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Half-Life: Alyx Announcement Doubles Valve Index VR Headset Sales

Valve's Index VR headset sees a massive sales spike, doubling in the final quarter of 2019 after the surprise reveal of Half-Life: Alyx. The system sells out worldwide as eager fans rush to prepare for the franchise's first new installment in over a decade.

Facebook Pins Mainstream VR Hopes on the Launch of Oculus Quest

Facebook releases the Oculus Quest, a streamlined VR headset designed to finally bring virtual reality to a mass audience. The tech giant faces intense pressure to prove its billion-dollar investment works as it struggles to simplify its confusing product line.

Facebook Ships VR Headsets With Embarrassing Hidden Inscriptions

Facebook admits that tens of thousands of upcoming Oculus VR controllers ship with internal prototype messages like "Big Brother Is Watching." The company reveals the embarrassing hardware error ahead of two major headset launches.

Facebook Announces May 21 Release for Oculus Quest and Rift S

Facebook reveals that both the standalone Oculus Quest and PC-tethered Rift S headsets launch on May 21 for $399, with pre-orders opening today. Both devices share the same Insight tracking technology and Touch controllers, but cater to different VR needs.

Instagram Stories Hits 500 Million Daily Users Amid Facebook App Overhaul

Instagram Stories reaches half a billion daily users while Facebook plans major product updates across its family of apps. The company also outlines a gradual shift toward unified, encrypted messaging and family-wide metrics.