Valve is continuing to build inventory for its upcoming Steam Frame virtual reality headset, with shipping records indicating a new delivery of hardware occurred on August 6. While Valve has yet to announce a formal release date or pricing, the company has now logged a total of 22 shipments, signaling advanced preparations for a commercial … Read more
According to Bloomberg, Qualcomm’s planned double-digit percentage price increase for Snapdragon chips arriving September 1st threatens to drive up the Steam Frame price, complicating Valve’s hardware launch timeline alongside ongoing memory and storage shortages. Snapdragon Component Price Hikes Threaten Valve Hardware Costs Component supply pressures continue to mount for Valve’s upcoming virtual reality hardware. Qualcomm … Read more
Victorian fire brigades are integrating advanced virtual reality (VR) training and thermal-imaging drone technology to prepare for an increasingly volatile bushfire season. According to Country Fire Authority (CFA) deputy chief officer for the south-east, Trevor Owen, the state faces a potentially severe season driven by an active El Niño event, necessitating more rigorous and accessible … Read more
Canon U.S.A. unveiled a suite of spatial computing technologies at AWE USA 2026, headlined by a pocket-sized Mixed Reality (MR) device concept. The company is also introducing the MREAL Collaborator software platform and a high-efficiency waveguide prototype for AR glasses, signaling a strategic push into miniaturized immersive hardware and collaborative industrial tools. What is Canon’s … Read more
Beyond Controllers: How Neural Interfaces Are Redefining Spatial Computing For decades, our interaction with digital environments has been limited by mechanical constraints. Whether it’s a mouse, a keyboard, or handheld VR controllers, we have always relied on physical intermediaries. However, a shift is underway. By integrating Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology directly into the hardware we … Read more
Apple Vision Pro: A Glimpse into the Future of Spatial Computing The Apple Vision Pro, now in its second iteration with the M5 chip, isn’t just another tech gadget; it’s a potential paradigm shift in how we interact with digital content. After three months of real-world testing, including experiences shared with an 86-year-old grandmother, the … Read more
Rotorua Leads the Charge: How Libraries are Becoming Digital Lifelines As technology continues its relentless march forward, a growing digital divide threatens to leave many behind. But in Rotorua, New Zealand, a proactive solution is taking shape. The Rotorua Library, in partnership with Digi-Coaches, is offering 12 weeks of free, drop-in digital support, ensuring residents … Read more
The Metaverse Isn’t Dead, Just…Rebranded? Epic and Google’s Quiet Comeback Just when you thought the metaverse was safely six feet under, a recent development suggests it might be stirring. While Meta’s ambitious (and ultimately underwhelming) Horizon Worlds struggles to gain traction, Google and Epic Games are quietly laying the groundwork for something they’re calling “metaverse … 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 Virtual Arcade Renaissance: Beyond the Apple Vision Pro The recent review of Apple’s Retrocade for the Vision Pro raises a crucial question: can the magic of the arcade be replicated in virtual or augmented reality? While the current iteration falls short, it’s a pivotal moment signaling a broader trend – the resurgence of arcade … Read more