Sure thing! Let’s dive into this riot of a rewrite and see where the mind takes us, shall we?
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Hey there from Cupertino! You know, the land of Apple… and probably a zillion tech dreams. Yep, I’m hanging around here for a bit, doing the whole “meeting marathon” thing before jetting off to Berlin to play mentor at XRCC. Quite the world traveler, right? Fingers crossed the Bay Area treats me kindly, especially after last week at AWE where I was about as lively as a zombie extra in Resident Evil. Yeah, picture that. Anyway, send me some positive vibes! And hey, I’ve got the scoop on the latest XR happenings, so buckle up!
### This Week’s Juicy Headlines
So, get this — Meta and Oakley might just be showing off some snazzy new glasses this Friday. It’s like, whoa, can I handle this excitement? There’s this funky new “oakleymeta” account that popped up with a trippy video mixing logos. Classic teaser move. Launch set for June 20. This timing? Summer’s when everyone’s all about the sunglasses, so sure, let’s drop some smart ones right now. Makes you wonder if it was supposed to be a Meta Connect thing, but hey, a summer debut’s smart, right? Can’t wait to see what these glasses are all about!
And Snap? Oh boy. At AWE, Evan Spiegel threw out this big deal about new Spectacles in 2026. They’re gonna be all smaller and lighter, actually looking like real eyewear, not just a gadget. Surprise, surprise — they won’t be called “Spectacles” anymore, just “Specs.” Less is more, or so they say. No specs on the specs (pun intended), but they’ll work with existing Snapchat lenses. Imagine, this could kickstart the AR race if Snap beats others to the punch with these standalone AR glasses. Fingers crossed!
### Meanwhile, at Qualcomm…
So Qualcomm’s dropped news at AWE too. Their AR1+ chip’s all about power-saving and design-slimming magic. But the kicker? It’s gonna let AI run locally on those smartglasses. Privacy win! Your data stays with YOU. Finally. They even showed it off live — felt like watching sci-fi unfold right before my eyes.
### Google and Their XR Shenanigans
Google’s been busy too, as usual. Heard they might be teasing this Project Moohan with Samsung soon, and HP’s got this wild 3D teleconferencing gadget in the works using Google’s tech. Six cameras — like, why stop at one, right? Oh, and some stuff from XREAL about their Project Aura glasses – big field of view, simpler tech. I mean, who doesn’t love options that make tech more like magic?
### Vision Pro and Whatnot
Apple’s Vision Pro — ever the talk of the town since WWDC. Widgets, PSVR 2 controllers, their own system updates — there’s just so much going on. Widgets you can pin on walls, games needing certain controllers, memory limits being lifted… good times for Apple fans, I guess. But with controllers optional, how many are really gonna jump on this? Do the math, folks.
### A Dash of Quirky News
Did I mention some dude “mbucchia” working to revive WMR headsets? This guy’s like a hero to many, bringing old tech back to life with a new SteamVR driver. Legend in the making, I swear. Also, whispers of features in Meta’s new headset discovered through data mining. Spooky tech detectives out there.
Palmer Luckey? Oh, he’s got something wild for the military with his Eagle Eye headset. No consumer-grade stuff here, folks. We’re talking over $10K for high-res and high stakes. It’s intriguing to see tech pushing boundaries like this.
And, speaking of pushing boundaries, OpenXR is looking to spice things up with spatial computing features. Imagine the augmented and mixed reality possibilities! The tech world never sleeps, right?
### Odds and Ends from AWE
AWE’s wrapped up but articles keep popping up. I penned a few bits about new tech I tried, like XelerateVR and Infinadeck. Felt like a tech kid in a candy store. Good times.
### The Content Parade
Game lovers, check this — new titles and updates like Reach, RoboQuest VR, Thief VR — the list goes on. Oh, and little side note: a VR remake for horror game Soma? Yes, please! Also, some game reviews sprinkled in for good measure. Got to love knowing the landscape of what’s hot and what’s… not as much.
### Wrapping It Up
Don’t tune out yet! I can’t close off without saying, “help those in need.” This time, swing by and support the Red Cross’ efforts in Ukraine. Feels good doing a little good, you know? Oh, and shoutout to all my awesome Patreon donors — you rock!
And that is a wrap, folks. Til next time, stay curious and keep exploring!
