The weakest part of the Quest 3 reveals itself the moment you put it on. The stock cloth head strap is barely adequate and uncomfortable for a lot of people. Meta shipped variations of this strap for years, and each time the same thing happens. The result is a thriving aftermarket built almost entirely around fixing a problem the headset ships with.

My own reference point for comfort comes from an unexpected place. My first experience with any headset was an Apple Vision Pro demo. What struck me, in addition to the visuals and the floating screens, was the Solo Knit Band. The fabric cupped the back of my head evenly, gathering just enough to distribute pressure instead of concentrating it in one spot. The headset eventually pressed down on my face due to the lack of a top strap to counteract the heavy weight of the Vision Pro, but the strap itself felt high-quality and secure in a way that made a strong impression on me at the time. I bought the Quest 3 a short time later and my experience with Meta headsets and the default strap starts there.

When Apple launched Vision Pro it came with two straps. The Solo Knit Band that appeared in nearly every promotional image as well as a second, bulkier, strap with a cross strap over the top of the head that actually supported the headset’s weight. Apple rarely showed that second strap in marketing.

Apple course corrected with the later introduction of the Dual Knit Band alongside the second-generation M5-powered Vision Pro. Each M5 headset now ships just with the Dual Knit Band.

Apple initially prioritized appearance and ended up with a headset sitting too heavily on the user’s face. Adding proper top support was a necessary fix.

So when I started hearing stories of people adapting Apple’s Solo and Dual Knit Bands for use on the Quest 3, I paid attention. The idea of pairing Apple’s strap comfort with the Quest headset made sense immediately. I wanted to see whether I could recreate what I remembered from that first demo using hardware I already owned.

The solution turned out to be relatively straightforward. A well-regarded Etsy seller offers 3D-printed side plates designed specifically to mount Apple’s knit bands onto the Quest 3. After a short exchange to confirm fit and compatibility, I placed the order, which arrived in days. Apple took longer. The Dual Knit Band was backordered for nearly a month.

Once everything arrived, I assembled what looked like a mismatched experiment. (Editor’s Note: From FrankenQuest to Dual Knit Quest) The effect was obvious right away. Even before putting the headset on, you can feel the tungsten weights built into the rear of the Dual Knit Band doing real work as a counterbalance. The balance of the headset becomes evident the moment you pick it up.

Wearing it confirmed what I was hoping for. This is easily the most comfortable strap setup I have used on the Quest 3. The same fabric gathering and cupping I remembered from Vision Pro is there, but now the top strap keeps the headset locked in place. It does not slide forward. It does not sag. It stays where you set it.

The adjustment system is also very Apple. A single rear dial, reminiscent of the Digital Crown on the Apple Watch, controls both straps. Pull it out and twist to adjust the top strap. Push it in and twist to tighten the rear. You do not think about it after the first use. It works the way it should. The result is a Quest 3 that finally feels as comfortable as it should have been from the start.

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This setup vastly improves how I use the Quest 3 day to day. I often use it lying down for meditation, watching videos, or for reading on the web. In other straps, pressure points show up quickly and in some an added rear hard band makes it uncomfortable to lay your head down. The Dual Knit Band avoids that entirely. The weight stays evenly distributed, and the headset remains comfortable even during longer sessions. This article was written entirely on my Quest 3 using the Dual Knit Band reclining on my bed.

At $99 plus the pieces from Etsy, the Dual Knit Band for Quest 3 is pricey compared with many other solutions, but the quality of the materials and added comfort feels like value for the money. I highly recommend this solution to add a little Apple design magic to your Meta Quest 3 and gain some serious comfort.

Apple Vision Pro Dual Knit Band First Impressions: Better Balance

Hands-on first impressions with the Dual Knit Band for Apple Vision Pro.

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The security researchers at Koi have uncovered a bombshell—a coordinated spyware campaign across 100+ Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla FireFox extensions, which function legitimately but (eventually) exhibit malicious behavior tied to a threat actor called DarkSpectre. This behavior includes stripping security protections, installing

More people than ever before chose VRChat to ring in the New Year.

VRChat broke its concurrently connected user record as the year flipped from 2025 to 2026 in various time zones, according to figures posted on social media by the head of community.

As the New Year rolled across the United States from December 31 at 11:59 pm to January 1 at 12:00 am, from Eastern Time to Pacific Time, VRChat's servers supported nearly 150,000 staying online in various spaces together concurrently.

VRChat's long-time head of community Tupper posted on Bluesky that Japan saw a surprisingly high peak figure over the holiday, with no specific number provided, as well as specific peak numbers across the four time zones dividing up the United States for concurrently connected users:

• Eastern: 147226
• Central: 148886
• Mountain: 141184
• Pacific: 127708

While VRChat doesn't always detail how many users access the service in headset versus traditional flat interfaces, the figures help ground the narrative around VR headset use. Tupper noted that "normal weekend" use of VRChat in recent times has seen around "120-125K CCU at peaks."

As Bigscreen Beyond 2 continues scaling production of its ultralight headset design in 2026 and Valve prepares to sell the lightweight modular Steam Frame as well, we'll be curious to see where VRChat's peak figures land on January 1, 2027.

If you were in VRChat for New Year's Eve, please share in the comments below the name of the space you chose to be in to celebrate the new year. And for those outside VR who still might not see the overall trend here, did the people who stood freezing under the lights of Times Square in New York for most of New Year's Eve spend their time any better than the people cozy at home wearing Bigscreen Beyond 2 to visit VRChat?

Essentially, the ambidextrous Hati-S2 Pro 8K is a lighter and updated Hati-S2 8K. At 29 g, it weighs 5 g less than the non-Pro, and comes with PixArt's latest PAW3950 sensor and lighter-binned Huano main button switches, while 8000 Hz wireless polling has been retained.

The PlayStation 5 has essentially been cracked, just in time for 2026, and it would appear that short of releasing a new hardware revision, there's not much Sony can do about it. This is because PlayStation 5 hackers have found the BootROM (Level 0) keys for the PlayStation 5, which enables decryption of the bootloader and, from there, allows

Instagram head Adam Mosseri dropped a telling Threads post suggesting that we're approaching a tipping point where AI will be so deeply integrated into media creation that distinguishing fake content from the real thing will be impossibly difficult. Instead of chasing the infinite tide of AI-generated pixels, the future of digital trust may

If you're not feeling the whole 'New year, new me' thing, then how about, 'New year, new laptop' instead? It's an opportune time to buy a new gaming laptop because (A) the future is murky with RAM and storage prices trending in the wrong direction, and (B) there are a bunch of models with GeForce RTX 50 series firepower that are on sale right

Color us not surprised that the Trump Phone (a.k.a. T1) has been delayed yet again, with delivery now slated for sometime this year (happy New Year, btw). The phone, which has been promised as a golden bastion of free speech and high-end luxury, was first slated for an August 2025 release, then rescheduled for the end of the year. Trump blames

MSI is touting some significant image quality enhancements to its next round of QD-OLED gaming monitors that promise to deliver even inkier black levels, more uniform luminance, and a tougher screen surface that is more scratch resistance than its existing models. Not that you should be scratching your monitor, but if you own cats who like

2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the Persona franchise – a sub-series of the popular Shin Megami Tensei games which ended up far surpassing its progenitor in sales, critical reception and public consciousness. With the franchise going stronger than ever 3 decades on, ATLUS appears to have big plans for 2026, starting with their first wave of announcements next week.

Publishing a new website dedicated to the series’ 30th anniversary, ATLUS have teased that the first drop of information relating to Persona’s 2026 plans will arrive on the 8th of January – though it is unknown what exactly will be revealed.

As mentioned, the Persona series has gone from strength-to-strength, with the latest entry – Persona 5 – surpassing 10 million copies and the expanded P5 Royal being publisher SEGA’s highest-selling game of the 2020s.

With Person 5 now being over 9 years old at this point, it is high time that we begin to hear about the inevitable Persona 6. That said, with SEGA claiming previously that they hope to turn Persona into an annual franchise, it’s just as likely they'll unveil yet another P5 spin-off.

Of course, there’s also the previously announced Persona 4 Remake which is also in the works and could very well be shown off. We won’t have to wait long to find out.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for 2026? Will this be the year we finally learn about Persona 6? What else do you think they have planned for its 30th anniversary? Let us know down below.

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After all the chatter about a follow-up version of Apple's Vision Pro headset, as well as a possible cheaper variant, it's suddenly looking like the company's VR headset could end up as little more than a footnote. We're not there yet, though Apple is reportedly pulling back on its efforts to procure more shipments and market its pricey gadget

Each month, Sony offers 3 titles for ‘free’ as part of the console maker’s PlayStation Plus Essential subscription service. Kicking off 2026 with a decent selection of games, January’s PS Plus titles include the fun and highly stylised open-world street racer Need For Speed Unbound.

Making the announcement via the PlayStation Blog, Sony confirmed the full list of titles being given away in January to all those with a PS Plus Essential (or above) subscription. Despite stating previously that they would be deprioritising PS4 titles beginning in 2026, two of the three offerings for this month are in fact available on last-gen (albeit with PS5 versions also).

With that said, your PS Plus Essential offerings for this month – available from the 6th of January – are as follows:

• Need For Speed Unbound [PS5]
• Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed [PS4|PS5]
• Core Keeper [PS4|PS5]

Need For Speed Unbound is the latest entry in the long-running and iconic street racing series. Released back in 2022, Unbound set itself apart from the other entries with its heavy focus on offering stylised graffiti-esque visuals, particularly when it came to various smoke and particle effects.

Though not for everyone (and can be mostly turned off), NFS Unbound’s aesthetic choices help to add to the overall sense of speed, momentum and impact. While many deem it to be a weaker entry in comparison to series highs, NFS Unbound is still a fun open-world racer worth giving a spin.

Epic Mickey: Refurbished meanwhile is a remake of the 2010 3D platformer released for the Nintendo Wii during the Disney Interactive Studios era (prior to the publisher’s closure in 2016). Though far from the peak of 3D platforming, the remake took steps to improve the overall package, adding a bunch of new content alongside additional gameplay mechanics such as dashing and ground pounding.

As mentioned, all three titles will be available to claim from the 7th of January, and will remain so until 2nd of February. Additional details on these games can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think of January’s offerings? Is it a good way to kick off 2026 or were you expecting more? Let us know down below.

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As they have done for a few years now, the final weeks of 2025 saw Epic Games give away a different title for free every single day as part of its end-of-year promotions. While the hectic multiplayer first-person slasher Chivalry II is available to claim right now, Epic has revealed that they are concluding this year’s edition of the program with two free games.

As mentioned, from now until 4PM UK time, the fun and frantic multiplayer FPS (first-person slasher) Chivalry II is available to claim for free via the Epic Games Store and will remain in your library forever once added.

The game has you take part in massive 64 player battles in which you are little more than a pawn on a battlefield, trying to take down as many enemies as you can before you fall. With its unique gameplay and medieval setting, Chivalry II is certainly worth picking up – especially for free.

Come 4PM however, Chivalry will be replaced by two as-of-yet-unknown ‘mystery’ games, ending Epic’s two weeks of free games promotions. In case you missed it, this year’s program kicked off (sort of) with the addition of Hogwarts Legacy, a pretty major and relatively recent AAA title, and so here’s to hoping that Epic will end 2025 in an equally as big way.

KitGuru says: What did you think of 2025’s free Epic Games Store giveaways? How many titles did you claim? How many games do you have in your Epic library at this point? Let us know down below.

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You may or may not recall that Roccat has always been a part of Turtle Beach, and why this is the Burst II Pro as the original model was sold under the…

It's been quite a year for computer hardware, with the RTX 50xx series and Radeon RX 9000 cards arriving and impressing us with their performance, albeit not the price points.  There were…

Reports of melted 12VHPWR power connectors on the Radeon RX 9070 XT have been increasing since the summer of 2025. Following the first publicly documented incident in August, further cases with similar technical characteristics have been described on the Reddit discussion platform. According to the publicly available reports to date, only custom models from individual […]

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The latest list entry for the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D indicates a planned US list price of around 500 US dollars. This estimate is based on an entry at a US retailer that lists the processor with a price of 511.44 US dollars. According to the same sources, this is a placeholder price that is […]

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Im Herbst 2024 war das vollständige Mitgliederverzeichnis von WhatsApp über öffentlich erreichbare technische Schnittstellen abrufbar. Forschende der Universität Wien sowie des österreichischen Sicherheitsforschungsinstituts SBA Research konnten nach eigenen Angaben sämtliche registrierten Telefonnummern und zugehörige Profilattribute automatisiert abfragen. Der Datensatz umfasste mehr als 3,5 Milliarden Konten und entsprach damit nahezu der gesamten weltweiten Nutzerbasis. Die Abfragen […]

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For the first part of the 2026 annual preview, I would like to start by expressing my gratitude. First and foremost, I would like to thank our freelance contributors, who have worked on numerous well-founded and readable articles in their free time with great dedication, professional curiosity and remarkable perseverance. Their work is voluntary, without […]

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Dell raised its prices by roughly 10-30% on December 17th, and ASUS will be following suit on January 5th, per a report from TrendForce. As the report notes, this is not an unexpected move—and previous statements from Acer and ASUS indicate that "passing on soaring memory costs has become an industry-wide consensus". It's not just PC makers,

Thermalright continues its relentless pace of launches with the unveiling of the Levita Vision AIO series, a liquid cooling lineup that seemingly wants to turn your CPU socket into a tablet.

Looking at the new Levita Vision AIO series, what stands out the most is undoubtedly the massive 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display mounted atop the water block, boasting a 2400 x 1080 resolution. While we have seen plenty of LCD-equipped coolers recently, Thermalright is pushing the boundary by offering a screen size and clarity that outclass most of the premium competition. This display is magnetically attached for ease of installation and can be fully customised with real-time monitoring data, custom images, or video playback via the company's dedicated software.

Builders should take note of the physical presence this unit requires, as the inclusion of such a display results in a water block height of 113.9 mm. This makes it one of the tallest blocks on the market, which will certainly present compatibility challenges for those trying to squeeze it into compact SFF chassis or cases with limited top-mount clearance. Under the hood, the cooling is driven by a high-efficiency pump rated at 3000 RPM. Available in black and white, the series is launching in two distinct variants: the Levita Vision UB and the Levita Vision Classic.

The primary difference between these models lies in the fan configuration. The UB variant uses the TL-UB36, a single-frame 360mm fan unit designed to minimise cable clutter and simplify the mounting process. These fans operate at up to 2150 RPM, delivering 69.0 CFM of airflow and 2.87 mmH2O of static pressure at a rated noise level of 27.0 dBA. For those who prefer traditional individual fans, the standard version uses the TL-M12Q, which spins at 2000 RPM, with a rated noise of 28.2 dBA and a static pressure of 2.21 mmH2O. Compatibility is extensive, covering everything from Intel LGA 115x and 20xx sockets to LGA 1851 and AMD's AM5 platforms.

KitGuru says: Thermalright is making a serious play for the high-end market while likely maintaining its reputation for aggressive pricing. The 6.67-inch AMOLED screen is quite impressive, though you will need a fairly spacious case to accommodate it.

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Sony has begun rolling out a new hardware revision for the PlayStation 5 Pro, moving from the launch-day CFI-7000 series to the new CFI-7100B01 chassis. While the external aesthetics remain identical to the original Pro model, there are some internal changes to improve power efficiency, thermal management, and acoustic profile. This refresh follows Sony's long-standing tradition of iterating on hardware to reduce manufacturing costs and improve long-term reliability without altering the baseline performance metrics.

The most important change in the CFI-7100B01 revision (via Guru3D) lies in a new stepping for the AMD-designed APU. By refining the silicon, Sony has shaved approximately 4% off the total system power draw during intensive gaming. While a 4% reduction might sound marginal, the lower power consumption directly translates into less heat. To complement this, the internal cooling solution has been redesigned with a more efficient heatsink and a revised fan curve. These modifications result in a measurable 2dB drop in fan noise.

Perhaps the most important improvement for the end-user comes packaged with the console rather than inside it. The revised DualSense V2 (CFI-ZCT2W) controller, now shipping with these new bundles, features a revamped internal circuit board and an optimised battery configuration. Early teardowns and user reports suggest a roughly 50% increase in battery life, pushing the controller's runtime closer to 12–15 hours. This improvement is achieved partly through hardware optimisation and the removal of the secondary noise-cancelling microphone, a trade-off that most gamers will likely find acceptable in exchange for significantly fewer trips to the charging cable.

Despite these internal advancements and the inclusion of the revised controller, Sony is maintaining the console's price tag. For those looking to identify the new version in the wild, the model number CFI-7100 on the packaging is the key indicator of the refreshed internal hardware.

KitGuru says: While existing PS5 Pro owners certainly don't need to rush out for an upgrade, the combination of a quieter fan and a DualSense that actually lasts through a long Sunday session makes the CFI-7100 the best version of the console for new adopters.

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Thermaltake is updating its mainstream TH series with the new redesigned V3 family. The most immediate change is a departure from the circular “porthole” aesthetic of the previous generation in favour of a cleaner, more industrial square pump head. The series continues the trend of offering two distinct versions: one featuring an LCD segment for real-time monitoring and another utilising an infinity mirror.

The “Ultra” equivalent in this new lineup is the TH-S V3 ARGB Sync, which features a 3.95-inch LCD that displays data such as CPU temperature, clock speed, and power consumption. It is powered by the new TT Segment Code software, which allows for quick setup without the heavy resource overhead of more complex suites. For those who prefer a non-display aesthetic, the standard TH V3 utilises a multi-layered infinity mirror with a central TT logo.

A nice touch added to the new V3 family is the magnetic detachable top cover. This allows users to physically rotate the pump cap to ensure the display or logo is oriented correctly, regardless of which way the tubes are facing. Thermaltake is also leaning heavily into cable management with the TH V3, shipping both the 240 mm and 360 mm models with fans integrated into a single-frame unit. While it mimics the look of separate 120 mm fans, it is a single structural piece that significantly reduces the number of PWM and ARGB cables required.

These fans seem quite capable, reaching speeds of 2500 RPM and pushing a massive 85.29 CFM of airflow with 3.86 mmH2O of static pressure. At full power, the fans are rated at 37.8 dBA.

KitGuru says: Do you think it was a good idea to switch from individual fans to a single-frame set in the new V3 series?

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Last week, Ubisoft was forced to take Rainbow Six Siege offline after a hacker breached systems to doll out bans, unbans, game-wide system messages and even free premium skins. Now after several days of downtime, Siege if back online. 

Ubisoft has confirmed this week that after conducting some live tests, Rainbow Six Siege is now back online for all players. At this stage, services are fully ramped up again, so players should have no more issues connecting to the game.

This update also means that the rollback to December 27th's market conditions is complete. No players will be banned for spending the free credits that were gifted by hackers but with this update now complete, your balance and inventory will also be reverted to whatever it was on December 27th before the hack.

We still don't know much about the attack or how it occurred. Ubisoft is still going through its investigation although the specific outcomes of that investigation may not be made public.

KitGuru Says: Have you jumped back on Rainbow Six Siege since the attack? Have you faced any issues? 

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