Virtual Reality 19 March 2026 - 14 April 2026

Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S Price Hike Starts April 19 as AI Memory Crunch Hits VR

Meta Platforms will raise U.S. prices for its Quest 3 and Quest 3S VR headsets starting April 19, citing increased memory-chip costs. The 512GB Quest 3 will jump $100 to $599.99, while Quest 3S models rise $50. Refurbished units will also cost more; accessories remain unchanged. Meta shares rose 1.1% Friday morning.

April 17, 2026

Film Production·News·Technology·Virtual Reality

Blackmagic Unveils URSA Cine Immersive 100G for Apple Vision Pro, Adds 12K LF 100G Ahead of NAB 2026

Blackmagic Design on Monday announced a live-production URSA Cine Immersive camera for Apple Vision Pro and a 100G Ethernet version of its URSA Cine 12K LF, with U.S. prices starting at $26,495 and $8,995. The URSA Cine Immersive 100G, billed as the first camera for live immersive production, uses dual 8K-by-8K sensors at up to 90 fps. Both models are set for third-quarter release.

April 14, 2026

Gaming·News·Technology·Virtual Reality

Meta to End Horizon Worlds on Quest VR by June 15 in Major Mobile-First Pivot

Meta Platforms will remove Horizon Worlds from the Quest store on March 31 and from Quest devices on June 15, shifting the service to mobile only. Creator tools and subscription perks tied to Quest will end. Meta cited a surge in mobile users and said it will keep supporting third-party VR titles. The company maintains it is not exiting VR hardware, despite the move.

March 19, 2026

3 ASX Dividend Shares Yielding Up to 9% With Monthly Payouts
May 22, 2026, 8:02 PM EDT. Three ASX-listed dividend shares offering monthly payouts are attracting income-focused investors seeking steady passive income. BetaShares Australian Top 20 Equity Yield Maximiser Fund (ASX: YMAX) delivers a 9% gross distribution yield, mainly invested in financials and materials sectors. Plato Income Maximiser Ltd (ASX: PL8), a listed investment company, pays fully-franked monthly dividends with a 4.8% yield, focusing on major ASX dividend stocks. Metrics Income Opportunities Trust (ASX: MOT), a listed investment trust investing in private credit and related assets, targets a 7% cash yield, offering monthly income and capital preservation. These options provide diversified income streams with frequent payouts for investors prioritizing regular cash flow.