VR Download

We discuss Disney+ bringing 3D movies to Quest and Meta VR glasses, Quest's latest PTC bringing a streamlined interface and theater environment, and in-app purchases and Horizon+ overtaking paid Quest apps while revenue remains "flat".

We discuss Meta winding down Quest 2 and Quest Pro support next year, PS VR2 being delisted from the PlayStation Store and retailers in the US and Japan, Steam Frame already becoming the fifth most popular headset on Steam, and SteamVR getting sharper streaming for all headsets.

We discuss a leaked OLED version of Valve's upcoming Steam Frame headset as the Index gets a clearance sale, Pico's Space Pro design being revealed in regulatory photos, Meta Quest apps becoming properly spatial, and Bigscreen Beyond 2 getting a rotation-only mode.

Here's the full topic list, in order:

1. Bigscreen Beyond 2 Rotation-Only Mode

2. VRChat Native Face Tracking Support In Beta

3. OpenXR Spatial Container Extensions

4. Pico Space Pro Design Revealed

5. Virtuix & Meta Partnership For Omni One Quest Bundles

6. Meta Quest Apps Becoming Properly Spatial

7. Steam Frame OLED In Development & Valve Index Clearance Sale

We discuss Quest's latest PTC overhauling window management and bringing back classic Home environments. We also cover the price reveal for the Xreal Aura, rumors surrounding Apple's new CEO and visionOS 27, and the significance of the AI singularity for the future of XR.

Here's the full topic list, in order:

1. Quest PTC Overhauls Window Management & Brings Back Classic Home Environments
2. Xreal Aura Price Revealed
3. visionOS 27 & Rumors Around Apple's New CEO
4. The AI Singularity & Its Significance For XR

We discuss the return of the podcast, hardware price increases driven by the global memory crisis, and the new wave of ultralight headsets including Meta's VR glasses. We also dive into XREAL Aura and Android XR, our initial impressions of Steam Frame, and the arrival of true AR glasses with Snap Specs.

Here's the full topic list, in order:

1. VR Download Is Back
2. Hardware Price Increases & The Global Memory Crisis
3. Meta VR Glasses & Ultralight Headsets
4. XREAL Aura & Android XR
5. Steam Frame Initial Impressions & Hype Hangover
6. Snap Specs & True AR Glasses

We discuss the return of the podcast, how the global memory crisis is causing hardware price increases, and the new wave of ultralight headsets like the Meta VR glasses. We also dive into Xreal Aura and Android XR, share our initial impressions of the Steam Frame, and talk about the arrival of true AR glasses with the new Snap Specs.

Here's the full topic list, in order:

1. VR Download Is Back
2. Hardware Price Increases & The Global Memory Crisis
3. Meta VR Glasses & The New Wave Of Ultralight Headsets
4. Xreal Aura & Android XR
5. Steam Frame Initial Impressions & Hype Hangover
6. Snap Specs & The Arrival Of True AR Glasses

We discuss reports that third-party Horizon OS headsets, including the one from Asus, have seemingly been canceled. We also cover Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth's response to the speculation, the new Disney+ app on Quest, and the Hand Tracking 2.4 update.

Here's the full topic list, in order:

1. Best Buy's $250 Quest 3S Deal Is Back
2. visionOS Update Improves Tracking In Cars & Buses
3. Quest Gets Disney+ App With Downloads & Dolby Atmos

Quest Hand Tracking
4. Hand Tracking 2.4 Improves Fast Motion Mode
5. Interaction SDK Gets Hand Tracking Climbing & Locomotion

Meta CTO Statement & Third-Party Horizon OS Headsets Cancelation
6. Meta CTO Responds To Speculation: "VR Is Not Dead"
7. Third-Party Horizon OS Headsets Seemingly Canceled

We discuss Meta confirming a funding shift from the Metaverse toward AI glasses, reports of a delay for its ultralight headset, and work starting on a gaming-focused Quest 4. We also cover Samsung Galaxy XR getting realistic avatars, the first clip of Xreal's Project Aura device, and Valve's comments on the blurring lines between VR and non-VR content.

Here's the full topic list, in order:

1. Valve On The Blurring Lines Between VR & Non-VR Content
2. Share Quest Activity As Discord Status

Meta Statement & Leaked Memos
3. Meta Confirms Shifting Some Funding From Metaverse Toward AI Glasses
4. Meta Delays Ultralight Headset, Starts Work On Gaming-Focused Quest 4

Android XR Features & Xreal Project Aura Tease
5. Samsung Galaxy XR Gets 'Likeness' Avatars & Travel Mode
6. First Clip Of Xreal's Project Aura Android XR Device
7. Android XR AI Feature Turns Any 2D Window 3D

We discuss FluxPose potentially becoming the spiritual successor to Lighthouse body tracking, GravityXR building a chip to enable ultralight headsets, reports that Meta Reality Labs is facing a budget cut, and Apple's Head of UI leaving to lead design at Meta.

Here's the full topic list, in order:

1. Quest Gets Second Exclusive 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Clip
2. Visiting Meta's Los Angeles Store
3. FluxPose Could Be The Spiritual Successor To Lighthouse Body Tracking
4. GravityXR Builds Chip To Enable Ultralight Headsets
5. Meta's Smart Glasses SDK Now Available To Build With
6. Meta Reality Labs Reportedly Facing Up To 30% Budget Cut
7. Apple's Head Of UI Leaves To Lead Design At Meta Reality Labs