Sure thing! Here’s a reimagined version:
Hey there! So, another week rolls by in the wild world of AR and VR! And oh, do I have goodies for you. Seriously, hang around! Plus, stick till the end—I’ve got a freebie key up for grabs! Missed my last chat with the Animal Company crew? Hmm, no worries, it’s still up and packed with golden nuggets on XR game-making. And maybe—you know—there’s a hint about a funky new mode?
Big Story Time:
So, Pico’s up to something… yeah, those guys. Heard they’re ditching the Pico 5 plans. Poof, gone! Now, they’re onto this thing called “Swan.” Light as a feather mixed reality headset with a wired puck. Seriously, it’s like 100 grams! They’ve got some super-secret chips in the works—think Apple’s tech but maybe different? Reminds me of Meta—always spying on each other, aren’t they? But, tethered pucks… eh, not my jam. I mean, always felt like a drag with Vision Pro. Let’s see what happens, right?
Oh! If you’re curious, check out those places where word’s got out: Road To VR and Upload VR.
And Here’s Some Extra Tidbits:
Meta’s cooking up some wide-FOV magic again. You know, pre-SIGGRAPH shenanigans. This time with crazy wide 180-degree views—woah! Using techy stuff like “high-curvature reflective polarizers” (I swear, I’m just parroting here). It’s cool, even if I’ve no clue what half of it does. Got cameras too for those massive wrap-around images. Can we see it in stores soon? Who knows…
Then there’s HTC Vive, dropping coordinates in Taipei. Sneaky! Lands right smack on Taipei 101, where HTC hangs its hat. New headset maybe? I dunno, but I hope it’s rad!
Other Briefs to Nibble On:
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Free-to-Play Chaos: Brazen Blaze’s now on that free train just like Mannequin. Free’s alright, but those servers ain’t cheap y’all. Fingers crossed Meta’s giving them a leg up.
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More Modes, More Fun: Alex And The Jets? Yep, added a VR mode. Why? Quest 2 rules, but yeah, mixed reality? Not so much. QR devs reeling, but hey, adapt or… adapt again?
- Tech Sizzle: Coray Air2 glasses just dropped, flaunting that fancy Silicon Carbide I-don’t-know-what. And it’s coming outta a Chinese brand? The irony.
Got an itch to see more? Just type those topics into the interwebs—lots to dive into.
Bonus Round!:
Got my hands on some funky Oakley Meta shades—ZD Net said they’re comfy and take killer pics. And BigScreen’s all purple now, with their new VRChat headset edition. Pricey for some, but fun for the chat lovers.
Okay, maybe last thing! I swear VRChat has splats now—a community-made plugin, not official. Yet.
Meta also launched something to help devs out: Meta Runtime Optimizer—good for graphics or whatever’s slowing you down.
And Venice Immersive? Geez, they’re showcasing a ton of cool XR stuff from like, 27 countries. Google ‘em!
One More Thing – Content Extravaganza:
Games popping off everywhere: turtles, pirates, some Frosty survival thing, and even a mixed-reality slime thing? Squish Squash, anyone? Ah, summer sales too—grab those PS titles on the cheap!
Feel like I left out a gazillion things? Maybe. Curious? Surf your way through those wild VR waves!
And Finally, A Little Giving:
Instead of tipping me, think about tossing something towards those hard-hit by the war via the Red Cross. I’ll be forever grateful. Oh, and endless thanks to my supporters and backers. You guys rock!
Peace and VR dreams!
