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Empowering the Next Generation of Female Leaders
As the number of female leaders continue to decline in education, it is crucial to support career pathways for women. Mentorships are a great start.
Meta Ray-Ban Display Repairablity is Predictably Bad, But Less Than You Might Think
iFixit got their hands on a pair of Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, so we finally get to see what’s inside. Is it repairable? Not really. But if you can somehow find replacement parts, you could at least potentially swap out the battery.
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Meta launched the $800 smart glasses in the US late last month, marking the company’s first pair with a heads-up display.
Serving up a monocular display, Meta Ray-Ban allows for basic app interaction beyond the standard stuff seen (or rather ‘heard’) in its […]
Valve’s Next VR Headset Reportedly Enters Mass Production, Targeting 500K Units This Year
Valve’s next VR headset may be just around the corner, as supply chain leaks suggest the device has now entered mass production.
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The ‘XR Research Institute’, a Chinese research group responsible for previous leaks surrounding Ray-Ban Meta, claims that Valve is now ramping production of its next VR headset.
As first reported by UploadVR, the group claims Valve is aiming for a production volume of 400,000 – 600,000 units this year.
Chinese language WeChat user ‘BlackHairSheriff008’ says in a now-deleted WeChat post that […]
What is Text Blaze and How Can It Be Used for Teaching?
Text Blaze is a time-saving tool designed to make teaching more efficient.
Amazon’s October Prime Day Drops Quest 3S to $250 Ahead of Holiday Season
Quest 3S is on sale starting at $250 for Amazon’s October ‘Big Deals’ Prime sale, which ends October 8th.
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Released in late 2024, Quest 3S is Meta’s most affordable current-gen VR headset, which includes color mixed reality capabilities in addition to all of the games on the Horizon Store. As the name implies, it also runs the same games as the more expensive Quest 3, but lowers the price by using the same lenses and displays as the older Quest 2, released […]
‘Star Wars: Beyond Victory’ Review – Podracing Comes to Quest, But Loses Speed in Mixed Reality
Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset feels like a pretty clear directive to make a high quality MR game that showcases Quest 3’s passthrough capabilities. In that respect, it’s a partial success, as the MR/VR hybrid serves up some neat diorama-style racing action blended with a surprisingly heartfelt narrative, all the while packing in a healthy dose of the same high production value and visual wonder that made Vader Immortal such a success. Still, it was difficult to shirk the feeling halfway […]
Warning: Social Media Hurts
Conversations With Kevin Hogan: One State’s Attempt at Youth Mental Health Protection
AI Humanizers: Everything Teachers Need To know
Humanizers are AI tools meant to change AI text and make it sound more human. These can be used by students in attempts to pass off AI writing as their own.
Upcoming Quest Game Lets You Turn Your House Into a Custom Mini Golf Course
Starlight Games, the studio behind House of Golf 2 (2024), announced they’re releasing a new mixed reality-supported entry into the mini golf series in October, this time using your own humble abode as a putt-putt course.
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Called HOUSE OF GOLF VR, the game is slated to launch on Quest on October 30th, bringing both MR and VR modes.
In MR, users can fill their physical space with custom-built mini golf courses, letting you choose from a variety of obstacles, ramps, and colorful contraptions […]
‘Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons’ Coming to VR & Flatscreen in November, Gameplay Trailer Here
Resolution Games announced its upcoming Dungeons & Dragons-themed version of Demeo (2021) is officially coming to all major VR headset and flatscreen next month.
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Unveiled back in January, Resolution Games and Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast have teamed up to release Demeo x DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Battlemarked.
Now, the studios announced the game is coming to Quest 2 and above, PSVR 2, and SteamVR headsets on November 20th. Priced at $30, the game also features cross-platform […]
Most Affordable Desktop Computers for Teachers
The most affordable desktop computers for teachers to use across subjects.
Apple Reportedly Shelves Cheaper & Lighter Vision Pro for Smart Glasses to Rival Meta
Apple seems to be releasing its next Vision Pro with M5 chip soon, but according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company may have shelved plans for a follow-up headset that’s cheaper and lighter in favor of releasing smart glasses set to compete with Meta.
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According to previous rumors, Apple was developing a Vision Pro follow-up more squarely aimed at consumers—often referred to as ‘Vision Air’ (codenamed ‘N100’). Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported in […]
Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Are Now Available, But That Doesn’t Mean Buying is Easy
Ray-Ban Display, Meta’s first smart glasses with a display, are now available for sale. However, unless you’re in the US and in a handful of major metropolitan areas, it’s difficult to get your hands on a pair.
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Meta Ray-Ban Display is now available in the US for $800. The pricetag includes the glasses and Neural Band, an EMG wristband which allows you to control the glasses with subtle gestures. Unfortunately you can’t just order the glasses, you need to schedule a ‘demo’ (which also functions […]
Next Apple Vision Pro Inches Closer to Launch, FCC Documents Suggest
Apple may be preparing to release its long-rumored M5 hardware refresh of Vision Pro, according to new certification tests filed with the US Federal Communication Commission (FCC).
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As first spotted by MacRumors, Apple’s next Vision Pro seems to be right around the corner, as the FCC has published a trove of transmission tests, SAR test reports, and WLAN test reports for a new “Head Mounted Device” from Apple.
The FCC documents in question don’t include any specs as such, however they do include a […]
‘Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow’ Hands-on: The Most Promising VR-Native Stealth Game Yet
Thief pioneered the stealth-action genre starting in the late ’90s, and now the storied franchise is finally coming to all major headsets in its first made-for-VR game.
I had a chance to go hands-on with the latest build of Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow on PSVR 2 at the first VR Games Showcase live event, which took place in London in September. It’s also coming to Quest 2 and above and SteamVR headsets at release, which is expected sometime later this year.
I walked away impressed […]
Edtech Show & Tell: October 2025
New edtech products that have caught our attention this month
Meta Ray-Ban Display Waveguide Provider Says It’s Poised for Wide Field-of-view Glasses
SCHOTT—a global leader in advanced optics and specialty glass—working with waveguide partner Lumus, is almost certainly the manufacturer of the waveguide optics in Meta’s Ray-Ban Display glasses. While the Ray-Ban Display glasses offer only a static 20° field-of-view, the company says its waveguide technology is also capable of supporting immersive wide field-of-view glasses in the future.
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Schott has secured a big win as perhaps the first waveguide maker to begin producing waveguides at consumer scale. While Meta hasn’t confirmed who makers the waveguides in the […]
The Difference Between Average And Remarkable Leadership
Well-delivered, constructive feedback is critical to leadership success
What Is LogicBalls? How To Use It To Teach
It’s hard to stand out in AI these days, but LogicBalls does just that with its variety of AI tools and templates specifically designed for educators.
10 of the Best Tools to Teach Current Events and History
Use these best tools to teach current events and history in your class.
New Weekly EdTech Report: Tech & Learning Conversations with Kevin Hogan
Tech & Learning launches a new weekly education industry report that focuses on the humans behind the machines.
Meta to Open Second Permanent Store in Preparation for Next Wave of Smart Glasses
Meta announced its LA-based pop-up store is returning as a flagship retail location, which is slated to arrive alongside more Meta branded pop-ups in New York and Las Vegas.
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The company opened its first retail store in Burlingame, California in 2022, located right next to its Reality Labs HQ.
Back then, it featured Meta Quest 2, Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses (now called Ray-Ban Meta), and its now-defunct Facebook Portal smart home device. The store still exists, although […]
‘Hitman’ Update Finally Puts PC VR Version at Parity with PSVR 2, Includes ‘Freelancer’ Mode
IO Interactive announced that Hitman World of Assassination has finally got its long-awaited PC VR patch, bringing new life to a sorely neglected port.
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IOI released VR support for Hitman 3 (2021) on PC back in 2022, later rebranding in 2023 to Hitman World of Assassination, which included the full trilogy—PC VR support and all.
Still, PC VR support left much to be desired, omitting some of the quality of life stuff, like some iffy two-handed interactions and sometimes buggy visuals, which were largely addressed in the PSVR […]
When Technology Fails: 5 Strategies For Educators To Help Build Task Understanding
By teaching the tasks behind the technology, we prepare students to survive in a tool-rich world.
Valve Expands ‘Steam Link’ PC VR Streaming to More Headsets and Opens the Door to Android XR
Valve today announced that it’s bringing its wireless PC VR streaming software, Steam Link, to five more headsets from PICO and HTC. The company also plans to make it easier for headset makers to bring Steam Link to even more headsets in the future.
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Valve has released Steam Link on the PICO Store and HTC’s Viveport store.
Supported Pico headsets include the Pico 4 Ultra, Pico 4 (and 4 Pro), Pico Neo3 (and Neo3 Link). The first supported HTC headset is the Vive Focus Vision, and Valve […]