The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer smartglasses have cemented their spot as the go-to for 2025, combining a classic design with tech that fits into your day seamlessly. They take the iconic Ray-Ban look and weave in modern features without making it feel like you’re wearing a computer on your face.
Prime Day is almost over but that doesn’t mean the deals have stopped, and this Meta Quest 3S Gorilla Tag Cardboard Hero Bundle for $249 shipped, originally $300, proves it. The Gorilla Tag Cardboard Hero Bundle adds a playful twist to the deal. Included are the Handiwork Helmet, Handiwork Armor, and 1,000 Shiny Rocks—Gorilla Tag’s in-game currency—valued at $45. For the uninitiated, Gorilla Tag is a VR sensation where you swing through virtual jungles as a legless gorilla, chasing friends in a chaotic game of tag. Product page.
Microsoft and Meta have teamed up to drop a sleek, limited-edition Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition VR headset that’s all about blending Xbox gaming with a touch of virtual reality. This $399.99 bundle wraps a 128GB Meta Quest 3S in Xbox’s iconic Carbon Black and Velocity Green colors, giving it that unmistakable console colorway.
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A leaked image of a black box, decked out with the Xbox logo next to Meta’s, has the internet talking. This is likely the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition, a collab teased since April 2024 and now set to possibly drop into gamers’ hands by June 24, 2025. With a rumored $399 price tag, this special edition aims to merge Xbox’s gaming heritage with the immersive VR world.
Mark Zuckerberg took the stage today to unveil the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses, an interesting collaboration between Meta and Oakley that just makes sense. Designed for those who live for the rush of sport, these glasses aren’t just a fashion statement—they’re a tech-packed companion for cyclists, skiers, and anyone who thrives in motion.
The Meta Ray-Ban smartglasses can not only be used to capture POV video for social media, but also to listen to music as well as podcasts, all for $263.20 shipped, originally $329. The glasses pack a 12MP ultra-wide camera, a significant upgrade from the 5MP sensors of their predecessor, while five microphones and open-ear speakers deliver clear audio for calls and music. Product page.
A classic franchise is sneaking back into the limelight, and it’s packing a virtual reality punch that might just change how we slink through the dark. Thief VR Legacy of Shadow, hitting PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and PC VR in 2025. Developed by Maze Theory with Vertigo Games and Eidos-Montreal, this game plunges you into the grimy, steampunk-soaked streets of The City like never before.
Palmer Luckey, the tech wunderkind who kickstarted the modern VR revolution with Oculus, has a knack for defying expectations. Standing in a sunlit room filled with lush greenery, he’s all smiles, arms crossed in a casual brown jacket over a floral shirt, cargo shorts, and slip-on shoes. Next to him is Mark Zuckerberg, dressed in his signature minimalist white tee and dark jeans, looking equally at ease. After years of rocky history, Meta and Anduril Industries, the defense-tech company Luckey founded after leaving Meta, are joining forces to create cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) systems for the U.S. military.
Meta just launched Llama 4, bringing out two new open-source AI models called Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick. These are part of Meta’s work to make their AI tools even better, and now they’re built into the Meta AI assistant. You can use this assistant on apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram Direct, or on the Meta AI website.
