With major VR makers scaling back or discontinuing headset lines, a small community of hobbyists is building their own headsets from a few hundred dollars worth of parts, requiring soldering, firmware flashing and 3D printing. One sim racing enthusiast, prompted by Microsoft ending support for its Windows Mixed Reality platform, documented the process and the many technical hurdles involved. Third-party drivers such as OASIS on Steam have also emerged to keep older WMR headsets functional after official support ended.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-19
A project called diorama64, published on GitHub by developer Michael Steil, turns Super Mario 64 into a tabletop-scale diorama viewable through Apple Vision Pro. Players use a game controller while moving around a physical space to view levels like Bob-omb Battlefield and Big Boo's Haunt from any angle, built on existing decompilation work of the original game.
pagetable.com
· 2026-10-19
Xreal released the One Pro+, an updated version of its One Pro AR glasses, featuring peak brightness of 1,200 nits versus 700 nits on the original, plus AI HDR upscaling and a 2D-to-3D conversion algorithm now running at 60Hz instead of 30Hz. The glasses also get a redesigned nose pad for comfort, but retain the same X1 spatial computing chip, 57-degree field of view, and $600 price as the original One Pro, and still lack a camera.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-15
Apple announced that 'Remnants,' directed by Ti West, will premiere Friday, October 16 as the first horror title in its Apple Immersive 180-degree video format, available exclusively through the Apple TV app on Vision Pro. The film is set inside a location called Woldmere Castle, and Apple released a teaser showing real viewers' reactions to the experience.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-12
The latest version of watchOS introduces three new applications for Apple Watch users: a redesigned Siri app with enhanced AI capabilities, a unified Find My app consolidating previous tracking features, and a new Readiness app for health and activity insights. These additions aim to improve user interaction, device tracking, and health monitoring on compatible Apple Watch models.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-07
A senior reviewer cannot activate Apple’s revamped Screen Time on her daughter’s iPhone because her son’s MacBook has not been updated to iOS 27. The update process demands that every device in a Family Sharing group be running the latest OS, which complicates usage especially when some devices are incompatible or not updated. This has caused frustration among users seeking a seamless parental control experience.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-06
Meta's latest VR glasses have gained attention for fulfilling three essential criteria that Apple’s Vision Pro does not meet. The Vision Pro, priced at $3,499, faces production challenges due to its dependence on specialized OLED displays from Sony, which are limited in supply.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-05
Meta has released VR Glasses priced at $1,299, weighing around 100 grams, roughly five times lighter than a typical headset. Unlike fully enclosed headsets, the device shows a live video feed of the room centrally with actual unobstructed peripheral vision around the edges, even during use. The Verge's senior editor compared it directly against Valve's Steam Frame, Apple's Vision Pro, and Google/Xreal's Aura.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-01
Sources tell Bloomberg that new Apple CEO John Ternus, who succeeded Tim Cook on September 1, intends to move away from the company's traditional spring/fall product cycle toward year-round releases and more experimental products. He is also cutting middle management, including engineering program directors working on Vision Pro, Siri and AI software, some of whom have been given weeks to find internal roles or face layoffs by year end.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-30
Apple's overhauled Siri AI feature in iOS 27 works only on newer devices, including iPhone 15 Pro and later, iPad models with M1 chips or the A17 Pro, all Apple silicon Macs, Apple Watch Series 9 and later, and every Apple Vision Pro model. Apple says a more advanced version, with customizable voice pace and expressivity, requires even newer hardware such as iPhone 17 Pro models, M4 iPads with at least 12GB of memory, and M3 Macs with 12GB of memory or more.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-28
Apple is developing a new headset project codenamed N224 as a potential successor to the current M5-based Vision Pro, according to Bloomberg. The report says Apple is testing four different concepts, including an egg-shaped design in lighter materials and a version with an external compute-and-battery puck similar to Meta's recent VR glasses, with a possible release window between late 2028 and early 2029.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-27
Apple maintains a Dimensional Drawings section within the Accessories area of its developer website, offering precise technical schematics for 96 devices. The library covers current and recent hardware including iPhones, Apple Watch models, AirPods, MacBooks, the Siri Remote, AirTag, and Vision Pro accessories like its ZEISS Optical Inserts. Each drawing details exact measurements for buttons, cameras, sensors, speakers, connectors, and keepout zones where certain materials must be avoided.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-25
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