<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head>     <meta charset="UTF-8">     <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">     <title>XR News Roundup - Latest in VR and Mixed Reality</title>     <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css"> </head> <body>     <header>         <h1>XR News Roundup</h1>         <p class="subtitle">The latest in virtual and mixed reality</p>     </header>          <main>         <section id="sneak-peeks">             <h2>MIXED Sneak Peeks & Evaluations</h2>                          <article class="news-item">                 <h3>First Impression: Into the Radius 2 Early Access on Meta Quest 3</h3>                 <div class="content">                     <p>The early access version of the survival shooter <strong>Into The Radius 2</strong> is available on Meta Quest 3 and 3S. It's a direct port from the PC VR version, featuring around 15 hours of gameplay, 2K resolution at 72 FPS, and a two-player beta co-op mode.</p>                     <p><em>Tip:</em> Quest Games Optimizer can enhance resolution while maintaining smooth performance. Until June 9, enjoy a 15% discount using the code "ITR2_EA-501CA6".</p>                 </div>             </article>                          <article class="news-item">                 <h3>VR Experience with Trailblazer on Quest 3: Journey with Bertha Benz</h3>                 <div class="content">                     <p><strong>Trailblazer</strong> offers a free, 20-minute VR interaction where you step into the shoes of automotive pioneer Bertha Benz as she undertakes her historic 1888 long-distance journey in the Benz Patent Motor Car. You'll assemble the vehicle and navigate through an old village. The interactions are basic and the finish varies, but it presents an engaging and visually appealing narrative.</p>                 </div>             </article>                          <article class="news-item">                 <h3>Cosmic XR: An Exquisite Mixed Reality Exploration of the Universe</h3>                 <div class="content">                     <p><strong>Cosmic XR</strong> is a remarkable mixed reality application for Meta Quest, allowing you to navigate the solar system and beyond in vivid detail. For €9, you can manipulate the Milky Way, planets, and even the black hole Sagittarius A* using just your hands. Features like adjustable passthrough transparency and soothing music enhance the immersive experience of the cosmic grandeur.</p>                 </div>             </article>         </section>                  <section id="hardware">             <h2>New Releases in XR Hardware</h2>                          <article class="news-item">                 <h3>Meta Quest: Comprehensive Update Introduces New UI</h3>                 <p>The latest major update for Meta Quest, dubbed "Navigator," replaces the previous universal menu. This redesign emphasizes the app library, highlighting recently used and pinned apps (up to ten). Update 77 also introduces several new features including an AI tool that transforms Instagram photos into 3D images, "following" windows, toggleable spatial audio, Bluetooth LE audio support, and text-to-speech enhancements for better accessibility.</p>             </article>                          <article class="news-item">                 <h3>Xreal Eye Adds 6DoF Tracking to Xreal One</h3>                 <p>The newly introduced Xreal Eye camera module enhances the Xreal One and One Pro display glasses with genuine spatial 6DoF tracking. Lightweight at just 1.5 grams, it fits snugly between the lenses and supports photo and video capture up to 12MP. It starts shipping in late June for $100. Additionally, Xreal has announced that all delayed One Pro pre-orders will be shipped by the end of May.</p>             </article>                          <article class="news-item">                 <h3>Update: Apple's Smart Glasses Launch Postponed to 2026</h3>                 <p>According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple has rescheduled the release of its highly anticipated smart glasses to late 2026. This year, they plan to begin prototype production with mass manufacturing of chips expected in 2025. The glasses are said to include cameras, microphones, and speakers, aiming to rival Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses but with Apple's renowned quality. Initially, Apple targeted a 2027 launch.</p>             </article>         </section>                  <section id="gaming">             <h2>Gaming Updates</h2>                          <article class="news-item">                 <h3>Audio Trip Adds Five New Songs With Next Week's Neon Disco Pack</h3>                 <p>One of VR's oldest rhythm games, Audio Trip will receive a new 'Neon Disco' DLC pack next week with five new songs on Quest and Steam. Priced at $7.99 with support for all difficulties and gameplay modifiers, here's the full track list:</p>                 <ul>                     <li>Now Move by Captain Joz</li>                     <li>Neon Soul by CTRL S</li>                     <li>Paradise by Duce Williams</li>                     <li>Make My Love Your Home by Nenor</li>                     <li>Disco Shapira by Omri Smadar</li>                 </ul>                 <div class="video-container">                                          <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M_oVnqJWEdM" title="Into the Radius 2 Early Access Gameplay" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>                 </div>             </article>                          <article class="news-item">                 <h3>Raindance Immersive 2025 Kicks Off On June 6</h3>                 <p>The 10th Raindance Immersive festival kicks off next month with 32 different immersive projects participating, and it's once again split into two components. The online festival commences from June 6 until June 29 in VRChat, alongside an in-person Immersive Showcase at Vue Piccadilly from June 19-22.</p>                 <div class="video-container">                                          <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ccAlWXLqo4A" title="Cosmic XR Mixed Reality" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>                 </div>             </article>                          <article class="news-item">                 <h3>Boule Petanque Is A Social VR Game Set In Paris</h3>                 <p>Originally launched on Quest in 2021, Boule Petanque is a social sports game that aims to bring petanque, boules, and boccia into your living room. In a recent major update, the developers introduced a new game environment, multiplayer mode improvements with a new spectator mode, support for new Meta Avatars, and higher resolution textures for Quest 3 and 3S.</p>                 <div class="video-container">                                          <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XLHtKmzrMkA" title="Trailblazer VR Experience" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>                 </div>             </article>                          <article class="news-item">                 <h3>Dum Justice Returns To Among Us 3D As A Permanent Mode</h3>                 <p>You may recall last year that Among Us 3D (then known as Among Us VR) hosted a series of limited time events. This week, Schell Games confirmed that Dum Justice is returning once more on May 29 and adding The Vigilante as a permanent role in-game. More will be shared in the coming days.</p>             </article>                          <article class="news-item">                 <h3>GORN 2 Added 90Hz Quest 3 Support And New Endless Mode Variant</h3>                 <p>Brutal VR arena battler GORN 2 received its first major update following last month's launch. This introduced an endless mode variant called 'BEKIVU Mode' where you never regain health and new random bonus objectives in endless. Five new gold weapons can be unlocked after reaching a certain kill count in BEKIVU Mode, while other changes include 90Hz support on Quest 3.</p>             </article>         </section>                  <section id="other-changes">             <h2>Other Changes</h2>             <ul>                 <li>In an unexpected crossover following Into the Radius 2 arriving on Quest 3, a themed onesie is now live in FRENZIES.</li>                 <li>VAIL VR launched a major Version 1.6 update that refactors how custom games work, adds more skin variety, and added mining supplies.</li>                 <li>Following controversy surrounding its use of AI generated artwork, Catana: Red Flowers adopted new key art.</li>                 <li>Umbrella Op is an action climber reminiscent of Crowbar Climber, and it's coming to Quest next month.</li>                 <li>Final Fury released patch 0.7.4, which lets you queue for quick match multiplayer while playing versus or training mode.</li>                 <li>Data Rot is a stylized VR horror game coming to Steam on May 30.</li>                 <li>Contractors Showdown deployed a minor balancing update.</li>                 <li>Assetto Corsa EVO deployed a minor hotfix following the recent version 0.2 launch.</li>             </ul>             <p>                 <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/801550/view/529846874009503272" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Into the Radius 2 Steam News</a> |                 <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1782760/view/517462514506662408" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Final Fury Patch Notes</a>             </p>         </section>     </main> </body> </html>

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