures Are Now Streamable
Gracia launches streaming volumetric video to Quest 3 and Pico 4; Apple Vision Pro app coming soon.
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May 19·M&A·positiveApple strikes talent and IP deal with virtual avatar startup Animato
Apple acquires talent and IP from Animato, a virtual avatar software startup.
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May 19·Launch·neutralRoboquest VR Quest Port & Cross Platform Co-Op Delayed To July
Roboquest VR's Meta Quest 3 port and cross-platform co-op delayed to July 23, pushing back from the originally planned May 21 date.
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May 19·Launch·positiveGoogle & Samsung Reveal Smart Glasses for Fall Launch, Aiming to go Head-to-head with Meta
Google and Samsung reveal AI-enabled smart glasses with two design partnerships, launching in fall to compete with Meta.
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May 19·Launch·positiveFirst AR Glasses Running Android XR Confirmed for 2026 Launch
XREAL confirms Project Aura AR glasses running Android XR will launch globally in 2026, demoed at Google I/O with Maps, YouTube, and Gemini integration.
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May 19·Launch·positiveGoogle Announces New Android XR Developer Program with AR Glasses Dev Kits
Google and XREAL launch the Android XR Developer Catalyst Program, providing Project Aura dev kits to selected developers.
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May 19·Launch·neutralOutblast Brings High-Speed Shmup Action To PC VR & Quest This June
Rhino Rock Studios launches Outblast, a sci-fi shoot 'em up, on Meta Quest and SteamVR on June 4, 2026.
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May 19·Launch·positiveEverything Google announced at I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Android XR, & more
Google announces Gemini-powered features across products and introduces Android XR at I/O 2026.
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May 19·Exec·neutralHere’s how Johny Srouji plans to speed up Apple’s product development: report
Johny Srouji elevated to Apple chief hardware officer; implementing organizational changes to accelerate product development.
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May 19·Launch·positiveMyst & Riven Remakes Out Now On PlayStation VR2
Myst and Riven remakes launch on PlayStation VR2 and PlayStation 5, priced at $34.99 each.
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May 19·Other·positiveExcurio's Immersive VR Locations Are Some of the Most Ambitious to Date
Excurio scales free-roaming VR experiences across 30+ venues globally, demonstrating the viability of location-based immersive entertainment beyond gaming.
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May 19·Demo·positiveApple just revealed an iOS 27 feature that hints at Siri’s new powers
Apple previews agentic Siri capabilities through upgraded Voice Control features in iOS 27 and related platforms.
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May 19·Funding·positiveLG-Backed AR Lens Startup LetinAR Raises $18.5M Ahead of Planned IPO Next Year
LetinAR raises $18.5M led by Korea Development Bank ahead of planned IPO, bringing total funding to $41.7M for compact AR optics.
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May 19·Launch·positiveWorldLens VR’s New AI Depth Feature Enables 3D Street View
WorldLens VR launches AI-powered 3D depth feature for Quest, adding parallax to Google Street View environments.
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May 18·Launch·positiveConsumer 360° Camera Drones With Impressive Goggles Are A Thing Now
Antigravity A1, a 360° drone with integrated micro-OLED goggles featuring Bigscreen Beyond-grade display technology, launches at $1,279.
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May 18·Launch·neutralVR Adventure Moss Is Coming To Flatscreens This Summer & That's A Good Thing
Moss: The Forgotten Relic unifies the VR-exclusive Moss series for flatscreen launch across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch this summer.
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May 18·Launch·neutralPimax Starts Sending Out ‘Dream Air SE’ PC VR Headsets, But Fulfillment Could Take Weeks
Pimax begins shipping Dream Air SE, a thin-and-light PC VR headset, though fulfillment delays persist for pre-order customers.
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May 17·Demo·positiveMeta’s Goo Goo Dolls Concert Reminds Us Why Live Music Fits VR So Well
Meta and Apple showcase immersive concert experiences on Quest 3 and Vision Pro, demonstrating VR180 video's fit for live music.
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May 15·Launch·positive‘ROG XREAL R1’ Pre-orders Now Live – 240Hz MicroOLED Gaming Glasses Priced at $850
XREAL and ASUS ROG launch the ROG XREAL R1, a 240Hz MicroOLED AR headset priced at $850, now available for pre-order.
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May 14·Launch·positiveQuest’s Latest PTC Update Turns Web Photos Into 3D
Meta Quest 3 gains browser-based 2D-to-3D photo conversion via Horizon OS PTC update, competing with Android XR and AR glasses makers.
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May 14·Launch·neutralVR Platformer ‘Moss’ is Getting a Flatscreen Port Following Cancellation of “major project”
Polyarc Games ports VR platformer Moss to flatscreen consoles and PC following a major project cancellation and two-thirds headcount reduction.
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May 14·Launch·neutral‘The Boys: Trigger Warning’ Comes to PSVR 2 in June, Promising “community requested” Improvements
The Boys: Trigger Warning launches on PSVR 2 on June 9th with community-requested improvements and PS5 Pro Enhanced support.
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May 13·Demo·positiveSnap CEO Keynote Kicks off AWE 2026 Next Month on Lead-up to Consumer AR Glasses Launch
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel to keynote AWE USA 2026 in June, ahead of the company's consumer AR glasses launch later this year.
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May 13·Demo·positiveAmong Giants Review: An Ambitious VR Epic That Refuses To Compromise
Among Giants, a VR open-world exploration game, launches on Meta Quest 3 with praised atmospheric design and scale reminiscent of Shadow of the Colossus.
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May 13·Other·positiveFrom Specs to Subscribers: Snap’s Revenue Diversification, Part 2
Snap's subscription products reach a $1 billion run rate, signaling momentum in revenue diversification beyond ad-driven social media.
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May 12·Launch·positiveSky Legends: An Aeropostal Epic Takes Off On Quest 3 Next Week
Sky Legends: An Aeropostal Epic goes gold and launches on Quest 3 on May 18, with a PC VR version in development.
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May 11·Launch·negativeFNaF: Secret of the Mimic Went Flatscreen Before VR Due To Poor Help Wanted 2 Sales
Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic arrives on PS VR2 after Steel Wool delayed VR support due to poor Help Wanted 2 sales.
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May 11·Launch·positiveDowntown Club Races Into Full Release Next Month
Downtown Club, a simcade VR racer, launches in full release on Meta Quest and Pico 4 on June 11 with voice chat, weather, and improved AI.
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May 11·Launch·positiveOne More Delve Impressions: A Promising Start For This VR Dungeon Crawler
One More Delve, a physics-based VR dungeon crawler from solo student developer ATVR, enters Early Access on Meta Quest and Steam.
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May 8·Launch·positiveGOLF+ DLC Reimagines One Of The First Desegregated Courses In The American South
GOLF+ releases Save Muny DLC, bringing a historically significant desegregated golf course to its Quest VR golf simulator.
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May 7·Launch·neutralEspionage Adventure Spymaster Is Out Today On Quest & PC VR
Innerspace releases Spymaster in Early Access on Quest and Steam, a VR espionage game featuring time-rewind mechanics and co-op agent control.
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May 6·Launch·neutralJanet's Planets Is A Narrative Terraforming Adventure Coming To Quest 3 & PC VR
Really Interactive announces Janet's Planets, a narrative terraforming VR adventure launching on Quest 3 and SteamVR.
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May 6·Launch·positiveViral Language Puzzler Wordbound Confirms Hybrid Steam Release
Kettle Games adds a Steam release to Wordbound, a viral word-puzzle game, alongside its planned Meta Quest version.
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May 6·Launch·neutralOpen-World Piloting Adventure Compass Coming To Quest 3 & PC VR This Month
Compass, an open-world VR flight adventure by Trebuchet, launches on Meta Quest 3 and SteamVR on May 28.
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May 6·Launch·positiveMyst & Riven Remakes Coming To PlayStation VR2 This Month
Myst and Riven remakes arrive on PlayStation VR2 and PS5 on May 19 for $34.99 each.
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Apr 20·Exec·neutralTim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEO
Tim Cook transitions to executive chairman; John Ternus becomes Apple CEO.
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Apr 20·Exec·neutralJohny Srouji named Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer
Apple promotes Johny Srouji to Chief Hardware Officer.
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Apr 14·Research·neutralThese Earbuds Have Eyes
University of Washington researchers develop VueBuds, a prototype earbud system with integrated cameras that performs AI-based visual queries similar to smart glasses.
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Mar 26·Launch·positiveThis Wearable Runs an On-Device AI With 2-Week Battery Life
Ambient Scientific and Dimension NXG launch Mai, a wearable that runs on-device AI for women's health with 2-week battery life using analog computing.
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Feb 12·Research·neutralLEDs Enter the Nanoscale
Researchers demonstrate LEDs shrunk to 100 nm or smaller, with potential applications in VR displays and on-chip photonics.
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Feb 12·Regulation·neutralWhat the FDA’s 2026 Update Means for Wearables
The FDA issues updated 2026 guidance clarifying how it regulates wearables and AI-assisted clinical-decision tools, distinguishing wellness devices from medical devices.
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Jan 14·Research·positiveStretchable OLEDs Just Got a Huge Upgrade
Drexel University researchers achieve stretchable OLEDs that maintain brightness at 2x stretch with 17% external quantum efficiency using MXene materials.
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May 30·Partnership·positiveMeta and Anduril are now jointly developing XR headsets for the US military
Meta partners with Anduril Industries to jointly develop XR headsets for U.S. military applications.
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May 26·Launch·positivePimax Crystal Super: New Ultrawide optics push VR field of view to 140 degrees
Pimax launches the Crystal Super with new ultrawide optics, expanding the VR field of view to 140 degrees.
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May 23·Partnership·positiveTobii and Prophesee are developing a breakthrough eye tracking solution
Tobii and Prophesee partner on event-based eye tracking for VR headsets and AR glasses.
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May 23·Launch·positiveApple's first smart glasses set to arrive in 2026, taking aim at Meta
Apple plans to launch its first AR glasses by end of 2026, competing with Ray-Ban Meta.
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May 22·Launch·positiveMeta Quest update introduces a revamped UI and 3D Instagram photos
Meta Quest releases a major software update with a redesigned Navigator UI and 3D Instagram photo support.
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May 22·Launch·neutralInto the Radius 2 has launched into Early Access on Quest 3 - How does it run?
Into the Radius 2 launches into Early Access on Meta Quest 3.
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May 22·Launch·positiveRay-Ban Meta Glasses are now available in three more countries
Ray-Ban Meta glasses expand availability to Mexico, India, and UAE, now sold in 18 countries with multimodal AI support.
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May 21·Launch·positiveThe classic adventure Syberia is being reimagined for Quest 3
Syberia, a classic adventure game, is being remade for Quest 3 with a new VR version.
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