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Magic Leap Raises $500 Million in Funding

Magic Leap today announced that it has raised $500 million in funding at a post-money valuation of roughly $2 billion. The new capital will further Magic

10/25/202105/20/2026 Mike

HTC VIVE Pro 2 Full Kit Now Available

After the launch of the HTC VIVE Pro 2 headset earlier this year, delivering sharp, precise, and immersive VR, HTC VIVE announces today

09/12/202105/19/2026 Mike

UBISOFT SPREADS ITS WINGS INTO VIRTUAL REALITY WITH EAGLE FLIGHT

Today, at the PlayStation Experience conference, Ubisoft revealed Eagle Flight, a Virtual Reality game that sends players to the skies of Paris

12/05/201505/19/2026 Mike

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US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies 07/13/2026

Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. Missile alert sirens also sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet.

Spain wildfire: Firefighters gain ground as Almería evacuees return home 07/12/2026

Firefighters gained the upper hand on the deadly Almería wildfire after days of battling the flames, as the blaze that killed 12 people and burned 66 square kilometres began to ease, allowing some of the nearly 1,500 evacuees to return home.

Israel to hold elections on 27 October in what is seen as referendum on Netanyahu leadership 07/12/2026

Israel will hold national elections on 27 October, the last date allowed by law to hold national elections. The Knesset is set to end its current term on 17 July.

France: hundreds dive into the Seine for Paris’ first river race in 80 years 07/12/2026

Swimmers plunged into the Seine near the Eiffel Tower for the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, the first major organised race on the river in nearly 80 years.

Haaland look-alike contest draws fans in Miami 07/12/2026

A look-alike contest celebrating Norway striker Erling Haaland drew crowds in downtown Miami ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against England. The event was organised by content creator Emma Kate Willman after she went viral on social media over her resemblance to the football star.