SteamVR Now Supports Automatic Controller Binding, Making Weird VR Controllers a Little Less Weird

Valve released its 1.26 update to SteamVR, which ought to make it easier to play any VR game using any type of motion controller thanks to automatic controller binding. The…

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Report: Samsung Delays XR Headset Due to Stiff Competition from Apple Vision Pro

Samsung’s upcoming XR headset, which is meant to compete with Apple Vision Pro, has been delayed by “one to two quarters” from its reported early 2024 release target, according to…

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China’s Largest Telecom Forms Metaverse Industry Alliance, Including Xiaomi, Huawei, HTC & Unity

China Mobile, that country’s largest wireless carier with over 940 million subscribers, has formed a metaverse industry alliance including some of the biggest names in China-based tech. As reported by…

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Former Oculus CTO Reviews Bigscreen Beyond: “like a prop for a futuristic movie”

John Carmack, legendary programmer and former CTO of Oculus, is known for giving his unfiltered thoughts on almost every aspect of the XR industry. While he departed Meta in December,…

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Company Plans to Sell $40K Apple Vision Pro to People With a Desperate Need to Flaunt Their Wealth

“Luxury” accessory maker Caviar plans to sell desecrated customized Apple Vision Pro for the high, high price of $40,000. The ridiculous price is the whole point. For anyone who has…

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VR’s Most Realistic Train Sim ‘Derail Valley’ Overhauled in “Enormous” Update

Derail Valley, the train simulator for VR and PC, launched into Early Access in 2019, positioning itself as the most realistic train sim out there. While Derail Valley is still in early…

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