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July 13, 2026
 
 
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Samsung levels up gaming laptops with OBLYX OLED
 
The Samsung Electronics Co. booth at the Computex 2026 expo in Taipei, Taiwan, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Computex is Asia's biggest electronics show, one that's transformed in recent years from a PC exhibition into an all-AI affair. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Samsung Display has unveiled OBLYX, a new brand specifically for its gaming-laptop OLED panels. The displays boast up to 240Hz refresh rates, a 0.2ms response time and high-fidelity color reproduction, delivering smoother gameplay and sharper, more immersive visuals.
Full Story: Digital Trends (7/10)
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Meta confirms more Quest headsets are in the mix
 
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An attendee explores the Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset seen at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on January 9, 2025. Mixed and virtual reality technologies emerged as standout attractions at this year's event. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Meta plans to unveil several new next-generation virtual reality headsets, with more details expected at its Connect 2026 event. The company is reportedly working on new devices focused on gaming and lightweight mixed reality.
Full Story: T3 (7/10)
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VR apps bring interactive dance lessons to beginners
Virtual reality dance instruction, as showcased by Dance Guru and Trip the Light, leverages immersive technology and motion-capture avatars to teach social dance. These apps simulate partner dancing in a spacious virtual studio, offering interactive feedback and step-by-step guidance. While current limitations include the lack of physical touch and the challenge of dancing with a headset, creators anticipate future enhancements, such as haptic wearables. Despite these hurdles, VR dance apps provide a safe, judgment-free space for users to build skills and confidence before hitting real dance floors.
Full Story: National Public Radio (7/11)
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