David Heaney
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Meta CFO Susan Li says the company still has "optimism in the future of VR", and confirmed that it's still "building future headsets":
www.uploadvr.com/meta-buildin...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-buildin...
Meta CFO: We're “Building Future Headsets” & Still “Have Optimism” In VR
Meta CFO Susan Li says the company still has "optimism in the future of VR", and confirmed that it's still "building future headsets".
www.uploadvr.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Meta CFO Susan Li says the company still has "optimism in the future of VR", and confirmed that it's still "building future headsets":
www.uploadvr.com/meta-buildin...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-buildin...
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The Half-Life: Alyx soundtrack is releasing on vinyl and CD in April, with pre-orders live now, along with heavy discounts on the game and its digital soundtrack:
Half-Life: Alyx Soundtrack Getting CD and Vinyl Release
The Half-Life: Alyx soundtrack is releasing on vinyl and CD in April, with pre-orders live now, along with heavy discounts on the game and its digital soundtrack.
www.uploadvr.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The Half-Life: Alyx soundtrack is releasing on vinyl and CD in April, with pre-orders live now, along with heavy discounts on the game and its digital soundtrack:
Have been waiting a long time for a standalone headset with this kind of field of view, plus the slim "black line" zone is very interesting.
Cautiously excited for Lynx-R2.
Cautiously excited for Lynx-R2.
Lynx-R2, coming "this summer", is set to have a 126° horizontal field of view and 3K×3K per eye passthrough, exceeding any standalone headset to date.
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/lynx-r2-stan...
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/lynx-r2-stan...
January 29, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Have been waiting a long time for a standalone headset with this kind of field of view, plus the slim "black line" zone is very interesting.
Cautiously excited for Lynx-R2.
Cautiously excited for Lynx-R2.
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Reposted by David Heaney
Palmer Luckey thinks Meta closing its VR game studios is "a good thing for the long-term health of the industry", and that the narrative of it "abandoning" VR is "obviously false":
www.uploadvr.com/palmer-lucke...
www.uploadvr.com/palmer-lucke...
Palmer Luckey: Meta Isn't Abandoning VR, Studio Closures "A Good Thing"
Palmer Luckey thinks Meta closing its VR game studios is "a good thing for the long-term health of the industry", and that the narrative of it "abandoning" VR is "obviously false".
www.uploadvr.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Palmer Luckey thinks Meta closing its VR game studios is "a good thing for the long-term health of the industry", and that the narrative of it "abandoning" VR is "obviously false":
www.uploadvr.com/palmer-lucke...
www.uploadvr.com/palmer-lucke...
"Analysts of the time expressed doubts about the long-term viability of video game consoles and software."
Video game crash of 1983 - Wikipedia
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January 16, 2026 at 12:32 PM
"Analysts of the time expressed doubts about the long-term viability of video game consoles and software."
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Meta is shutting down its Quest for business program in 2030, ending sales of commercial SKUs next month, and reducing existing subscriptions to $0/month:
Meta Is Shutting Down Its Quest For Business Program
Meta is shutting down its Quest for business program in 2030, ending sales of commercial SKUs next month, and reducing existing subscriptions to $0/month.
www.uploadvr.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Meta is shutting down its Quest for business program in 2030, ending sales of commercial SKUs next month, and reducing existing subscriptions to $0/month:
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Meta is shutting down its Horizon Workrooms VR meeting software next month, with no direct replacement for its online meetings:
www.uploadvr.com/meta-shuttin...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-shuttin...
Meta Is Shutting Down Horizon Workrooms Next Month
Meta is shutting down its Horizon Workrooms VR meeting software on February 16, with no direct replacement for its online meetings.
www.uploadvr.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Meta is shutting down its Horizon Workrooms VR meeting software next month, with no direct replacement for its online meetings:
www.uploadvr.com/meta-shuttin...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-shuttin...
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Meta has canceled the Batman: Arkham Shadow sequel, UploadVR has learned, and conducted significant layoffs at Camouflaj, the developer of the first game:
Batman: Arkham Shadow Sequel Canceled As Camouflaj Sees Significant Layoffs
Meta has canceled the Batman: Arkham Shadow sequel, UploadVR has learned, and conducted significant layoffs at Camouflaj, the developer of the first game.
www.uploadvr.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Meta has canceled the Batman: Arkham Shadow sequel, UploadVR has learned, and conducted significant layoffs at Camouflaj, the developer of the first game:
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Meta has shut down Twisted Pixel Games (Deadpool VR), Sanzaru Games (Asgard's Wrath), and Armature Studio (Resident Evil 4 VR), UploadVR can confirm:
www.uploadvr.com/meta-closes-...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-closes-...
Meta Closes Deadpool VR, Asgard's Wrath & Resident Evil 4 VR Studios
Meta has shut down Twisted Pixel Games (Deadpool VR), Sanzaru Games (Asgard's Wrath), and Armature Studio (Resident Evil 4 VR), UploadVR can confirm.
www.uploadvr.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Meta has shut down Twisted Pixel Games (Deadpool VR), Sanzaru Games (Asgard's Wrath), and Armature Studio (Resident Evil 4 VR), UploadVR can confirm:
www.uploadvr.com/meta-closes-...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-closes-...
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Meta is laying off more than 10% of its Reality Labs division, specifically targeting VR and "the metaverse", The New York Times reports:
www.uploadvr.com/meta-reporte...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-reporte...
Meta Reportedly Laying Off More Than 10% Of Reality Labs
Meta is laying off more than 10% of its Reality Labs division, specifically targeting VR and "the metaverse", The New York Times reports.
www.uploadvr.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Meta is laying off more than 10% of its Reality Labs division, specifically targeting VR and "the metaverse", The New York Times reports:
www.uploadvr.com/meta-reporte...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-reporte...
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Apple's open-source on-device AI model instantly turns images into scenes, and Vision Pro owners can try it out in the app Splat Studio.
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/apple-sharp-...
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/apple-sharp-...
January 12, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Apple's open-source on-device AI model instantly turns images into scenes, and Vision Pro owners can try it out in the app Splat Studio.
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/apple-sharp-...
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/apple-sharp-...
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Meta is rolling out the Conversation Focus feature to the Early Access program of its smart glasses in the US & Canada.
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/meta-glasses...
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/meta-glasses...
January 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Meta is rolling out the Conversation Focus feature to the Early Access program of its smart glasses in the US & Canada.
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/meta-glasses...
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/meta-glasses...
In case anyone's wondering where I've been: I'm just now starting to recover from the most intense illness of my adult life, which struck just as I was to return last week.
Today is the first that I can actually think straight or use a screen for more than 30 seconds.
Today is the first that I can actually think straight or use a screen for more than 30 seconds.
January 8, 2026 at 10:34 AM
In case anyone's wondering where I've been: I'm just now starting to recover from the most intense illness of my adult life, which struck just as I was to return last week.
Today is the first that I can actually think straight or use a screen for more than 30 seconds.
Today is the first that I can actually think straight or use a screen for more than 30 seconds.
Reposted by David Heaney
Meta's Interaction SDK for Unity now offers hand tracking climbing, as well as smooth and "walking stick" locomotion modes and improved throwing.
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/meta-interac...
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/meta-interac...
December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Meta's Interaction SDK for Unity now offers hand tracking climbing, as well as smooth and "walking stick" locomotion modes and improved throwing.
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/meta-interac...
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/meta-interac...
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Meta has "paused" the third-party Horizon OS hardware program, suggesting that the teased headsets from Asus ROG and Lenovo are canceled:
www.uploadvr.com/meta-pauses-...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-pauses-...
Meta "Pauses" Third-Party Horizon OS Headsets
Meta has "paused" the third-party Horizon OS hardware program, suggesting that the teased headsets from Asus ROG and Lenovo are canceled.
www.uploadvr.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Meta has "paused" the third-party Horizon OS hardware program, suggesting that the teased headsets from Asus ROG and Lenovo are canceled:
www.uploadvr.com/meta-pauses-...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-pauses-...
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Quest's Hand Tracking 2.4 significantly improves the Fast Motion Mode, better handling rapid movements like punching and swinging.
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/quest-hand-t...
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/quest-hand-t...
December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Quest's Hand Tracking 2.4 significantly improves the Fast Motion Mode, better handling rapid movements like punching and swinging.
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/quest-hand-t...
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/quest-hand-t...
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visionOS 26.2 brings official support for using Apple Vision Pro in cars and buses via improved tracking in Travel Mode:
visionOS 26.2 Improves Apple Vision Pro's Tracking In Cars & Buses
visionOS 26.2 brings official support for using Apple Vision Pro in cars and buses via improved tracking in Travel Mode.
www.uploadvr.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
visionOS 26.2 brings official support for using Apple Vision Pro in cars and buses via improved tracking in Travel Mode:
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A selfie of myself in my IRL basement, navigating my Hyperscape scan of my basement
This has to break some kind of spacetime continuum thingy somewhere, somehow…
A selfie of myself in my IRL basement, navigating my Hyperscape scan of my basement
This has to break some kind of spacetime continuum thingy somewhere, somehow…
December 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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A selfie of myself in my IRL basement, navigating my Hyperscape scan of my basement
This has to break some kind of spacetime continuum thingy somewhere, somehow…
A selfie of myself in my IRL basement, navigating my Hyperscape scan of my basement
This has to break some kind of spacetime continuum thingy somewhere, somehow…
Reposted by David Heaney
Meta's Holiday 2025 Sale discounts over 1000 Quest games, including blockbusters like Asgard's Wrath 2, Behemoth, Metro Awakening, and Resident Evil 4:
Meta Holiday Sale Discounts Blockbuster VR Games
Meta's Holiday 2025 Sale discounts over 1000 Quest games, including blockbusters like Asgard's Wrath 2, Behemoth, Metro Awakening, and Resident Evil 4.
www.uploadvr.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Meta's Holiday 2025 Sale discounts over 1000 Quest games, including blockbusters like Asgard's Wrath 2, Behemoth, Metro Awakening, and Resident Evil 4:
Dolby Atmos feels great in VR, thanks to head tracking, so it's great to see it supported here.
But the lack of 3D is a major miss!
But the lack of 3D is a major miss!
Quest headsets now have an official Disney+ app, with support for downloads and Dolby Atmos immersive audio — but not for 3D:
www.uploadvr.com/meta-quest-d...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-quest-d...
Quest Now Has A Disney+ App With Downloads & Dolby Atmos
Quest headsets now have an official Disney+ app, with support for downloads and Dolby Atmos immersive audio — but not for 3D.
www.uploadvr.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Dolby Atmos feels great in VR, thanks to head tracking, so it's great to see it supported here.
But the lack of 3D is a major miss!
But the lack of 3D is a major miss!
Reposted by David Heaney
Quest headsets now have an official Disney+ app, with support for downloads and Dolby Atmos immersive audio — but not for 3D:
www.uploadvr.com/meta-quest-d...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-quest-d...
Quest Now Has A Disney+ App With Downloads & Dolby Atmos
Quest headsets now have an official Disney+ app, with support for downloads and Dolby Atmos immersive audio — but not for 3D.
www.uploadvr.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Quest headsets now have an official Disney+ app, with support for downloads and Dolby Atmos immersive audio — but not for 3D:
www.uploadvr.com/meta-quest-d...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-quest-d...
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Quest 3S is on sale for $250 again, and from Best Buy it comes with $110 of perks again too:
Best Buy's $250 Quest 3S Deal With $110 Of Perks Is Back
Quest 3S is on sale for $250 again, and from Best Buy it comes with $110 of perks again too.
www.uploadvr.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Quest 3S is on sale for $250 again, and from Best Buy it comes with $110 of perks again too:
Finally, a good article on the state of VR from The Verge!
Relax, grown-ups: VR is doing fine
It’s very different from what we all had imagined it to be.
www.theverge.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Finally, a good article on the state of VR from The Verge!
This is either vast overpromising or absolutely revolutionary.
Google has made an enormous promise here. For games, this is what a lot of people expected from Steam Frame for some games, except (in theory) for *any* game.
Google has made an enormous promise here. For games, this is what a lot of people expected from Steam Frame for some games, except (in theory) for *any* game.
Google's Android XR is getting an AI feature that can turn any 2D content, including games streamed from your PC, into 3D.
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/android-xr-g...
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/android-xr-g...
December 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
This is either vast overpromising or absolutely revolutionary.
Google has made an enormous promise here. For games, this is what a lot of people expected from Steam Frame for some games, except (in theory) for *any* game.
Google has made an enormous promise here. For games, this is what a lot of people expected from Steam Frame for some games, except (in theory) for *any* game.