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Oculus has now confirmed the launch the ‘Rift Core 2.0’ update in public beta; it’s hitting Rift headsets December 6th. The anticipated updated will bring a major overhaul to ‘Home’—the place you see in the headset when you’re not inside of a VR game—as well as ‘Dash’, a revamped universal menu which also lets you run traditional desktop PC apps in VR.Update (12/03/17): Oculus has confirmed in a recent tweet that it’s Core 2.0 beta is officially coming to Rift December 6th.Follow the instructions below to download the beta branch, which should automatically update on Wednesday morning Pacific Time. You can revert tot he stable branch at any time by toggling off the option.Original article (11/28/17): Oculus announced today on their official blog that the Rift Core 2.0 beta is coming “soon,” and with it will come an updated Oculus Desktop app which the company says offers an improved layout, now with a Wish List feature for marking games and apps that interest you. The Wish List will offer notifications when saved apps go on sale.Those excited for the virtual desktop functionality, which promises to allow users to run traditional desktop PC apps inside the Rift at any time, even while inside VR apps, will need to update to Windows 10. Users still running Windows 7 and 8 will still be able to use Dash to browse their VR app library and for some other functionality, but won’t be able to use ‘Oculus Desktop’ virtual computing function, or run Dash as an overlay on top of VR apps, the company says. Oculus indicates this is for performance reasons.Image courtesy OculusPlayers will be able to download the Rift Core 2.0 beta automatically once it’s available by opting into the ‘Public Test Channel’ through the current Oculus Desktop App (Settings > Beta > Public Test Channel switch). The company also suggests updating your video drivers for optimal performance with the update.The blog post also shared several new images showing various Home spaces: The Rift Core 2.0 experience is built primarily around Touch, and while Oculus says “most, but not all” previously support functionality will work with the gamepad, the company says you should use Touch if you want to “take full advantage of all the features in Rift Core 2.0,” including customizing your Home space.

The Oculus Quest 2 is already a pretty damn good VR headset. In fact, for our money, it’s probably the best standalone mixed reality device on the market right now. It was music to our ears, then, when Facebook announced its new and improved Quest 2 model would come packing 128GB of storage for exactly the same price as the existing base version – making it better value, and an easier recommendation, than ever.The move comes after Facebook pulled sales of its Oculus Quest 2 headset earlier this month following complaints of skin irritation from a small number of users. In a blog post, the company revealed it would not only correct the issue by implementing a safer silicon cover, but discontinue the 64GB Quest 2 entirely and replace it with a 128GB model.You may likeSave $50 on the Meta Quest 3S with a free copy of Batman: Arkham ShadowThe newly announced PSVR 2 price cut might finally make it a viable Meta Quest 3 competitorOculus Quest will work with Steam Deck for VR on the goPeople are buying the Oculus Quest 2 just to access Facebook accountsEverything we know about the Oculus Quest 3 There’s little doubt that a 128GB Quest 2 headset was already in the works over at Facebook, and there’s no knowing whether the recall affected previous plans to have this bigger-capacity model succeed the 64GB version of the device. Either way, gamers will be able to pick up a 128GB Quest 2 for the familiar price of $299 / £299 / AU$479 from August 24. Prior to the recall, the only other storage option in addition to the base model was the 256GB variant, which will remain priced at $399 / £399 / AU$639.No expandable storage, but still a big improvementFacebook doubling the amount of entry-level storage on its Quest 2 devices is a big deal. Most Quest titles currently take up around 3GB of storage – save for particularly large files, such as The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners, or Doom3Quest – meaning, with the original 64GB model, gamers could store up to around 20 titles.A revised capacity of 128GB essentially doubles that figure, but it also better future-proofs the Quest 2 for the inevitably-larger VR games set to arrive later down the line.Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.That point is particularly important given the lack of expandable storage in the Quest 2. Whichever model you choose, the only way to get more internal storage is to delete existing titles from your hard drive – a familiar trial for any long-time PS4 or Xbox One owners. That fact remains, since the upcoming 128GB Quest 2 also lacks expandable storage – but it at least gives prospective Quest owners more room for now and in the future.The Oculus Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro are getting a major price drop

(Image credit: Phil Barker/Future Publishing)Update: As of 3:30 pm PDT, Facebook, Instagram, and related websites appear to be working, including oculus.com and the Oculus app. Services are "coming back online now," the company tweeted at 3:33 pm. To the huge community of people and businesses around the world who depend on us: we're sorry. We’ve been working hard to restore access to our apps and services and are happy to report they are coming back online now. Thank you for bearing with us.October 4, 2021Facebook says that today's extended outage did not compromise user data—it was actually a pretty boring networking error. "Our engineering teams have learned that configuration changes on the backbone routers that coordinate network traffic between our data centers caused issues that interrupted this communication, the company posted on its blog. "This disruption to network traffic had a cascading effect on the way our data centers communicate, bringing our services to a halt."You may likeUpdate: The PlayStation Network appears to be coming back online after nearly a day's outage, but there's still no word from Sony on what happenedSony offers 5 free days of PlayStation Plus but no explanation for 24-hour 'operational issue,' Capcom to extend Monster Hunter Wilds beta to make up for downtimeOriginal story: Facebook users from around the world are unable to access the social network today, seemingly because the domain name "facebook.com" has temporarily gone missing. The outage began at around 8:30 am Pacific, and continues nearly five hours later.The error "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN" appears when attempting to load the Facebook website, which means that the service responsible for translating "facebook.com" into an IP address can't do it. Instagram and WhatsApp are also unreachable. "We're aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products," wrote Facebook on Twitter. "We're working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible, and we apologize for any inconvenience."Facebook owns VR headset maker Oculus, and controversially requires Oculus Quest users to log in with a Facebook account. In numerous Reddit threads, many Quest owners say they have been able to use their headsets during the outage—to play VR games on Steam, for instance—but some say they can't load their Oculus libraries, and those who just took a Quest 2 out of the box have reported that they're unable to complete the initial setup.Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals,

The world of virtual reality (VR) and streaming devices has revolutionized the way we experience entertainment. Two popular devices that have gained significant attention in recent years are the Oculus VR headsets and the Amazon Fire TV Stick. While they serve different purposes, many users wonder if it’s possible to cast Oculus content to their Firestick. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of Oculus and Firestick, exploring their features, capabilities, and compatibility.Understanding Oculus And FirestickOculus: A Leader In Virtual RealityFirestick: A Streaming PowerhouseCasting Oculus Content To Firestick: Is It Possible?Chromecast And Oculus: A Compatible PairUsing Third-Party Apps And WorkaroundsLimitations And ConsiderationsLatency And LagResolution And QualityCompatibility IssuesConclusionCan Oculus Cast To Firestick?What Is Oculus Casting?How Do I Cast Oculus To Firestick?What Are The System Requirements For Oculus Casting To Firestick?Can I Cast Oculus To Firestick Without Wi-Fi?Is Oculus Casting To Firestick Free?Can I Cast Oculus To Multiple Devices At Once?Understanding Oculus And FirestickBefore we dive into the casting capabilities, let’s take a closer look at what Oculus and Firestick have to offer.Oculus: A Leader In Virtual RealityOculus is a popular VR technology company that offers a range of VR headsets, including the Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, and Oculus Go. These headsets provide an immersive VR experience, allowing users to play games, watch movies, and explore virtual environments. Oculus headsets are known for their high-resolution displays, advanced tracking systems, and comfortable designs.Firestick: A Streaming PowerhouseThe Amazon Fire TV Stick is a compact streaming device that plugs into your TV’s HDMI port, providing access to a vast library of streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and more. Firestick offers a range of features, including voice control through Alexa, 4K Ultra HD streaming, and a user-friendly interface.Casting Oculus Content To Firestick: Is It Possible?Now that we’ve explored the features of Oculus and Firestick, let’s address the question on everyone’s mind: can Oculus cast to Firestick? The answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no.Chromecast And Oculus: A Compatible PairOculus headsets do support casting to Chromecast devices, which is a similar technology to Firestick. However, Firestick is not a Chromecast device, and it doesn’t natively support Oculus casting. But don’t worry, there’s still a way to cast Oculus content to your Firestick.Using Third-Party Apps And WorkaroundsSeveral third-party apps and workarounds can help you cast Oculus content to your Firestick. One popular method is to use the “Oculus Cast”

How to Cast Oculus to Roku TV?Are you an Oculus user looking to cast your content to your Roku TV? Look no further! In this article, we’ll guide you through the simple steps to cast your Oculus content to your Roku TV.What You NeedBefore we dive into the casting process, make sure you have the following:Oculus device (Oculus Quest, Oculus Quest 2, or Oculus Go)Roku TVStable internet connectionRoku remote controlPrerequisitesBefore casting, ensure that:Your Oculus device is updated to the latest software version.Your Roku TV is connected to the same network as your Oculus device.Your Roku TV is set to the correct HDMI input.Casting Oculus to Roku TVNow that you have the necessary requirements, follow these steps to cast your Oculus content to your Roku TV:Method 1: Casting from Oculus GoPair your Oculus Go with your Roku TV:On your Oculus Go, go to Settings > Remote Devices > Roku.Select your Roku TV from the list of available devices.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.Start casting:Open the Oculus Go app on your device.Select the content you want to cast (video, game, or app).Tap the Cast button.Choose your Roku TV from the list of available devices.Adjust the video quality settings if needed.Method 2: Casting from Oculus QuestEnable screen mirroring:On your Oculus Quest, go to Settings > Experimental Features.Enable Screen Mirroring.Start casting:Open the Oculus Quest app on your device.Select the content you want to cast (video, game, or app).Tap the Cast button.Choose your Roku TV from the list of available devices.Adjust the video quality settings if needed.Troubleshooting Common IssuesCast button not showing up: Ensure that your Oculus device is connected to the same network as your Roku TV and that your Roku TV is set to the correct HDMI input.Video quality issues: Try adjusting the video quality settings or restarting the casting process.Connection errors: Restart your Oculus device and Roku TV, then try casting again.Tips and TricksUse the Oculus Mobile App: You can also cast your Oculus content from the Oculus mobile app (available for Android and iOS devices) to your Roku TV.Check for updates: Regularly update your Oculus device and Roku