What is Plants vs Zombies like in VR?  Toy Monsters reimagines the popular game Plants vs Zombies in mixed reality.  How well does it work? Toy Monsters is a VR mixed reality game similar to the tower defense game Plants vs. Zombies, with a toy-based theme.   You defend your base on one end of a […] The post Mixed Reality VR Plants vs Zombies for Quest (Toy Monsters review) appeared first on 360 Rumors ..read more

If you bought a Meta Quest 3 512GB version and you claimed your free Meta Quest+ subscription, this is a reminder that the free 6-month period is ending soon (if you got your Quest 3 on launch day, then you will be charged $7.99 per month starting April 29, 2024).  If you like it, then […] The post Meta Quest 3 Reminder: your Quest+ subscription will auto-renew soon appeared first on 360 Rumors ..read more

Kandao updated its Qoocam EGO 3D camera to add Raw DNG shooting and spatial video support!  Here’s the announcement and a tutorial. Qoocam EGO (reviewed here) is a 3D camera with a removable 3D viewer that lets you view your 3D photos and videos immediately. Raw DNG mode Qoocam EGO now supports shooting photos in […] The post Qoocam EGO 3D Camera adds Raw DNG mode and Spatial Video appeared first on 360 Rumors ..read more

Insta360 Studio 2024 has been updated and you can now combine videos from your 360 camera, smartphone, action cam, drone, or other camera with music, titles, and transitions.  Learn how to use this free video editor in just 15 minutes! BACKGROUND Insta360 Studio is a desktop app for Insta360 cameras. It started as a utility […] The post Learn the NEW Insta360 Studio in 15 minutes! (FREE video editor) appeared first on 360 Rumors ..read more

If you could have only one VR headset for free, but you weren’t allowed to sell it or buy or borrow another VR headset, would you prefer Quest 3 or Vision Pro?  That’s the question I asked Quest users and 73% said they would prefer the Quest 3. Commentators rolled their eyes over Mark Zuckerberg’s […] The post Why 73% of users prefer Quest 3 over Vision Pro even if FREE appeared first on 360 Rumors ..read more

Spatial videos have now been fully rolled out on Meta Quest.  Find out how to view and capture spatial videos with or without an iPhone. What are spatial videos? Spatial videos are Apple’s name for stereoscopic 3D videos.  (See here: Is there a difference between spatial videos and 3D?). How to watch spatial videos on […] The post IT’S HERE! Meta Quest Spatial Video tutorial (with or without iPhone) appeared first on 360 Rumors ..read more

Apple claimed that spatial videos would be incredibly immersive and would enable you to relive cherished moments “like never before.”  But I tried out Vision Pro and found that Apple lied about spatial video.  Here’s my analysis from my perspective as a 3D enthusiast for almost 30 years. One of the key features Apple touted […] The post Spatial video vs 3D: Apple LIED to us appeared first on 360 Rumors ..read more

Apple Vision Pro has a fatal flaw but Apple can fix it but given its corporate culture, it probably won’t. Vision Pro is being released to the public this Friday on February 2.  Meanwhile, hands-on impressions are being posted by prominent YouTubers such as Marques Brownlee.  Marques found that Vision Pro’s best use was as […] The post Apple can fix Vision Pro’s fatal flaw but it probably won’t appeared first on 360 Rumors ..read more

How would you like to play beloved Nintendo 3DS games in mixed reality?  You can now do that with a 3DS emulator for Quest called Citra — no PC required to run it (although you do need a PC to install it). There’s a new app for Quest called Citra that enables the Quest to […] The post Quest 3 can now play Nintendo 3DS games in mixed reality with Citra appeared first on 360 Rumors ..read more

Insta360’s generative AI filter called AI Warp is now available to other Insta360 cameras!  Here’s how to use it. Insta360’s generative AI filter, AI Warp, was first launched together with the Insta360 Ace Pro (reviewed here), its 8k action cam, and Insta360 Ace, its 6k action cam.  But with the latest Insta360 update, AI Warp […] The post Insta360 AI Warp effect now available for most Insta360 cameras! appeared first on 360 Rumors ..read more