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512GB Quest 3 Gets a Big Price Drop While 128GB Model is Phased Out
Say goodbye to the 128GB version of Quest 3, as the company is slated to only offer the 512GB version moving forward, and at a new, more attractive price.
With the entrance of Quest 3S, and the discontinuation of Quest 2 and Quest Pro, Meta’s lineup is shifting a bit to make way for its new entry level XR headset, Quest 3S.
Released in late 2023 for $650, the 512GB version of Quest 3 is still the company’s best-in-class XR headset. Originally released at $500, Meta today announced at Connect it’s retiring the 128GB version, slashing the […]
Hands-on: ‘Metro Awakening’ on Quest 3S Brings Snappy Shooting and Smart Scavenging
Metro Awakening is one of the most anticipated VR games launching this year and we finally got a chance to try it for ourselves on Meta’s newly revealed Quest 3S.
Metro Awakening is coming to Quest 2, Quest 3S, and Quest 3 on standalone headsets, as well as PSVR 2 and SteamVR. In trailers we’ve seen the high-end version of the game meant for PSVR 2 and SteamVR, but have been waiting to see how the game will fare on Quest.
Having gotten a chance to try it running on Quest 3S (which is functionally just as powerful as Quest […]
Quest 3S Hands-on: Quest 2 Visuals with Quest 3 Power at an Unbeatable Price
Meta has finally revealed its latest headset, Quest 3S. Although it retains some of Quest 2’s flaws, it creates much needed parity in power and features, all at an unbeatable price.
Quest 3S has not only just been formally announced, it’s also right around the corner. Launching on October 15th, this $300 headset is the best place for VR newcomers to start. Check out the Quest 3S announcement details, including a full spec list here.
Quest 3S Visual Experience
As a VR power user who has the fortune of using the best headsets, putting on Quest 3S immediately made me […]
Meta & Microsoft Partner to Bring Quest Automatic Pairing with Windows 11 PCs Soon, Just Like Vision Pro
Meta revealed at Connect today that it’s working with Microsoft to bring its Quest platform better wireless pairing with Windows 11 PCs, aiming to make using a PC with Quest a more seamless experience.
“Soon you’re going to be able to easily connect to any Windows 11 PC. You just look at keyboard and it will start pairing,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on stage.
When it arrives, we still don’t know beyond “soon”, but Zuckerberg says it will support multiple virtual displays, and make Quest more of a “natural extension of your PC.”
In the teaser, a user is seen […]
Sony Teases Something from ‘Starship Troopers’ Coming to PSVR 2
Sony is teasing something to do with the beloved cult classic film Starship Troopers (1997) and PSVR 2, with more information coming next week.
Sony Pictures VR, with the help of original Starship Troopers actor Casper Van Dien (Juan Rico), tossed out a short video on X teasing an announce coming in hot on September 30th, promising a “big announcement.”
Eyes up trooper! General Rico has a message for you…
Would you like to know more? Be here on 09/30/24. pic.twitter.com/689QZhi7ph
— Sony Pictures Virtual Reality (@SonyPicturesVR) September 25, 2024
What could it be? Sony Pictures VR is involved not only in consumer games, […]
Meta Announces Quest 3S, Launching Next Month With an Aggressive $300 Starting Price
On stage at Meta Connect today, CEO Mark Zuckerberg officially unveiled Quest 3S, Meta’s next headset, which aims to appeal to first-timers as well as Quest and Quest 2 owners looking for their first mixed reality device.
As previous leaks suggested, Meta is releasing two variants of Quest 3S, a 128GB model priced at $300 and a 256GB model for $400, launching on October 15th.
You’ll be able to buy direct from Meta alongside the usual retail partners, which in the US includes Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart. Here’s the pricing breakdown by various regions and their respective retailers:
Quest 3S, Quest 3, and Quest 2 Specs Compared
After a torrent of leaks, Meta has finally unveiled Quest 3S at Connect today, detailing every reason why it thinks Quest and Quest 2 owners ought to upgrade to the company’s latest and now most affordable mixed reality headset. Here’s the breakdown:
In terms of specs, Quest 3S is straddling somewhere between the 2020-era Quest 2 and 2023-era Quest 3, notably ditching the monochrome passthrough and last-gen Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chipset for full-color sensors and the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 as Quest 3.
Note: If you’re looking for the long of it, make sure to check […]
How to Watch Meta Connect to See All Things Quest, AR & More, Kicking Off Today @1PM ET
Meta Connect 2024 is kicking off today, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg just moments away from making what hopes to be a big announcement, possibly even the thoroughly leaked Quest 3S.
Starting at 10AM PT / 1PM ET (local time here), Zuckerberg is set to take the stage as he shares the latest developments in mixed reality, AI and wearables. Meta is hosting its big keynotes over on the Meta for Developers […]
8 Practical Ways to Use Google Docs AI in Your Teaching
Many of us teachers and educators use Google Docs almost on a daily basis. The tool is simple to use and offers a plethora of features. With the integration of AI, Google Docs becomes even better. You can now draw on the power of Google’s flagship AI model, Gemini, right within Google Docs. You can quickly write emails, get help writing feedback for students work, generate quizzes, and many more. In this post, I share with you some practical ways Google Docs AI can help you in your teaching.
1. Write Email Drafts
Using Gemini in Google Docs, […]
Kaibot: How to Use It to Teach
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New Quest Game from ‘Job Simulator’ Studio Surprise-launches This Week, Built Entirely Around Hand-tracking
Owlchemy Labs, the Google-owned studio behind Job Simulator (2016) and Vacation Simulator (2019), surprise announced its next VR title today, a hand-tracking-tastic social co-op game called Dimensional Double Shift. And you can get ready to multiplayer job this week.
Launching for free on Quest on September 26th, Dimensional Double Shift lets up to four players work at the Gas N’ Grill, an omnidimensional diner and service station owned by Conglomni Corp.
Promising to pack in the studio’s patent madcap humor and plenty of very human jobs, players work together to operate the service station and sling greasy bites to an eclectic array […]
4 Tips for Designing AI-Resistant Assessments
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‘Arizona Sunshine Remake’ Shows off Visual Overhaul on Quest 3 & PSVR 2 Ahead of October Launch
Vertigo Games is getting ready to release its remake of Arizona Sunshine (2016), the co-op zombie-killing adventure that started it all, showing off some new gameplay footage for Quest 3 and PSVR 2 too.
Announced back in mid-August, Arizona Sunshine Remake is headed to all major headsets come October 17th, including Quest 2/3/Pro, PSVR 2, and SteamVR headsets—cross-platform co-op included.
Among a bevy of graphical updates and new mutilation and gore system introduced inArizona Sunshine 2 (2023), the remake features all original DLCs and updates, including Dead Man DLC, The Damned DLC, Old Mine update, Trailer Park Update and Undead Valley […]
Meta Swiftly Pulls the Plug on ‘Marvel Powers United VR’ Fan Revival Project
Meta shut down MARVEL Powers United VR (2018) back in 2021, the online co-op game released exclusively on Oculus Rift by Meta-owned studio Sanzuru Games. A recent fan project dedicated to reviving the game gave fans a glimmer of hope that they may even be able to play online again, but Meta has now shut that down too.
As reported by Video Gamer, the short-lived ‘Powers Revival’ project has been shut down, citing copyright infringement by IP holder Meta.
“Unfortunately, we regret to announce today that the ‘Powers Revival Project’ will be closed and completely removed in the following […]
Miro: How to Use It to Teach
Miro make work collaboration easy and fun for teachers and students.
The Top 4 State Edtech Trends According To SETDA
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High School Math Students Used A GPT-4 AI Tutor. They did Worse.
A study of nearly a thousand high school math students found that using AI tutors didn’t add up to success.
Harness the Power of Randomization in Sheets
In the fast-paced world of teaching, where every second counts and student engagement is paramount, finding quick and effective tools to spice up your classroom is essential. Google Sheets holds a secret weapon you might not have even realized existed. The power of randomization in Sheets. It is easy to randomize lists in your spreadsheet…
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Immersed Visor’s First Big Showing Heightened Concerns About Deliverability
The Immersed IRL event, held yesterday in Austin, Texas was the company’s big moment to showcase its upcoming headset and build confidence that it was on track to deliver on the promise of an ambitious headset. But a botched demo may have done the opposite.
Eric Liga is Chief Scientist at Net Edge VR, a Houston-based company specializing in the creation of VR training software. He has run the Houston VR Meetup for the past ten years, and was programming director for the Immersive Technology Conference, one of the first conferences to […]
‘Thrill of the Fight 2’ Gameplay Revealed, Coming to Quest in Early Access in November
We’ve been hoping to see Thrill of the Fight 2 in action since it was announced last year, the upcoming sequel to Quest’s most popular VR boxing sim. Now, studios Sealost Interactive and Halfbrick Studios released the game’s first proper trailer, further announcing it’s headed to Quest in early access on November 21st.
The early access version on Quest is set to launch with online multiplayer, which includes with skill-based matchmaking and direct matching, as well as customizable avatars and what the studio calls “responsive, true to life physics.”
Sealost Interactive’s Ian Fitz says on the game’s Discord (invite […]
Meta’s Newest Quest Headset Could be Its Most Affordable Yet, According to Apparent Leak
Meta is widely expected to reveal the Quest 3S headset next week during the Meta Connect event. The company aims to introduce a new headset with mixed reality capabilities similar to Quest 3, but at a cheaper price. An apparent leak suggests the headset could be its most affordable yet.
According to Reddit user Vast_Front259, an Amazon ad seen on the Peacock streaming service shows the Quest 3S with 128GB of storage priced at just $300. This comes before the headset has been formally announced, which would mean the ad aired ahead of schedule.
While the ad looks legitimate, the […]
‘Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’ Features Detailed, Launching with VR Support in November
The fast approaching Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is landing on PC and Xbox consoles November 19th. While it wasn’t clear at its initial unveiling last summer whether Asobo’s next-gen flight sim would include VR support, the studio says it’s definitely coming, and even showed it off in action.
Asobo confirmed in a developer Q&A earlier this year that VR support was indeed coming, and that, in Executive Producer Martial Bossard’s words, it would be “spectacular.”
And while you still won’t find mention of VR support buried anywhere in the marketing material, the studio showed off VR support […]
Tokyo Game Show Opens VR-supported ‘TGS Digital World’ Today, Now Live on Quest & PC VR
Tokyo Game Show (TGS), the annual video game trade fair and convention, is getting set to kick off next week, and with it comes its own digital event space: TGS Digital World, now available on Quest and PC VR headsets.
Now in its fourth year running, TGS Digital World is back, packing in another year of quests, collectibles, and digital booths dedicated to some of the most popular game franchises.
#TGSDW2024 を楽しみつくそう！！
ヘッドホン・イヤホンをつけるのがおすすめ
ワールド内の音が上下左右360°から立体的に聞こえるみたい
花火や水の音、動物の声をリアルに感じよう
技術協力：ソニー株式会社 360 Reality Audio の詳細はこちら https://t.co/AWUkIyO1XM pic.twitter.com/hHfkv5J6EZ
— TGS Digital World公式info (@tgsdw_official) September 20, 2024
The large-format social space also lets you snap virtual pictures, see […]
How we use robots and art to make meeting computer science standards fun
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After the state of New Jersey revised its computer science standards in 2020, I was part of a professional learning community tasked with helping educators in all subjects understand the computer science standards and incorporate them into their classrooms.
Our group came from all over the state, representing different grades and subjects, and […]
Facilitating Microcredentials For K-12 Students
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