Donkey Hotel Ltd.
@donkeyhotel.bsky.social
Donkey Hotel is not a hotel. It is a creative XR (eXtended Reality) and film studio. Currently focused on multicam immersive XR event capture and livestreaming. Concerts, sports, theatre and more. www.donkeyhotel.fi
Posts mostly by @emillindfors.com
Posts mostly by @emillindfors.com
VR fitness is not for everyone, but it is a very real positive thing in the life of a large amount of very real people. Many playing multiple times a week
Crowd reaction to Supernatural "soft shutdown" and reviews for rhythm & fitness games like FitXR, Beat Saber and many others serve as evidence
Crowd reaction to Supernatural "soft shutdown" and reviews for rhythm & fitness games like FitXR, Beat Saber and many others serve as evidence
Here’s a story I’ve been working on for a few weeks.
Over 50 Supernatural fans reached out to share how a VR fitness game changed their lives — and they had choice words about how Mark Zuckerberg and Meta killed the one thing that brought them together.
(Gift link)
tinyurl.com/4yaftn2s
Over 50 Supernatural fans reached out to share how a VR fitness game changed their lives — and they had choice words about how Mark Zuckerberg and Meta killed the one thing that brought them together.
(Gift link)
tinyurl.com/4yaftn2s
Supernatural was a breakout VR fitness sensation — meet the women furious with Mark Zuckerberg for killing it
‘I despise Meta.’
tinyurl.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:58 PM
VR fitness is not for everyone, but it is a very real positive thing in the life of a large amount of very real people. Many playing multiple times a week
Crowd reaction to Supernatural "soft shutdown" and reviews for rhythm & fitness games like FitXR, Beat Saber and many others serve as evidence
Crowd reaction to Supernatural "soft shutdown" and reviews for rhythm & fitness games like FitXR, Beat Saber and many others serve as evidence
Mash together two well-known things to create something instantly captivating? Might look like this ---> Into the pile of next games/workouts to test!
Racket Pinball www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
Racket Pinball www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
Racket Pinball on Meta Quest
Step into Racket Pinball, where classic pinball meets racket sports in groundbreaking VR! Armed with rackets, unleash powerful shots in immersive environments inspired by Pirates, Space, and Wild West...
www.meta.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Mash together two well-known things to create something instantly captivating? Might look like this ---> Into the pile of next games/workouts to test!
Racket Pinball www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
Racket Pinball www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
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I signed up for the new best place for VR and immersive technology reporting. I hope you will too.
goodvr.substack.com
goodvr.substack.com
Good Virtual Reality | Ian Hamilton | Substack
Good places to visit in virtual reality as recommended by Ian Hamilton and partners. Click to read Good Virtual Reality, by Ian Hamilton, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
goodvr.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:37 PM
I signed up for the new best place for VR and immersive technology reporting. I hope you will too.
goodvr.substack.com
goodvr.substack.com
Three big bad A's -- ads, algos and analytics
Agree that convincing ways to understand ROI are sorely needed
paulmezier.substack.com/p/what-immer...
Agree that convincing ways to understand ROI are sorely needed
paulmezier.substack.com/p/what-immer...
What Immersive can learn from the streaming market
And what it *should* pay attention to
paulmezier.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Three big bad A's -- ads, algos and analytics
Agree that convincing ways to understand ROI are sorely needed
paulmezier.substack.com/p/what-immer...
Agree that convincing ways to understand ROI are sorely needed
paulmezier.substack.com/p/what-immer...
Step change in comfort, no!? Eager to get to verify in our own daily use
This VR dev just got his Steam Frame headset and shared a few thoughts on how comfortable it is to wear.
January 27, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Step change in comfort, no!? Eager to get to verify in our own daily use
Separate tracks for Horizon and VR certainly makes sense, e.g. don't let the mobile focus water down the truly immersive experiences
Meta to focus on 3rd-party VR content.
"We're going to let VR be what it is [...] focus a lot more on the 3rd-party content library ecosystem that's developed there." - Bosworth
Says Horizon VR push added "lack of focus" that hurt "user experience."
buff.ly/7e22ZYz
"We're going to let VR be what it is [...] focus a lot more on the 3rd-party content library ecosystem that's developed there." - Bosworth
Says Horizon VR push added "lack of focus" that hurt "user experience."
buff.ly/7e22ZYz
January 22, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Separate tracks for Horizon and VR certainly makes sense, e.g. don't let the mobile focus water down the truly immersive experiences
Finally an alternative for tattooing yourself and your friends while young, drunk & drugged?
www.linkedin.com/posts/phil-t...
www.linkedin.com/posts/phil-t...
#xr #spatialcomputing #visionpro | Phil Traut
It’s crazy how well Vision Pro tracks the hands and Muse Pen at the same time.
A great example is the “Spatial Tattoo” app, which lets you learn how to give tattoos while overlaying your hands with ...
www.linkedin.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Finally an alternative for tattooing yourself and your friends while young, drunk & drugged?
www.linkedin.com/posts/phil-t...
www.linkedin.com/posts/phil-t...
Still in the "slowly" phase of "slowly, then suddenly"
I think the focus until Vision Air ships is about building a solid foundation: build out the libraries; get more tools in the hands of creators; create a developer community; create content; find use cases.
Here is Ming-Chi Kuo's newsletter from last summer:
mingchikuo.craft.me/b4ueOLIjxf2wPG
Here is Ming-Chi Kuo's newsletter from last summer:
mingchikuo.craft.me/b4ueOLIjxf2wPG
Apple Vision Series and Smart Glasses Roadmap (2025–2028): Smart Glasses Set to Drive the Next Wave in Consumer Electronics
mingchikuo.craft.me
January 15, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Still in the "slowly" phase of "slowly, then suddenly"
How about this, but so that the background is live footage from the stage in a concert
E.g. you are the drummer/guitarist and are seeing your bandmates and an excited crowd
E.g. you are the drummer/guitarist and are seeing your bandmates and an excited crowd
It still blows my mind that we never got a mixed reality mode in Beat Saber.
January 12, 2026 at 7:05 AM
How about this, but so that the background is live footage from the stage in a concert
E.g. you are the drummer/guitarist and are seeing your bandmates and an excited crowd
E.g. you are the drummer/guitarist and are seeing your bandmates and an excited crowd
First NBA game has aired and folks who watched are posting highly hype comments. The usual "GAME CHANGER!" etc -- knowing the quality of VisionPro, it's easy to believe though
www.linkedin.com/posts/hughho...
www.linkedin.com/posts/hughho...
January 11, 2026 at 1:51 PM
First NBA game has aired and folks who watched are posting highly hype comments. The usual "GAME CHANGER!" etc -- knowing the quality of VisionPro, it's easy to believe though
www.linkedin.com/posts/hughho...
www.linkedin.com/posts/hughho...
So curious to see these Immersive NBA games live in headset. Good excuse for a Hawaii trip right? 🏄
www.uploadvr.com/apple-immers...
www.uploadvr.com/apple-immers...
Apple Immersive Lakers Schedule Reserves Live NBA Games For Local Viewers
Find a friend with Apple Vision Pro "in Southern California, Hawaii, and parts of Nevada" to watch the Lakers live in VR.
www.uploadvr.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:59 PM
So curious to see these Immersive NBA games live in headset. Good excuse for a Hawaii trip right? 🏄
www.uploadvr.com/apple-immers...
www.uploadvr.com/apple-immers...
Our background is in cine (doc & fiction) so the kind of light control that Steve Yedlin describes here is very fascinating. Really cool to be able to drive most LEDs in a color-accurate way and even ride faders to subtly match light changes during exterior shot
castro.fm/episode/2Q6e3W
castro.fm/episode/2Q6e3W
Frame & Reference Podcast: 224: "Knives Out 3" Cinematographer Steve Yedlin, ASC (57m)
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Joining me for the SEASON 5 FINALE of Frame & Reference is none other than Steve Yedlin, ASC to talk about his work on the new film Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, as well as ...
castro.fm
January 5, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Our background is in cine (doc & fiction) so the kind of light control that Steve Yedlin describes here is very fascinating. Really cool to be able to drive most LEDs in a color-accurate way and even ride faders to subtly match light changes during exterior shot
castro.fm/episode/2Q6e3W
castro.fm/episode/2Q6e3W
Tethered puck is an annoyance, but seems worth it if it can provide great resolution & framerate as well as comfort for extended periods and a sleek form factor
Looking fwd to seeing the turntable of this. Still missing plenty of key details regarding shape, fit and weight
Looking fwd to seeing the turntable of this. Still missing plenty of key details regarding shape, fit and weight
Meta Proj. Phoenix (aka Loma, Puffin)
I’ve seen development units of Meta’s premium lightweight VR HMD, planned for H1 2027.
This mock-up/sketch is based on what I've seen, alongside Quest Pro for comparison. Note that Phoenix also has an external puck that is not pictured.
I’ve seen development units of Meta’s premium lightweight VR HMD, planned for H1 2027.
This mock-up/sketch is based on what I've seen, alongside Quest Pro for comparison. Note that Phoenix also has an external puck that is not pictured.
January 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Tethered puck is an annoyance, but seems worth it if it can provide great resolution & framerate as well as comfort for extended periods and a sleek form factor
Looking fwd to seeing the turntable of this. Still missing plenty of key details regarding shape, fit and weight
Looking fwd to seeing the turntable of this. Still missing plenty of key details regarding shape, fit and weight
Coldplay concert in Quest VR
Good:
- Decent image with occasional nice stereo/3D
- Variety of POVs
Improve:
- TV style cut pace (~5sec/shot) reduces presence
- Horizon 3D avatar navigation gets in the way
- Do spatial audio instead of stereo
- User-selectable POV?
horizon.meta.com/event/115025...
Good:
- Decent image with occasional nice stereo/3D
- Variety of POVs
Improve:
- TV style cut pace (~5sec/shot) reduces presence
- Horizon 3D avatar navigation gets in the way
- Do spatial audio instead of stereo
- User-selectable POV?
horizon.meta.com/event/115025...
January 2, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Coldplay concert in Quest VR
Good:
- Decent image with occasional nice stereo/3D
- Variety of POVs
Improve:
- TV style cut pace (~5sec/shot) reduces presence
- Horizon 3D avatar navigation gets in the way
- Do spatial audio instead of stereo
- User-selectable POV?
horizon.meta.com/event/115025...
Good:
- Decent image with occasional nice stereo/3D
- Variety of POVs
Improve:
- TV style cut pace (~5sec/shot) reduces presence
- Horizon 3D avatar navigation gets in the way
- Do spatial audio instead of stereo
- User-selectable POV?
horizon.meta.com/event/115025...
Another data point helping get the 'ski goggles' XR form factor figured out in terms of comfort for majority of population and use cases
Some key ingredients:
- top strap
- counterweight
- gentle pressure for sealing light
- can rest on back
www.uploadvr.com/dual-knit-ba...
Some key ingredients:
- top strap
- counterweight
- gentle pressure for sealing light
- can rest on back
www.uploadvr.com/dual-knit-ba...
Dual Knit Band Quest 3 Mod Balances Meta With Apple
Adding a Dual Knit Band to Quest 3 provides Apple balance to Meta headsets.
www.uploadvr.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Another data point helping get the 'ski goggles' XR form factor figured out in terms of comfort for majority of population and use cases
Some key ingredients:
- top strap
- counterweight
- gentle pressure for sealing light
- can rest on back
www.uploadvr.com/dual-knit-ba...
Some key ingredients:
- top strap
- counterweight
- gentle pressure for sealing light
- can rest on back
www.uploadvr.com/dual-knit-ba...
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New categories in YoutubeVR spatial tab for VR180 and "spatialized" (2D to 3D conversion) videos...
Looks like they're getting ready for a big release.
Let's hope it also comes with a big update for this mess of an app.
Looks like they're getting ready for a big release.
Let's hope it also comes with a big update for this mess of an app.
October 12, 2025 at 9:02 AM
New categories in YoutubeVR spatial tab for VR180 and "spatialized" (2D to 3D conversion) videos...
Looks like they're getting ready for a big release.
Let's hope it also comes with a big update for this mess of an app.
Looks like they're getting ready for a big release.
Let's hope it also comes with a big update for this mess of an app.
"World of Red Bull: Backcountry Skiing" for Vision Pro
Boy the sense of presence at a mountaintop heli drop and a narrow canyon line is insane — So must also be the complexity of production
BTS link in thread
Actual clip in Apple TV (need the headset to watch): tv.apple.com/gb/show/worl...
Boy the sense of presence at a mountaintop heli drop and a narrow canyon line is insane — So must also be the complexity of production
BTS link in thread
Actual clip in Apple TV (need the headset to watch): tv.apple.com/gb/show/worl...
World of Red Bull - Apple TV
Get ready for a rush like no other. Tackle the biggest waves, tallest mountains, and fastest speeds with Red Bull’s fearless athletes.
tv.apple.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
"World of Red Bull: Backcountry Skiing" for Vision Pro
Boy the sense of presence at a mountaintop heli drop and a narrow canyon line is insane — So must also be the complexity of production
BTS link in thread
Actual clip in Apple TV (need the headset to watch): tv.apple.com/gb/show/worl...
Boy the sense of presence at a mountaintop heli drop and a narrow canyon line is insane — So must also be the complexity of production
BTS link in thread
Actual clip in Apple TV (need the headset to watch): tv.apple.com/gb/show/worl...
New genlock-capable iPhone + dock released some months ago —> as expected, now these splat rigs are starting to show up more and more. Exciting tech, especially 4DGS a.k.a ”video splats”
Though our specialty is in Immersive Video / stereoscopic / VR180, we are watching this space closely
Though our specialty is in Immersive Video / stereoscopic / VR180, we are watching this space closely
Radiant Images Introduces 4D Gaussian Splat System for Immersive Video | Michael Mansouri posted on the topic | LinkedIn
Introducing Radiant Images's new mobile 4D Gaussian Splat system, designed to capture objects, people, and environments in fully navigable in a 6DoF immersive video where the viewer can both look arou...
www.linkedin.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:09 AM
New genlock-capable iPhone + dock released some months ago —> as expected, now these splat rigs are starting to show up more and more. Exciting tech, especially 4DGS a.k.a ”video splats”
Though our specialty is in Immersive Video / stereoscopic / VR180, we are watching this space closely
Though our specialty is in Immersive Video / stereoscopic / VR180, we are watching this space closely
VR is becoming good for daily use, for work, exercise and entertainment. @ednewtonrex.bsky.social spent a week in VR with Guest 3 goggles and was amazed. #VirtualReality #MixedReality #VR #Quest
I used VR pretty solidly for a week, and I’m amazed at how good it’s become.
- It’s already great for work, exercise and entertainment
- Passthrough opens up loads of applications that weren’t possible previously
🧵 1/2
My piece in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- It’s already great for work, exercise and entertainment
- Passthrough opens up loads of applications that weren’t possible previously
🧵 1/2
My piece in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
January 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
VR is becoming good for daily use, for work, exercise and entertainment. @ednewtonrex.bsky.social spent a week in VR with Guest 3 goggles and was amazed. #VirtualReality #MixedReality #VR #Quest
Some art for this week! These mods were popular back in the day. The wine glass and hors d'oeuvres are a brilliant idea! 👍🎨🧑🎨🖼️ #Doom #Art #DigitalArt youtu.be/WiqaloIBsvE?...
DOOM: THE GALLERY EXPERIENCE
YouTube video by gamaverse.online — free games
youtu.be
January 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Some art for this week! These mods were popular back in the day. The wine glass and hors d'oeuvres are a brilliant idea! 👍🎨🧑🎨🖼️ #Doom #Art #DigitalArt youtu.be/WiqaloIBsvE?...
Meta stops selling Oculus Pro goggles. Will there be a new high price point device from Meta, or are they concentrating on more consumer devices? #Meta #Oculus #VirtualReality #MixedReality www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/243...
Meta stops selling the Quest Pro
But you can still buy its Touch Pro controllers.
www.theverge.com
January 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Meta stops selling Oculus Pro goggles. Will there be a new high price point device from Meta, or are they concentrating on more consumer devices? #Meta #Oculus #VirtualReality #MixedReality www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/243...
We visited #Nokia Innovation Garage in Espoo and played with Nokia 5G 360 camera – live 360° streaming really is something! Big thanks to Mikael Lindblad, Tuomas Korpela & Veli-Pekka Luoma #rxrm #mixedreality #virtualreality #360video #donkeyhotelthe
December 17, 2024 at 3:45 PM
We visited #Nokia Innovation Garage in Espoo and played with Nokia 5G 360 camera – live 360° streaming really is something! Big thanks to Mikael Lindblad, Tuomas Korpela & Veli-Pekka Luoma #rxrm #mixedreality #virtualreality #360video #donkeyhotelthe
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NEXT! Step into the holy grail of immersive experiences at the Church of VR @ Immersive Tech Week.
🗓️ December 4-6
xrmust.com/all-events_/...
🗓️ December 4-6
xrmust.com/all-events_/...
November 21, 2024 at 8:32 AM
NEXT! Step into the holy grail of immersive experiences at the Church of VR @ Immersive Tech Week.
🗓️ December 4-6
xrmust.com/all-events_/...
🗓️ December 4-6
xrmust.com/all-events_/...
We visited today Match XR 2024 event by Helsinki XR Center. Lots of great companies and solutions!! @emillindfors.com.web.brid.gy #virtualreality #mixedreality #augmentedreality #donkeyhotel
November 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM
We visited today Match XR 2024 event by Helsinki XR Center. Lots of great companies and solutions!! @emillindfors.com.web.brid.gy #virtualreality #mixedreality #augmentedreality #donkeyhotel
Hugo Simberg VR experience we created for Finnish National Gallery is selected to Church of VR in Rotterdam! www.immersivetechweek.co/church-of-vr/ #VRDaysFoundation #virtualreality #mixedreality #augmentedreality
Church of VR - Immersive Tech Week
Dive into the best immersive works of the year. Immerse in a rich selection of innovative, inspiring, intimate, and award winning creative VR projects.
www.immersivetechweek.co
November 7, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Hugo Simberg VR experience we created for Finnish National Gallery is selected to Church of VR in Rotterdam! www.immersivetechweek.co/church-of-vr/ #VRDaysFoundation #virtualreality #mixedreality #augmentedreality