A week after Meta VR Glasses launch, the community debates whether they are good or bad for the ecosystem. Critics include Vision Pro fans and hardcore VR enthusiasts. The author offers their perspective after trying similar devices in China. https://skarredghost.com/2026/10/01/meta-vr-glasses-opinion/ #Metaverse #VR #AR

Samsung's smart glasses have cleared FCC testing, signalling a release is imminent. Two models from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster will launch as the first devices running Google's Android XR. Features include a 12MP camera, onboard audio and Gemini AI. Fall 2026 release expected. https://roadtovr.com/samsung-fcc-gentle-monster-warby-parker-smart-glasses/ #Metaverse #VR #AR

VR gaming is heating up this October with releases across Quest, PC VR and PS VR2. Highlights include VMX for gesture-based BMX tricks, Pedal Rebel VR for cycling, and updates for Beat Saber and No Man's Sky. https://www.uploadvr.com/new-vr-games-releases-october-2026-quest-pc-vr-ps-vr2-more/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Beat Saber has dropped its latest Shock Drop with ROSÉ and Bruno Mars' viral hit APT., now available on Quest and PC VR for 1.99 USD. The track has over 2 billion streams on Spotify. https://www.uploadvr.com/rose-bruno-mars-vita-apt-is-the-latest-beat-saber-shock-drop/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Meta is planning to sell a strap accessory for its VR Glasses, designed to keep the 1,300 USD headset secure during active VR gaming. The cinching strap connects the temple arms for a snugger fit. Coming Spring 2027. https://roadtovr.com/meta-vr-glasses-strap-accessory-active-vr-gaming/ #Metaverse #VR #AR

Meta's smart glasses are getting its Muse AI agent, letting users complete tasks like booking appointments and checking flight prices using voice commands. The AI agent runs in the cloud and can take actions while your phone stays in your pocket. https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-smart-glasses-getting-muse-ai-agent/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #AI

Arcturus Vision Camera review: The 150 USD add-on transforms Steam Frame's poor passthrough into something on-par with Quest 3. At just 10 grams and plug-and-play, it's an easy recommendation for any Steam Frame owner. https://roadtovr.com/arcturus-vision-camera-review-steam-frame-passthrough-add-on/ #Metaverse #VR #AR

Meta has launched Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first smart glasses without a camera, offering a lighter and sleeker design. The 349 USD glasses maintain the same features as the camera version, including Meta AI, music, audiobooks and calls. https://www.uploadvr.com/ray-ban-meta-audio-glasses-no-camera/ #Metaverse #VR #AR

During Meta Connect 2026, I unexpectedly interviewed Boz, Meta CTO, while he was enjoying a taco. After my phone battery nearly died, I managed to grab a selfie and a quick chat about VR. The full interview video is in the article. https://skarredghost.com/2026/09/25/interview-boz-meta/ #Metaverse #VR #AR

Meta has launched a 1M USD developer competition to encourage hand-tracked app development for its new VR Glasses, launching Spring 2027. The prize pool ranges from 20,000 to 100,000 USD, with winners announced in December. The competition emphasises hands-only gameplay experiences like puzzles and strategy games, reflecting Meta's push for controller-free interactions on its latest hardware. https://roadtovr.com/meta-vr-glasses-dev-competition-1m-2026/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Meta Connect 2026: Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3, Meta VR Glasses and Muse AI integration unveiled. The keynote delivered expected announcements with measured audience reaction. https://skarredghost.com/2026/09/24/meta-connect-2026-3/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Meta

#Meta’s new #holographicavatars, powered by the #Muse Realtime Avatar model, are a significant improvement over previous versions. The avatars, available on Meta’s new #VRglasses and #RayBan #Displayframes, use facial expressions and voice data to create realistic digital likenesses. https://www.engadget.com/2267223/meta-holograph-avatar-for-ai-and-vr-glasses-update-hands-on/?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

URXR One, an ultralight VR-style passthrough headset weighing just 93 grams, has raised 1.3 million USD on Kickstarter. The device uses pancake lenses and external cameras to deliver a virtual monitor experience, connecting via USB-C to laptops, phones and handhelds. https://www.uploadvr.com/urxr-one-ultralight-passthrough-headset-kickstarter/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Headsets

Demeo X Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked's final campaign Twilight's End brings an epic conclusion to the tabletop RPG. The DLC adds challenging new bosses, strategic combat and roughly nine hours of gameplay. Priced at 9.99 USD. https://www.uploadvr.com/demeo-x-dnd-battlemarked-twilights-end-dlc-review/

Meta Connect predictions include a lightweight Phoenix MR headset around 1,000 USD, new smartglasses codenamed Luna, and a showcase of full-body Codec Avatars. HorizonOS may get a redesign by Alan Dye, with a vague hint at Quest 4 for gamers. https://skarredghost.com/2026/09/22/predictions-meta-connect-2026/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #SpatialComputing

Steam Frame has been launched by Valve, priced at $1,059 for the 256GB model and $1,299 for 1TB. The headset comes with a free copy of Half-Life: Alyx. Meanwhile, Snap has shown new use cases for its SPECS AR glasses, and Meta Connect is happening next week. https://skarredghost.com/2026/09/21/steam-frame-launch-price-specs/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Meta could demo its Project Phoenix headset at Connect 2026 alongside a full-body hologram call experience using Codec Avatars, according to The Information. The premium, ultralight headset with a tethered compute puck is aimed at productivity and entertainment, including virtual screens and film watching. https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-could-demo-phoenix-headset-at-connect-with-full-body-codec-avatars/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Meta

Flow Chaser is a new spatial rhythm game for Apple Vision Pro that launched with visionOS 27. Using Apple on-device music intelligence, it analyses music structure and automatically generates levels. Players can import their own DRM-free songs for procedurally created gameplay. Available now on Apple Vision Pro for 14.99 USD. https://www.uploadvr.com/flow-chaser-brings-procedural-spatial-rhythm-gameplay-to-apple-vision-pro/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Apple has released visionOS 27 for Vision Pro headsets, bringing Siri AI and major improvements. The update includes held object tracking, IR LED tracked accessories framework, and high-quality unfoveated screen recording. Siri AI is now rolling out in beta. https://www.uploadvr.com/visionos-27-launched-for-apple-vision-pro-headsets/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Apple

Dream Hackers VR, one of the most anticipated VR games of 2027, now has a public demo available on Steam. The rogue-lite VR shooter lets players explore surreal dreamscapes and battle nightmares. https://www.uploadvr.com/dream-hackers-vr-demo-igoes-live-on-steamvr-today/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

#Snap unveiled new features for its $2,200 #smartglasses, #Specs, aiming to integrate them into #digitalactivities. The updates include #entertainment options, #SpecsIntelligence (an #AI system), and Specs for #Enterprise, targeting #ITtechnicians. Despite the high cost, Snap positions Specs as a new, human-centric #computing format. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/16/snap-tries-to-make-the-case-again-for-its-2200-smart-glasses/?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

Valve's 'Great on Frame' page now showcases over 130 games and apps optimised for Steam Frame, up from just 50 titles in July. The list includes popular VR titles like Beat Saber and Pistol Whip, plus flatscreen hits such as Hollow Knight: Silksong and Portal 2. https://roadtovr.com/great-on-frame-steam-store-page-50-games/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

I Am Your Beast VR is a fast-paced action game sacrificing VR elements for speed. The Flat2VR Spark title launches September 17 on Steam for 22.99 USD. https://www.uploadvr.com/i-am-your-beast-vr-review-in-progress/ #Metaverse #VR #ARGaming

Valve has announced Steam Frame pricing, starting at 1,059 USD for the 256GB model and 1,299 USD for 1TB. Pre-orders are open until September 17th with shipping from September 18th. An Ergonomic Accessories Kit is available separately for 59 USD. https://roadtovr.com/valve-steam-frame-price-release-pre-orders/ #Metaverse #VR #AR

EssilorLuxottica has acquired French XR startup Lynx following its liquidation, but the fate of the R2 headset remains unclear. The eyewear giant, which owns Ray-Ban and holds a 3% Meta stake, acquired Lynx's IP and most of its team. Founder Stan Larroque has moved to Parrot. https://www.uploadvr.com/essilorluxottica-acquired-lynx-after-liquidation-leaving-r2-launch-unlikely/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #XR

Valve's Steam Frame standalone headset gets an early unboxing. Linus Tech Tips leaked first impressions revealing a 60 USD accessories kit, replaceable AA batteries offering up to 40 hours gameplay, and hints of a Half-Life: Alyx standalone version. https://roadtovr.com/valve-steam-frame-unboxing-leak-price-release-date/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #VRHeadsets

Valve has released a major SteamVR update, bringing Steam Deck-style Quick Access controls and improved overlay management ahead of the Steam Frame launch. The update paves the way for Valve long-awaited standalone VR headset. https://roadtovr.com/valve-big-steamvr-update-steam-frame-launch/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Headsets

Images of Meta's Project Phoenix mixed reality headset have leaked ahead of its anticipated unveiling at Meta Connect later this month. The slim design features prescription lens attachments and hand/eye tracking sensors. https://roadtovr.com/meta-next-gen-mr-headset-phoenix-leak-connect-2026/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Headsets

I Am Your Beast VR, the revenge thriller FPS from Flat2VR Studios, launches on SteamVR September 17. Originally released in 2024, the game holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam. Players take on the role of a retired secret agent seeking vengeance against former employers. https://www.uploadvr.com/revenge-thriller-fps-i-am-your-beast-comes-to-pc-vr-next-week/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

RayNeo has launched its iO Smart Glasses, lightweight 33g wearable AI assistants with a monochrome display and bone conduction audio. The camera-free design addresses privacy concerns, positioning them as a more approachable alternative to Ray-Ban Meta. https://skarredghost.com/2026/09/10/rayneo-io-smart-glasses-review/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #SmartGlasses

No Man's Sky has added eye-tracked foveated rendering to its PC VR version with the new Cosmos update, giving a performance boost ahead of Valve's Steam Frame headset launch. https://www.uploadvr.com/no-mans-sky-adds-pc-vr-eye-tracked-foveated-rendering/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Meta has updated Quest's Virtual Display with input forwarding for both Windows and Mac, plus new quick-connect features. The Mac version now matches Windows functionality, letting you control your computer from the headset. https://www.uploadvr.com/quests-meta-virtual-display-got-a-new-name-input-forwarding-mac-parity/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Quest

Pico's Space Pro VR headset has cleared FCC certification, following the cancellation of its planned September reveal. The ByteDance subsidiary postponed the event to spend more time on software upgrades, with the device now expected to launch in Q4 2026. The headset features microOLED displays boasting 4,000 pixels per inch. https://roadtovr.com/pico-space-pro-fcc-cert-reveal-cancelled/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #XR

Red Matter 2 remains one of the most immersive games on Quest four years after release, thanks to its clever grabber tools design. The feature matches the shape of your controller and creates a diegetic interface that boosts immersion. https://roadtovr.com/these-clever-tools-make-vr-way-more-immersive-inside-xr-design/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

RayNeo has launched the iO, its new camera-free smart glasses designed for privacy-conscious users. The 33g glasses feature a monochrome green display with 97% transparency and 23.5-degree FOV, powered by a 240mAh battery for up to 48 hours of typical use. The AI companion glasses aim to boost productivity without a camera. https://skarredghost.com/2026/09/04/rayneo-io-smart-glasses-impressions/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #VRHeadsets

Knights of Fiona brings the JRPG genre to VR in a free-to-start package with an 18.99 USD story pass. The game offers arena battles and character progression but struggles to fully satisfy both casual and dedicated RPG fans. Available on Quest 3/3S and Steam. https://www.uploadvr.com/knights-of-fiona-vr-review/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

#Meta is facing a #classactionlawsuit alleging that its #AIglasses violated the #privacy of millions of #bystanders. The #lawsuit claims that Meta misled consumers about the #privacy features of the #glasses, and that data captured by the glasses was used for #AItraining without consent. The amended complaint now includes claims from bystanders who were recorded without their knowledge or consent. https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/meta-lawsuit-ai-glasses-violated-consent-bystanders?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

Valve has released a Steam Link update for Quest that enables wired USB-C streaming, allowing PC VR games to be played without Wi-Fi. Users need to opt into the Steam Client Beta to use the feature. https://roadtovr.com/steam-link-quest-wired-usb-update/ #Metaverse #VR #VRHeadsets

A new trailer reveals gameplay of Project Hail Mary: Journey Among The Stars, a mixed reality experience launching on Quest, Pico, and Android XR this fall. https://www.uploadvr.com/trailer-reveals-first-project-hail-mary-journey-among-the-stars-gameplay/

Bigscreen has cut the price of its Beyond 2 PC VR headset to 959 USD, down from 1,019 USD. The company also announced production of the long-awaited Halo Mount has resumed, with bulk shipping expected in October to clear the pre-order backlog. https://roadtovr.com/bigscreen-beyond-2-price-drop-halo-mount/ #Metaverse #VR #VRHeadsets

Valve's Steam Frame VR headset may come with a free copy of Half-Life: Alyx, according to discovered backend strings. The promotion mirrors Valve's past bundle of the game with Valve Index. No price or release date has been announced. https://roadtovr.com/steam-frame-free-half-life-alyx-report/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

Bad Inmate is a physics-driven comedic prison-break sandbox game heading to Meta Quest and PlayStation VR2 in October. Players must escape using everyday objects, steal keys, outwit guards and craft tools to wriggle free. https://www.uploadvr.com/prison-break-comedy-sandbox-bad-inmate-coming-soon-to-quest-playstation-vr2/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

Meta is preparing to spin off Horizon Worlds into a separate mobile app called Eclipse, leaving the current Horizon app to focus on VR headset discovery. The move further separates Worlds from VR, with updates expected at Meta Connect 2026. https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-is-working-to-spin-off-worlds-from-the-horizon-mobile-app/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Meta

Beat Saber has released Hip Hop Mixtape 2, a new DLC pack featuring eight tracks from artists including Kendrick Lamar, Doja Cat, 21 Savage, Cardi B and Lil Nas X. The collection is available on Quest and Steam for 10.99 USD as a full bundle or 1.99 USD per track. https://www.uploadvr.com/beat-sabers-hip-hop-mixtape-2-is-out-now-with-kendrick-lamar-doja-cat-2/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Vertigo Rush is a parkour racing game from SumaLab now in Early Access on Quest and Steam. Players pilot dieselpunk robots using arm-swinging locomotion to navigate vertical urban courses. The charming concept and strong level design are offset by finicky controls and limited content at launch. 14.99 USD. https://www.uploadvr.com/vertigo-rush-impressions-charming-parkour-racing-that-needs-to-find-its-rhythm/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Dragon Quest: The Dive is a new VR attraction in Tokyo celebrating 40 years of the iconic gaming franchise. The 5-minute on-rails VR experience places riders alongside Slime companions on a thrilling ride through familiar locations, complete with 4DX-style chair motions. Tickets start at 4,400 yen. https://www.uploadvr.com/dragon-quest-the-dive-is-a-vr-attraction-capturing-40-years-of-gaming/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Among Us 3D developer Schell Games has confirmed layoffs for the first time in its 20-plus year history. The studio, known for the I Expect You To Die series, cited industry-wide challenges as the reason for the cuts. https://www.uploadvr.com/among-us-3d-schell-games-confirms-layoffs/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Meta has introduced Meta XR Operator, an experimental tool that lets AI coding agents autonomously build, test, debug and verify VR apps for Quest headsets. The tool works with Meta XR Simulator and supports natural-language testing scenarios. https://roadtovr.com/meta-ai-vr-dev-tool-test-quest-games/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #AI

Fast Travel Games Payday: Aces High is a co-op heist shooter launching with six heists across five difficulty levels. Chief Creative Officer Erik Odeldahl explained the studio prioritised guns, gadgets and physical interactions while dropping a hostage feature to prevent awkward VR interactions. https://www.uploadvr.com/fast-travel-games-erik-odeldahl-on-building-payday-aces-high-for-vr/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Pico has delayed its Space Pro headset, previously slated to launch in September, to Q4 2026. The ByteDance subsidiary says it needs more time for a major software upgrade. The Vision Pro competitor was expected to feature microOLED displays with 4,000 PPI and dual-chip architecture. https://roadtovr.com/pico-vision-pro-competitor-delayed-cancelled-event/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #XR