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Alright, so the week kicks off, and here I am, ready to spill the beans on what’s hot in XR. But first — what’s up with Project Moohan? Nada, zip, zilch updates and folks seem kinda puzzled. Google’s gone all quiet, like a library during finals week. Maybe they’re launching it all hush-hush ’cause the price tag’s sky-high, right? Imagine the headlines: "VR is dead!" just ’cause the sales tanked. Anyway, let’s see how it all rolls out soon.
This Week’s Buzz
Meta’s Smartglasses: A Hit?
Meta just dropped their latest financial deets. Reality Labs is doing okay-ish—5% up from last year, not ’cause of Quests, though. They’re actually flopping. But those Ray-Ban Meta glasses? Flying off the shelves! Word is they’re selling three times more than last year. An estimated 600K were snapped up last quarter. Seems like folks are digging the lightweight smart glasses vibe over bulky VR headsets. Meta’s bestie, Mark Zuckerberg, even said in an interview that if you ain’t wearing these glasses, you’re missing out. Can smart glasses actually get us all wearing tech on our faces 24/7? Guess we’ll find out.
What’s the Ideal VR Session Length?
Hold up! Did Meta really say a perfect VR session’s between 20–40 minutes? Yep, they sure did. Apparently, it’s the sweet spot. Less than 20, and it’s just a hassle putting on the headset. More than 40, and you’re dealing with forehead cramps. Who’d have thought, right? Meta’s advising developers to split games into these bite-sized sessions. Oh, and don’t mix up mobile and VR strategies. They’re totally different beasts. Something to chew on when you’re crafting your next VR masterpiece.
Fresh Faces: Halo Glasses by Brilliant Labs
Meet Halo, the shiny new specs from Brilliant Labs. These babies weigh in at 40 grams and survive 14-hour days. They come with AI assistant Noa, which, get this, has memory. Noa can help you out by remembering stuff from your past interactions. Wild! Plus, Halo is all about privacy, ensuring that the AI doesn’t peek at raw images from the world around you. Pricetag? $299 for early birds.
Glasses That Do It All?
Meta and Stanford are cookin’ up some ultra-thin XR glasses. Mixed reality, not just augmented, okay? These bad boys are just 3mm thick—crazy, right? They use holography to give us depth without eye strain. But don’t hold your breath, they’re just a research project for now.
New Avatar? New Hair!
So, Meta’s letting you change your avatar’s hairstyle now. Their new system separates your head and hair, allowing for realistic customization. Fashionistas and stylists might have a ball with this one, seeing real-time hairstyle changes before committing to the chop!
Alibaba Joins the Party
Alibaba’s diving into smartglasses with Quark AI Glasses—release slated for 2025 end. Super lightweight and packed with features like hands-free calling and real-time translation. Details are scant, but stay tuned.
Rezzil is going to bring a VR recreation of Burnley vs Lazio next week. Not a video stream, but a 3D world—stats and all. Catch the live action for free!
Random Content News
- WarpFrog is brewing another VR game.
- Boxing Underdog has hit early access.
- A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles VR trailer’s on the way.
- Syberia’s got a trailer out for its VR version.
- Cloud Imperium’s promised VR for Star Citizen – finally might be happening?
And that’s the scoop, folks. Now, before I jet, let’s spread some love. The situation in Ukraine’s rough, and the Red Cross could really use some help. Think about donating if you can. Oh, also, big thanks to my Patreon crew for keeping the lights on here! You guys rock.
(Header image by Meta)
