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My personal farewell to MIXED Dear MIXED readers, Today’s news likely came as a surprise to many of you. In truth, the end of MIXED in its current form has been looming for some time.

Our long-standing editor, Tomislav, wrote a personal farewell that provides more background information on what happened to our publication.

What happens next with MIXED MIXED is discontinuing its reporting. In future, MIXED editors Josef and Tomislav will report for Heise Online.

MIXED is discontinuing its reporting. Going forward, MIXED editors Josef and Tomislav will report for Heise Online.

Meta and Anduril are now jointly developing XR headsets for the US military Palmer Luckey’s defense company Anduril Industries and Meta are collaborating on the development of XR products for the US military.

Palmer Luckey’s defense company Anduril Industries and Meta are collaborating on the development of XR products for the US military.

An unofficial VR port of Counter-Strike 1.6 is coming to Meta Quest Team Beef, known for its standalone VR ports of classic games, is working on a VR version of Counter-Strike 1.6 for Quest and Pico headsets.

Team Beef, known for its standalone VR ports of classic games, is working on a VR version of Counter-Strike 1.6 for Quest and Pico headsets.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are getting their own VR game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City will be released in 2026 for Meta Quest and PC VR.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City will be released in 2026 for Meta Quest and PC VR.

Pimax Crystal Super: New Ultrawide optics push VR field of view to 140 degrees The Crystal Super VR headset gets a new optical engine that significantly expands the horizontal field of view.

Pimax is rolling out a new optical engine for its Crystal Super #VR headset, expanding the horizontal field of view to 140 degrees — without sacrificing image sharpness, according to the company.

I went through the claustrophobic VR horror of Tunnels on Quest 3 Tunnels, a new VR horror title, just landed on Meta Quest. Naturally, I had to see how deep the chills go in these VR mine shafts.

Tunnels, a new VR horror title, just landed on #MetaQuest. Naturally, I had to see how deep the chills go in these VR mine shafts.

Meta Quest: With a little luck, you can experience the striking VR puzzle Connectome for free A unique VR game that combines art and puzzles will be released in a few days - we are giving away free keys for this special app.

Connectome, a one-of-a-kind #VR title blending art and puzzles, is launching in just a few days — and we’re giving away free keys to celebrate its release.

Meta Quest Charts: Long-awaited survival horror sequel crashes the Top 20 Early Access favorite Into the Radius 2 finally lands on the Meta Quest charts, but Animal Company refuses to give up its crown.

Early Access favorite Into the Radius 2 finally lands on the #MetaQuest charts, but Animal Company refuses to give up its crown.

XR weekly round-up: Valve’s VR headset delayed to 2026, Meta Quest gets a new UI, and Xreal glasses go 6DoF Google shows display smart glasses, Apple's AR headset not until 2026, Xreal Eye turns One into 6DoF glasses and new UI for Quest...

This week in #XR: Google’s smart glasses get a style upgrade, Apple’s smart glasses slip to 2026, Xreal Eye adds 6DoF to One, and Meta Quest rolls out a major UI overhaul. Here’s everything you need to know from the world of VR, AR, and mixed reality.

The HL2 mod "Entropy: Zero" will get a fully-fledged VR mode The HL2 mod Entropy: Zero is getting a VR version based on the popular Half-Life 2: VR Mod.

The HL2 mod Entropy: Zero is getting a VR version based on the popular Half-Life 2: VR Mod.

Tobii and Prophesee are developing a breakthrough eye tracking solution Tobii and Prophesee are working on event-based eye tracking for next-generation VR headsets and AR glasses. Here's why it matters.

Tobii and Prophesee are working on event-based eye tracking for next-generation VR headsets and AR glasses. Here's why it matters.

New VR sci-fi shooter Into The Darkness impresses with elaborate graphics and physics-based action With its appealing graphics and physics-based action, Into The Darkness VR is arousing curiosity - the Early Access launch is imminent.

With its striking visuals and a physics-driven combat system, Into The Darkness VR is generating buzz ahead of its upcoming Early Access release.

Apple's first smart glasses set to arrive in 2026, taking aim at Meta Apple aims to launch a rival to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses by the end of 2026, Bloomberg reports.

Apple aims to launch a rival to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses by the end of 2026, Bloomberg reports.

Meta Quest update introduces a revamped UI and 3D Instagram photos The first major Quest update in months introduces a new Navigator UI and a 3D effect for Instagram photos. However, it will take time for these features to roll out to all Quest users, as they are still in the testing phase.

The first major Quest update in months introduces a new Navigator UI and a 3D effect for Instagram photos. However, it will take time for these features to roll out to all Quest users, as they are still in the testing phase.

Into the Radius 2 has launched into Early Access on Quest 3 - How does it run? Into the Radius 2 is now available in Early Access on Meta Quest 3. We've briefly tried it out.

Into the Radius 2 is now available in Early Access on Meta Quest 3. We've briefly tried it out.

Valve's new VR headset won't arrive until 2026, claims Lynx founder Lynx founder Stan Larroque claims to have seen Valve's new VR headset, but says he has heard that the device won't be released until 2026.

Lynx founder Stan Larroque claims to have seen Valve's new VR headset, but says he has heard that the device won't be released until 2026.

The classic adventure Syberia is being reimagined for Quest 3 The cult classic Syberia, created by Benoît Sokal, is getting a remaster, and a VR version is coming to Quest 3.

The cult classic Syberia, created by Benoît Sokal, is getting a remaster, and a VR version is coming to Quest 3.

New Meta Quest store sale offers discounts on major VR titles and indie gems Meta is holding another sale in the Quest Store, and we have some game recommendations for you.

Meta is holding another sale in the Quest Store, and we have some game recommendations for you.

Google's holographic videoconferencing is coming in 2025 Google’s futuristic videoconferencing platform, now called Beam, is set to launch with HP hardware later this year.

Google’s futuristic videoconferencing platform, now called Beam, is set to launch with HP hardware later this year.

Trailblazer on Quest 3: Is the history trip worth it? Trailblazer tells the story of automotive pioneer Bertha Benz. We tried out the VR experience.

Trailblazer tells the story of automotive pioneer Bertha Benz. We tried out the VR experience.

Xreal Eye launching soon, bringing 6DoF tracking to Xreal One The Xreal Eye, which will launch in June, is an accessory that adds a camera and 6DoF tracking to the Xreal One glasses.

The Xreal Eye, which will launch in June, is an accessory that adds a 12 MP camera and 6DoF tracking to the Xreal One glasses.

The highly anticipated mixed reality game Laser Dance is launching on Quest this fall There were a number of new VR game announcements at the Creature Feature VR Showcase. We summarize.

A number of new VR games were announced at the Creature Feature VR Showcase. Here's a summary.

The best hand tracking game is coming to the PlayStation VR2 The VR rhythm game Maestro is coming soon to the PlayStation VR2. It will also receive Star Wars content across all platforms.

The VR rhythm game Maestro is coming soon to the PlayStation VR2. It will also receive Star Wars content across all platforms.

Meta Quest 3: Cosmic XR brings the beauty of space into your living room Cosmic XR is a mixed reality app for Meta Quest, designed to bring the solar system—and the grandeur of outer space—into your living room.

Cosmic XR is a mixed reality app for Meta Quest, designed to bring the solar system—and the grandeur of outer space—into your living room.

Try a promising sci-fi VR Shooter for free - Plus: PSVR 2 gets a swashbuckling pirate adventure From horror thrills with OVRDARK to mixed reality experiences with Wonder — this week also brings new VR game updates.

This week in #VR brings everything from horror escapes in OVRDARK to trippy mixed reality with Wonder.

Social VR game Boule Petanque takes you to Paris in major new update The VR game Boule Petanque is receiving a major update today. It introduces a Parisian setting and enhanced graphics to the Quest 3.

The VR game Boule Petanque is receiving a major update today. It introduces a Parisian setting and enhanced graphics to the Quest 3.

Meta spotlights an under-the-radar VR sci-fi gem: Free demo available now The VR rhythm game Rager receives support from Meta's Oculus Ignition program and will be released in Early Access in September.

The #VR rhythm game Rager is getting a boost from Meta’s Oculus Ignition program and heads to Early Access this September.

Meta Quest: Financial struggles hit promising VR shooter The ambitious tactical shooter Tier One: Direct Action for Meta Quest stumbles after early access, leaving development in limbo.

The ambitious tactical shooter Tier One: Direct Action for #MetaQuest stumbles after early access, leaving development in limbo.