Reality Bytes

Join Eric, Todd, and Skeeva on another lively Reality Bytes episode! We celebrate hitting 20,000 subscribers and our regular live schedule. Our sponsor, VRwave, gets a shout-out as Todd shares his positive experience with their custom prescription lenses for Meta glasses and the convenient charging station, highlighting its practical benefits. The main topic is a deep dive into the competitive XR/...

Welcome back to Reality Bytes! Eric, Todd, and Skeeva kick things off with their usual banter, including Discord drama and Todd's "love muscle" intro. The guys then discuss their Teimu finds and dive into early tech impressions, comparing new Vive Eagles glasses to Eric's Meta Ray-Bans and recalling the flop of the Vive Flow. This week's highlight is the Flat2VR Studios VR Game Showcase! Eric reca...

This week on Reality Bytes, Eric, Todd, and Skeeva welcome VR OGs Artur and Shodah from Somnium Space! They dive deep into the ever-evolving XR landscape, sharing their candid thoughts on Meta's 'Trojan horse' strategy with Quest, the rise and fall of PCVR, and Google's hit-or-miss approach with Android XR. Hear their insights on why the industry is undergoing a 'purification' and how Apple's Visi...

Welcome back to Reality Bytes for a super-sized "Nerd Talk" episode with Todd and Ska! What started as a quick chat about Todd's new Galaxy ZFold 8 Ultra quickly spiraled into an epic deep dive into the wild world of home automation. We're talking about everything from smart sprinkler valves and water leak detectors to monitoring every breaker in your electrical box – all controlled locally with H...

The Bytes crew – Eric, Todd, and Skeeva – kicked off this episode with their usual chaotic energy, navigating YouTube's mysterious censorship algorithms and announcing last week’s Robo Quest winners. Then, it was time for the Teimu (or Teemu? or Timu?) Tech Challenge! Todd impressed with a capable $38 4K mini-projector, while Eric brought intensely sour Final Boss candies. Skeeva, however, got hil...

Welcome to Reality Bytes! Eric, Todd, and Skeeva are back. Todd recounts his amazing Japan trip, from polite phrases and local beer to his son's anime-focused adventures. The chat lights up with familiar faces as they dive into gaming, including Eric's excitement for *Halo Combat Evolved* (Todd's not a fan) and their differing opinions on *Deep Rock Galactic Survivor* and *Rogue Core*. The convers...

Eric's back from his global travels, joining Skeeva and special guest Jasmine! Todd's off on an epic vacation, so we dive straight into the recent VR Game Showcase. We cover the wild launch of FlatOut 4 VR and the community's Herculean efforts with wheel and pedal support, plus the excitement for Robo Quest hitting Quest on July 23rd. Get the magical scoop on how the Trombone Champ Disney DLC came...

This week on Reality Bytes, Todd and Ska hold down the fort as Eric is out sick! Ska kicks things off with news of his recent wedding and how his whole family (and even the Greywolves!) are diving deep into multiplayer VR, playing chaotic rounds of Deadly Delivery and Acron: Attack of the Squirrels. They also highlight other fantastic asynchronous VR games like Fruit Golf and the horror-filled Ric...

Welcome to another "Nerd Talk" episode of Reality Bytes, where Todd and Skyler dive deep into all things tech and gaming! This week kicks off with nostalgic banter about their musical past and AI's role in learning instruments. They share TV recommendations like the video game satire Mythic Quest and the new Big Bang Theory spin-off, Stewart Fails to Save the Universe, along with a shout-out to th...

Welcome back to Reality Bytes for another episode of Nerd Talk! This week, Todd and Skeeva are joined by special guest Tribe Greywolf for an episode packed with tech and gaming. We kick things off with some hilarious behind-the-scenes banter (including Todd's infamous tattoo and the surprising success of Trombone Champ) before Tribe dives into his big move to Arizona and the incredible growth of h...

This week on Reality Bytes, Eric, Todd, and Skeeva kick off with Todd’s new look and AI banter. Gaming highlights include celebrating Wrath Aeon of Ruin VR Brutal Edition's success on PlayStation and Quest, with a call for Steam reviews! Eric's Robo Quest VR addiction continues, and Miles Dyer got a first taste of FlatOut 4 VR, coming to PC VR on May 7th. Wishlist it on Steam! Skeeva dives into th...

In this episode, Eric, Todd and Skeeva welcome ZStorm back to the show after a long hiatus, catching up on his motion-capture and animation work in Unreal Engine for Ghosts of Tabor at Combat Waffles, plus a look back at the early Impact Labs playtesting that helped shape the multiplayer horror hit Deadly Delivery. The crew also digs into Todd's deep dive into AI-assisted development, breaking dow...

In this episode, Eric and Skeeva (with Todd taking a well-earned break) provide an exhaustive breakdown of the Spring 2026 VR Games Showcase. The duo is joined by special guest Myles Dyer to celebrate his 20th anniversary on YouTube and get his unique perspective on the latest wave of virtual reality announcements.   The core of the discussion focuses on the massive wave of reveals from Flat2VR St...

In this episode, Eric returns from the front lines of the Game Developers Conference (GDC) with a massive hands-on report of Valve’s newest hardware: the Steam Frame. The team discusses Eric's impressions of the headset’s lightweight design and display quality, debating whether Valve’s standalone vision for a portable Steam library can finally make high-end VR mainstream in 2026.   The conversatio...

In this episode, Todd and Skeeva (with Eric taking a breather) dive head-first into the ultimate AI showdown: Claude versus ChatGPT. The team analyzes the 2026 landscape of LLMs, debating whether Claude’s superior reasoning and "human" flow have finally dethroned ChatGPT’s versatile ecosystem. They break down the technical nuances that separate these titans and discuss why your choice of AI says m...

In this episode, Eric, Todd, and Skeeva tackle the major industry shift as Meta reportedly plans to sunset the VR version of Horizon Worlds in favour of a mobile and AI-centric approach. The team discusses the implications of this pivot for the metaverse and whether the platform's struggle to find a consistent audience marks the end of an era for Meta's original VR vision. The conversation then mo...

In this episode, Eric, Todd, and Skeeva explore the official reveal of Project Aura, the highly anticipated Android XR collaboration between Google and Xreal. The team breaks down how this hardware aims to redefine the spatial computing market and its potential impact on the existing VR ecosystem. The conversation then shifts to the "Developer Storm" surrounding Genie AI. We examine the growing te...

In the ninth episode of the series, we analyze the current trajectory of the virtual reality industry and the long term durability of Arc Raiders. We break down the mechanics and progression loops of the extraction shooter after 230 hours of play to determine if it possesses true staying power. The conversation covers recent hardware updates in the VR market and evaluates the latest balancing chan...

We are one month into 2026, and the "spatial computing" revolution is hitting its stride. In Episode 9 of Reality Bytes, we take a bird's-eye view of the VR landscape before zooming in on the game that has consumed our lives for the last 200+ hours. The State of VR 2026: From the "Android moment" of the Google/Samsung XR collaboration to Meta’s dominant 74% market share, we discuss why this year f...

We’ve just touched down from Las Vegas, and the future is looking... a little crowded. In Episode 8 of Reality Bytes, we’re breaking down the absolute chaos of CES 2026. From humanoids that can actually fold your laundry to smart glasses that read your mind (well, your muscles), we cover the biggest pivots in tech: The Year of "Physical AI": Robots have officially left the lab. We discuss the Bost...

The holiday lights are up, the sales are live, and the pressure is on! In Episode 7 of Reality Bytes, we’re cutting through the marketing fluff to tell you which tech is actually worth your holiday budget in 2026. We’ve tested the headsets, clicked the mechanical switches, and pushed the handhelds to their limits. Here is our "No-Regrets" gift guide for the year: The VR Sweet Spot: We compare the...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for tech enthusiasts! As the snow falls and the holiday sales heat up, the Reality Bytes crew sits down to discuss the ultimate gaming wishlist for 2026. From budget-friendly stocking stuffers to the "money is no object" dream setups, we’re breaking down what should be under your tree this year: The Hardware Tier List: We rank the top picks for the holidays...

The rumor mill is spinning out of control! After months of reports that Meta was pivoting away from traditional VR to focus on "Puffin" smart glasses and AI wearables, a series of leaked internal memos suggests the Quest 4 is officially back on the table—but with a major catch. In this episode of Reality Bytes, we dissect the conflicting reports and what they mean for the future of the Quest lineu...

The landscape of Virtual Reality has shifted, and Sony’s premium headset is at a crossroads. In this episode of Reality Bytes, we’re answering the big question: In 2026, is the PSVR 2 a must-buy or a pass? We break down everything you need to know before hitting that "checkout" button: The 2026 Price Check: With permanent price drops bringing the headset down to $399, does the "bang for buck" fina...

In this episode of Reality Bytes, we’re diving deep into the hardware and hits that are defining the current gaming landscape. From the palm of your hand to the goggles on your face, we cover it all: Valve & The Steam Evolution: We discuss the latest updates from the Steam ecosystem and how Valve continues to shift the frame of PC gaming. Roboquest Deep Dive: Is this the best movement-shooter...