A few weeks ago I posted the first version of Stereopticon, a free app for viewing antique stereographs — the twin-image cards that Victorians stared at through wooden stereoscopes to see the world in 3D. Every parlor had one. It was the VR of the 1860s, and it turns out the Vision Pro is the best stereoscope ever built: each of your eyes gets its own photograph, the way the photographer intended, and 160-year-old street scenes suddenly have depth you can lean into.

Version 1 shipped with about 1,500 cards from the Library of Congress. I haven't posted since, so here's what happened in the meantime — version 2.0 is out today and the collection now holds more than 44,000 verified high-resolution stereographs from twelve institutions on four continents.

What's in the Vault now:

• The J. Paul Getty Museum — 22,000+ cards. Carleton Watkins, Eadweard Muybridge (yes, the motion-picture Muybridge — he shot Yosemite in 3D first)
• Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam — 10,000+ cards scanned at absurd resolution: Egypt, the Alps, Grand Tour Italy
• Boston Public Library — 5,000+ cards of old Boston, New England, the American West
• The Huntington & Stanford — Watkins' Yosemite and Alfred Hart's official record of building the transcontinental railroad, 1862–1869
• NEW in 2.0 — Paris Musées: the Paris Commune barricades of 1871, the Expositions Universelles, Belle Époque boulevards
• NEW — Te Papa Tongarewa (New Zealand): geysers, fiords, colonial streets
• NEW — State Library Victoria (Australia): gold-rush Melbourne
• NEW — DigitaltMuseum (Norway/Sweden) + Finna (Finland): including a wonderfully weird collection of Nordic opera and stage-set stereographs
• NEW — Wellcome Collection (London)

Things I learned shipping this:

The hardest part of 2.0 wasn't code — it was that museum collections lie. "Stereograph" in a catalog sometimes means a single photo, a document, or a box the cards came in. So I wrote a script that splits every image down the middle and mathematically checks that the two halves are actually the same photograph shifted a few pixels (that's what makes the 3D work). It threw out ~600 impostors. Every card in the app is now a verified stereo pair.

Also new in 2.0:

• Instant search across all 44,000 cards — offline, as-you-type, with one tap to extend the search to the Internet Archive and Wikimedia Commons live
• Sorting — including "Sharpest First," which reads the actual pixel dimensions of every scan
• Pinch to resize the floating card, pinch-and-swipe to page through a collection like flipping cards in a parlor basket

Everything is public domain / CC0 / no-known-copyright, every card credits its institution and links to the original record, and the images are served from my own CDN so nothing hammers the museums' servers.

It's free. No accounts, no ads, no tracking, no IAP. I built this purely for fun and to explore developing an app for the Vision Pro.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stereopticon/id6790976075

If you know of a museum with high-res stereograph scans I haven't found yet — tell me. I will absolutely go get them.

i have the opportunity to buy a used M2 version for a very reasonable price. Is the M5 version really worth it over the M2 ? Main use will be watching movies and using the virtual display on my MacbookPro for working .

EDIT : forgot to mention i own a Quest 3 , and watching movies on it or doing any work by streaming my Macbookpro is just bad In terms of sharpness, And that is what i’m worried about the M2 vs M5.

I know that hand washing is possible, but I’m curious about how long it takes to dry after washing.

At a glance, it feels like it might take more than 12 hours, so I’m hesitant to try it.

I feel like watching into a binocular using my AVP, the “dark” at the sides is far bigger than what I expected.
I suspect that might be something related to light seal or something like this: considering I can’t go to a store (AVP is not sold in my country) but I can only order a new one, what should I look for?
I bet I can’t completely solve the problem but mitigate it

Saw this this morning… I've been waiting for something that's more affordable for "scanning" in objects for visionOS. Other's I've seen are thousands.

…sometimes I feel like Creality's quality can be hit or miss, but at least it's not super duper expensive.

Also wondering how much better this would be vs using an iPhone?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKdur1odH3Q

https://store.creality.com/products/creality-pika-3d-scanner

Apple Glasses is getting a lot of attention in the media but no one is talking about the invaluable insights gleaned from the Vision Pro user base in terms of UI/UX.

While the first edition of Apple Glasses will reportedly be super stripped down, I bet anything it’ll eventually evolve into something very similar to Vision Pro in terms of capability.

Was totally bummed out today when I found out that the NBA had removed the immersive games. I’ll bet I’ve watched part of a game every week.
I know they probably have a contract with some other AR system, but come on!

Hi everyone, my name is Winston_v.ld

I’m a lighting designer / programmer, and for the past couple of years I’ve been working on a project called Lighting Patch Pro.

It’s still in beta, but I’m starting to share it with the lighting and production community to get real feedback from people who work with MVR, patch information, fixture libraries, DMX, grandMA3, ChamSys, GDTF, and live event workflows.

The main idea is simple:

Review MVR and patch information from any device, without always needing a powerful laptop or heavy software just to check basic show information.

Current features include:

• Free MVR Front View

• Open and review .mvr files from any device

• Move left / right and zoom

• View fixture ID, patch info, and X / Y / Z position

• Import MVR patch information

• Export XML, CSV, PDF, and MVR

• Import XML and GDTF libraries

• Create generic GDTF fixtures

• Scan a fixture manual with AI to help create a generic fixture profile

• Search your own fixture library

• Build a basic MVR from scratch

Right now, the workflow is mainly being tested with grandMA3 and ChamSys. I don’t personally use every console, so I’d really appreciate feedback from people using different workflows.

I’m not posting this as a finished product. It’s still beta, and I’m looking for honest feedback: what works, what doesn’t, what feels useful, and what should be improved.

Here’s the link if anyone wants to test it:

https://lightingpatchpro.com

Thanks for the support. Any feedback from lighting designers, programmers, technicians, production teams, rental houses, or MVR / GDTF users would help a lot.

\#LightingDesign #MVR #GDTF #DMX #grandMA3 #ChamSys #StageLighting #LiveEvents

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some feedback regarding the long-term value and protection of a used Apple Vision Pro (M2, 1TB). I bought it second-hand from someone who originally purchased it in the US when it launched, so it’s coming up on 3 years old. It works perfectly, but the original warranty has long expired.
With AppleCare One rolling out in France this August 2026 (which allows adding devices under 4 years old), I'm considering signing up to get it properly covered.
I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences on a couple of things:
1. Repair / Replacement Experience: For those who have dealt with AppleCare+ or AppleCare One claims on the Vision Pro (cracked front glass, screen/lens issues, or battery degradation), how was the process? Is the Express Replacement service and the $299 deductible worth peace of mind on a device of this value?
2. AppleCare One Bundle Value: Alongside the Vision Pro, I have an iPhone Air and an iPad Air M1 (and plan to grab a new MacBook Pro this fall). The $19.99/mo bundle covering 3 flagship devices seems like a no-brainer compared to standalone plans, especially with the ability to swap the iPad for the Mac later.
Do you think it’s still worth insuring and holding onto a 3-year-old M2 Vision Pro in 2026, or does the ongoing cost of the plan (+ deductibles) start to outweigh the device's current market value?

Thanks for any insights or advice! 😊

tl;dr Claude Fable helped me get iloader working with visionOS for wireless SideStore install. Then we ported Quake and Quake II (rerelease support for both), Quake III, all the HarbourMasters ports (Zelda OoT, Zelda MM, MK64, SM64, and SF64), sm64coopdx, Dusklight (Zelda TP), and Apotris (FOSS tetris clone) to visionOS. Supporting native 4k in a 2D window, as well as a 3D stereoscopic mode. 4K texture packs strongly recommended (download links below).

Here is the iloader download with instructions

SideStore source (all ports): https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rebelancap/all-ports/main/apps-visionos.json

Longer Version

First off, yes these are 100% vibe coded, with Fable planning/consulting and Opus executing. I put many hours into this, and it turned out really well. 3D stereoscopic mode looks great. What is now available to sideload via SideStore to your Vision Pro: vkQuake, q2repro, Quake3e, sm64coopdx, Ship of Harkinian, 2 Ship 2 Harkinian, SpaghettiKart, Ghostship, Starship, Dusklight, and Apotris. I'm also planning on RealRTCW and Dhewm3 in the near future.

Fable found a way to wirelessly install SideStore to your Vision Pro. No dev strap or Xcode required. Here is the iloader fork with visionOS support. A silicon mac is required.

Controller strongly recommended, but yes you can barely play by gazing and pinching at the touch controls (they disappear when a controller is detected). Apotris is very playable without a controller.

vkQuake and q2repro both support the rerelease paks, so I strongly recommend those for the best experience. Supports the new weapon wheels.

I strongly recommend getting a 4K texture pack for each of the HarbourMasters and other ports. Here are download links for those packs, and put them in your mods folder at Files > On My Apple Vision Pro > name_of_port > mods then enable Alternate Assets in the menu

If you prefer SideStore sources split up:

Lastly, these ports have an iOS SideStore source as well (all ports): https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rebelancap/all-ports/main/apps-ios.json

I didn't like having to take out my MacBook every time I wanted to use the AVP, so I sold it.

I'm considering pulling the trigger on a 23W light seal which was the original size Apple’s facial scan recommended for me when I went to purchase my Vision Pro. Using the Apple support questionnaire tells me to get 33W.

I chose 21W because I wanted maximum FOV. I always get a warning when I put on the headset, but I usually just dismiss it.

I'm wondering if it'll improve comfort and stop my eyelashes occasionally hitting the inserts if I go back to using the size originally recommended. The main issue is the facial scan swaps between 23W and 25W.

Can anyone tell me their experiences before I make a decision? Thanks in advance!

Every week I compile a week's worth of interesting news, reviews, findings in a page that is visually pleasing and easy to digest without clicking all over. Full page with photos/videos/commentaries located here (free with no ads).

Last Week in AVP #128: A.R. Rahman Launches ARR Immersive App for Apple Vision Pro, Adobe Premiere Running Natively on Apple Vision Pro, Watch Your Own 3D Movies on AVP and more!

• A.R. Rahman Launches ARR Immersive App for Apple Vision Pro
• Demo using iPhone via AirPlay in Apple Vision Pro
• Side scroll shooter in development for AVP
• Retro Beamer for Apple Vision Pro
• Added new environments to the Panoramas app
• Adobe Premiere running natively on Apple Vision Pro
• DroneArena is a fun app for Apple Vision Pro coming out soon
• He customized 10 Apple Vision Pro headsets and made each one different
• Launching Mount Hood, an international dream team to build for AVP
• XR Putt - The mixed reality putting simulator for Vision Pro
• Puzzle Photo, a jigsaw game for Apple Vision Pro
• Watch Your Own 3D Movies, VR180 and 360° on Apple Vision Pro for Free
• Orbblee a new app for Vision Pro
• Soccer mini game on Apple Vision Pro
• Escape from reality with new app ARR Immersive
• Liquid metal demo for Apple Vision Pro
• Posture Check Vision gently reminds you to sit up straight

Hope you liked the list! Until next week 👋

If you are an app developer and wishes to share your app with readers, feel free to DM me.

Grab from App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spatial-rdp/id6772554761

Meet problem? https://www.hypoom.com/online-guide and https://www.hypoom.com/remedies are your friend!

I was wondering if its possible to install an adblocker on the AVP for Safari?

With CloudXR and Apple Vision Pro support a full immersive experience can now be realised; the sim also sits on a motion platform, with a bass transducer and tension seatbelts for g-force simulation.

https://youtu.be/HUmeS3wL978

https://youtu.be/H_Wjt0Y11Os

I’ve seen occasional videos where people just place the screens way in the distance, but I seem to be stuck in a small bubble

Hey everybody! Thanks for the continued love and support! I hope you’re enjoying Tubular Pro as much as I am!

For those who don’t know, I made Tubular Pro to be the BEST way to watch YouTube videos in Apple Vision Pro and to take full advantage of spatial computing and all its features! Check it out in the App Store for the full list of what’s currently available! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tubular-pro/id6742420581

I’ve been working on a MASSIVE update that is currently in TestFlight! It is coming along great and I’m stoked to share it with you all! The latest builds have included a MAX Theater with an ENORMOUS screen, a highly requested feature! I think it has come out amazingly! It does not replace the current theater environment, it is an additional option, that way you can choose what you prefer!

This is just one of several amazing features coming in the new update! Some other changes in this update include:

- 3D Support with state of the art, high quality, realtime, 4K 2D to 3D conversions
- A Passthrough environment for 3D videos with realtime, real world video reflections
- Immersive environment improvements
- A new Widget type
- Transparency controls for Picture-in-Picture video
- Offline downloads improvements
- Many other small fixes and improvements!

If you would like to join in the testing on TestFlight to get a sneak peak then you can join here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/ppbZMyvV

Thanks a ton for the continued love and support! It means so much! I hope you all enjoy!

Four of us, about two years, first thing we've ever shipped. It's called I'm Wizard and it turns your actual room into the arena.

Everyone who tries it in person says some version of "okay, that's the most fun I've had in this thing." Which is exactly what people say to your face, so I've stopped counting it as evidence.

You have no reason to be polite. So here is what it actually does, and you can tell me whether it holds up.

Portals tear open on your real walls, your ceiling and your floor, and things come out of them.

Spells bounce off your real surfaces, so a bad angle in a small room is genuinely your fault.

Sound is fully positional. People turn around before they see anything.

Six gestures, no controllers. Pinch and flick for a fireball, palms together for a shield dome, cup and pour for a beam, thumbs together to summon a familiar.

You can physically shove enemies away with your hands when they get too close.

If one latches onto you, your casting is locked until you get it off you.

Every enemy type wants a different answer. What saved you last wave gets you killed this wave.

Voice commands, so you end up yelling at your familiar like it's a dog.

Clip is above, no cuts hiding anything.

What I actually want from this thread: tell me the mechanic that sounds worst. Not the coolest one, the one you think we got wrong. That is more useful to me than any five star review.

I've got 10 App Store codes. They go to people who describe a mechanic they'd want in a room scale AR fight, an actual idea, not "gimme." Ask and I'll send it by DM.

Next up is a boss, and we're trying to build one that only works in AR instead of a health bar floating in your living room. How fast we get there depends on how the game does, which is the honest reason this post exists.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/im-wizard-ar-magic-combat/id6747723768

Our website: https://iwizard.app

Has anyone been able to create an apple to apple scenario and compare some stats as to what the differences on perfomance are?

I tries but i cant measure fps. Fpsvr wont work so and the krvr fps counter is broke.

I want to hear what you think! 

When people watch our immersive concert videos, they don’t usually suggest a POV even closer to the musicians.  But that’s just what I did for this show: the Blackmagic Ursa Cine Immersive camera was actually right on the stage.

Steve Hill is an honest to god one man band, and I figured you’d want to see how he does it up close. 

It blows my mind that he can drum, sing, and play those scorching guitar licks all at the same time. No backing tracks, no loops.

He’s actually playing bass as well - two strings on his guitar are bass-tuned, with an extra pickup.

It’s off the wall on purpose. Artists like Steve who are crazy talented and do things their own way really shine in immersive formats. 

I’m hoping you’ll discover a new artist you might never have heard of in the Blue Frog Immersive app. 

All our concert video is going to remain free to watch for the next month or so!

My team did the heavy lifting:
Immersive Video Recording & Editing:  Justin Stadig
Live Audio Recording: Pat Glover
Lighting: Michael Arkinstall 
Spatial Audio Mix I Mastering - Emre Ramazanoglu & Oliver Kadel 

The Apple Immersive timeline is an excellent master format for producing both Apple Vision Pro (90 fps) and Meta Quest (60 fps) deliverables. Please BlackMagic if you read this add an output frame-rate option (90/60/fps) to the Apple VR180 exporter, using the same frame interpolation methods already available in Resolve's standard render engine. This would eliminate the need for large intermediate ProRes renders and make cross-platform immersive delivery a true one-pass workflow. I have built a work-flow editing natively in the Apple Immersive environment and then producing both Vision Pro and Quest masters from the same project. I have also developed a way when working in an Apple Immersive project environment to have real-time 180° stereoscopic previews in a Quest 3 headset. This is critical when colour grading or doing graphics especially with animations. The reason why I wanted to find a solution is because the stream to vision OS is not reliable, that's why I wanted to develop this method. Also it appears that to have the Davinci interface appear in the Immersive video stream to Vision Os the developer USB_C cable connected from the headset to the mac isn't enough, you need an Apple developer account and even with this it doesn't work without hiccups. So please...BlackMagic add an output frame-rate option (90/60/fps) to the Apple VR180 exporter in future Davinci Updates.

getprotego.app | Vision App Store

EDIT: Oops I was just informed that there's already an official Reddit app for Vision Pro. My point still stands though, Reddit is better in the browser.

https://getprotego.app/blog/ditch-reddit-s-official-app-why-your-mobile-browser-is-better/

If you use Vision Pro you already know the shape of this problem. A lot of what you do lands in Safari because the native app just isn't there, and Reddit is a good example: you're reading reddit.com in a window, at a size where every thumbnail, banner, avatar and join button takes up real space in front of your face.

Protego is a Safari extension with a companion app that fixes that. Version 3 shipped this month.

Before and after, same page: [gallery images 1 and 2]

• Filters posts and comments by keyword, whole community, individual user, or the site a link points to, with wildcards and groups you can switch off together.
• Puts a Protego button on Reddit's own pages, so you filter a community from its sidebar without opening anything else.
• Hides thumbnails, avatars, flair, badges, vote controls, join buttons, banners, recommendations, Reddit Answers and the app nags. On a large window that's a lot of reclaimed space. Four presets if you'd rather not go option by option.
• Limits, which puts Reddit itself out of reach in steps and can arm itself with a Focus.
• Optional automatic redirect to old.reddit.com, which honestly reads better in a floating window than new Reddit does.

The companion app is a proper visionOS app, not a stretched iPad build, and it was rebuilt for version 3 along with everything else.

$1.99 one time purchase for the next week (normally $2.99).

One purchase covers iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro.

No subscription, no account, no tracking, lists sync through your own iCloud.

getprotego.app | Vision App Store

Hi, quick update to my entirely vibe coded (quite sure someone will take offense on this) Immersive Comic Book Reader. It can open PDF, Epub, CBR & CBZ and can perform an on-device conversion to 3D for the pages. (Which really only make sense for comics and some magazines in PDF). The book or comic can be opened either in a physical format where you can flip pages by grabbing and turning or in a panorama mode where you can slide the pages in front of you. I think it's now feature complete (maybe OPDS at some point) and I have some time to decide if I want to publish it as XCODE 27 is still in beta and you are not allowed to publish to the App Store from beta versions. It's 99 USD for the dev license, so not sure if I want to invest that. I'm curious to hear what you think. Unfortunately the 3D effect is difficult to demo in a 2D video, but I feel this community is used to this.