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The XR Week Peek (2025.06.09): Apple announces a lot of visionOS updates, Meta may release a lightweight headset, and more!
- Apple announces new features for Vision Pro at WWDC, including upgrades to Personas, permanent Widgets, support for PlayStation VR2 controllers, Volumetric Spatial Scenes, colocated AR experiences, and more.
- Meta shifts focus towards a lightweight headset codenamed 'Puffin' over the canceled Quest 4 models, aiming for a 2027 release, potentially priced under $1000, and offering immersive video content creation to compete with Apple.
- Exciting VR gaming news includes the announcement of Deadpool VR, upcoming Thief series VR game, and nDreams' Reach game, promising action-adventure experiences in the virtual realm.
- Meta shares updates on Project Aria 2 glasses with improved sensors. Dopple Works introduces 'The Loop,' an AR device resembling a magnifying glass for augmented reality experiences.
- Continued issues with Quest updates reported causing audio interruptions. Quest browser now supports colocated WebXR, and Fanatical offers a VR game bundle. Steam Next Fest features 32 VR games for demo.
- New VR content announcements include Slime Lab, Demeo sequel, Deadpool VR game with Neil Patrick Harris voicing Deadpool, among others providing exciting experiences for VR enthusiasts.
- Reviews on VR content like Wordomi, Into The Darkness, Neon Cipher, The Phoenix Gene, Quantum Threshold, and POOLS VR highlight immersive experiences and identify areas for improvement in various games.
- Miscellaneous news covers topics such as expertise crossover between VR and AR, challenges with Android XR on glasses, experiences in the Virtual Expo in Osaka, availability of Quest in the UK on installment, and more.
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