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Meta is reportedly slashing another 1,500 jobs, and it looks pretty bad for Meta Quest exclusives

By Nicholas Sutrich Last updated

Flat Horizon Reality Labs is reportedly seeing a 10% staff cut, mainly targeting VR development.

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Switch 2 VR could be really good if it weren't for the hardware

By Nicholas Sutrich Published

thVRsday Many Nintendo Switch games with VR mode have received Switch 2 graphics upgrades, but without proper headset hardware, you may as well not bother.

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Google is betting on Xreal to make Android XR glasses mainstream

By Jay Bonggolto Published

Betting on glasses Google is going all-in on Android XR by naming Xreal its lead glasses partner, with Project Aura set for 2026.

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Rokid’s new AI glasses are a lighter, longer-recording answer to Meta Ray-Bans

By Jay Bonggolto Published

Comfort over screens Rokid's new AI glasses bet big on comfort and AI, ditching the display for 38.5-gram glasses with a 12MP camera and a sub-$300 price.

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Xreal 1S brings 1200p visuals and a lower price to the best AR glasses

By Jay Bonggolto Published

More power for less cash Xreal just reset the bar with the $449 1S, packing sharper 1200p visuals and instant 3D into a headset that finally makes AR a no-brainer.

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If you thought 2025 was a good year for XR, just wait until you see what's coming in 2026

By Nicholas Sutrich Published

It's gonna be big The XR industry is about to undergo some massive shifts in 2026, from Steam's standalone debut to the first pair of true XR glasses.

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The Meta Quest 3S sitting on a desk.
Android Central's Best of 2025: XR/VR headsets, smart glasses, and games

By Shruti Shekar Published

Best of 2025 Here are all the winners for best VR headsets, smart glasses, and VR games of the year!

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Xreal and Viture enter a patent battle in Europe, marking a milestone in XR

By Jay Bonggolto Last updated

Wider European fallout The first major smart glasses patent dispute is playing out in German courts, pitting Xreal against Viture in a landmark case.

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VR and XR report card 2025: Attack of the face computers

By Nicholas Sutrich Published

ThVRsday XR has had a monumental 2025, from the launch of Android XR to a flurry of new smart glasses, this was a massive year of growth and excitement.

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These two new Meta Quest games revive the classic stealth genre in fresh ways

By Nicholas Sutrich Published

AC thVRsday Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow and Espire MR Missions use the Meta Quest 3's capabilities to perfectly revive the stealth genre, and I'm all here for it.

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