By admin|2026-09-13T16:19:00+08:00September 13, 2026|
Linus Tech Tips’ secondary channel ShortCircuit appears to have jumped the gun on publishing its first impressions and unboxing of Steam Frame, suggesting we’re truly now right around the corner from launch.
Valve’s first standalone headset is coming very soon, it seems, as the LTT side channel ShortCircuit mistakenly released its unboxing and first impressions video yesterday.
Entitled ‘Our first 30 mins with the steam frame’, the video was quickly made private, although some users had just enough time to grab the video and rehost it across the Internet.
By admin|2026-09-11T17:19:03+08:00September 11, 2026|
Images of Meta’s ‘Project Phoenix’ mixed reality headset appear to have leaked ahead of its anticipated unveiling at Connect later this month.
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Serial leaker ‘Luna’ appears to have found video within Quest’s Horizon OS showing off the headset’s prescription lenses, which are apparently set to be released in partnership by Meta’s official prescription lens provider, Zenni Optical.
First official visuals of Meta’s Project Phoenix, found in the HorizonOS Prescription Lens firmware package! pic.twitter.com/YmN0SCJNCD
By admin|2026-09-10T21:19:45+08:00September 10, 2026|
Award-winning rogue-lite bow-shooter In Death: Unchained (2020) isn’t dead, at least not with a new season coming later this month.
The last actual update for In Death: Unchainedwas three years ago when developers Superbright announced it was releasing enhancements for Quest 3. After that, it was assumed the game was essentially in developer purgatory.
Now, the studio announced that come September 29th, In Death: Unchained is getting its Fall 2026 Season. Like seasons past, the game is slated to reset every leaderboard, although achievement progress stays with […]
By admin|2026-09-10T19:19:00+08:00September 10, 2026|
Hello Games has released its biggest update yet to VR-supported space sim No Man’s Sky (2016), completely overhauling space itself.
At the game’s 2016 launch, space was admittedly barebones, offering relatively sparse interactions outside mining asteroids for fuel and resources, and occasionally encountering pirates or other ships. And while there have been 40+ updates since then, space always felt a little more empty than it rightfully should.
The game, which supports PSVR 2 and PC VR headsets, just got its ‘Cosmos’ update in celebration of its 10th anniversary though, […]
By admin|2026-09-10T18:19:02+08:00September 10, 2026|
Quantum computing could mark the next revolution in tech. Giants in the industry such as Google and IBM are making big investments in these next-gen computers, and industry is not alone. In June, the U.S. Department of Energy announced itsQuantum Genius Initiative, which aims to develop and deploy fully “scientifically relevant quantum computing capability for research and development by 2028.” In July the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced Project Triad, an initiative that seeks to unify “three domains of quantum technology — sensors, computers and networks — in a unified, […]
By admin|2026-09-09T19:20:29+08:00September 9, 2026|
TikTok parent ByteDance is reportedly preparing an AI model that could let you create real-time spatial videos similar to Google Genie.
According to a Bloomberg report, ByteDance is readying an AI model dedicated to creating real-time spatial videos, which the company hopes will act as a “flywheel” to its various companies, including video streaming giant TikTok and its XR hardware subsidiary, Pico Interactive.
Citing people familiar with the matter, the report maintains founder Zhang Yiming is personally overseeing the development as it nears launch as soon as next […]
By admin|2026-09-09T19:20:22+08:00September 9, 2026|
Generative AI has created a new challenge for teachers. Students can ask tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini almost any question and receive a polished answer in seconds. The problem is that polished does not always mean accurate.
Large language models (LLMs) can produce incorrect information, misrepresent sources, and even invent convincing citations to publications that do not exist, which is why many educators remain understandably cautious about students using AI for research.
The better response is not to tell students to avoid AI altogether but to teach them how to use AI tools that keep evidence […]
By admin|2026-09-08T23:19:28+08:00September 8, 2026|
When school districts invest in instructional technology, implementation is often measured through familiar metrics: How many teachers are using it? How often are students logging in? How many activities have they completed? How much time are they spending on the platform?
Those measures can tell leaders whether a tool is being used. They cannot necessarily tell them whether students are learning.
That distinction became especially clear to me while conducting a meta-analysis of Penda Learning, a computer-based science intervention. Across 13 independent school-based samples involving more than 33,000 students, we found significant gains in science achievement. But […]
By admin|2026-09-08T19:19:29+08:00September 8, 2026|
Pico’s upcoming Apple Vision Pro competitor, Space Pro, was initially meant to debut earlier this month, although the ByteDance subsidiary cancelled the event and postponed its reveal and release date. Now, the company’s next flagship standalone XR headset just cleared the FCC.
Previously known as ‘Project Swan’, Pico Space Pro has now surfaced in FCC filings, which is typically one of the last hurdles before a company can commercialize electronics in the US. The news was first reported by UploadVR.
By admin|2026-09-05T21:18:58+08:00September 5, 2026|
A short story about how Book Creator is still available through Kami, and how the two complement each other in a learning cycle to enhance your lessons. PLUS why Kami is more than just a PDF annotation tool.
By admin|2026-09-03T19:20:37+08:00September 3, 2026|
When you step up to the front of a class as a new teacher, there’s a lot you don’t know. For many new professors, the experience goes differently than they expected, and while most do a good job, it can take a semester or two to really start to feel comfortable in the job.
I know this from my own experience from having directly supervised new college professors in the past, and from conversations with many former graduate students who go on to teach.
From all this, I’ve noticed some common mistakes that arise. Some are unique to […]
By admin|2026-09-03T18:19:22+08:00September 3, 2026|
Valve has pushed an update to the Steam Link PC VR streaming app on Quest that finally includes the ability to play games via wired connection.
As first spotted by data miner and serial leaker ‘Luna’ (via UploadVR), Valve’s Steam Link app for Quest rolled out its 2.17.8 public beta update, finally bringing support for wired USB streaming.
Here’s the full patch notes:
Adds initial support for USB streaming.
USB streaming can be used without WiFi by opting into the Steam Client Beta.
Fix loading spinner flickering when framerate in […]
By admin|2026-09-02T23:19:33+08:00September 2, 2026|
Steam Frame isn’t here yet, and we’re no closer to knowing the price or release date, although the component supplier behind the headset’s built-in camera tracking system is officially producing a color passthrough module for Frame.
Steam Frame only includes monochrome passthrough, which the headset primarily uses for computer vision tracking in addition to letting the user to check their surroundings, albeit in a less immersive way than with a full color sensor.
Komodo Station, Valve’s hardware vendor in Asia, appears to have published a product page […]
By admin|2026-09-02T19:19:56+08:00September 2, 2026|
Bigscreen announced it’s permanently lowering the price of its slim and light PC VR headset, Bigscreen Beyond 2, which now starts at $959. The long-awaited Halo Mount is also now in production, with shipping estimated to largely take place in October.
Despite inflation and rising component costs, Bigscreen is knocking a few bucks off its Beyond 2 series PC VR headsets, now bringing Beyond 2 to $959 (previously $1,019) and Beyond 2e to $1,159 (previously $1,219), the latter of which includes onboard eye-tracking.
By admin|2026-09-02T18:19:21+08:00September 2, 2026|
For educators, rubrics have become a familiar tool to help clarify expectations, support consistent grading, and give students a sense of what successful work should look like. However, there is a downside to making a rubric, exemplar, or step-by-step checklist the starting point for every assignment: students can become very good at following directions without becoming very good at figuring things out.
As schools place greater emphasis on creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, innovation, and AI literacy, educators may want to reconsider how much structure they provide upfront. Technology makes it easier than ever to generate polished work that checks […]
By admin|2026-09-02T00:19:13+08:00September 2, 2026|
Pixelity Inc announced it’s hosting public demos soon in San Francisco for EVANGELION: Δ CROSS REFLECTIONS, the upcoming XR game based on the hit ’90s anime Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995).
Hands-on previews of EVANGELION: Δ CROSS REFLECTIONS are slated to kick off on September 25th, 2026, near Union Square in San Francisco, which will include early builds of both the game’s ‘Story Mode’ and ‘Battle Mode’.
Approximately 80 people will be selected by lottery from among general applicants and invited to attend free of charge, the studio says, noting that not […]
By admin|2026-09-01T22:19:10+08:00September 1, 2026|
Gunman Contracts is one of the most full-featured mods for Half-Life: Alyx (2020), and now the indie developer behind the project is about to release the long-awaited, built from the ground-up game for PC VR headsets called Gunman Contracts – Stand Alone.
Arne Burkert (ANB_Seth) today announced that Gunman Contracts – Stand Alone is set to arrive in early access on September 10th, bringing an all new shooting experience to both PC VR and flatscreen users.
Unlike the original mod, which included Part 1 & 2 and required Half-Life: Alyx, […]
By admin|2026-09-01T17:19:02+08:00September 1, 2026|
Valve hasn’t announced the price or release date of Steam Frame, its first standalone VR headset, although the company is reportedly getting ready with a promo that could bundle in its award-winning VR game Half-Life: Alyx (2020) for free.
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As first spotted by VR analyst and Valve watcher Brad Lynch, Valve appears to be actively working on the backend of Steam Frame’s store page, which now includes evidence the company may be giving away a copy of Half-Life Alyx to anyone who purchases a unit.
By admin|2026-09-01T17:18:56+08:00September 1, 2026|
I can vividly recall being a new leader of a middle school with raw nerves when veteran teachers charged in to see me, upset about the outfits of some students. They expected me to address this with an iron fist, and I recognized it would be one of many tests along the way to me gaining their respect. Yet it was a complex test to pass: Almost all of the complaints were about female students’ dress.
This presented two immediate problems.
First, as a young male administrator, I had real concerns about how me addressing a female student’s […]
By admin|2026-09-01T02:19:20+08:00September 1, 2026|
Welcome to the September 2026 Back to School edition of Edtech Show & Tell, in which our editors share some of the new edtech products that have caught our attention this month. These are not reviews or endorsements, but a showcase of education-friendly items, platforms, and more that we think might be noteworthy for you.
This month’s new offerings include NGSS-aligned middle school science lessons, immersion language learning, AI literacy training and much more.
By admin|2026-09-01T02:19:20+08:00September 1, 2026|
Throughout my work with educators and district leadership teams across the country, I have seen growing interest in and a need for AI professional learning. Educators want to understand what AI is, how it works, and how it can support their work, but they also want practical guidance about data privacy, academic integrity, bias, responsible classroom use, and appropriate student use. They need clear and consistent guidance that supports their practice.
A single workshop or training will not adequately prepare educators for everything they need to know and do. I have been passionate about this work for the past […]
By admin|2026-08-31T22:19:44+08:00August 31, 2026|
Meta just pushed an update to Quest 3 that’s effectively boosted the headset’s refresh rate up to 240Hz—or 207Hz at the headset’s full resolution. Whether you’ll actually be able to make good use of it remains to be seen though.
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As first spotted by ‘Luna’ on X, Horizon OS 2.7 just added support for ‘Extended Refresh Rates’ on Quest 3, which means the display can now go up to 207Hz for regular users, and 240Hz when in developer mode. Notably, this update only affects Quest 3, not […]
By admin|2026-08-29T05:19:23+08:00August 29, 2026|
The investment and development community are constantly striving to find the next profitable sector in XR, turning to new business opportunities following a turbulent time in the consumer VR gaming space. One area of interest is in out-of-home XR attractions, known widely in the industry as Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) XR. The sector deploys XR as a B2B2C business model that aims to surpass expectations of consumer gaming, presenting XR technology to a wider audience.
By admin|2026-08-28T23:21:15+08:00August 28, 2026|
Hosted by Christine Weiser, Content Director for Tech & Learning, the recent Future of Edtech webinar showcased two award-winning products and explored critical trends in K-12 technology integration.
Featuring “Best of ISTE” award winners ClearTouch and PowerSchool, the product demonstration addressed practical issues such as cost savings, implementation challenges, and the necessity of aligning new technology with human-centered instruction.
Matthew X. Joseph, an award-winning district leader and longtime Tech & Learning adviser, concluded the session by sharing a few trends he noticed during the recent ISTELive 26 conference […]
By admin|2026-08-28T21:19:08+08:00August 28, 2026|
Schell Games, the veteran VR studio behind spy-themed puzzle series I Expect You to Die and Among Us 3D, confirmed it has laid off around 10 percent of staff.
As initially noted by Game Developer, multiple Schell Games employees posted on LinkedIn late last week that the studio was conducting its first layoffs in its 20+ years in existence.
“Schell Games had their first ever layoffs today. I was not let go but my heart goes out to my former coworkers who were,” said Principal Engineering Manager Allison Salmon. […]
