Hey there! Hope you’re soaking up the summer vibes. I’ve got some cool XR news bits for you, plus a little something extra—a BEATABLE giveaway! So, buckle in, let’s dive into this mixed bag of tech tidbits and randomness.
Big News of The Week 🚀
Quest’s New Twists and Turns (Image by Meta)
So, Luna—you know, always poking around VR stuff like a digital Sherlock—found some cool potential updates for Quest. Here’s the scoop:
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Horizon Home Makeover: Looks like they’re ditching the current static place for something more groovy and social. It might be becoming a bit more… Horizon World-y? Yeah, you can throw in portals and stuff apparently.
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Central Plaza Revamp: They’re sprucing it up. Now you can spot your home space in the sky. Kind of like imagining what your house looks like from the moon. Maybe.
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Events Arena: New hangout called Events Arena—sounds like a mini Woodstock, right?
- Horizon Photoreal: Remember Hyperscape? That trippy demo? They might be turning it into a full app! Scanning places with your phone—like Pokémon Go, but with locations.
But remember, none of this is set in stone. It’s all datamined gossip. Let’s see what Meta Connect has to say about it.
Other Stuff That’s Happening 🤔
Smartglasses Alert (Image by Brilliant Labs)
Brilliant Labs is about to drop some new smartglasses on July 31st. If you ever dreamed of looking like a sci-fi movie extra, these might be your ticket. They’ve got a good track record, so the hype’s real. Plus, Bobak Tavangar will jump on Reddit for an AMA. You got questions? He’s got answers.
Random Bits
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Sharp’s VR Glove-Thingy: Looks like a glove, feels like a controller. Isn’t really either? Sharp is brewing something with haptic feedback for VR. No idea where this is going, but it’s priced like a fancy dinner at ¥100,000. Go figure.
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Meta’s Wristband Adventures: Meta showed off some neat wristband gestures. Simple moves, like thumb swipes and finger taps. Sounds easy, right? They’re cooking up interactions that could blend naturally into everyday life.
- Google’s Lab Goggles?: Rumor has it Google’s smartglasses might still be in the poking-around phase. Cool displays, but manufacturing hiccups—like baking one perfect cookie out of a hundred tries.
Random News Clumps 🎉
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VR Games Showcase Jamboree: It’s coming back on August 12th. Huge reveals promised. A little pre-show with indie vibes for warm-up.
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Pico Summer Sale: If you like playing at home without emptying your pockets, Pico’s got deals—up to 50% off.
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Real Golf in VR: Putt Window on Quest 3 lets you use a real golf ball. Yes, seriously. Just don’t break your mom’s favorite vase.
- Another Studio Bites the Dust: TxK Gaming Studios is closing shop. But hey, they’re generously making their $50 toolkit free. It’s a bittersweet send-off, really.
Just a Little More…
Some cool stuff in the XR universe:
- Sound Bath: A relaxing audio-visual thing from the TRIPP team.
- Billie Eilish in 3D: Concert recorded in 180° 3D? That’s what’s up.
- Spotify on Quest: Jam to your tunes, Quest style.
Partner Shoutouts and Shenanigans 🎮
BEATABLE is Here!
The hand-tracked rhythm game got its upgrades and left Early Access. Wanna try it for free? First come, first served with these magical codes! Good luck being quick! More info is floating above somewhere, I swear.
Unity Magic: Mehdi’s playing with shaders to twist 3D worlds. His first blog post is out—props to him!
FM DUO Camera: Fancy VR filming up to 12K. I mean, at that point, it probably captures your soul.
That’s all for this slightly chaotic news ride. Feel free to check out more info if you’re curious or bored. Oh, and if you’re feeling generous, consider donating to the Red Cross in Ukraine. Helps more than coffee money ever could. ☕
Catch you on the flip side!
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