Meta’s Horizon+ looks to become Meta VR+ and include 3D movies

9to5google.com Nov 9, 2026

Meta’s Horizon+ looks to become Meta VR+ and include 3D movies

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Nov 9, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Meta’s Horizon+ subscription service is reportedly being renamed Meta VR+ and will add 3D movies to its existing library of over 100 games. The change follows Meta’s broader rebranding effort to distance its VR division from the Horizon name. A VR leaker posted a screenshot on X showing upcoming 3D titles, suggesting the new service may mirror tiered offerings like Netflix or Xbox Game Pass. The subscription remains priced at $7.99 per month, with a 3‑month free trial included with new Quest purchases.

💡 Why It Matters

· By bundling blockbuster films with VR gaming, Meta aims to broaden its appeal and justify the premium price of its upcoming Meta VR Glasses, positioning the platform as a comprehensive entertainment hub.

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Even Realities glasses are coming to a job site near you

Even Realities announced the launch of its first Enterprise SDK, extending the G2 smart‑glasses platform from consumer use into the workplace. The G2, which holds roughly 11 % of the AR glasses market, already supports an app store with games and utilities that run on its in‑lens displays. The new SDK lets businesses create custom interfaces, tap the glasses’ microphone and motion sensors, and manage device provisioning, updates and connectivity through existing IT tools. Founder and CEO Will Wang said the kit is designed to fit existing workflows rather than force new ones. Companies can enroll via the firm’s enterprise portal, positioning the G2 as a hands‑free information hub for tasks such as on‑site notifications and data access.

💡 By letting firms tailor AR experiences to their own processes, the SDK turns a consumer gadget into a scalable productivity tool for fields that demand real‑time visual data without handheld devices.

9to5google.com · Nov 7

Android XR glasses officially get a December release date [Video]

Google’s Android XR ecosystem is moving toward market entry as its second design partner, fashion brand Gentle Monster, announced a December 2026 launch for its first “Intelligent Eyewear” glasses. The announcement follows Warby Parker’s pre‑order start on November 12 and its own “Intelligent Eyewear” branding. Gentle Monster teased the release with a short film starring Joaquin Phoenix, directed by Jonathan Glazer, slated for mid‑November, and confirmed the glasses will ship in December. The devices represent the inaugural batch of Android‑based extended‑reality spectacles, built on Google’s XR platform and positioned alongside Samsung’s similar efforts. The rollout marks the first consumer‑ready hardware for Google’s XR vision, expanding the ecosystem beyond smartphones to wearable mixed‑reality experiences.

💡 The December debut puts Android XR glasses in consumers’ hands before rival platforms, giving Google a first‑mover edge in the emerging wearable AR market.

9to5google.com · Nov 5

Payday Aces High review: This year’s must-play multiplayer VR game

Payday Aces High, released on Meta Quest, SteamVR, and Steam Frame, returns the series to its cooperative heist roots with four new characters and VR‑specific mechanics. The game features six unlockable missions, a free seventh mission launching December 14, and cross‑play support across platforms. Players can customize stats, upgrade guns, and collect character masks, while community challenges unlock special loot. Though it lacks some traditional stealth and physical interaction options, the VR‑centric gameplay delivers immersive, physics‑based action and rewarding co‑op experiences.

💡 By re‑introducing core cooperative gameplay with VR‑optimized mechanics, Payday Aces High revitalizes a beloved franchise and expands the VR multiplayer market, offering a fresh, engaging experience for both series veterans and new players.

gamesradar.com · Nov 4

PlayStation made the best VR headset for gaming, and then left it…

Sony has removed PSVR 2 from its U.S. and Japanese virtual stores, following months of supply shortages and a recent sale of its mixed‑reality patents to Meta. The headset, praised for its high‑end display and gaming focus, has struggled with limited game support and a high launch price. Despite no official discontinuation announcement, the removal signals the end of its active lifecycle. Sony’s earlier shuttering of VR studios further weakened the platform’s ecosystem.

💡 The withdrawal underscores Sony’s retreat from the VR market, leaving a gap for competitors to capture a niche that once promised high‑quality, console‑centric experiences.

9to5google.com · Nov 2

The Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro are receiving their last OS…

Meta announced that the Quest 2 and Quest Pro VR headsets will stop receiving operating‑system updates after March 2027, with only security patches continuing through the end of 2027. The decision ends a six‑year support cycle for the Quest 2, the best‑selling headset with roughly 20 million units sold, and a shorter seven‑month window for the Quest Pro, which launched in October 2022. Meta assures that cross‑play multiplayer and existing games will remain functional, provided they do not depend on OS features introduced after the cutoff. Developers must give users a six‑month notice before ending game support. The move clears the path for newer hardware, including the Quest 3, Quest 3S and the upcoming $1,299 Meta VR Glasses slated for early‑next‑year release, and will shape Meta's VR strategy future.

💡 Ending updates pushes current owners onto newer, higher‑spec devices, fast‑tracking adoption of Meta’s next‑gen VR Glasses and tightening its hardware ecosystem.

gamesradar.com · Nov 2

The best gaming tech we’ve reviewed in October 2026

GamesRadar+ reviewed a slate of October 2026 gaming hardware, highlighting eight products that earned star ratings. The Evercade Nexus handheld received a 4.5‑star score for its vibrant 5.98‑inch IPS display, dual thumbsticks, and full compatibility with Evercade cartridges, though it lacks sleep mode and HDMI output. Razer’s Barracuda V2 Pro headset also earned 4.5 stars, offering active noise cancellation, dual‑mode wireless, and a 70‑hour battery, but it costs twice as much as the previous model and omits Chroma lighting. Valve’s Steam Frame, a wearable “Steam Deck”‑style VR device, earned four stars for its lightweight comfort and foveated streaming, yet suffers from poor battery life and no wired option. Other notable picks include Corsair’s budget‑friendly Skiff 100 Plus keyboard, CRKD Nitro Deck 2 controller for Switch 2, and SteelSeries Aeon Pro controller, each praised for specific strengths and critiqued for limited features or pricing. The roundup positions these devices as the month’s top‑rated options across handhelds, audio, input, and emerging VR form factors.

💡 By spotlighting affordable yet high‑performing peripherals alongside experimental VR hardware, the review underscores a shift toward mainstream accessibility in next‑gen gaming experiences.