VR Download

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

We discuss the best Black Friday XR deals including steep Quest 3S discounts with Horizon+ perks and PS VR2’s limited-time price cut, as well as Meta’s new smart glasses trade-in program that even gives credit for AirPods. We also cover Godot’s upgraded XR support with a universal OpenXR APK, the latest Horizon OS v83 features like system-level positional TimeWarp and temporal dimming, and the reportedly upcoming 2026 Pico headset with 4K micro-OLED displays and an R1-style chip. Finally, we dive into the latest AI tools for 3D layout and reconstruction including Meta’s WorldGen, systems that bring real-world objects and images into VR in seconds, and the new Horizon Hyperscape update that lets you invite friends as Meta avatars, along with our hands-on impressions of visiting Hyperscape worlds.

We discuss the best Black Friday VR deals including Quest 3S bundles at Costco and Best Buy, and PS VR2 dropping to $300, as well as Lynx’s next headset reportedly skipping Android XR while aiming for the widest standalone field of view. We also dive into TCL’s high-density OLED displays and how they could enable the midrange headsets VR needs, then share our thoughts on Steam Frame one week after its reveal, including why it isn’t Valve Index 2 – and why that’s a good thing – plus what its reportedly unprecedented modular design could mean for PC VR.

We discuss our full review of Meta Ray-Ban with the new heads-up display, exploring how this first-generation take on mobile computing holds up in everyday use, followed by an extended Q&A. We also talk about Apple now selling PS VR2 Sense controllers for Vision Pro, the latest Apple Immersive Video experience that puts you aboard the USS Nimitz as Super Hornets launch, and Meta’s new LA retail store focused on smart glasses and Quest headsets.