AR & VR
The latest news and reviews of virtual reality and augmented reality devices.
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Pokémon Go maker Niantic sells its game division to Saudi-owned Scopely
Niantic Labs has inked a deal to sell its games division for $3.5 billion to a Saudi-based company called Scopely. The sale includes Pokémon Go, Monster Hunter Now and Pikmin Bloom.
Lawrence Bonk03.13.2025
Sony cuts the price of PS VR2 to $400
Sony is permanently reducing the price of the PlayStation VR2. Starting in March, the headset will cost $400, €450 and £400 — down from $550, €600 and £530, respectively.
Igor Bonifacic02.27.2025
An XR game trilogy based on Neon Genesis Evangelion is in the works
VR/XR game developer Pixelity announced a series of upcoming games 'based on the world and events' of the anime.
Cheyenne MacDonald02.23.2025
Among Us VR is being transformed into a traditional 3D game for PC
Among Us VR is being re-released as Among Us 3D. This version will be available via Steam in the near future.
Lawrence Bonk02.21.2025
Civilization 7 is coming to Meta Quest 3 and 3S this spring
Civilization VII - VR will be available as a Meta exclusive for Meta Quest 3 and 3S.
Cheyenne MacDonald02.10.2025
Apple’s plans for AR glasses may not have been scrapped entirely
A Mac-tethered AR glasses project may have been shelved, but Mark Gurman reports that Apple is still holding onto plans for a standalone device.
Cheyenne MacDonald02.10.2025
Apple reportedly shelved a Mac-connected AR glasses project
Bloomberg says Apple was developing augmented reality glasses powered by its Mac computers, but it canceled the project before the company could even announce it.
Mariella Moon02.02.2025
Report: Meta could release its first true AR headset as soon as 2027
Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has released a report about Meta's next steps in hardware, crediting sources familiar with the company's work.
Anna Washenko01.22.2025
Sony's XYN XR headset is being used in very different ways at CES 2025
At CES 2024, Sony and Siemens both announced plans to use an XR headset Sony designed. This year, we got to try it on and see two very different use cases.
Nathan Ingraham01.10.2025
The best VR accessories for 2025
Here are the best VR accessories you can get right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Lawrence Bonk01.02.2025
Meta is reportedly adding displays to its Ray-Ban smart glasses
Meta is likely adding small displays to its Ray-Ban smart glasses. This feature could show up as early as next year.
Lawrence Bonk12.24.2024
Blackmagic’s Vision Pro camera is available for pre-order and costs $30,000
Blackmagic's URSA Cine Immersive is the first camera that can shoot in Apple Immersive Video format, and it's available to pre-order now for $29,995.
Ian Carlos Campbell12.17.2024
Meta is rolling out live AI and Shazam integration to its smart glasses
Meta is updating the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses with live access to Meta AI, live translation, and Shazam integration.
Ian Carlos Campbell12.17.2024
Google lays out its vision for an Android XR ecosystem
Google is making another big push into extended reality with an Android ecosystem spanning virtual reality, mixed reality and augmented reality.
Kris Holt12.13.2024
Get trapped on a pirate ship or in Dracula’s castle in Escape Simulator 2
Tour the remains of an abandoned space ship, a cursed pirate ship and Dracula's castle in the upcoming VR puzzler Escape Simulator 2.
Danny Gallagher12.07.2024
PlayStation VR2 will get hand-tracking support soon
Sony is demoing hand-tracking support for the PlayStation VR2 at SIGGRAPH Asia 2024, an unannounced feature that would make the headset compatible with even more games.
Ian Carlos Campbell12.05.2024
Xreal’s new One Series AR glasses use USB-C to connect with nearly any device
Xreal unveiled its new One Series of AR glasses that come with huge, cinematic displays and Sound by Bose.
Danny Gallagher12.05.2024
Trombone Champ in VR is some of the most ridiculous fun I’ve had all year
Trombone Champ: Unflattened is a great introduction to VR and one of the most ridiculously fun games I've played all year.
Kris Holt12.03.2024
The NBA will air a Christmas Day game with Disney characters
ESPN+, Disney+ and ESPN2 will air a special "Dunk the Halls" broadcast of the Spurs vs. Knicks NBA game on Christmas Day.
Danny Gallagher11.21.2024
Channel 4 in the UK now has a dedicated app for Apple Vision Pro
Channel 4 has become the first UK broadcaster to release a streaming app for Apple Vision Pro. The app lets people watch content “in a ground-breaking cinema style.”
Lawrence Bonk11.13.2024