Sure thing, let’s shake things up a bit:
Hey, hope summer’s treating you well! And guess what? Here’s a chaotic dive into the latest XR news — plus a BEATABLE giveaway you won’t wanna miss!
Biggest Buzz of the Week
Okay, let’s get into it. Luna (always on it with the datamining) just dropped some bombshells about Quest’s possible new features.
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Horizon Home Shake-Up: Apparently, the current setup’s getting the boot. Imagine your home space becoming like Horizon Worlds — social, dynamic, and you can slap 2D windows all over the place. No idea why this feels like Sims in VR.
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Plaza Overhaul: Horizon Worlds’ plaza is apparently getting a glow-up. And you’ll be able to squint at your home space in the sky. Kind of like, “Hey, that’s where I came from!”
- Events Arena: Imagine a joint where all the cool happenings are… well, happening. That’s the vibe here. Kinda like your local community center, but digital.
Honestly, might happen, might not. Luna’s good, but it’s not gospel. Guess Meta Connect might clear up some of this pixel fog.
Other Things Popping Up
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Brilliant Labs’ New Smartglasses: Ooh, July 31st sounds like a date with tech destiny. Bobak Tavangar, the wizard behind the curtain, is hosting an AMA on Reddit. If you’re into open ecosystems, keep this on your radar.
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Sharp’s VR Controller: Okay, Sharp, we didn’t ask for a glove-controller hybrid, but here we are. ¥100,000 a pop — worth it? Maybe? Can’t wait to see if it’s awkwardly magical or just… awkward.
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Meta’s EMG Wristband: Saw a paper this week about some nifty gestures. Writing in the air, thumb swipes — sounds sci-fi, maybe reality soon? I love tech that makes me feel like a wizard.
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Google’s Smartglasses: Rumor has it, these demos are as real as a mirage. Raxium tech but with a catch — there’s a 1% yield. I’m just giggling thinking about it as a rare collector’s item.
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VR Games Showcase: Mark August 12th. Promising some epic reveals. And yeah, there’s a pre-show, probably where the indie gems are, but we both know the big shots overshadow them.
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Pico’s Summer Sale: Got a Pico? Discounts galore! Time to treat yourself — responsibly, maybe.
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Putt Window Fun: What if you actually played golf in your living room without breaking stuff? Quest 3 game’s bringing the nuts to try that. Mind your furniture, though.
- Dungeon Full Dive Studio Waves Goodbye: Sad vibes. Another studio down, and they’re making their expensive GM Edition free. Kickstarter might need a rethink — so many dreams, so little dough.
Some Really Cool Content Updates
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Sound Bath: Chill vibes incoming. Relax and let those app gurus TRIPP take you somewhere peaceful.
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Eldramoor Kickstarter: They got $170,000 but… yeah, the struggle is real. Hope they scout some more dollars for their MMORPG dreams.
- Billie Eilish and Meta Quest: Concerts and 180° filming technology? Count me in for virtual jamming.
Oh, and There’s This…
If you fancy yourself a pirate or you’d rather do VR storytelling, some new games are rolling out. Worth diving into!
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Pirate: Republic of Nassau looks like a chill Caribbean adventure. Maybe not literally chill if you know what I mean.
- Dreams of Another makes you push the story along with a VR gun. A bit bizarre? Definitely makes it intriguing.
Random Stuff
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Claim Some Discounts: Pimax says swap your old VR gear for their latest headsets? Color me intrigued.
- Google’s AI Try-On: Virtual dressing room? Just a pic and voila! Your mirror might get jealous.
XR Partners’ Scene
The BEATABLE game, going beyond Early Access, has got some ace additions: a custom editor, visual upgrades, and lots of music. Want in on the giveaway? Jump on those keys fast!
And lastly, Medhi Sam’s started a blog on some mind-bending Unity tricks. Cool stuff if coding’s your game. Check it out!
A Good Deed Nudge
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So, that’s my messy brain-dump. Hope some of it stuck!
