10 Years Ago Zuckerberg Bought Oculus to Outmaneuver Apple, Will He Succeed?
A decade ago Zuckerberg made a $2 billion bet. XR was the future of computing, he wagered, and in buying a little known startup called Oculus, Meta would beat Apple…
XR Year in Review: The Most Important Stories of 2023 and What They Mean for 2024
Somehow another year has come and gone. 2024 will mark the 13th year that we’ve been following this XR journey here at Road to VR. With an eye on that…
‘Asgard’s Wrath 2’ Hands-on: The New Benchmark for Quest Games
If you’re just getting into VR, chances are you haven’t played Asgard’s Wrath, the Meta-funded RPG from Sanzaru Games that came exclusive to Oculus Rift in 2019. At the time,…
Meta’s Threads app finally launches in the EU
After a five-month wait, Meta’s latest social media app Threads is now available to people living in the European Union. “Today we’re opening Threads to more countries in Europe. Welcome…
Meta Wants Android Play Store Apps Officially on Quest but Google “didn’t want to”
There are relatively few 2D Android apps available on the Quest Store, which seems odd since the Quest hardware runs a modified version of Android. According to Meta CTO Andrew…
Meta Reportedly to Return to China, Spearheading with Cheaper VR Headset
After 14 years of being sanctioned from operating in mainland China, Meta is set to return to the country with the help of a new, lower-priced version of its VR…
Meta begrudgingly launches €9.99 ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram
The effects of the EU’s regulatory crusade on Big Tech are beginning to make themselves known to consumers. Yesterday, Meta launched ad-free subscription services for Facebook and Instagram within the…
The Biggest Announcements at Meta Connect and What it All Means for the Future of XR
Meta Connect 2023 has wrapped up, bringing with it a deluge of info from one of the XR industry’s biggest players. Here’s a look at the biggest announcements from Connect…
Razer is Releasing Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds for Quest 3
Razer hasn’t exactly been all-in when it comes to making VR accessories, although there have been a few bits of VR kit over the years from the RGB-infused gaming hardware…
Quest Store Revenue Reaches $2 Billion, But Momentum Has Slowed Over the Last Year
Coming alongside the big Quest 3 info dump today at Connect 2023, Meta revealed that Quest Store games and apps have generated over $2 billion in revenue. While the store…
Quest 3 Accessories Revealed: Charging Dock, Deluxe Straps, Carrying Case & More
Meta announced at its annual developer conference today that Quest 3 is now available for pre-order starting at $500, shipping October 10th. The company also revealed a host of accessories…
Roblox Developer Conference Attendees Receive Free Quest Pros Ahead of Quest 3 Launch
Roblox has done very well on Quest. When it launched on the standalone VR platform back in July, it managed to break one million downloads in its first five days, essentially…