Samsung files trademark for "Samsung Glasses" in the UK
Samsung Electronics has filed a trademark application for "Samsung Glasses" in the United Kingdom, according to the Intellectual Property Office section of the UK government's official website. The product categories covered by the trademark include virtual reality headsets, augmented reality headsets, headphones, smartphones, and smart glasses. The exact nature of Samsung Glasses remains unclear. Given the name, it's most likely to be the AR smart glasses that Samsung unveiled at CES in January 2020. But at this point this is just speculation until there is an official announcement from Samsung.
Meta Quest 3: GOLF+ plans to launch a mixed reality mini golf mode
The popular VR golf game GOLF+ is getting a mixed reality mini-golf mode that uses real-world space. There will be a selection of ready-made courses and the ability to create your own. Custom courses can be shared and rated among players, and a local multiplayer is also planned. The new mixed reality mode will be exclusive to Quest 3 and will be part of the main game. The mode is scheduled for release before Christmas. Developer GolfScope Inc. is currently working on a way to automatically generate courses based on physical rooms, but cannot yet confirm whether this feature can be realized.
Stranger Things VR release delayed indefinitely
Tender Claws, the studio behind Stranger Things VR, has announced a delay in the game's release, which was originally scheduled for November 30th on Meta Quest 3, Quest 2, Quest Pro. The new release date remains unconfirmed, but the studio promises to announce it "in the very near future." The delay is to ensure the best possible gameplay experience by fixing any remaining issues. The VR game will allow players to embody the main antagonist from the show's fourth season, Vecna, and will also include a mixed reality mode on Quest 3.
Patch for Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice on Meta Quest fixes many issues
A new update has been released for the Meta Quest versions of Vampire: The Masquerade — Justice. The patch includes several bug fixes, performance updates, and tweaks. Notable changes include moving the dungeon cell key in Shadows & Whispers for easier location, adding a Return to Pietro's Hideout option for non-mission scenarios, and streamlining the crossbow tutorial. Several issues have been fixed, including climbing issues in Tommaso's Dungeon, water reflections in Quest 3, and missing discipline upgrades in the save file. For a full list of updates and fixes, please see the patch notes below.
Quest accessories from KIWI Design now carry the Made for Meta label
VR headset accessories manufacturer KIWI Design has announced via X (formerly Twitter) that the KIWI Charging Dock for Meta Quest 2 is now part of Meta's official "Made for Meta" third-party program. This also includes the Anker VR Wireless Earbuds and the Razer Head Mount for example. In the tweet, KIWI also announced that it will be producing Quest 3 accessories under the Made for Meta label.
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