Recent news and analysis on AR/VR & Spatial Computing

AR and VR news covering headsets, spatial computing platforms, mixed reality apps, and immersive hardware and software.

• "Steam Frame: The Ars Technica review"

  Ars Technica argues that Valve's new Steam Frame headset is an overengineered yet underbaked entry into the standalone VR market. The commentary contrasts this launch with Valve's previous neglect of VR following the success of Meta's Quest, suggesting the device feels out of place in the current technological landscape.

• "Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?"

  BBC News suggests that while Valve's new Steam Frame VR headset offers excellent comfort and performance, its high price point of over £1,000 reinforces concerns about virtual reality remaining inaccessible to mainstream consumers. The article contrasts the hardware's technical merits with the economic barriers limiting broader adoption.

• China optoelectronics expo closes with focus on AR and optical comms

  The 2026 China International Optoelectronic Exposition concluded on September 11, highlighting near-eye display applications like AR/VR and smart glasses. Industry participants also showed strong interest in new developments within optical communications technologies presented by vendors.