August 2025 was a breakout month for virtual and augmented reality (XR), packed with headline-grabbing launches and initiatives across hardware, software, enterprise, and entertainment. Tech giants and startups alike rolled out new VR headsets and AR smart glasses, while industry partnerships brought immersive tech into workplaces, defense, healthcare, and even Premier League football. Below is…
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Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality are entering a new era in 2025. Meta’s Quest series, Apple’s first-gen Vision Pro, and HTC’s Vive XR Elite all promise to blend digital worlds with our own, but each takes a very different approach. Meta’s Quest 3 (and its premium sibling Quest Pro) aim to bring VR/MR to the…
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Introduction: Extended reality (XR) – encompassing virtual, augmented, and mixed reality – has become the new frontier for tech giants. In 2025, three major XR platforms have emerged, each with a distinct approach: Apple’s visionOS 2 (powering the Vision Pro spatial computer), Meta’s Horizon OS (driving Quest VR/MR headsets and beyond), and Microsoft’s Windows Mixed…
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Introduction Virtual and augmented reality have entered a new era in 2025, with three major headsets leading the charge: Sony’s PlayStation VR2, Meta’s Quest 3 (and 3S), and Apple’s Vision Pro. Each represents a different approach – from console-tethered high-fidelity VR, to standalone mixed reality, to ultra-premium “spatial computing.” In this comprehensive comparison, we’ll break down how these…
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The past 48 hours have delivered a whirlwind of extended reality (XR) and spatial computing developments. From tech giants doubling down on AR/VR hardware and AI-powered headsets, to new partnerships bringing immersive experiences to life, the XR industry is buzzing. Below is a comprehensive roundup of the biggest XR news and insights from July 23–24, 2025 – including product…
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A New Reality Revolution The worlds of augmented, virtual, and mixed reality – collectively known as XR – are on the cusp of a major leap in 2025 and 2026. Tech giants and startups alike are racing to release the next generation of smart glasses, VR headsets, and MR headsets, blurring the lines between our…
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Introduction Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro – two flagship mixed reality headsets that exemplify very different approaches to spatial computing. Apple’s Vision Pro is the company’s first foray into VR/AR (“spatial computing”) and it positions itself as an ultra-premium device aimed at professionals and early adopters. In contrast, Meta’s Quest 3 is a…
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It’s been a blockbuster week in the XR world, with major developments spanning consumer gadgets, industry moves, and new immersive experiences. Apple is already prepping an upgraded Vision Pro while eyeing smart glasses of its own, and TikTok-owner ByteDance is cooking up a lightweight headset to challenge Meta. Meanwhile, Amazon’s Prime Day delivered steep discounts…
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June–July 2025 saw a surge of transformative developments in extended reality (XR) and mixed reality (MR), signaling that immersive tech is rapidly moving into the mainstream. From major product unveilings and strategic partnerships to insightful market forecasts, government initiatives, and novel applications across gaming, enterprise, healthcare, education and more, the XR landscape is evolving at…
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Virtual Reality (VR) has entered 2025 with significant momentum and some pivotal new entrants. After years of being driven largely by gaming and experimental uses, VR is now maturing into a broader platform spanning consumer entertainment, enterprise training, and social connectivity. The first half of 2025 saw major hardware launches and announcements – most notably Apple’s foray into “spatial…
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