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

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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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Hands-on: Quest 3 is an Impressive Leap That’s Still Held Back by Software Struggles

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Quest 3 is an impressive leap in hardware, especially in the visual department, but it continues Meta’s tradition of building great hardware that feels held back by its software. Update (September 27th, 2023): Fixed the link to the second page at the bottom of this page.

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

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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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Sightful Cancels Headless AR Workstation ‘Spacetop’, Pivots to Windows AR Software

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Sightful, which secured $61 million in funding to date, now says its shifting focus to a software product for Windows laptops, enabling a similar AR experience, which will run Windows apps and integrate with Microsoft’s CoPilot AI features.

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Yaw2 Motion Simulator Surpasses $1M On Kickstarter

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Then there’s Yaw2 Pro Arcade, an extension of the Yaw2 Pro complete with 2 programmable buttons, a seat occupancy sensor, centralized device management software, and 3rd party integrations. Image Credit: Yaw VR. There are also several hilarious stretch goals, such as a Grandma Rocking Chair and gyro-balancing cupholder.

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How VR Technology Can Help Stop Wildfires

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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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Oculus Quest Update Makes It Easier To Party Up With Friends

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The v31 software update introduces additional party features, improvements to Messenger, and new security options. Facebook today announced the rollout of yet another software update for Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Another month, another exciting Oculus Quest update.

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