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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!)
UnitedXR Europe Day 1: Vive Eagle glasses hands-on, and the Zoo Of The Future

UnitedXR Europe Day 1: Vive Eagle glasses hands-on, and the Zoo Of The Future

Yesterday was the first day of United XR Europe. The Expo was not open (it opens on the second day), but being the pirate I am, I was still able to try a couple of experiences… VIVE Eagle Smartglasses HTC VIVE does not have a booth at United XR Europe, but a Vive employee is […]

December 9, 2025December 11, 2025
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2025.12.08): Meta disinvests in MR but is still committed for the future, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2025.12.08): Meta disinvests in MR but is still committed for the future, and more!

Hello from Brussels, Belgium! I’m here for United XR Europe after a brief stop in Rotterdam. I can’t wait to try some amazing XR devices and meet the people of the XR community in the next three days! Of course, I’ll write my usual reports from the showfloor for you… But now, before getting into […]

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025
by Skarredghost
We Won a Meta Horizon Award! Here Are 16 Lessons We Learned

We Won a Meta Horizon Award! Here Are 16 Lessons We Learned

On November 22nd, I got an email telling me that my team won an award (and the money associated with it) at the “Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Mobile Genre Showdown – Reloaded” competition with our “Million Pigeon Minions” game. We, the team at VRROOM Studio, were very happy and proud of what we achieved. It […]

December 5, 2025December 5, 2025
by Skarredghost
A preview of United XR Europe: a VR jetpack, super-wide-FOV VR, smart contact lenses, and more!

A preview of United XR Europe: a VR jetpack, super-wide-FOV VR, smart contact lenses, and more!

In a couple of days, I’m starting my trip to the Benelux region to enjoy United XR Europe, which will take place on December 8-10 in Brussels, Belgium. The organizers were so kind to organize for me a preview of five super cool companies that will be there among the 150+ exhibitors, so I could […]

December 2, 2025December 7, 2025
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2025.12.01): Pico to launch a Vision Pro competitor in 2026, Cyber Monday’s XR deals are here, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2025.12.01): Pico to launch a Vision Pro competitor in 2026, Cyber Monday’s XR deals are here, and more!

It’s the first day of December! I usually like December, most probably because it is a month of celebrations, and usually at Christmas I spend some nice time with my family. And talking about holidays… I hope all of you who celebrate it had a great Thanksgiving! For me ,this will also be a month of […]

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025
by Skarredghost
How I succeeded at Slush as an XR entrepreneur

How I succeeded at Slush as an XR entrepreneur

Last week, I was in Finland and, for the first time in my life, I attended Slush, one of the most important events in Europe for entrepreneurs. In this post, I’ll share my experience with it, the life lessons I’ve learned, and offer you some valuable advice if you want to attend this event for […]

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2025.11.24): Hyperscape spaces become multiplayer, The 8th Wall shuts down, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2025.11.24): Hyperscape spaces become multiplayer, The 8th Wall shuts down, and more!

I’m back in Italy, after a crazy week in Finland between MatchXR and Slush. And especially a weekend during which I discovered that my team won a prize at the latest development competition organized by Meta! I’m so excited and happy about that. But now there is no time to be excited anymore; it is […]

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025
by Skarredghost
My hands-on sessions at MatchXR: Obers’s cheap VR treadmill, NOKIA audio innovations, and more!

My hands-on sessions at MatchXR: Obers’s cheap VR treadmill, NOKIA audio innovations, and more!

Yesterday, here in Helsinki, there was MatchXR, the event dedicated to immersive realities in Nordic Europe. It is my third year here, and as usual, I want to highlight for you a few things that I tried in the expo area. [Disclaimer: I’ve been supported by some people in the Finnish XR ecosystem on this […]

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025
by Skarredghost
Rokid launches stylish glasses in collaboration with Bolon (but only in China for now)

Rokid launches stylish glasses in collaboration with Bolon (but only in China for now)

There’s a piece of news the major XR magazines didn’t report last week, and I think it’s quite relevant to our space: Rokid has launched its new pair of smartglasses in China, built in collaboration with eyewear brand Bolon. Rokid X Bolon Rokid is one of the leading manufacturers of AR glasses and smart glasses. […]

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2025.11.17): Valve launches Steam Frame, Samsung to train 20,000 employees with Galaxy XR, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2025.11.17): Valve launches Steam Frame, Samsung to train 20,000 employees with Galaxy XR, and more!

I’ve landed in Helsinki to attend MatchXR and Slush. I’m a bit disappointed that there is no snow, but I hope that some will fall in the next days! This is going to be a crazy, busy week for me between the events, the blog articles, and the remote work I have to do, so […]

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025
by Skarredghost
Steam Frame may be great, but it may not be a game changer for XR

Steam Frame may be great, but it may not be a game changer for XR

Today, Valve has finally announced the Steam Frame, its hybrid standalone/PCVR headset. It seems like a great device, but I’m honestly a bit disappointed because I don’t think it will be disruptive to our ecosystem. Let me explain why. Steam Frame In case you missed the news, I’ll briefly summarize: Valve has announced its new […]

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025
by Skarredghost

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