virtual reality

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is reportedly making a big push for exclusive content in preparation for the launch of its new premium virtual reality headset next year, which aims to compete with Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Vision Pro. What Happened: Meta is in talks with major entertainment...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has laid off an undisclosed number of employees from its Reality Labs division, which focuses on developing virtual and augmented reality technologies. What Happened: The layoffs primarily affected the Oculus Studios unit of the Reality Labs division,...

Every two years, Star Wars holds its Celebration multi-day event that provides a look at what's to come for the well-known franchise across television, movies, video games and more. Here's a look at the highlights from the Star Wars Celebration event in Japan held over the weekend. Television:...

At the Siggraph Asia 2024 conference in Tokyo, Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) introduced a new feature for PlayStation VR2: controller-free hand tracking. The demo, which quickly made its way to social media, showed users participating in a mini-game using hand gestures instead of traditional...

Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) third-quarter earnings show a $4.4 billion loss for its augmented and virtual reality division, Reality Labs, marking the third consecutive quarterly loss for the segment this year. Previous quarters in 2024 had losses of $3.8 billion and $4.5 billion,...

Firefly Neuroscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIFF) announced a collaboration with Bright Minds Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:DRUG) to analyze data from the first-in-human Phase 1 study of BMB-101, Bright Minds’ lead compound for neuropsychiatric disorders and refractory epilepsy. Firefly employed its...

Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles has announced a partnership with FireflyVR to integrate virtual reality technology into its Ketamine Infusion Therapy program with the idea of enhancing patient care and mental health treatment outcomes. This collaboration will combine immersive digital mindfulness...

The recent Meta Connect 2024 event, which highlighted a mix of new products and technology advancements from Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), may prove to be justification that the company's bets on the metaverse will soon pay off. What Happened: At the 2024 Meta Connect, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg...

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg's shirt may have stolen part of the show during Wednesday's Meta Connect event, which highlighted new products and the growth of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and metaverse ambitions. What Happened: Zuckerberg has become known for his...

When Facebook parent company Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) hosts its annual developer conference this week, analysts expect the focus to be on augmented reality. The event, scheduled for Sept. 25 and Sept. 26, has the potential for upside from artificial intelligence announcements. Meta Connect 2024...

Meta Platforms Inc's (NASDAQ:META) has shelved its ambitious plan to bring “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas” into the world of virtual reality. What Happened: The Facebook and Instagram parent company is putting the VR remake of the classic Rockstar Games title “on hold indefinitely...

Apple Vision Pro‌ has upped its Digital Crown virtual reality feature with the launch of a new virtual environment that takes the user to a picturesque lake in Norway. Digital Crown already provides a dozen virtual environments that serve as backdrops to whatever apps and images the user is viewing...

Sony Group Corp.’s (NYSE:SONY) PlayStation announced the release of a new PlayStation VR2 app on Steam, set to launch on Aug. 6, 2024. Spotted by Tech Radar, the Steam listing for the PlayStation VR2 app states that users will required to have a PlayStation VR2 headset, Sense controllers with...

Despite recent layoffs in its Reality Labs division, Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) is moving forward with ambitious plans for its virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) hardware. According to The Information, the company aims to release the Quest 4 in 2026, followed by a higher-end...

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) is enhancing the streaming experience on its Quest VR headsets. The Menlo Park, California-based company is adding web browser support for Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX), enabling high-quality streaming. This update allows users to watch Netflix through the Quest's...