vr headsets

Valve’s Steam Frame arrives as a calculated, platform-minded bid to make a user's Steam library genuinely portable into virtual reality — a standalone, Snapdragon-powered VR headset that runs an ARM-based SteamOS, pairs local ARM execution with low-latency PC streaming, and intentionally blurs...

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...

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...

The energy in Taipei was palpable as Computex 2025 roared to life, with banners heralding AI-driven revolutions and bustling crowds pouring into exhibition halls under relentless May sun. This year’s show, running from May 20 to 23, was eagerly anticipated as the inflection point for several big...

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The November 2024 Steam Hardware Survey is out, and it delivers some eye-popping insights into what's happening behind the scenes with gamers’ hardware and OS preferences. Drumroll, please—Windows 11 just saw its usage spike by a solid 4.18% among Steam users in a single month! Meanwhile...

The much-anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update has officially landed, promising a slew of enhancements and features. However, if you're a mixed reality headset user, it may be time to hit the brakes before rushing to update. Mixed reality, which blends the digital and physical worlds, is facing...

Last April, we introduced the WebVR 1.1 API in Microsoft Edge as part of the Windows Creators Update, providing a foundation for developers to create immersive virtual reality experiences with Windows Mixed Reality developer kits. We have been hard at work building on this foundation to provide...