Report: Apple Vision Pro is set to launch in February 2024
Mark Gurman reports that production of the Vision Pro is running at full speed and that the mixed reality headset is set to launch in February, barring any last-minute hiccups. Gurman calls it the "most complex product launch" Apple has ever undertaken and discusses the many challenges of its introduction in his article. Gurman also writes that Apple is already working on the next version of the headset's operating system, visionOS, which will be rolled out along other operating systems next year. Vision Pro is the first entirely new product category for Apple since the launch of the Apple Watch in 2015.
Walkabout Mini Golf gets a holiday update and a bug fix for Meow Wolf
Mighty Coconut has released a holiday update for Walkabout Mini Golf. It includes a winter-themed Welcome Island, festive avatars and more. The Welcome Island also features a new holiday jingle by composer Chris Reyman. The special avatars are decorated with mistletoe and New Year's greetings, and there is a horned Krampus. In addition to the holiday update, a bug has been fixed on the 18th hole of the new Meow Wolf DLC.
Meta Quest: Update for Horizon Worlds introduces new social HUB
Meta has released the final update for Horizon Worlds in 2023. Wiht Horizon Central, a new central meeting point comes into play. Speaker detection and microphone notifications have been improved to make it easier to identify sounds and conversations. In addition, a new notification is being tested that will inform users whether the microphone is on or off when they enter a world. Other new features include reminders, a new introductory experience, bug fixes, the ability to set daily time limits, and quests for the Horizon Season. Details can be found at the following links.