Pico Reportedly Developing Slim & Light Mixed Reality ‘Goggles’ to Rival Next-Gen Meta Headset

Pico, the XR headset maker owned by TikTok parent ByteDance, is reportedly developing a mixed reality device aimed at rivaling Meta’s next-generation XR headset. According to a report from The…

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Exclusive: Investors bet $10M that Laka’s ‘collective insurance’ can fix bike coverage

London-based insurtech startup Laka has raised $10.4mn in Series B funding as it eyes profitability at the end of next year. Laka offers “collective” insurance for bikes and e-scooters, pooling…

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Now on Quest Early Access, ‘BuildPort Xumia’ Lets You Build & Fly Your Own Homemade Spaceships

Indie XR studio Yumebau today released BuildPort Xumia in early access on Quest, bringing fast-paced, physics-driven space combat and the ability to build out your own spaceships from scratch. Now available…

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‘Grit and Valor – 1949’ Brings Real-time Roguelite Tactics to All Major VR Headsets Next Month

Grit and Valor – 1949 (2025) is getting VR support soon, bringing the game’s real-time roguelite action to Quest, PSVR 2 and SteamVR headsets. Released on PC earlier this year,…

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Meta Reportedly Invests $3.5 Billion in EssilorLuxottica, Further Strengthening Smart Glasses Partnership

It was rumored last year that Meta was seeking a minority stake in French-Italian eyewear conglomerate EssilorLuxottica, not only the largest eyewear manufacturer in the world, but also Meta’s partner…

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