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Vivo Vision Discovery Edition Mixed Reality Headset Showcased at Vivo NEXT 2026…

Vivo unveiled its Vision Discovery Edition mixed‑reality headset at the Vivo NEXT 2026 event in India. The 398‑gram device features dual Micro‑OLED displays with 8K resolution, covering 94 % of the DCI‑P3 gamut and offering Delta E 

Someone’s modded Diablo 2 for VR, and seeing the world through your…

A modder known as “Sergious” (Reddit user Fantastic‑Author2736) has released a fan‑made virtual‑reality conversion of Diablo II. Using the FlatVR framework and optional BodyWalk tools, the mod places the player in first‑person as the Sorceress, displaying health, mana and skill bars on a virtual forearm and letting the inventory appear on a belt and the map in the hand. Gameplay footage posted to Reddit and YouTube shows the classic isometric world rendered from the character’s eyes, with fireballs, zombies and other enemies reacting in real time. All files are hosted on GitHub for public download. The project arrives as Valve’s new Steam Frame headset launches, offering a wireless platform that can run both native VR titles and modified legacy games like this one today.

💡 First‑person Diablo II demonstrates how community‑driven mods can breathe immersive life into aging franchises, paving the way for similar retro‑to‑VR transformations.

Cessna Skyhawk Veris Virtual Reality Flight Training Device to Make Show Debut…

TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. affiliate of Textron Aviation, announced that its Cessna Skyhawk Veris virtual‑reality flight‑training device will debut at the NBAA‑BACE show in Las Vegas. The dual‑seat system pairs an instructor and a student in a shared immersive cockpit that replicates the Cessna Skyhawk’s controls, avionics and flight dynamics. Attendees at the trade show will be able to experience realistic take‑offs, landings and emergency procedures without leaving the ground. The Veris platform integrates high‑resolution headsets, motion tracking and haptic feedback to deliver a training environment that mirrors real‑world conditions while reducing fuel and aircraft wear. The launch follows Textron’s broader push to expand VR solutions across its general‑aviation portfolio for pilots worldwide seeking safer proficiency.

💡 Ground‑based VR training lets pilots rehearse hazardous maneuvers safely, cutting costs and accelerating competency for flight schools.

Snap Spectacles don’t have a Canadian release, but still worth keeping an…

At Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit 2026, a journalist spent 25 minutes testing Snap’s new Spectacles, a standalone AR smart‑glasses model priced at US$2,195 (C$3,107). The device is noticeably larger than previous models, featuring full‑colour displays, gesture‑based controls and no tethered charging puck. During the demo the reviewer experienced an AR overlay that could be navigated by pinching in mid‑air, selecting options projected onto the user’s palm, and receiving visual cues when looking away. Core apps included a map with restaurant guidance, a chess game, and a Harry Potter‑themed wand experience developed with HBO. Wi‑Fi instability prevented use of Snap’s AI assistant, but translation from English to French functioned correctly. Battery lasts about three hours of use. Canadian release details remain unconfirmed.

💡 Snap’s pricey, bulkier Spectacles show the company is targeting enterprise and entertainment niches rather than mass‑market adoption, forcing competitors to justify similar investments.

Meta rolling out audio upgrades, turn-by-turn navigation for Ray-Ban smart glasses

Meta released version 129 for its Ray‑Ban Meta smart glasses, adding audio‑balance and mono‑playback options. The update also includes Spatial Audio support, anti‑tampering camera safeguards, and new location features. Version 128, now broadly available, introduced turn‑by‑turn walking navigation that pulls data from the paired phone and can share routes from mapping apps to Meta AI. These enhancements aim to improve user experience and privacy on the glasses.

💡 The navigation feature turns the glasses into a practical on‑the‑go assistant, while the audio controls and privacy safeguards address common user concerns about comfort and data security.

Apple’s Vision Pro VR is incredible technology but is it useful?

Apple unveiled the Vision Pro, a mixed‑reality headset priced at $3,499, featuring dual micro‑displays that exceed 4K TV resolution and high‑fidelity passthrough video that lets users see the real world while wearing the device. Gesture control is handled by an array of infrared cameras, allowing subtle hand movements for navigation without external controllers. Reviewers praised the hardware’s visual quality and intuitive interface, noting it surpasses current high‑end competitors such as Valve’s $999 Vive. Apple frames the product as the start of “the era of spatial computing,” suggesting it could eventually replace a television, computer, and sound system. However, analysts question whether consumers have a genuine need for such a premium, expensive device and whether it can achieve mainstream adoption.

💡 Apple’s gamble tests whether premium spatial‑computing hardware can create a new consumer market rather than merely out‑spec existing VR offerings.