#HotTake: the #AppleVision / #AppleVisionPro is failing because the market for high-end #VR Headsets is already oversaturated, and virtually all other players have an established library of #apps and uses, and proven compatibility with either #SteamLink / #WiVRn or #Monado and whatever Windows uses for #PCVR. Even with the #iOS compatibility, you just don't have a reason to buy a $1000+ headset just to hold a virtual #iPad / #iPhone when you likely already own a real one, and unlike cheaper headsets it just doesn't offer many experiences that the average user is going to pay that for.

A new headset line would take way more than #Apple seems willing to invest, especially this late in #VirtualReality #technology's cycle.

That said, there's definitely still a market for something cheap and easy, like a "Quest Lite", something that is made to hook to a lower-end #gaming computer's GPU and run stuff like tracking and reprojection locally, but doesn't necessarily have the power for anything substantial.

Day 1 highlights from #XRExpo! The event wraps up today, so don't miss your chance to experience the latest in immersive tech & connect with the XR community. Hall 2, Booth 2C22! ๐Ÿฅฝ

#XRExpo2026 #VR #AR #XR #ElectricMaple #Monado #OpenSource

Join us at XR EXPO 2026! Collabora is showcasing #Monado and #ElectricMaple in Stuttgart today & tomorrow, stop by Hall 2, booth 2C22, to see what we've been building and chat with our team!

#XRExpo #XRExpo2026 #VR #AR #XR #OpenSource

Collabora
(@)collabora(@)floss.social

Collabora is headed to Stuttgart for XR EXPO 2026! Visit us in Hall 2, booth 2C22, to experience the latest around Monado and ElectricMaple, and catch our 2 talks!

https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/news-and-events/accelerating-openxr-at-xr-expo-2026.html

#OpenXR #VR #AR #XR #Monado #OpenSource

https://floss.social/@collabora/116438700317864228

Accelerating OpenXR at XR Expo 2026

Visit Collabora in Hall 2, booth 2C22, to experience the latest around Monado and ElectricMaple, and catch our 2 talks!

Collabora | Open Source Consulting

Collabora is headed to Stuttgart for XR EXPO 2026! Visit us in Hall 2, booth 2C22, to experience the latest around Monado and ElectricMaple, and catch our 2 talks!

https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/news-and-events/accelerating-openxr-at-xr-expo-2026.html

#OpenXR #VR #AR #XR #Monado #OpenSource

Accelerating OpenXR at XR Expo 2026

Visit Collabora in Hall 2, booth 2C22, to experience the latest around Monado and ElectricMaple, and catch our 2 talks!

Collabora | Open Source Consulting

(Linux news in previous posts)

FOSS NEWS

GrapheneOS says it won't comply with age verification laws & will stay available worldwide:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/grapheneos-says-it-won-t-comply-with-age-verification-laws-and-will-stay-available-worldwide/

FreeDOS reacts to age verification laws, considering the exclusion of Californian users, similar to MidnightBSD:
https://sourceforge.net/p/freedos/mailman/freedos-devel/thread/trinity-ea582184-aa57-47fe-a9ca-1eaf3c3e7066-1772568482107%40trinity-msg-rest-gmx-mailcom-live-66f5884f57-86bbb/
(An older post, but I discovered it now through Whonix's post, so I include it here.)

Firefox 149 Web Browser Is Now Available for Download, This Is What's New:
https://9to5linux.com/firefox-149-web-browser-is-now-available-for-download-this-is-whats-new

Firefox 150 Promises Support for the GTK Emoji Picker on Linux, Beta Out Now:
https://9to5linux.com/firefox-150-promises-support-for-the-gtk-emoji-picker-on-linux-beta-out-now

Floorp v12.11.0: now supports Chrome Extensions & fixes key bugs:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/floorp-v12-11-0-now-supports-chrome-extensions-and-fixes-key-bugs/

Thunderbird 149 Email Client Enables Exporting of Selected Address Book Cards:
https://9to5linux.com/thunderbird-149-email-client-enables-exporting-of-selected-address-book-cards

Matrix 1.18 adds policy servers, invite blocking and safety API updates:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/matrix-1-18-adds-policy-servers-invite-blocking-and-safety-api-updates/

Mullvad Browser Alpha adopts Firefox Rapid Release and adds Linux ARM support:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/mullvad-browser-alpha-adopts-firefox-rapid-release-and-adds-linux-arm-support/

Linkwarden 2.14 adds improved team collaboration, tag pagination, and faster & enhanced UI:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/linkwarden-2-14-adds-improved-team-collaboration-tag-pagination-and-faster-and-enhanced-ui/

Funkwhale 2.0 debuts API v2, new responsive UI, ListenBrainz sync and multi-artist support:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/funkwhale-2-0-debuts-api-v2-new-responsive-ui-listenbrainz-sync-and-multi-artist-support/

Monado becomes the open source foundation for various OpenXR (VR) vendors:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/monado-becomes-the-open-source-foundation-for-various-openxr-vr-vendors/

Unvanquished 0.56 Released With More Renderer Improvements, OpenMP Added To Engine:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Unvanquished-0.56

Thief-like open source game project The Dark Mod 2.14 released:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/thief-like-open-source-game-project-the-dark-mod-2-14-released/

Infinity Engine open source remake GemRB 0.9.5 gets Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition playable:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/infinity-engine-open-source-remake-gemrb-0-9-5-gets-baldurs-gate-ii-enhanced-edition-playable/

(more FOSS news in comments)

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #GrapheneOS #FreeDOS #AgeVerification #Firefox #Firefox149 #FirefoxBeta #Floorp #Thunderbird #Matrix #MullvadBrowser #Linkwarden #Funkwhale #Monado #Unvanquished #TheDarkMod #GemRB #BaldursGate #WebBrowser #Browser #Game #FOSSGame #FOSSGaming #OpenXR #Email #EmailClient #FosseryTech

GrapheneOS says it won't comply with age verification laws & will stay available worldwide

GrapheneOS refuses to comply with regulations requiring age data collection, prioritizing privacy over regional laws. This stance aligns with criticisms of mandatory OS-level age verification and appeals to privacy-focused users.

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Monado becomes the open source foundation for various OpenXR (VR) vendors #Monado #VR #AR #XR #OpenSource

Monado becomes the open source...
Monado becomes the open source foundation for various OpenXR (VR) vendors

Collabora announced that their open source XR runtime (VR / AR) Monado has made some serious waves in the industry, and is now the foundation for many vendors.

GamingOnLinux
Monado becomes the open source foundation for various OpenXR (VR) vendors

Collabora announced that their open source XR runtime (VR / AR) Monado has made some serious waves in the industry, and is now the foundation for many vendors.

GamingOnLinux

yesterday i was finally able to play SkyrimVR with the HP Reverb G2 (WMR) on Linux(TM) !! yess... well, i need some mods to set my characters position etc because the savegame was from windows, but i hope this will be possible!

So so so glad ... one less reason to start windows... hmmm, probably the last!

here's how: https://www.mrhorda.com/index.php/blog/hp-reverb-g2

#skyrim #vr #linux #wmr #windowsmixedreality #hpreverbg2 #hp #envision #monado #gaming #pc

BREAKING: HP Reverb G2 (almost) Fully Compatible with Linux โ€“ Here's How!