virtual reality

Meta’s latest Horizon OS experiment turns any flat surface into a usable keyboard and touchpad inside the Meta Quest 3 — and yes, it’s called “Surface Keyboard & Touchpad,” but Microsoft Surface had no hand in building it. The feature, surfaced in the v85 Public Test Channel (PTC) of Horizon OS...

The Meta Quest 3S has quietly become the most compelling, cost‑effective bridge between Xbox gaming and Windows productivity — a headset that pairs solid hardware, cloud streaming, and a freshly matured Windows integration into a single, surprisingly affordable package. Background / Overview...

Meta’s Quest platform is getting one of its most visible home‑screen and cloud‑connectivity overhauls in years with Horizon OS v81 — an update that rebuilds the Quest Home experience, tightens the link to Windows 11 via Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Link, and pushes Horizon Worlds closer to the...

Microsoft's decision to deprecate its Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) platform in 2024 left many VR enthusiasts with hardware that seemed destined for obsolescence. However, a new development promises to breathe life back into these devices. An unofficial SteamVR driver, aptly named 'Oasis,' is set...

In a significant development for virtual reality (VR) enthusiasts and Xbox fans alike, leaked images and reports suggest that a special edition Meta Quest 3S, branded with Xbox styling, may be launching imminently. This collaboration between Meta and Microsoft marks a notable intersection of VR...

For years, Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headsets have occupied a unique space in the evolving landscape of virtual reality hardware. Born of Microsoft’s ambitious, sometimes turbulent dreams to democratize spatial computing, WMR devices once presented a tempting middle ground between high-end PC...

For the tens of thousands of VR enthusiasts who invested in Windows Mixed Reality headsets, the past year has felt like betrayal. With the arrival of the Windows 11 24H2 update, Microsoft quietly pulled the plug on its entire Mixed Reality (MR) platform—rendering a slew of devices from industry...

With Microsoft’s sweeping changes in Windows 11 24H2, thousands of existing Windows Mixed Reality (MR) headsets—from manufacturers like Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung—have found themselves at a dramatic crossroads. Official support for these devices has been unceremoniously stripped...

If you walk into a modern high school classroom, you’ll likely be met with a tableau entirely distinct from the generations before it. Where once textbooks and chalkboards dominated, now rows of Copilot+ PCs hum with activity—students, once passive recipients of lectures, are now solving...

Meta’s entry into the world of military technology took a dramatic leap forward with its recent partnership with Anduril Industries, a Silicon Valley company known as much for disruptive innovation as for its unease-inducing arsenal of autonomous defense solutions. This collaboration, confirmed...

The crowd’s anticipation is palpable as Google I/O 2025 takes center stage—an event that has become the pulse of the global tech ecosystem, influencing everything from humble Android handsets to sprawling AI infrastructures. As the curtain rises this year, Google is poised not merely to update...

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D-Link’s VR Air Bridge Wireless Dongle Hits a Wall with Windows 11 24H2 As VR innovations evolve rapidly, sometimes legacy devices can find themselves left in the digital dust. Recently, enthusiasts discovered that D-Link’s VR Air Bridge—a wireless solution designed in partnership with Meta—no...

The fusion of virtual reality and desktop computing is taking a giant leap forward. A groundbreaking update now enables Meta Quest headsets to serve as portals to immersive Windows 11 desktops. In a recent article by Glass Almanac, the prospect of stepping into a fully functional digital...

In a bold move signaling a reshaping of military technology, Anduril Industries is set to assume production of the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) headsets—a program that Microsoft was previously deeply involved in. While Anduril steps in to manage hardware manufacturing...

Virtual reality (VR) has gotten a massive glow-up in recent years. From gaming to working, VR is transcending its boundaries, and Microsoft and Meta are teaming up to blur the lines between your PC and VR setup. Meta’s Quest 3 and 3s VR headsets now allow users to virtually integrate their...

In the fast-paced realm of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AV), accurate and robust sensor testing is paramount. Enter Ansys and Cognata, who have recently announced a powerful collaboration aimed at revolutionizing how sensor testing is done. Thanks to this...

In a bold move that signals the increasing convergence between virtual reality (VR) and traditional computing, Microsoft has unveiled the Mixed Reality Link for Windows 11. Currently available in preview, this cutting-edge application allows you to connect your Windows 11 PC to your Meta Quest...

In an exciting development for tech enthusiasts and productivity aficionados alike, the Quest 3 headset has rolled out a seamless integration with Windows 11 as an experimental feature in Horizon OS v72. This is not just a minor update; it's a significant leap forward in how users will interact...

Microsoft is stepping into the mixed-reality (MR) arena with a surprising new partnership—Windows 11 will soon be accessible on Meta's Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets. This bold move signals Microsoft’s pivot toward software integrations, even as it scales down its own efforts in the mixed-reality...