The Ripple Effect of Global Memory Shortages on VR Hardware The tech industry is currently grappling with a critical challenge: a global shortage of memory chips. This isn’t just a niche issue for PC builders; It’s now directly impacting the cost of high-performance virtual reality hardware. View this post on Instagram about Quest, Meta From … Read more
The XR landscape is in constant flux, a fascinating blend of innovation, market challenges, and evolving user expectations. This week’s news, from Lynx’s liquidation to Meta’s GDC insights, paints a picture of an industry at a critical juncture. But beneath the headlines, several key trends are emerging that will likely shape the future of extended … Read more
Easing the Pain of Central Line Placement: Current Approaches and Future Horizons Central venous catheters (CVCs) are essential for many medical treatments, but their insertion and removal can be a source of significant pain and anxiety for patients. Traditionally, local anesthetics have been the mainstay of pain management during these procedures. However, growing research explores … Read more
The Future of Family VR: Balancing Innovation with Well-being Virtual reality (VR) is rapidly evolving from a gaming novelty to a potentially transformative technology with applications in education, healthcare, and social interaction. Though, as VR becomes more accessible to children and teenagers, families are grappling with concerns about its impact on development and safety. Recent … Read more
Today, or better tonight, Pico teased its fresh operating system and its upcoming headset, codenamed Project Swan. All the info shared suggests a headset in the same category as the Apple Vision Pro. Let’s dive into what we know. Pico OS 6: A New Foundation for XR Pico spent the last two years building Pico … Read more
The Buffet Effect: Why More Choices Can Mean More Calories Super Bowl parties, weddings, and holiday feasts – these celebrations are often defined by an abundance of food. But a new study from Penn State University suggests that this exceptionally variety could be contributing to overeating. Researchers found that increasing the number of food options … Read more
MuppetVision 3D Gets a Second Life: How VR is Resurrecting Beloved Attractions Fans of Jim Henson’s Muppets are in for a treat. The beloved MuppetVision 3D, which closed its doors at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 7, 2025, is being resurrected – not in a physical space, but in the virtual realm. Brian Henson, son … Read more
The Goldilocks Zone of Prosthetic Control: Why Speed Matters for Feeling Whole A prosthetic arm that moves too quickly can feel unsettling, whereas one that’s too sluggish can be frustratingly unhelpful. New research reveals a surprising key to acceptance for AI-powered prosthetics: speed. A virtual reality study has pinpointed a “sweet spot” of roughly one … Read more
SlimeVR Butterfly Trackers: The Future of Affordable, Wireless Full-Body Tracking is Here Rotterdam-based SlimeVR is poised to disrupt the virtual reality landscape with its new Butterfly Trackers. These ultra-slim, open-hardware trackers promise to deliver a comfortable and affordable full-body tracking (FBT) experience, eliminating the need for cumbersome base stations or complex setups. The trackers are … Read more
The Rise of the Smart Glasses: China Leads the Charge into the Next Computing Era The recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas wasn’t just about bigger TVs and faster processors. It was a clear signal: smart glasses are poised to become the next major computing platform, and China is rapidly emerging as the … Read more