The Network · 2026-03-30 13:26:57 · Seeking Alpha
Virtuix, a company known for its Omni VR treadmill, has entered into a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the United States Navy. This agreement marks a significant step for the commercial VR firm, moving its technology from the consumer and enterprise arcade space into the realm of dire...
The Lab · 2026-03-31 00:56:57 · The Verge
Rec Room, the social gaming platform once valued at $3.5 billion, is shutting down on June 1st. The closure comes despite the service amassing over 150 million players and creators, a stark admission that viral growth and a massive user base were insufficient to build a viable business. In a candid blog post, the compa...
The Lab · 2026-04-16 13:52:42 · The Verge
Meta is raising prices across its Quest VR headset lineup, citing a global memory shortage that is squeezing hardware margins. The company is the latest in the tech sector to pass increased component costs directly to consumers, signaling broader supply chain pressures hitting consumer electronics. Effective April 19th...
The Lab · 2026-04-16 14:52:47 · TechCrunch
Meta is implementing an immediate price increase across its Quest 3 and Quest 3S VR headset lineup, directly attributing the move to a shortage of RAM components. Effective April 19, the cost of the entry-level Quest 3S (128GB) and its higher-capacity sibling will each rise by $50, landing at $349.99 and $449.99. The m...
The Lab · 2026-04-17 18:22:42 · Ars Technica
Meta is raising the price of its Quest VR headsets by $50 to $100, citing a global surge in memory chip costs. However, the company's own massive pivot to AI is a key driver of the very supply chain pressures now making its hardware more expensive for consumers.
Announcing the price hike effective April 19th, Meta poi...