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Author: Skarredghost

AR/VR developer, startupper, zombie killer. Sometimes I pretend I can blog, but actually I've no idea what I'm doing. I tried to change the world with my startup Immotionar, offering super-awesome full body virtual reality, but now the dream is over. But I'm not giving up: I've started an AR/VR agency called New Technology Walkers with which help you in realizing your XR dreams with our consultancies (Contact us if you need a project done!)
Android XR will allow camera access like on the phone

Android XR will allow camera access like on the phone

Passthrough camera access is a hot topic in the XR community right now and while the positions of Meta, Apple, and Pico are known, everyone is wondering what Google will do with Android XR. After I’ve spoken directly with the company, I can tell you that they will offer a solution similar to the one […]

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2025.02.04): Meta had a record Q4 2024, Apple still finding its way to AR glasses, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2025.02.04): Meta had a record Q4 2024, Apple still finding its way to AR glasses, and more!

I’m briefly back in China, and finally, I’ve managed to see a street show for the new year involving the traditional figures of the dragon and the tiger! I’m having a good time here, but I’m eating so much that I think I will explode in a few days. Best death ever.  While I renew my […]

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2025.01.29): Google acquires HTC engineers, Meta plans to release Oakley smartglasses, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2025.01.29): Google acquires HTC engineers, Meta plans to release Oakley smartglasses, and more!

Happy Lunar New Year everyone! May the year of the snake bring you joy, happiness, money, success, love, and a lot of XR headsets! And if you are someone that celebrates this festivity, I wish you to spend some quality time with the people you love… and eat a lot of food 🙂  I’m literally swamped with […]

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2025.01.21): The XR autumn continues, Windows 11 update kills WMR, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2025.01.21): The XR autumn continues, Windows 11 update kills WMR, and more!

I can confirm that the CES sickness is a thing, and unluckily it doesn’t disappear with the end of CES. But still, my willingness to inform you is stronger than this cold, so here you are a collection of XR news that you will love to read! Top news of the week The autumn of XR […]

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025
by Skarredghost
Roto VR hands-on: make your chair rotate in VR!

Roto VR hands-on: make your chair rotate in VR!

On my last day at CES, I tried the Roto VR Explorer chair. It’s been an interesting experience, not without some flaws, but certainly one worth telling. So keep reading to discover this VR accessory! (Usual reminder: this article is a hands-on impression because I just had a few minutes with the product and it […]

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2025.01.15): Many XR devices were at CES, Quest 3S is the most sold console of 2024, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2025.01.15): Many XR devices were at CES, Quest 3S is the most sold console of 2024, and more!

I’m back in Italy after my very positive experience at CES! I still can’t believe that I’ve been to this huge event… I came back home that everything in my body was hurting, but I was happy nonetheless. It’s been great going there from all points of view: as a blogger, enthusiast, and entrepreneur… all […]

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025
by Skarredghost
CES 25: Shiftall Mega Hands-on: MeganeX Superlight 8K headset, GripVR, and FlipVR controllers!

CES 25: Shiftall Mega Hands-on: MeganeX Superlight 8K headset, GripVR, and FlipVR controllers!

At CES I was able to go hands-on with one of the most hyped PC VR headsets of the moment, the Shiftall MeganeX Superlight 8K, and two of its associated controllers, the Shiftall GripVR and Shiftall FlipVR. In this article I will tell all my detailed first impressions about these devices, highlighting the reasons to […]

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025
by Skarredghost
CES 25: Hands-on Ray-Ban Meta and its experimental AI features

CES 25: Hands-on Ray-Ban Meta and its experimental AI features

Yesterday at CES, in a Meta Showroom, I was finally able to try the Ray-Ban Meta glasses and especially their experimental AI features! Let me tell you everything about this experience. (As usual, let me remind you that since I had just a few minutes to try the device, this can’t be considered an exhaustive […]

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025
by Skarredghost
CES 25: Attention Labs and 2Pi showed me the future of VR for audio and video

CES 25: Attention Labs and 2Pi showed me the future of VR for audio and video

Today I want to tell you about two companies that I met at CES that made me think about the future of immersive realities: Attention Labs, which lets people focus on a specific conversation in mixed reality, and 2Pi Optics, which builds very small metalenses. Let me tell you why I think these two companies […]

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025
by Skarredghost
CES 25: hands on with Pimax Crystal Super and the 60G Airlink

CES 25: hands on with Pimax Crystal Super and the 60G Airlink

Today at CES I have been able to go hands-on with two Pimax products: the Pimax Crystal Super and the 60G Airlink for wireless connection. Unluckily there was no Dream Air to try, but I had fun anyway with the two other products. Before describing my experience, take in mind that CES has been very […]

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025
by Skarredghost
CES 25: Sony announces XYN headset, and I went hands-on with the sister model

CES 25: Sony announces XYN headset, and I went hands-on with the sister model

Hello everyone! This is the first article directly from CES of my life. Yesterday it was the second press day before the big opening of the event, and the only big company explicitly talking about VR in its keynote was Sony that announced the XYN headset. Let me tell you about that announcement, and let […]

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025
by Skarredghost

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