Canon Dual Pixel 3D Tested: A Deep Dive into Single-Photo 3D Models
We tested Canon's Dual Pixel 3D Converter with EOS R5 photos, inspected its meshes and textures, and share interactive examples plus nine downloadable GLB models.
Daniel Pohl
XREAL Aura ($1,279) vs. Meta VR Glasses: a specs comparison for media
XREAL Aura starts at $1,279, close to Meta VR Glasses at $1,299. We compare their announced specifications for movies, 3D photos and VR180, ahead of hands-on testing.
Arcturus Vision Camera Tested on Steam Frame: Our 3D Camera Comparison
The Arcturus Vision Camera gives Steam Frame color passthrough and a way to record stereoscopic video. But how well does that combination work as a 3D camera, and how convenient are the recordings to watch elsewhere?
Meta VR Glasses FoV simulation: try it for free on Quest
immerGallery and the free immerGallery Demo now let you simulate the Meta VR Glasses field of view on Quest. I tried it with movies, photos, panoramas and VR180 to see how the narrower view affects the experience.
Meta VR Glasses: better for 3D movies, but less immersive for VR180?
Meta VR Glasses promise micro-OLED displays and a lighter design, but their smaller field of view could affect 3D movies, spatial photos and VR180 differently. We look at the potential gains and compromises, and whether immerGallery will work on the new device.
Steam Frame standalone vs. Quest 3 for immersive media: our tests
How well does Steam Frame work for enjoying your own immersive media? Our new video compares standalone playback in immerGallery with Meta Quest 3, from photos and panoramas to demanding video files.
immerGallery 1.4.5 adds hand tracking and standalone Steam Frame support
immerGallery 1.4.5 adds hand tracking for Meta Quest 3, Quest 3S, PICO 4 and PICO 4 Ultra, plus standalone support for Steam Frame without a connected PC. The update also introduces automatic display refresh rate adjustments for smoother video playback on Quest 3.
Steam Frame (€1,049 / €1,279) Reservations Open; Arcturus Vision Camera (€157) Now Available to Order
Steam Frame reservations are open from €1,049, with the Arcturus Vision Camera available to order for €157. Here are the German prices and what to know about reservations and shipping.
DJI Osmo 360 II vs. Insta360 X6: A VR Creator’s Perspective
DJI’s Osmo 360 II offers 8K60, while Insta360 X6 reaches 8K50. We compare specifications and timelapse export, analyze the implications for VR headset playback, and discuss fine detail in Naoto Somese’s comparison footage.
Spatial Cameras in VR: From Quest 3 to Steam Frame + Arcturus, with Project Phoenix on the Horizon
The newly revealed Arcturus Vision Camera could turn Valve’s Steam Frame into a remarkably capable spatial camera. We look at its announced specs, nearly three years of our own Quest 3 camera experiments and spatial samples, and what Meta’s recent camera API development could mean for Project Phoenix.