Steam Frame is Poised for Launch as Units Begin Reaching the US - Valve has imported around 35 US tons of VR devices to its US warehouses, signaling an imminent release for the standalone VR headset. The company confirmed both Steam Frame and Steam Machine will launch this summer. https://roadtovr.com/valve-steam-frame-imported-us-release/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Headsets

Mixed reality platformer Disembodied is coming to Quest 3/3S in October, letting you control disembodied hands with your own hands via hand tracking. Navigate platforming, stealth and puzzle sections, then create levels in the built-in editor. https://www.uploadvr.com/mixed-reality-platformer-disembodied-is-coming-to-quest-this-october/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Apple used WWDC 2026 to unveil Siri AI, a rebuilt assistant capable of understanding on-screen context, reasoning across apps and taking actions. Meanwhile, the Augmented World Expo kicks off Monday in Long Beach with spatial AI as the key theme. https://arinsider.co/2026/06/12/ai-xr-beats-apple-joins-the-ai-party-and-the-curtain-rises-on-awe/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Apple

visionOS 27 will bring Siri AI and Visual Intelligence to Apple Vision Pro this autumn, Apple has confirmed. The update includes held object tracking and IR LED accessory support, plus a dedicated Siri app with conversation history. The first beta is out now. https://www.uploadvr.com/visionos-27-announced-apple-vision-pro-wwdc-26/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #SpatialComputing

Snap has unveiled its first standalone AR glasses for consumers, featuring a 51-degree field of view, electrochromic lenses, and AI integration. Specs ship this fall in the US, UK, and France for 2,195 USD. https://roadtovr.com/snap-specs-2026-ar-glasses-release-date-price/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #ARGlasses

Qualcomm has unveiled Snapdragon Reality Elite, its new flagship XR chipset offering 60% greater GPU performance, 30% CPU gains, and 160% more NPU power for machine learning. The chip will debut in Xreal's Aura Android XR device this fall. https://www.uploadvr.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-reality-elite-new-flagship-xr-chipset/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #XR

XREAL AURA AR glasses will launch this fall with a price ceiling of 1,500 USD. The Android XR device features a 70-degree field of view, weighs under 95g, and runs on Qualcomm new Snapdragon Reality Elite chipset. Preorders open in US, UK, Japan, South Korea and EU. https://roadtovr.com/xreal-aura-release-date-price-1500/ #Metaverse #VR #AR

Lumus has unveiled new waveguides enabling 70° field of view in thin AR glasses, a significant advance for the industry. The company, which supplies waveguides for Meta Ray-Ban Display, demonstrated the prototype at AWE. The 70° FOV marks the threshold where AR glasses become truly usable for productivity. https://skarredghost.com/2026/06/18/lumus-70-degrees-fov/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #XR

bHaptics unveils TactGlove DK3 haptic gloves at AWE with motors on each fingertip, two on the palm and one on the wrist for realistic touch feedback in VR. The Korean company targets both enterprise and gaming, collaborating with Meta Quest and SteamVR developers. https://skarredghost.com/2026/06/19/bhaptics-tactglove-impressions/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

GOLF+ adds the Omni La Costa North Course as its latest DLC, offering players a chance to play one of Southern California's most demanding collegiate golf courses. 11.99 USD on Quest. https://www.uploadvr.com/golf-adds-omni-la-costa-course-in-latest-dlc/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

Valve launches Steam Machine pre-orders starting at 1,050 USD, with official launch on June 29th. The console-like gaming PC offers hints about what to expect from the Steam Frame. https://roadtovr.com/steam-machine-launches-next-week-starting-at-1050-hints-at-what-to-expect-from-steam-frames-launch/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

#Meta is partnering with #EssilorLuxottica to launch #MetaGlasses, featuring bold shapes, rich colours, and premium materials. The new line includes three frame styles: #MetaAdventurer, #MetaFury, and #MetaGlassesbyKylie, with 26 styles available at launch. Meta Glasses incorporate #MetaAI, offering features like hands-free capture, privacy controls, and over 8 hours of battery life. https://about.fb.com/news/2026/06/meta-essilorluxottica-partner-launch-meta-glasses/?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

Virtuix has launched the Omni One for Quest as part of Meta's Made For Meta programme. The VR treadmill now offers native support for multiple Meta Quest standalone games including VAIL, Forefront, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City. The launch price is 2,595 USD. https://www.uploadvr.com/virtuix-brings-native-vr-treadmill-support-to-meta-quest-games-with-omni-one-for-quest/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Inwigo is a free-to-play co-op horror extraction game now available on Meta Quest. Players explore haunted mansions, uncover treasures and must extract before getting caught by supernatural threats. The Rifted Skies also announced. https://www.uploadvr.com/co-op-extraction-horror-game-inwigo-is-out-now-on-meta-quest-for-free/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

Amazon Prime Day brings a Quest 3S deal, with prices down to 300 USD for the 128GB Gorilla Tag bundle. This is the first price cut since Meta's April price hike. https://roadtovr.com/amazon-prime-day-deal-quest-3s-2026/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Trombone Champ Unflattened is getting Disney Movie Magic DLC this summer, featuring six classic songs including A Whole New World, Under the Sea and Circle of Life. https://www.uploadvr.com/trombone-champ-unflattened-brings-disney-movie-magic-to-vr-this-summer/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

STARVAULT brings VR's first true first-person MOBA to Steam. Originally launched on Meta Quest in November 2025, this free-to-play online shooter features a diverse roster of heroes, strategic gameplay and a thriving community. https://www.uploadvr.com/starvault-review-outstanding-free-to-play-moba-blasts-its-way-onto-steam/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

Ghosts of Tabor developer Combat Waffle Studios cuts staff after a project with a large platform partner was cancelled. Meanwhile, VR games A Township Tale and Quantaar announce shutdowns, while Memoreum ends full-time development after poor sales. https://www.uploadvr.com/layoffs-at-ghosts-of-tabor-developer-shutdowns-for-3-other-vr-games/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

Sony invests 100M USD in Cosm as the XR industry shifts focus to AI-powered smart glasses. AWE 2026 drew 5,000 attendees with hardware and spatial AI dominating, while Snap unveiled Specs (shipping this autumn for 2,195 USD) and XREAL introduced Aura glasses. https://arinsider.co/2026/06/26/ai-xr-beats-sony-adobe-google-spend-big/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #SpatialComputing

Steam's Summer Sale is offering discounts on over 800 VR titles. Highlights include Half-Life Alyx and Resident Evil 4 at 75% off, Skyrim VR at 75% off, and Hitman World of Assassination at a staggering 90% off. Sale runs until July 9. https://www.uploadvr.com/steam-summer-sale-offers-discounts-on-more-than-800-vr-games/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming