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Scan Your Room and View It in Meta Quest in Minutes

March 14, 2025 by Mintu

Meta Quest users can now scan their rooms or objects using their smartphones and instantly view them in virtual reality. Niantic has revolutionized 3D scanning by integrating Gaussian Splatting technology with its app, Scaniverse, making it easier than ever to capture real-world environments and bring them into VR. This innovation allows users to create immersive 3D representations of spaces and objects in a matter of minutes. This breakthrough technology, accessible via Into The Scaniverse, simplifies the process of transforming physical spaces into interactive virtual environments. The entire process takes only five minutes, and with Niantic’s WebXR application, users can seamlessly … Read more

VR Roguelike Quantum Threshold Turns Wheelchair Into Powerful Combat Weapon

March 13, 2025 by Mintu

The world of VR gaming is evolving, and Quantum Threshold is set to redefine both accessibility and immersion in the genre. Developed by Finnish studio Vaki Games, this upcoming VR roguelike shooter is designed specifically for seated play, making use of wheelchair-based locomotion as its core mechanic. Unlike traditional VR experiences that focus on standing or room-scale movement, Quantum Threshold embraces seated gameplay while ensuring no compromise on adrenaline-fueled action. The game transforms the wheelchair into an upgradeable combat vehicle, packed with powerful weapons and strategic modifications that help players navigate a dangerous post-apocalyptic cyberpunk world. With randomized roguelike mechanics, … Read more

Xbox VR Headset Partnership with Meta: Limited Edition Quest in the Works

December 15, 2024 by Mintu

In a surprising move for virtual reality enthusiasts, Microsoft and Meta have announced a new partnership focused on VR for Xbox consoles. The collaboration will result in a limited edition version of Meta’s popular Quest Xbox VR Headset, branded with Xbox logos and designed to enhance the cloud gaming experience. However, contrary to expectations, this partnership does not bring a full VR headset specifically designed for Xbox consoles. Instead, it aims to blend Meta’s Quest hardware with Xbox branding, offering additional features like Xbox controllers and a Game Pass subscription. This development marks yet another attempt by Microsoft to explore … Read more