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Gentle Monster is Gear-Ready to Conquer North America and Europe with Smart Glasses Invasion Get ready for a retail revolution in North America and Europe, folks! Korean eyewear powerhouse Gentle Monster is set to unleash its smart glasses on the world this fall, backed by an unprecedented retail expansion that will see its stores triple

The VR and XR community has lost another beloved developer, as Midgar Studio, the French studio behind the critically-acclaimed Edge of Memories, has been ordered to liquidate by a court in France. This news comes after Nacon, the parent company that owns Midgar, filed for insolvency earlier this year. Midgar Studio was founded in 2008

Nintendo’s Tariff Refund Case Sparks Debate Over Consumer Rights in the VR Industry In a move that has sent shockwaves through the gaming world, Nintendo has requested the dismissal of a proposed class action lawsuit filed by customers seeking tariff refunds. At the heart of the controversy is whether consumers are entitled to compensation for

Get Ready to Level Up with Unity 7: The Future of Game Development Has Arrived In a major breakthrough for game developers, Unity has unveiled its highly anticipated roadmap for Unity 7, the next generation of its industry-leading game engine. This new version promises to revolutionize workflows, graphics, and monetization, while also introducing an unprecedented

The Great Smartglasses Scandal: A Reality Check on Privacy Concerns In a shocking turn of events, smartglasses have found themselves at the center of a brewing controversy surrounding privacy concerns. The latest reports from Engadget and The Guardian reveal that some individuals have been using these devices to record interactions with women without their consent,

Netflix’s FIFA Frenzy: Cloud Gaming Breaks New Ground Despite Scathing Reviews In a surprising turn of events, Netflix has hailed its critically-panned FIFA World Cup video game as one of its most successful cloud gaming debuts. Launched on June 11, the soccer sim has apparently delivered “solid numbers” that place it in the top tier

The AR Pioneer’s Shift: Magic Leap Ditches Consumer Focus for Waveguide Supplier Role In a surprise move that sends shockwaves through the augmented reality (AR) industry, Magic Leap is making a significant pivot in its business strategy. The company, once touted as one of the leading innovators in AR technology, is now shifting its focus

In a shocking move that’s left many in the VR community reeling, id Software has been hit with a devastating round of layoffs that have decimated its development team. According to sources close to the matter, two-thirds of the remaining developers who worked on the critically acclaimed Doom (2016) were let go as part of

The wait is finally over for VR enthusiasts. In a major development that’s been building momentum, Valve has dropped a significant update to SteamVR, hinting at an imminent launch of its highly anticipated standalone headset, Steam Frame. This latest update brings a plethora of new features and improvements to the platform, making it seem like