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The Apple Vision Pro was used for a successful hip surgery
Stryker's SportSuite Vision software for the Apple Vision Pro has received De Novo authorization from the FDA. This marks a significant step in utilizing the headset for medical procedures, specifically hip surgery.
The Steam Frame needs to be more than a cool device if Valve want to reshape the VR market
The VR market is facing a decline in headset shipments and studio closures, with a shift away from mid-range devices towards high-end or AR/XR alternatives. Despite Meta's continued dominance and some internal successes with its Quest ecosystem, the overall VR gaming landscape struggles with visibility and the high cost of developing tentpole titles. Valve's upcoming Steam Frame faces challenges related to pricing and a lack of compelling exclusive content, suggesting VR may become an integrated feature rather than a standalone market.
GamesRadar+ readers voted on how much the Steam Frame should cost, and I'm worried Valve will see the results
A poll conducted by GamesRadar+ readers suggests that the upcoming Steam Frame VR headset should cost between $699-$799, with a significant portion believing it should be under $899. The author expresses concern that Valve might price the device higher, potentially hindering VR adoption due to its niche market and current economic conditions.
Madden NFL 27 Is Coming to Apple Arcade and It Has No Microtransactions
EA Sports is releasing Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition on Apple Arcade on August 6, 2026, featuring Franchise Mode and Quick Play without ads or in-app purchases. This version will be available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, with progress syncing across devices. The absence of microtransactions is due to Apple Arcade's platform restrictions, meaning the popular Ultimate Team mode will not be included.
Apple Arcade Adds These New Games In July
Apple Arcade is adding six new games on July 2, including titles like Dungeon Clawler+, Creatures of the Deep+, Pocket City 2+, and Draw It+. The subscription service, priced at $7 per month, offers over 270 ad-free and in-app purchase-free games across Apple devices.
Announcing: "CONNECTOME" Now Available on Apple Vision Pro
Indie developer Grant Hinkson's immersive art experience, CONNECTOME, is now available on Apple Vision Pro for $9.99. The experience, which first launched on Meta Quest in May 2025, utilizes eye-tracking for gaze-based interaction on Apple Vision Pro, a feature Hinkson developed through a custom Unity-to-Metal bridge. CONNECTOME offers a meditative, self-paced journey through minimalist rooms with evolving ambient scores and nature-inspired geometries.
Apple's virtual Siri-ball is a glowing reminder to Google and Microsoft that user interfaces really matter in…
Apple's upcoming AI-powered Siri for visionOS features a glowing orb interface that illuminates its virtual surroundings, contrasting with the less integrated AI interfaces of Google's Gemini and Microsoft's Copilot. This focus on user experience and environmental lighting in augmented reality is highlighted as a key differentiator.
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Apple is laying the groundwork for its smart glasses with visionOS 2, featuring a pinnable AI visualization for Siri that reacts to gaze. Meanwhile, Meta has deleted its face-recognition system.
MOBILE GAMERS GET UNGODLY
Azra Games announced that its free-to-play dark fantasy RPG, UnGodly, will launch on July 30, 2026, for iOS, Android, and PC. Pre-orders are now open on various mobile storefronts. The game aims to deliver a console-quality experience with real-time combat and a branching story, designed for mobile players.
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Apple has introduced a new accessibility feature for the Apple Vision Pro that allows users to control a wheelchair using only their eyes. This innovation leverages the headset's advanced eye-tracking technology to provide greater independence for users with mobility impairments.
Apple's new accessibility feature lets Vision Pro users control a wheelchair with their eyes
Apple is previewing new accessibility features for its Apple Vision Pro, including the ability for users to control a wheelchair using only their eyes. These updates are powered by Apple Intelligence and will also introduce natural language voice input.
Pimax Crystal Light review - an ideal VR headset for flight and racing sims
The Pimax Crystal Light is a high-resolution VR headset recommended for PC gamers, particularly those playing flight and racing simulations. It offers a significant visual upgrade over older and entry-level headsets like the Meta Quest 3, with a resolution of 2,880 x 2,880 per eye, at a price point below $1,000. While large and heavy, it provides a comfortable experience and excellent image quality for its cost.
iRacing is now on Vision Pro, but you'll need a hefty PC to play it
The simulation racing title iRacing is now available on Apple Vision Pro, requiring a powerful PC to run. This marks the game's expansion to a new VR platform, offering a potentially immersive experience for racing enthusiasts.
Demeo Turns Five! New Player Ranks, New Loot, and 55% Off
Demeo is celebrating its fifth anniversary with new player ranks, platform-wide improvements, and a 55% discount on Steam and Meta Horizon. The update introduces five new player ranks with cosmetic rewards and backend enhancements, including a Unity engine update. Resolution Games CEO Tommy Palm expressed gratitude for the passionate community that has made Demeo a beloved digital tabletop experience.
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Resolution Games CEO Will Stackable discusses the company's strategy for bringing nostalgic gaming experiences to the Apple Vision Pro. He highlights the potential of the new platform for immersive VR content and the challenges of adapting existing IPs.
The Morning After: The next CEO of Apple will be hardware exec John Ternus
Apple's Senior Vice President of hardware engineering, John Ternus, will succeed Tim Cook as CEO in September. Cook, who led Apple through its post-iPhone and iPad era, launching products like the Apple Watch and Vision Pro, will transition to executive chairman. Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, has been a prominent figure in hardware development, notably at the recent MacBook Neo launch.
The Mandalorian and Grogu director used Apple Vision Pro to preview the film in IMAX
Director Jon Favreau utilized an Apple Vision Pro app to preview the IMAX scope of his upcoming film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, during production. This allowed him to experience the film in its full aspect ratio, similar to being in an IMAX theater. Favreau also expressed more excitement for integrating existing consumer technology like the Apple Vision Pro and Unreal Engine into filmmaking than for AI.
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Valve has released a native Steam Link app for Apple Vision Pro, allowing users to stream their PC games to the mixed-reality headset. This move brings Valve's extensive PC game library to a new platform, enhancing the virtual reality gaming experience.
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The rollout of Apple's Vision Pro headset has reportedly inflamed tensions within Apple. The article explores the internal dynamics and challenges faced during the product's launch.
TEMPEST® Spins Into Retrocade on Apple Arcade
Resolution Games has added the classic arcade shooter Tempest to its Retrocade collection on Apple Arcade, bringing the total to 12 iconic titles. The game is now available on Apple Vision Pro, iPhone, and iPad, featuring fast-paced gameplay and distinctive vector graphics. Retrocade continues to expand with future updates planned.