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‘Black Mirror’ to Bring Show’s Tech Dystopia to Life in New Location-based VR Experience


Black Mirror, the hit sci-fi anthology series on Netflix, is getting its own VR experience soon—set to debut at VR destination Infinity Experience in Montreal, Canada next month ahead of wider rollout.
Developed by VR studio Univrse and Banijay Live Studio, THE BLACK MIRROR EXPERIENCE is slated to mash up physical environments with VR headsets, drawing on themes of the award-winning television series.
According a press statement, The Black Mirror Experience creates a scenario that will […]
Most Affordable Printers For Schools
Get the most affordable printers for schools to work well, at scale.
‘Moss’ Developer Polyarc Lays Off Two-Thirds of Studio Following “major project” Cancellation


Polyarc, the studio behind VR puzzle-platformer series Moss, announced it’s significantly reducing the size of the company, marking another VR pioneer currently experiencing existential turmoil.
The studio released word via a LinkedIn post on Tuesday, noting that layoffs come amid an “unsuccessful team-wide effort to secure funding following the cancellation of a major project.”
Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Polyarc says layoffs are affecting 30 employees. According to DevOps Director Alex Holodak (via UploadVR), the studio […]
Meta Inches Into Health Wearables with New Food Logging Feature for Ray-Ban Smart Glasses


Meta announced it’s pushing an update to Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta smart glasses that’s slated to make nutrition tracking easier by letting Meta AI visually suss out food before you eat it.
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Over time, the company says that a user’s food log will inform “increasingly personalized insights that get more useful, helping you make healthier, more informed choices.”
Meta says it will be somewhat of a manual process though, as users need to prompt Meta AI to log their food in addition […]
Edtech Show & Tell April 2026
New edtech products that have caught our attention this month
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ is Officially Coming to VR Soon as a Co-op Location-based Experience


CD Projekt Red announced it’s working with Zero Latency VR to bring Cyberpunk 2077 to out-of-home VR destinations.
Zero Latency VR calls the forthcoming experience “based on the world of Cyberpunk 2077,” but built specifically for the company’s untethered, free-roam technology.
What’s more, the studios say they’re bringing the co-op experience to Zero Latency VR’s locations worldwide “soon”. At the time of this writing, Zero Latency VR operates over 140 locations across 30 countries
When it will release still isn’t clear. The studio says additional […]
Meta is Releasing 2 New Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses for Prescription Wearers, Starting at $500


Meta and eyewear partner EssilorLuxottica announced two new “optical-forward” pairs of Ray-Ban Meta glasses, which are said to support nearly all prescriptions.
Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart glasses can already be paired with prescription lenses, although the latest pairs of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are coming with new ergonomic features: overextension hinges, interchangeable nose-pads, and optician-adjustable temple tips, things designed to give users a more custom fit.

Virtual Hangout ‘Rec Room’ is Permanently Closing in June, Assets Reportedly Acquired by Snap


Rec Room, one of VR’s most prominent social platforms, is shutting down in June, with its creators noting they “never quite figured out how to make Rec Room a sustainably profitable business.” According to a GeekWire report (via Skarred Ghost), Snap has acquired select assets from Rec Room, which also includes talent moving to its XR-focused Specs Inc. subsidiary.
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Rec Room is slated to shut down servers on June 1st, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT (
Responsible Use Is The New Acceptable Use: One District’s Pragmatic Playbook for the AI Era
Conversations with Kevin Hogan—Pineville ISD technology coordinator Kenzo Vanhaesebroeck explains some defenses a small district has against a tech revolution.
Are Educators Overusing AI?
One New York City education leader has seen an uptick in AI use across emails, grant applications, newsletters, and education-related projects, but just like in the classroom, there are appropriate and inappropriate times to use AI.
The Language of Learning: Fostering Global Awareness In The Classroom
Innovative Leader Award – Yusra Obaid shares her school’s innovative edtech projects, including language elements such as an Arabic bilingual program and tips on how to enhance global competency in the classroom.
Meta Slated to Launch Two New Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, According to FCC Filing


Meta and EssilorLuxottica appear to be preparing two new Ray-Ban smart glasses for launch, according to US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) filings from earlier this month.
As first reported by Janko Roettgers in his Lowpass newsletter, Meta hardware partner EssilorLuxottica has filed with the FCC two new devices which appear to be the next generation of their Ray-Ban smart glasses.
The FCC filing in question contains the names ‘Ray-Ban Meta Scriber’ and ‘Ray-Ban Meta Blazer’, describing them […]
‘The Boys: Trigger Warning’ Review – A Bloody Power Fantasy That Pulls Too Many Punches


The Boys: Trigger Warning feels like a game caught between two priorities: delivering a brutal, irreverent VR adaptation of its source material, and serving as a timely piece of franchise promotion. It nails just enough of the show’s tone and spectacle to pull you in, but beneath the surface is a surprisingly shallow experience that rarely lives up to the power fantasy it promises.
Developer: ARVORE
Publisher: Sony Pictures Virtual Reality
Available On: Quest, PSVR 2 coming soon
Supporting MTSS With AI
Innovative Leader Award – Jeremy Sullivan of North Kitsap School District shares how his district is deploying AI in conjunction with multi-tiered systems of support.
New Vision Pro App Bets on Apple’s Persona Avatars to Form Genuine Connections


AuraTap is an upcoming social network for Vision Pro users, which hopes to get members forming genuine connections by putting Apple’s realistic Persona avatars at the heart of every interaction.
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AuraTap isn’t an XR social platform in the traditional sense, where users meet in shared virtual environments to chat and play games together. Instead, members join short video calls with other Vision Pro users—of course using the headset’s exclusive Persona system, which serve up photorealistic avatars featuring both eye and mouth-tracking.
The biggest selling […]
Human Judgment Still Matters in an Era of AI-Powered Data Analysis
Human judgment is a critical factor in making data-informed learning decisions.
Everything Announced at the Spring 2026 VR Games Showcase


The fifth iteration of the VR Games Showcase just wrapped up, delivering massive new game reveals including the reveal of Payday: Aces High and Compass as well as the release dates for Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR, FlatOut 4: VR, Exoshock, and One More Delve. Plus there were new looks at Spymaster, The Lightkeepers and much more!
Missed the show? Fear not, we’ve wrapped up every announcement for you right here, including all trailers show in both the main and pre-show. Enjoy!
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‘PAYDAY: Aces High’ VR Game Announced for Quest & PC VR, Reveal Trailer Here


During the VR Games Showcase today, Fast Travel Games revealed PAYDAY: Aces High, an upcoming VR co-op heist game set in Starbreeze Entertainment’s PAYDAY universe.
Slated to launch sometime this year on Quest and SteamVR headsets, PAYDAY: Aces High promises to bring some frenetic four-player co-op action, letting you take on the role of different ‘Aces’.
Here’s how Fast Travel describes the action:
After being framed by business titan Warren Jupiter, players team up to take revenge through the signature chaos of a PAYDAY heist. Design your own […]
Watch The VR Games Showcase Right Here at 9AM PT


The next edition of the VR Games Showcase is nearly here, bringing another heaping dose from VR’s leading Direct-style digital showcase dedicated to revealing high-quality VR games and showing updates on some of your most anticipated projects.
We’ve lined up one of our best shows yet, featuring over 20 games. That includes fresh looks at some of the biggest upcoming releases, including The Boys: Trigger Warning from ARVORE and Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR from Flat2VR Studios, as well as updates on hits like Triangle Factory’s Forefront, Bootstrap […]
Better Safe Than Sorry: A Gold-Standard Approach To Cybersecurity
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Charles Franklin, Assistant Superintendent of Technology & Information Services at Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Texas, shares his district’s gold-standard approach to cybersecurity and data privacy.
Meta Strikes Against Quest’s Most Prominent Outlet for Pirated VR Games


One of the most prominent VR game piracy groups has been shut down following a DMCA notice which was apparently issued by Meta.
As first reported by Heise Online, the game piracy group ‘VRPirates’ issued a statement on its public Discord last week notifying members that it was ceasing operations.
“Due to a recent DMCA notice from Meta, VRP will be shutting down. As a result, we will no longer accept donations, provide sponsored mirrors, or host content publicly. All […]
‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ PSVR 2 Gameplay Revealed Ahead of April Update


Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is getting its ‘Sim 5’ update soon, which is slated to bring PSVR 2 support to the PS5 version of the game.
MFS ’24 has been available on PC with full VR support since late 2024. Late last year though, developer Asobo Studio revealed that the PS5 version of the game would be getting PSVR 2 support some point after launch.
Now, the studio revealed PSVR 2 support is slated to arrive with the free Sim 5 update coming in April.
Do Grades Make Sense In The AI Era?
When it comes to writing assignments, AI has exacerbated many existing problems, argues one educator.
What is Pathwright and How Can I Use It To Teach?
Pathwright is the learning path creation tool built for the classroom and beyond.
Meta Shows Confidence in EMG Input for Wearables by Funding Six External Studies


Meta announced it’s tapped six external teams to receive a research grant in order to advance work on its surface electromyography (sEMG) based wristband controller.
Meta revealed in a blog post it’s launched a research funding initiative focused on improving how users learn and interact with sEMG systems, having chosen six universities out of 70 global submissions.
Each research group is set to receive $150,000 in funding, which includes teams at the University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, University of California, […]
