Jay Peters
Magic Battery.
That could be Apple’s official name for the Apple Vision Pro’s external battery pack. What a way to brand a battery attached by a cord! If only it magically offered more than two hours of battery life.
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Emma Roth
Disney’s former head of metaverse is out.
Mike White, who Disney appointed last year to oversee its metaverse ambitions, has left the company, according to a report from The Ankler.
While White was reportedly supposed to assume a new role at Disney after the company broke up its metaverse division in March, it appears that never came to fruition.
Hollywood's Brutal Web3 Hangover
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Sean Hollister
One of the best VR games is getting a third installment in two weeks.
I Expect You To Die 3 is coming to the Meta Quest 2 (and Pro) headsets on August 17th for $25, and Windows (via Steam) on September 28th.
I loved the original, and Adi called the sequel “the most fun I’ve had solving puzzles this year.” It’s a hit combination of zany ‘60s spy movie and VR escape room that you can comfortably play sitting down.
Jay Peters and Jess Weatherbed
Richard Lawler
This year’s Meta Connect will be a two-day event, in-person at Meta HQ.
We’ve known the date for Meta’s next developer event since the company revealed the details of its Quest 3 headset, and now there’s more information available.
The two full days of programming will include a Keynote hosted by Mark Zuckerberg, the Developer State of the Union, and breakout sessions covering a range of topics related to AI and virtual, mixed, and augmented reality. Those who attend in person will also have access to demo experiences, networking events, and more.
Emma Roth and Jess Weatherbed