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‘Freeaim’ Motorized Shoes Give Your Feet Tiny VR Treadmills, Kickstarter Now Fully Funded
- UK-based startup Freeaim launched a Kickstarter campaign for motorized shoes designed to enhance VR experiences by simulating natural walking movements.
- The Freeaim VR Shoes incorporate robotic wheels and motion sensors to allow users to walk in place while moving freely in virtual reality.
- The company offers two versions: VR Shoes Advanced with rotating wheel modules to prevent drifting, and VR Shoes Light, a more affordable option that requires an external support frame for stability.
- The Kickstarter campaign has exceeded its funding goal, with plans to deliver the VR Shoes in February 2026 at a price below traditional VR treadmill systems.
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Drone startup Xtend raises $30M more in funding
- Xtend Reality Inc., a drone technology startup for the defense sector, has secured $30 million in funding led by Aliya Capital Partners and Protego Ventures.
- The funding is an extension of Xtend's $40 million Series B round announced in May. The company has now raised a total of $95 million in external funding.
- Xtend's software platform, XOS, enables military personnel to operate drones using a virtual reality headset. The platform utilizes AI to enhance drone operation and can work with third-party drones as well.
- Xtend plans to expand its drone manufacturing capacity with the new funding and recently opened a factory in Florida to produce unmanned aerial systems for the U.S. Defense Department.
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Bow Course - Archery Golf Enters Early Access On PC VR
- Bow Course, a mix of golfing and archery, enters early access on PC VR.
- Developed by Korpi Games, the archery golfing game offers realistic bow handling and arrow physics.
- The early access version includes two 9-target courses, customizable difficulty settings, and more.
- Full release with additional features and cross-platform multiplayer support is planned in a few months.
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World War Z VR Leaves More Than Just Brains To Be Desired
- World War Z VR preview build falls short of expectations, lacking uniqueness.
- Gameplay resembles flat game, offering average experience with compromised elements.
- Mission design, lack of interesting choices, and incompetent NPC companions disappoint players.
- Graphic compromises, gameplay balancing issues, and unimpressive horde encounters add to letdown.
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‘World War Z VR’ Preview – A Solid Imitation of ‘Left 4 Dead’ (without multiplayer)
- Hands-on preview of World War Z VR on Quest, first VR zombie game.
- Game features up to 200 zombies on screen, emphasizing clusters over solo encounters.
- Variety of enemy types, AI companions, and challenging hurdles provide engaging gameplay.
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Ghost Town Is Out Now For PC VR - Quest 3 Graphics Comparison
- Ghost Town from Fireproof Games is now available for both PC VR and Quest 3, offering players a captivating experience filled with mysterious environments and engaging puzzles.
- The game follows Edith Penrose as she investigates her brother's disappearance in a spirit-filled London, uncovering supernatural mysteries through intricate puzzles.
- A graphics and performance comparison between Quest 3 and PC VR versions revealed strikingly similar atmospheric environments, high-quality textures, and fluid gameplay, with minor differences in lighting and detail levels.
- Ghost Town on Quest 3 provides an immersive experience comparable to the PC version, showcasing the capabilities of Meta's standalone hardware while offering a thrilling paranormal adventure for players on both platforms.
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Beyond Military, Meta is Eyeing an XR Expansion into the Medical Field
- Meta is collaborating with military tech company Anduril to introduce XR technology to the battlefield.
- Meta is now looking to expand its XR technology into the medical field, as indicated by new job listings from Reality Labs.
- The company aims to fill roles related to regulatory approval for XR medical products and work on innovative wearable technologies.
- Meta might explore augmented reality glasses like the Orion prototype and conversational AI to aid medical workers, but it could take years due to regulatory challenges.
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Horror In The Library Will Adapt The Board Game Into A VR Escape Room
- Horror in the Library, a board game, is being adapted into a VR escape room on Meta Quest by Portsmouth-based Blue Donut Studios.
- The VR adaptation promises sinister storytelling and escape room puzzles set in the Mad Professor's mansion, focusing on uncovering the mystery of Lady Hermione Elderoy's disappearance.
- The studio's managing director, Marcus Pullen, discussed the game's history and inspirations, highlighting influences from horror, gothic literature, and British horror comedy.
- Blue Donut Studios is focusing on expanding the narrative and worldbuilding in the VR adaptation, with plans for a Kickstarter campaign and potential multiplayer features based on the board game's expansions.
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HSTN Oakley Meta: A Gadget Gimmick or a Useful Innovation?
- Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses raise questions about their real utility vs. novelty.
- The glasses offer biometric data in a sleek format for active users and tech enthusiasts.
- While appealing, their acceptance and functionality may be limited, catering to niche audiences.
- They represent a wearable tech revolution but might face challenges in wider adoption.
- Possibly groundbreaking for niche sports but uncertain for mass appeal and longevity.
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Besiege VR Confirms Release Date On Quest
- Besiege VR, the sandbox game where players construct war machines, is coming to the Meta Quest platform on July 31 for $20.
- The VR adaptation promises new features such as a motion control scheme, haptic feedback, and 3D audio.
- Players can build medieval siege machines and modern designs using over 70 parts, with a 55-level campaign and three sandbox environments to experiment in.
- Besiege VR will allow players to import machines from the PC version, but not all features will be transferrable due to hardware limitations.
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ByteDance Reportedly Working On Lightweight Pico Headset
- ByteDance, the parent company of Pico, is reportedly working on a lightweight mixed reality device similar to Meta's ultralight headset.
- The device will utilize a tethered puck to reduce weight, and may include specialized chips like the R1 Chip used in Apple Vision Pro.
- ByteDance's focus has reportedly shifted from a canceled Pico 5 to developing a competitor to Meta's ultralight Horizon OS headset.
- Meta is prioritizing launching an ultra-light Horizon OS headset with a tethered puck in 2026, with potential features like automatic IPD adjustment and micro-OLED displays.
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TikTok parent ByteDance reportedly developing its own XR glasses
- ByteDance is reportedly developing mixed reality goggles similar in size and shape to Bigscreen’s Beyond headset, tethered to a puck, resembling Meta’s XR glasses.
- The company is working on specialized chips to reduce latency between the user's visual experience and physical movements.
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The XR Week Peek (2025.07.14): XPANCEO becomes a unicorn, Upload delivers another Showcase, and more!
- XPANCEO, a Dubai-based company, secures $250M funding, considered 'unicorn' in startup world.
- Upload VR Summer Showcase 2025 features indie VR game announcements, no major surprises.
- Meta invests $3.5B in Luxottica, Canon working on consumer MR headset, Viture launches Luma Series.
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‘Dead Space’ Style Sci-fi Horror Game ‘Memoreum’ Delayed to October
- Indie VR studio Patient 8 Games has delayed the release of their sci-fi space horror game 'Memoreum' to October 9th, 2025.
- The game puts players in the role of Dr. Otto Hudson, who must uncover the mystery behind the deadly 'Ichor Infection' aboard humanity's last remaining ship.
- Pre-orders for 'Memoreum' are available on the Horizon Store for Quest 2 and above at a discounted price of $25.
- The game is set to launch on Quest first, with plans for releases on PSVR 2 and PC VR headsets in the future.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Developer Diary Shares New Concept Art
- Developer diary for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' upcoming VR game, Empire City, unveils new concept art.
- Empire City is a first-person action-adventure game by Cortopia Studios and Beyond Frames Entertainment, playable solo or in four-player co-op.
- The CEO detailed the game's development and the emphasis on family bonds within the TMNT story, drawing inspiration from non-VR titles like Ghost of Tsushima and Batman: Arkham series.
- Players can embody each of the four brothers - Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, or Michelangelo, with more details to come before the game's release in 2026 on Quest and Steam.
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