Virtual Reality Headset

Meta announced the expansion of the operating system for its mixed-reality headset lineup to third-party device manufacturers and brands on Monday. The Horizon OS powers the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences on the Meta Quest series so far, but now other companies can also use the OS for their headsets and similar devices.

Sony Group has paused production of its PS VR2 headset until it clears a backlog of unsold units, according to people familiar with its plans, adding to doubts about the appeal of virtual reality gadgets. Sales of the $550 wearable accessory to the PlayStation 5 have slowed progressively since its launch and stocks of the device are building up, ac...

Apple Vision Pro could soon launch in multiple new countries, as per a report. The Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled its first mixed reality (supporting both augmented reality and virtual reality) headset at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2023. It later went on sale in the US in 2024. While there have been reports suggesting...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has criticised the Apple Vision Pro for a second time since the iPhone maker's first mixed reality headset was launched in February. The social networking giant's co-founder and CEO said that the Quest 3 headset is more advanced than the Vision Pro and that Apple made too many compromises for higher resolution.

Meta Platforms decided against a partnership with Alphabet to use Google's Android XR platform for its virtual and mixed-reality Quest headsets, The Information reported on Friday.

Meta and LG announced a strategic collaboration on Wednesday which is focused on extended reality (XR) devices and technologies. Meta has been working in this space has has launched multiple Meta Quest headsets, which offer virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences. Similarly, at the end of 2023, LG created an XR business unit wit...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday used a virtual reality headset as he inspected the Kashi Ropeway in Varanasi.

PlayStation VR2 is set to get support for VR games on PC this year, Sony has announced. The company confirmed Wednesday that it was testing the ability for PS VR2 to play PC VR games in addition to the already supported titles available via PS5. The PS VR2 launched in international markets in February 2023, and it made its India debut in December. ...

Ayush Pranav shared the photo on 'X', capturing Varun Mayya using and testing the headset on the streets of Indiranagar.

Victoria VR, a firm that works on projects related to web3 and virtual reality is developing this app for the Vision Pro – which is looking to integrate Apple’s inhouse technology with its own and offer life-like gaming experience to gamers.

Huawei virtual reality (VR) headset that will compete with the Apple Vision Pro is in development, according to a tipster, who says that the device might be launched by the company at the end of 2024. While this is expected to be a VR headset, the iPhone maker's new high-end spatial computer supports both augmented reality (AR) and VR content. Form...

Apple Vision Pro could arrive in the US a couple of months later than expected, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The iPhone maker's first mixed reality headset will reportedly be available in other markets, months after it is launched in the US. The Apple Vision Pro is not expected to be available via third-party sellers, unlike most of Apple'...

SteamVR 2.0 is finally here, bringing a new store UI that matches the mainline Big Picture mode and the interface on the Steam Deck. With this, Valve is trying to provide a consistent experience across all of its devices, while integrating notifications and chat messages to be accessible while wearing a VR headset. Keyboards in virtual reality can ...

AjnaLens, a Mumbai-based company that deals with augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality solutions, has announced to launch its MR headsets on the upcoming Independence Day. The company will be releasing mixed reality headsets — AjnaXR SE and AjnaXR Pro — on August 15.

Meta Platforms on Monday launched Meta Quest+, a subscription-based service for its virtual reality (VR) headsets to shape a nascent but high-investment market. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg, in a broadcast channel on social media app Instagram, said the Meta Quest+ subscription will be available from Monday at $7.99 (nearly Rs. 655) per month, o...

Meta announced the expansion of the operating system for its mixed-reality headset lineup to third-party device manufacturers and brands on Monday. The Horizon OS powers the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences on the Meta Quest series so far, but now other companies can also use the OS for their headsets and similar devices.

Sony Group has paused production of its PS VR2 headset until it clears a backlog of unsold units, according to people familiar with its plans, adding to doubts about the appeal of virtual reality gadgets. Sales of the $550 wearable accessory to the PlayStation 5 have slowed progressively since its launch and stocks of the device are building up, ac...

Apple Vision Pro could soon launch in multiple new countries, as per a report. The Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled its first mixed reality (supporting both augmented reality and virtual reality) headset at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2023. It later went on sale in the US in 2024. While there have been reports suggesting...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has criticised the Apple Vision Pro for a second time since the iPhone maker's first mixed reality headset was launched in February. The social networking giant's co-founder and CEO said that the Quest 3 headset is more advanced than the Vision Pro and that Apple made too many compromises for higher resolution.

Meta Platforms decided against a partnership with Alphabet to use Google's Android XR platform for its virtual and mixed-reality Quest headsets, The Information reported on Friday.

Meta and LG announced a strategic collaboration on Wednesday which is focused on extended reality (XR) devices and technologies. Meta has been working in this space has has launched multiple Meta Quest headsets, which offer virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences. Similarly, at the end of 2023, LG created an XR business unit wit...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday used a virtual reality headset as he inspected the Kashi Ropeway in Varanasi.

PlayStation VR2 is set to get support for VR games on PC this year, Sony has announced. The company confirmed Wednesday that it was testing the ability for PS VR2 to play PC VR games in addition to the already supported titles available via PS5. The PS VR2 launched in international markets in February 2023, and it made its India debut in December. ...

Ayush Pranav shared the photo on 'X', capturing Varun Mayya using and testing the headset on the streets of Indiranagar.

Victoria VR, a firm that works on projects related to web3 and virtual reality is developing this app for the Vision Pro – which is looking to integrate Apple’s inhouse technology with its own and offer life-like gaming experience to gamers.

Huawei virtual reality (VR) headset that will compete with the Apple Vision Pro is in development, according to a tipster, who says that the device might be launched by the company at the end of 2024. While this is expected to be a VR headset, the iPhone maker's new high-end spatial computer supports both augmented reality (AR) and VR content. Form...

Apple Vision Pro could arrive in the US a couple of months later than expected, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The iPhone maker's first mixed reality headset will reportedly be available in other markets, months after it is launched in the US. The Apple Vision Pro is not expected to be available via third-party sellers, unlike most of Apple'...

SteamVR 2.0 is finally here, bringing a new store UI that matches the mainline Big Picture mode and the interface on the Steam Deck. With this, Valve is trying to provide a consistent experience across all of its devices, while integrating notifications and chat messages to be accessible while wearing a VR headset. Keyboards in virtual reality can ...

AjnaLens, a Mumbai-based company that deals with augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality solutions, has announced to launch its MR headsets on the upcoming Independence Day. The company will be releasing mixed reality headsets — AjnaXR SE and AjnaXR Pro — on August 15.

Meta Platforms on Monday launched Meta Quest+, a subscription-based service for its virtual reality (VR) headsets to shape a nascent but high-investment market. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg, in a broadcast channel on social media app Instagram, said the Meta Quest+ subscription will be available from Monday at $7.99 (nearly Rs. 655) per month, o...