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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
Party Versus cracks the formula for social mixed reality gaming and is out now

Party Versus cracks the formula for social mixed reality gaming and is out now

Schell Games has just launched its new game, Party Versus, and in my opinion, it is the first game to find a great formula for multiplayer social mixed reality. It uses a genius idea to make people feel connected in the same mixed reality even if they are remote, and I’m pretty sure that many […]

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024
by Skarredghost
Pimax Crystal Light Pro: a thorough review

Pimax Crystal Light Pro: a thorough review

Today I host on this blog a new amazing article by Rob Cole, who has reviewed in thorough detail the Pimax Crystal Light, in a Pro variant. And as usual, he has also modded it for improved comfort… [Disclaimer : Pimax Crystal Light, Lighthouse faceplate, and DMAS speakers were provided by Pimax, Studioform Creative products […]

December 12, 2024December 15, 2024
by Skarredghost
Vive Focus Vision and Viverse hands-on: two solutions for businesses

Vive Focus Vision and Viverse hands-on: two solutions for businesses

The most interesting hands-on demo I had at MatchXR in Helsinki was with the HTC Vive team, who let me try two of their most important solutions: the new Vive Focus Vision headset and the Viverse social VR space. I think these two products may be relevant for some enterprise use cases. Let me explain […]

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024
by Skarredghost
Hands-on: Varjo Teleport is a comprehensive tool for scanning environments, and it is out now

Hands-on: Varjo Teleport is a comprehensive tool for scanning environments, and it is out now

Today Varjo has officially launched Teleport, its comprehensive solution for environment scanning and reconstruction using Gaussian Splats. I had the pretty unique occasion of trying it, so in this article, I will not only tell you the news of the day but also give you my hands-on analysis of this product. There’s a lot to […]

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024
by Skarredghost
Hands-on: Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition takes passthrough to the next level

Hands-on: Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition takes passthrough to the next level

Yesterday I was visiting Varjo and I had the opportunity to try the Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition. I came out impressed by the clarity of its passthrough and I want to tell you why in this short article. My visit to Varjo I’m currently in Helsinki to attend MatchXR and of course, I decided to […]

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024
by Skarredghost
AWE misc hands-ons: Surreal Controllers, Scentient, Senmag Robotics, and more!

AWE misc hands-ons: Surreal Controllers, Scentient, Senmag Robotics, and more!

At AWE Europe in Vienna, I have been able to go hands-on with some very interesting XR solutions. I’ve already written for you my impressions on XPANCEO contact lenses, Snap Spectacles glasses, MeganeX Superlight 8K headset, and Gracia volumetric videos. But there have been a few other cool things I’ve tried, and since I can […]

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024
by Skarredghost
Gracia moving volumetric scenes hands-on: I’m impressed

Gracia moving volumetric scenes hands-on: I’m impressed

One of the top three experiences I had on the AWE Europe show floor was not even an official experience of the AWE Europe show floor. It was an on-the-fly demo of the moving volumetric scenes offered by Gracia that I had in the corridors of the event. I’ve been impressed, and so I absolutely […]

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024
by Skarredghost
Snap Spectacles 5 hands-on: a nice devkit towards a brighter future

Snap Spectacles 5 hands-on: a nice devkit towards a brighter future

At AWE Europe I have been able to try the latest iteration of Snap Spectacles, the fifth one. I came out of this test with mostly positive but also negative opinions about it. Let me explain to you very well how these glasses are in my usual very-detailed hands-on description (which will include a few […]

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024
by Skarredghost
XPANCEO smart contact lenses hands-on: AR prototypes from the future

XPANCEO smart contact lenses hands-on: AR prototypes from the future

At AWE, XPANCEO, a Dubai-based company working on smart contact lenses, showcased a few interesting prototypes of its futuristic technology. I was able to even put my eyes close to one of them and I want to tell you everything about this experience! XPANCEO If you’re not new to this space, you will surely remember […]

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024
by Skarredghost
AWE EU – MeganeX Superlight 8K hands-on: impressive resolution but at a price

AWE EU – MeganeX Superlight 8K hands-on: impressive resolution but at a price

Yesterday was my first day at AWE Europe, and I tried some very interesting devices there. My first test was with MeganeX Superlight 8K, Shiftall’s new headset with a very high resolution in a very compact design. MeganeX Superlight 8K Just a brief history of the MeganeX Superlight 8K, before we delve into the real […]

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024
by Skarredghost

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