This Week's Highlights: We're launching today the "Mixed Reality Collection" bundle, featuring our classic games at a special price, while Les Mills BODYCOMBAT XR debuts its new Challenge Pass tomorrow.
In other news, Meta opens a Ray-Ban pop-up store in LA and previews the Orion AR OS, successful multi-room MR has been tested on Quest 3 and Apple pushes the release of its affordable Vision Pro to post-2027 but plans an M5 chip upgrade.
Lets dive in! 👇
🎉 "Odders Mixed Reality Collection": Iconic Games in One Ultimate Bundle at a reduced price
Our first-ever bundle is out TODAY andfeatures an exclusive collection of some of our most iconic games, available at a special price.
Each game in this bundle has been updated with cutting-edge technology and is now playable in mixed reality.
Experience our new game Make It Stable, where players stack objects in MR to create towers, enhanced by a wide variety of objects and dynamic physics.
Also included is the fitness and rhythm classic OhShape, available in both virtual and mixed reality, offering a fun challenge to players’ coordination and rhythm.
Lastly, enjoy Chess Club, an immersive chess experience where players can compete in MR or VR, bringing the game’s pieces to life in a whole new way.
This collection is available exclusively on the Meta Store for $24.99, providing hours of entertainment.
More info: link available soon!
🥊 Les Mills BODYCOMBAT XR Unveils New FREE Challenge Pass on Friday 15th
Les Mills BODYCOMBAT XR introduces the First-Ever Challenge Pass, enhancing monthly challenges for players.
It will be available until November 30th, starting tomorrow.
Users who join early will have access to the Challenge Pass for free and enjoy exclusive content.
It's content will evolve with additional content in the coming months.
🏪 Meta Tests Fashion and Function with New Ray-Ban Smartglasses Pop-up Store
New pop-up store in LA, image by META
Meta opens its first pop-up store in Los Angeles, showcasing Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses in a high-traffic “experiential retail” setting until December 31st.
These smartglasses resemble classic Ray-Ban designs but include advanced features such as cameras, speakers, and onboard AI powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 processor.
This store offers customers hands-on experiences, including the option to try on smartglasses, capture media, and purchase customized pairs.
Events are scheduled at the store, such as comedy shows and workshops, aiming to drive word-of-mouth marketing and build a community around the product.
After LA, Meta will open another pop-up in Phoenix in January, with plans to test various retail models and potentially scale based on insights gathered in collaboration with eyewear partner EssilorLuxottica.
Meta released a preview of the operating system interface for its Orion AR prototype, developed for future AR glasses expected around 2027.
Unlike Meta’s Quest devices running on Horizon OS, Orion’s OS is designed for a smaller field of view, less computing power, and outdoor usability—akin to the difference between iOS for iPhone and watchOS for Apple Watch.
The video reveals several app launcher designs, indicating that Meta is still experimenting with user interface options for optimal usability.
Orion requires a streamlined interface due to limited hardware capacity. Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth describes Orion's processing power as closer to early gaming devices like the Game Boy Advance rather than high-end VR.
With Orion serving as a prototype, Meta aims to refine this AR-focused OS to create a practical, user-friendly interface in preparation for its consumer release in the coming years.
🥽 Apple Pushes Affordable Vision Pro to Post-2027, Plans M5 Chip Upgrade Instead
Image credits - Apple
Apple’s rumored, budget-friendly Vision Pro model is now pushed back to "beyond 2027," extending the wait for a consumer-oriented headset option.
Apple will reportedly focus on a Vision Pro refresh for 2025, featuring the new M5 processor, enhancing performance but likely keeping its high price point.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests Apple is focusing on refining use cases and features rather than simply lowering prices, likening this approach to its smart speaker strategy with HomePod.
This delay counters earlier reports of a cheaper "Vision SE" model expected in 2025, hinting at an evolving roadmap for Apple’s XR strategy.
As Meta and Google advance their mixed reality platforms, Apple’s delayed affordable option could impact its competitive positioning in the XR market.
And that's a wrap on this week’s highlights! Want to stay on top of the latest in extended reality and tech news? Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss an update! 👇
