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Meta Offers Free Quest 3S Replacement Following Software Update That Bricked Some Headsets

Road to VR

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Here’s what Meta says in a user help thread addressing the issue: “We’ve discovered a software update issue that caused some Quest 2/3/3S headsets to be unresponsive and unable to start up correctly. User reports indicate it has affected new, but alsoold headsets that haven’t been updated in a while.

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Reports Surface Of Quest Headsets Bricked By Software Update

Upload VR

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Some Meta headset owners who pulled out Quests they haven't used in a while have reportedly been left with bricks in their hands after a failed software update. A meta software update has effectively killed your well looked after headset. Perhaps a class action or small claims court is a course of action to those affected."

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Google’s Early VR Modeling Tool ‘Blocks’ is Getting Revived as Open Source Software

Road to VR

JULY 17, 2024

The post Google’s Early VR Modeling Tool ‘Blocks’ is Getting Revived as Open Source Software appeared first on Road to VR. Additionally, versions of Google Blocks will remain available on both Steam and the Meta PC Store, although you should not the last time these have received an update was in 2018.

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John Carmack Pushed Microsoft to Make VR Fan Ports of ‘Quake’ & ‘DOOM’ Official, But Was Denied

Road to VR

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

“I tried we had a conversation with the powers that be at Id Software, and I even offered to personally guarantee a million dollars in sales if they would allow Team Beef to sell full versions of the classic titles officially on the store,” Carmack says in an X post.

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The Future of VR in the Workplace: What to Expect in the Next 5 Years

XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

Growth in Software Ecosystems As the future of VR continues to focus more heavily on the enterprise market, demand for robust software ecosystems is growing. Other organizations, like Google, are working on entirely new software solutions. This will make security and compliance increasingly important.

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HTC VIVE Holodeck to ‘Revolutionise’ Forensic Investigations

XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Taiwanese technology manufacturer, HTC, contributed various technologies to make up the Holodeck, including its VIVE Focus 3 VR headset, VIVE Location-Based Software Suite (LBSS), and VIVE Focus 3 Eye and Face Trackers.

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‘Shapelab’ 3D Modeling App Launches on Quest in Early Access, Bringing Polygon-based Sculpting

Road to VR

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Leopoly , the studio behind PC VR modeling software Shapelab (2023) , has launched a new version built specifically for Quest headsets. Called Shapelab Lite , the polygon-based 3D modeling app is now in early access for Quest 3, Quest 3S and Quest Pro. This is just the beginning of what we envision for the future of Shapelab Lite.

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How to Use Windows on Meta Quest 3 Headsets

XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 26, 2024

However, this new update will make the experience far more intuitive, eliminating the need for additional apps and software. You could either tether your headset directly to your computer using Air Link , access Windows through a Remote Desktop via the Meta Horizon Workrooms app, or use third-party software.

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Apple Releases Long-awaited Panoramic Display Feature on Vision Pro in 2.2 Beta

Road to VR

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Put on Vision Pro, and go to Settings General > Software Update > Beta Updates and choose the developer beta. When a new developer beta is available, you can install it from Software Update. In the meantime, to enroll in the visionOS 2.2

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GIGABYTE & TAICCA Launch AI-Driven XR Content Creation Platform – SXSW ’25

XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 11, 2025

Leveraging AI-Powered Hardware The partnership showcases the ongoing relationship between AI and XR, with the surging AI hardware and software market helping to supercharge interest in and the ability of AR/VR/MR solutions. GIGABYTE AI PCs support the VR content creation workflows.

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Varjo Launches ‘World’s First’ Scan-to-VR Solution

XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The global leader in industrial-grade virtual and mixed reality hardware and software, Varjo, has announced the general availability of Teleport, which creates photorealistic digital twins by stitching together 3D scenes made from Apple smartphone photos.

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Meta Quest Customization Options: Tailoring VR for Your Business Needs

XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 28, 2025

Metas devices and software are easy to use, powerful, and affordable. With Meta, companies can modify everything from their Quest headsets to the software employees use. There’s also the option to purchase advanced support and technical assistance (as well as MDM software) with Meta Quest for Business.

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Pimax Introduces ‘World’s First’ Retina-Level VR Headset

XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Pimax Prime Membership Pimax Prime includes flexible payment options, additional services, and new hardware and software features like early access to new software, invitations to member-only events, priority technical support, flexible returns, and flexible payment options.

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HTC VIVE Backs New Enterprise VR File Format – AWE EU ’24

XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This allows companies to share the VR file format via E-Mail, file sharing, and cloud services without requiring additional software. The VRFX file format aims to streamline business XR project creation and management by requiring no specific content player to interact with and manage immersive RT3D content.

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The Top 7 Reddit Pages for Getting to Grips with Enterprise Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality

XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 21, 2025

With just under 2 million members, r/virtualreality is a valuable space for XR enthusiasts to learn about the latest hardware and software developments. r/Reality – Developer Insights For everything XR, r/Reality provides a fruitful space to answer common questions about immersive hardware and software.

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Choosing the Best VR Headset for Business: Features, Pricing and Reviews

XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Pico, Varjo, HTC VIVE, and even Meta are all experimenting with premium and affordable VR headsets for business use, as well as intuitive device management software. Software Ecosystem Which applications and tools do you need to use your VR headset with? Some vendors have their own software ecosystems, like Meta with its Horizon store.

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Quest 3S Review – Value That Can’t Be Beat, With the Same Rough Edges as Its Siblings

Road to VR

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Quest 2, Quest 3S, and Quest 3 have always been good at playing immersive games, but the underlying Horizon OS software that powers them continues to be rough around the edges as Meta has prioritized adding features rather than polish. These improvements will be appreciated most by those who have already spent lots of time in VR.

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Animmersion UK, SystemActive Partner to Optimise VR Headset Deployment

XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Middlesbrough-based Animmersion UK is experienced in scaling virtual reality software to a wide client list. The most recent agreement introduces a turnkey solution for businesses, providing a client with a collection of devices with pre-loaded demonstration software.

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Lynx Confirms Android XR For Next Headset, Sony & XREAL Also On-board for Google’s OS

Road to VR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Part of that struggle, naturally, is building out a software stack that does everything an XR headset needs to do. Making this move could wellput the company in a better position for the future, by reducing software development costs and giving its headsets access to a larger ecosystem of apps and content.

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The Top 8 Reddit Pages for Getting to Grips with Enterprise Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality

XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 21, 2025

With just under 2 million members, r/virtualreality is a valuable space for XR enthusiasts to learn about the latest hardware and software developments. r/Reality – Developer Insights For everything XR, r/Reality provides a fruitful space to answer common questions about immersive hardware and software.

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Meta Details Why So Many Quest Headsets Were Bricked This Past Christmas

Road to VR

JANUARY 21, 2025

Mark Rabkin, Meta Vice President of VR/MR, took to X to explain why some Quest users were left to deal with spiraling boot loops on Christmas Day, forcing Meta to pause its latest v72 software update and ship affected users fresh units while it figured out the problem.

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Only One PSVR 2 Game Confirmed for PS5 Pro Enhancements at Launch, VR Performance Patch Expected Later

Road to VR

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A number of third-party VR games have also pledged eventual PS5 Pro enhancements, including cyubeVR from Stonebrick Studios , and unreleased titles Arken Age from VitruviusVR and Subside from A2D Software.

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Varjo Launches ‘Teleport’ Service to Easily Scan Real Places and Bring Them into VR

Road to VR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The company says funding will support its efforts to accelerate adoption of its XR hardware and software solutions for industrial applications, with CEO Timo Toikkanen noting Varjo will leverage AI and machine learning to further integrate real and virtual environments, enhancing productivity and efficiency for its industrial clients.

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Snap Makes Spectacles AR Glasses More Affordable for Students & Teachers

Road to VR

JANUARY 23, 2025

While Snap’s latest AR glasses made some key improvements over the fourth-gen device released in 2021, including a wider field-of-view, better resolution, the addition of hand-tracking, and an overhaul to its software stack, the price seems to have been a sticking point for students and teachers looking to build and learn about AR apps.

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How VR Technology Can Help Stop Wildfires

VRScout

APRIL 5, 2023

The system utilizes the FS3D virtual wildland training hardware and software to immerse pilots in hyper-realistic training scenarios featuring VR and mixed reality technology, photo-realistic imagery, and scientific fire growth modeling. Intellic Technologies is just one company using immersive technology to train pilots.

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Sony’s Standalone MR Headset Now Called ‘XYN’, Release Date & Pricing Still to Be Revealed

Road to VR

JANUARY 7, 2025

What is known however is that its XYN Motion Studio PC companion software is coming out in March 2025, which supports connection with 12 ‘mocopi’ sensors for more seamless motion capture workflow. XYN’s price and release date are still uncertain, which is a baffling move as far as product announcements go.

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Meta Quest ROI Optimization: Post-Implementation Strategies for Enterprises

XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 29, 2025

Meta offers companies a wide range of powerful (and affordable) hardware options, flexible applications, and software solutions to help them unlock the power of extended reality. Most Meta Quest devices , like the Quest 3, will update automatically with new software and patches whenever theyre connected to the internet. The good news?

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Virtualware Gains Industry Praise for Revolutionizing Spanish Rail Worker Training with Virtual Reality

XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 27, 2025

The leading expert in 3D-driven enterprise software as a service Virtualware, for example, recently won a coveted Brandon Hall Group Bronze award for excellence in the Best Advance in Augmented and Virtual Reality category for its work integrating immersive training modules for ADIF rail professionals.

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PICO Integrates OpenXR 1.1 for Simplified Immersive Application Development

XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Khronos Group quoted Ron Bessems, OpenXR Working Group Chair and Software Engineer at Meta , who shared his perspective on the importance of OpenXR: “ The OpenXR specification is a crucial part of the Mixed Reality ecosystem.

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Spatial Beats: Another One Bites the Dust

AR Insider

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Spacetop G1 has been cancelled in favor of a software approach, while Meta unveils Movie Gen and Vision Pro gets its first native film. These and other items in XR and AI realms from Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Samsung Shows First Glimpse of Near-final Android XR Headset, But No Controllers Yet

Road to VR

JANUARY 23, 2025

So no demos beyond those early, closed door hands-ons allowed last month.Check out the video below, courtesy of The Verge : Drawing design and software cues from Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro, the device features a rigid strap, eye-tracking, pancake lenses, and ergonomic design, which wethought was pretty close to Quest Pro in terms of comfort.

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Varjo is Moving Some Advanced Headset Features Behind a $2,500 Annual Paywall

Road to VR

MARCH 17, 2025

Varjo, the Finland-based maker of high-end XR headsets, announced they’re releasing a new paid licensing structure next month which will include some of XR-4’s previously free software features. The company’s latest line of XR-4 headsets released in late 2023 without the need for a subscription however.

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Despite Years of Reports to the Contrary, PC VR Just Won’t Die—In fact, It’s Growing

Road to VR

MARCH 18, 2025

Monthly-connected Headsets on Steam Over the Last Five Years Each month Valve collects info from Steam users to determine some baseline statistics about what kind of hardware and software is used by the platforms population, and to see how things are changing over time, including the use of VR headsets.

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Paid ‘Quest Games Optimizer’ Tool Now Has Over 100,000 Users

Road to VR

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Quest Games Optimizer , the paid software that lets Quest users boost game performance, has now topped over 100,000 users.

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Blackmagic’s New 8K Camera for Apple Immersive Video is Pre-ordering Now for $30,000

Road to VR

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The camera can shoot up to 90 FPS in the Blackmagic RAW format, which also embeds calibration data (unique to each camera)that’s carried into the editing process for more precise and stable footage.

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VR Workplace Productivity: Enhancing Productivity and Immersive Collaboration with VR Headsets

XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Companies using VR for workplace productivity can use immersive headsets and software to streamline and enhance skill development. Choose hardware and software solutions that are user-friendly, comfortable, and convenient for your team members. Make sure the software theyre using feels familiar and intuitive.

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Immersion Virtual Reality Training Study

Meta’s VP of XR is Departing the Company Citing Family Health Concerns

Road to VR

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

As Meta’s VP of XR for the last four years, Rabkin oversaw the launch of Quest 3, Quest 3S, and the latest platform developments, like Quest’s software rebranding to Horizon OS, the assimilation of App Lab into the Horizon OS store, and a significant push toward mixed reality and spatial computing on the company’s headsets.

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How Much Do Enterprises Spend on Mobile AR?

AR Insider

JULY 29, 2024

How much is spent on mobile AR software that enables line-of-sight guidance in areas like IT field support and industrial maintenance? We examine recent figures from our research arm, ARtillery Intelligence. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Is Quest 2 Worth it in 2025? Our No-nonsense Recommendation

Road to VR

JANUARY 31, 2025

Quest 2 headsets in 2025 can still play 99% of the content in the Quest library, and Meta is still updating the headset with the latest software, for now. Lets make this real easy: If you can find Quest 2 (128GB or more) for less than $100: Buy it Why: Quest 2 is officially a last-gen headset, but that doesn’t mean it’s worthless.

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How Much Do Enterprises Spend on Mobile AR?

AR Insider

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

How much is spent on mobile AR software that enables line-of-sight guidance in use cases ranging from IT field support to industrial maintenance? Our latest Behind the Numbers installment dives in. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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How Much Do Enterprises Spend on XR Productivity?

AR Insider

OCTOBER 23, 2023

AR headsets) and software (e.g., How much do enterprise spend on XR productivity? We're talking hardware (e.g., interactive guidance). Our latest Behind the Numbers installment dives in. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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How Much is Spent on Consumer XR App & Game Development

AR Insider

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How much is spent on software and developer tools to build XR entertainment & gaming experiences? Our latest Behind the Numbers installment unpacks original data from our research arm, ARtillery Intelligence. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Disguise Receives £1.2M for XR Advertising and Marketing Solution

XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 22, 2024

RSConnect integrates live events with metaverse platforms and more through an innovative protocol that lets you transfer audio, visual media, and metadata from the Disguise Designer software into third-party systems.

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How Much is Spent on Immersive Shopping Enablement?

AR Insider

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How much do brands spend on software that enables immersive product visualizations such as virtual try-ons? Our latest Behind the Numbers installment breaks down the data from our research arm, ARtillery Intelligence. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Meta Offers Free Quest 3S Replacement Following Software Update That Bricked Some Headsets

Reports Surface Of Quest Headsets Bricked By Software Update

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Choosing the Best VR Headset for Business: Features, Pricing and Reviews

Quest 3S Review – Value That Can’t Be Beat, With the Same Rough Edges as Its Siblings

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Lynx Confirms Android XR For Next Headset, Sony & XREAL Also On-board for Google’s OS

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Meta Details Why So Many Quest Headsets Were Bricked This Past Christmas

Only One PSVR 2 Game Confirmed for PS5 Pro Enhancements at Launch, VR Performance Patch Expected Later

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Snap Makes Spectacles AR Glasses More Affordable for Students & Teachers

How VR Technology Can Help Stop Wildfires

Sony’s Standalone MR Headset Now Called ‘XYN’, Release Date & Pricing Still to Be Revealed

Meta Quest ROI Optimization: Post-Implementation Strategies for Enterprises

Virtualware Gains Industry Praise for Revolutionizing Spanish Rail Worker Training with Virtual Reality

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Samsung Shows First Glimpse of Near-final Android XR Headset, But No Controllers Yet

Varjo is Moving Some Advanced Headset Features Behind a $2,500 Annual Paywall

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