vr gaming

August 29, 2025 delivered an unexpected lifeline to owners of aging Windows Mixed Reality headsets: a new native SteamVR driver called Oasis that restores direct SteamVR/OpenXR compatibility for devices left orphaned after Microsoft deprecated the Mixed Reality Portal. Background Windows Mixed...

A single, determined engineer has quietly reversed the fate of a generation of Windows Mixed Reality headsets by releasing a native SteamVR driver that restores full headset and motion-controller functionality on Windows 11 builds that Microsoft left unsupported — but the fix comes with...

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...

Running high-end games on a virtual machine might once have sounded ludicrous to even the most seasoned system tinkerers, but recent advances in virtualization, hardware, and optimized software tools are rewriting the rules for home lab enthusiasts and power users. For many, the transition from...

Microsoft’s ever-evolving operating systems remain at the heart of the tech world, and the latest week brought no shortage of high-stakes announcements, new features, and necessary caution for everyday users and enterprise decision-makers alike. From the awaited unveiling of Windows 11 version...

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...

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...

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...

Picture this: You're deep into the development of a groundbreaking VR experience using Unity 2022.3 on Windows 11. The Oculus Link feels like a modern magic wand, connecting your shiny Oculus headset to your trusty computer. But, just as you're crossing into the vivid realms of virtual reality...

The dawn of seamless connectivity between devices has arrived, and it comes courtesy of a thrilling collaboration between Microsoft and Meta. Imagine strapping on your Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S headset and immersing yourself in a mixed-reality workspace, complete with the capability to connect to...

Gamers both experienced and new now have more options to choose from in hardware, training and updates, with the launch of Alienware Aurora, NVIDIA and AMD graphics updates to Alienware Area 51; the availability of Alienware Academy; Alienware notebooks; and Dell gaming monitors. Alienware...

Currently there is a VR technology, which allows you to connect with another user to help solve any technical issues instantly. Would you be interested in trying an enhanced virtual reality feature that would allow someone to help solve your technical issue real time, through a smart phone...

Starting today, you can get your hands on the most powerful Surface ever, Link Removed. We built this Surface for people who need the performance and graphics processing power to work, create, and game from anywhere. Now anyone who needs desktop-class power, from designers, developers, and...

Today at E3, ORIGIN PC gave a sneak peek of their all-new thin and light EVO15-S laptop powered by Windows 10—the best version of Windows for gaming. Measuring only .73 inches thick and weighing only 4.3 pounds, the all-new EVO15-S redefines the thin and light gaming notebook by supporting up...

Available starting today on Link Removed and at retailers in China including JD.com, and worldwide in the coming weeks, Dell’s new lineup includes the Inspiron 27 7000 AIO, the Inspiron 24 5000 AIO and the new Inspiron Gaming Desktop — the first gaming desktop to join Dell’s expanding Inspiron...

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The performance requirements for VR games are much higher than for typical PC games. So if you're thinking about buying an HTC Vive or an Oculus Rift, wouldn't it be good to know that your PC is ready for VR? VRMark includes two VR benchmark tests that run on your monitor, no headset required...

Today ASUS introduced the new Republic of Gaming (ROG) PC gaming hardware lineup at ROG Unleashed in San Francisco. The new ROG line up, together with Windows 10 brings some fantastic hardware for PC gamers. ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih was joined on stage by Terry Myerson, who showed the best new...

This week on Channel 9, Nikola and Vlad discuss the week's top developer news, including; Link Removed Chinese President Xi Jinping tours Microsoft, sees potential of innovative new technology Link Removed Link Removed [Kirk Koenigsbauer] Link Removed Link Removed [Lee Stott] Link Removed Link...