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Apple's App Store Changes: Court Ruling Opens Doors for New Business Models
Following a court ruling, Apple has changed its App Store rules in the U.S., allowing developers to link to external websites for purchases, bypassing Apple's in-app purchase system and associated commissions. This opens opportunities for new monetization models, as seen with Delta's game emulator and potential changes for platforms like Spotify and Patreon. Apple is appealing the decision.
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L.A.'s 'Lunar Light' VR Experience: A Theatrical Trip to the Moon
'The Lunar Light: Discovery' is a unique VR experience in Santa Monica that simulates a visit to a lunar community in 2055. Created by Danielle Roosa, granddaughter of Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa, it blends VR, escape room elements, and theatrical performance to create an engaging, humorous, and educational experience, aiming to unite people through space exploration.
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Hauntify on Quest 3 to Use Lasertag's Continuous Scene Meshing
Hauntify, a mixed reality game on Quest 3 and 3S, will integrate Lasertag's continuous scene meshing system, eliminating the need for Meta's official room setup. This update, expected this summer, promises enhanced gameplay in larger spaces and improved object interaction, mirroring the game's functionality on visionOS using Apple Vision Pro's LiDAR technology.
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Meta Rebrands Quest+ Subscription to Horizon+; Adds New Games, Keeps Same Price
Meta's Quest+ subscription service has been rebranded to Horizon+, signaling a potential shift towards the metaverse. The subscription retains its pricing structure and core benefits, offering access to a catalog of VR titles, two monthly redeemable games, including Pavlov Shack and Kill It With Fire VR for May 2025. New titles are also added to the wider catalog, and deals are available for subscribers.
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Meta Rebrands Quest+ to Horizon+, Offers Discounts on Paid Titles
Meta has rebranded its virtual reality game subscription service, Quest+, to Horizon+. This change reflects the broader rebranding of the Meta Quest software platform to Meta Horizon. Along with the name change, Horizon+ offers subscribers discounts on paid titles in addition to the monthly redeemable games and access to the Games Catalog.
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Insomniac's Rift VR Games Return to Horizon Store After Delisting
Insomniac Games' VR titles, previously delisted from the Horizon PC Store due to a missed annual recertification, have returned. The titles include Edge of Nowhere, The Unspoken, Feral Rights and Stormland. The delisting occurred in early March 2025, but all games are now available again, with The Unspoken being the last to return. Insomniac, now owned by Sony, has shifted focus to PlayStation titles.
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Insomniac's Rift Games Return to Horizon Store After Delisting
Insomniac Games' Rift-exclusive VR titles, including Stormland, have returned to the Horizon PC Store after being delisted in early 2025 due to a missed recertification. The games were originally funded by Meta (Oculus) to showcase AAA VR experiences. Following Sony's acquisition of Insomniac, the studio shifted focus to PlayStation titles, leaving the VR titles' future uncertain.
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Cybescape VR Opens in St Neots: Stuntmen Launch Immersive Escape Rooms
Cybescape VR, a new virtual reality escape room business, has opened in St Neots, founded by Oliver Norfolk and Ben Noble, two stuntmen with backgrounds in film, TV, and immersive theatre. Located in Fishers Yard, it features nine VR adventures for ages 12+, allowing players to move freely and solve puzzles in virtual worlds. The founders also plan to expand their offerings with new physical and multiplayer experiences.
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Meta combats scams: Removes 23,000 accounts, shares tips to avoid fraud
Meta is intensifying its fight against online financial scams by removing over 23,000 accounts involved in fraudulent schemes targeting users in India and Brazil. The company is also providing tips and tools to help users identify and avoid investment and payment scams, including collaboration with law enforcement and industry partners to enhance online safety.
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Meta Enhances Anti-Scam Measures: AI Tools, Account Deletions, and User Education
Meta is intensifying its fight against online scams through new AI-powered tools, expanded user privacy controls, and proactive measures like deleting over 23,000 fraudulent accounts in India and Brazil. The company is also focusing on user education, providing tips to identify and avoid investment and payment scams, while collaborating with law enforcement and industry partners to disrupt scam networks globally.
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Valve Deckard VR Headset: Potential Meta Quest 3 Rival with Half-Life: Alyx?
Valve's Deckard VR headset is rumored to be a powerful standalone device capable of running Half-Life: Alyx natively, positioning it as a strong competitor to Meta Quest 3. Leaks suggest components are in production, with a potential launch by the end of 2025 at a price of $1200. The Deckard is also expected to offer PC VR-style streaming.
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Vision Pro: Halving Size and Price Key to Mainstream Adoption, Claims Expert
This article analyzes the Apple Vision Pro's current limitations, mainly its high price and large size, and how these factors hinder its widespread adoption. It argues that halving both the size and price would significantly increase demand, making it more appealing to a broader audience. The analysis also considers the hardware and software aspects contributing to the device's overall user experience and market positioning.
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Smaller, Cheaper Vision Pro Needed for Mass Appeal, Maintains Superior UX
The article examines the Apple Vision Pro's current limitations—primarily its high cost and bulky design—and argues that a smaller, more affordable version is crucial for widespread adoption. While praising the headset's user experience and advanced technology, it suggests that halving the size and price would be transformative, making it a compelling option for a broader consumer base.
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SteamVR 2.10 Released: Quick Recenter, Jitter Reduction, and Linux Fixes
Valve has launched SteamVR version 2.10, which introduces a system-wide quick recenter function accessible via a long press of the system button. It also reduces controller and physics jitter, particularly in response to performance fluctuations. Furthermore, it contains specific fixes for Linux, addressing black window issues and adding window icons.
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SteamVR 2.10 Update: Quick Recenter, Jitter Reduction, and Linux Fixes
Valve has released SteamVR 2.10, introducing features such as a quick recenter function accessible via a long press of the system button. The update also addresses controller and physics jitter and contains fixes specific to Linux, including resolving an empty black window issue and adding window icons. The update also removed legacy 32-bit executables.
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Backbone Pro: Versatile Controller Targets Multi-Screen Gaming with Premium Features
The Backbone Pro controller is engineered for gaming across various devices, featuring dual connectivity (Bluetooth and USB-C), customizable controls, and a redesigned ergonomic build. It aims to unify the gaming experience on phones, tablets, TVs, and VR headsets, enhanced by the FlowState technology and Backbone app integration, though some features require a subscription.
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Backbone Pro Controller: Dual Connectivity for Mobile, Cloud, and VR Gaming
The Backbone Pro controller, priced at $169.99, is designed for versatile gaming across various platforms, featuring dual connectivity (Bluetooth and USB-C), remappable buttons, full-size joysticks, and ergonomic design. Its FlowState technology allows seamless switching between paired devices. The controller targets gamers who use multiple screens, offering a unified gaming hub through the Backbone app, enhancing mobile, cloud, and VR gaming experiences.
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Galactic Traffic Control Update: VR Environments and Mini Mode Added
GnomeCap Games' Galactic Traffic Control, an early access mixed reality arcade game, has been updated with VR and Mini modes. The update introduces fully immersive VR environments and allows players to play without a room mesh, offering different size options. Version 1.0 is expected in a few months with new game modes and visual overhauls.
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Galactic Traffic Control Update: VR Environments and Mini Mode Added
Galactic Traffic Control, developed by GnomeCap Games, has released a significant update introducing VR Mode and Mini Mode. The update enhances the immersive experience with VR environments and offers varied gameplay scales with the Mini Mode options. The game is currently available on Quest for $4.99, with a full 1.0 release planned in the coming months featuring new game modes, music, and visual improvements.
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Apple Vision Pro and Immersive Filmmaking: A Hooked User's Experience
The article details the author's captivating experience with the Apple Vision Pro while watching an immersive 8K movie. It highlights the realism and immersive quality of the device, discussing advancements like Blackmagic's Ursa Cine Immersive camera, which aims to democratize immersive filmmaking, and featuring insights from Adventure series director Charlotte Mikkelborg.
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