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Lee Vermeulen is breaking new ground with his experimental AR prototypes. . Palmer Luckey is a tinkerer,” is how Time Magazine described the creator of the Oculus VR headset back in August of 2015. MORE
Beat Saber is arguably VR’s biggest phenomenon, taking PC VR and PSVR platforms by storm. But it’s also a game that lives and dies by its music, which helps players get in the flow. For deaf VR fans, that’s a big barrier to cross. MORE
Object Theory is one of the oldest Mixed Reality companies around, having launched in June 2015, before the HoloLens had even started shipping. MORE
Although all signs points to Microsoft releasing a new HoloLens in the coming days, the company is nevertheless looking to distribute its augmented reality apps to other operating systems. MORE
Are we finally getting closer to affordable, good-looking AR wearables? Let’s face it, humans are vain and fickle creatures, so the fact that most HMDs look dorky as heck doesn’t really help with the whole mass market adoption issue. MORE
New research by the University of British Columbia highlights both similarities and differences in the way people interact in virtual environments and the real world. MORE
Neos VR , the social VR platform, is celebrating a milestone with the release of its 0.8 build, which brings what the creators call “massive improvements” to usability and social features, and integration with its own cryptocurrency. MORE
HP is exploring what they’re calling the “VR snacking” concept: a simple way to enhance traditional CAD workflows with the benefits of VR visualization. MORE
It’s been 20 months since I tried the Varjo prototype and its promise of VR at extreme resolutions. Now in 2019, the company has made it a reality. Dubbed the Varjo VR-1, this enterprise headset has launched today to 34 countries, including the U.S. MORE
Nearly a year on from raising $7.6 million , social VR network vTime is rebranding and jumping on AR platforms. The company today launched the AR version of its app on iOS and Android. MORE
Samsung is offering an incredible deal this week — its Odyssey+ PC VR headset is just $299. This saves $200 (40%) from the regular $499 price. Odyssey+ is the refreshed version of the original Odyssey, which was Samsung’s first PC VR headset released in 2017. MORE
With much surprise for us all, HTC has just announced the Vive Focus Plus , its first full 6 DOF standalone headset! Do you want to know more? Well, you are in the right place. MORE
For sure most of you know Riftcat VRidge. It is a popular solution that lets you use your mobile or standalone VR headset as a tethered headset connected to your PC , so that you can use it to play games on Steam. Well, with version 2.3, MORE
While augmented reality made more of a cameo appearance during Samsung's official grand unveiling of the Galaxy S10 line-up on Wednesday, it's the company's move into 5G connectivity that has huge implications for AR. MORE
I’m not a drag racing fan but I’m at least a somewhat familiar with the sport: two cars line up on a short straight course and race to see who reaches the finish line first. I’ve seen some videos, I’ve read some articles, and I’ve seen the scary wipeouts clips. MORE
The time has come. After many years of waiting, and even a second iteration of the device scrapped away, Microsoft is finally going to announce the next generation of HoloLens. But, what to expect from it? Well, let me speculate a bit… When and where. MORE
Poor Nintendo will probably never be free of Switch VR speculation until it announces its own headset. The latest rumors suggest that could be this year. MORE
‘Curfew: Join The Race’ is an immersive, interactive VR experience for Oculus Rift inspired by the exhilarating new drama. MORE
The Doctor returns to virtual reality with an original interactive short film. MORE
HTC teases new information regarding their upcoming 6DoF headset. MORE
Facebook is rumored to launch a refresh of the Oculus Rift this year dubbed the Rift S. Every Oculus VR headset launch so far has been accompanied with an impressive collection of new games. These five major Oculus exclusives launching this year could be Rift S ‘s big hitters. MORE
Varjo today announced the launch of its VR-1 headset. Priced at $6,000, the headset aims to deliver a huge jump in effective resolution with a novel fixed-foveated display that offers unprecedented retina-resolution fidelity at the center of the field of view. MORE
Epic Games’ Fortnite is steadily moving from ‘just’ a massively popular battle royale game to a cultural touchstone for hundreds of millions of players. MORE
The issues have since been addressed in a patch released by Bigscreen, Inc. According to researchers based out of the University of New Haven in West Haven, Connecticut (go Chargers!), MORE
HTC today announced its planning to release a new version of Vive Focus targeted at enterprise users, this time including integrated hardware support for two ultrasonically-tracked 6DOF controllers. Enter Vive Focus Plus, a truly standalone 6DOF VR headset. MORE
The enterprise-only standalone headset features dual 6DoF controllers and improved Fresnel lenses. Continuing their push towards enterprise VR technology, HTC has unveiled a new version of their HTC Vive Focus headset designed specifically for use by businesses and corporations. MORE
After some social media teasing, the Star Wars universe's Magic Leap debut has finally arrived. On Tuesday, Magic Leap announced the release of Star Wars: Project Prog, which is available for free via Magic Leap World. MORE
Microsoft’s latest acquisition shows how combining pedagogy and technology can dramatically improve learning outcomes. Today’s students will graduate into a world that will be dramatically different – and changing faster than ever. MORE
Beloved toy maker Lego is returning to the realm of augmented reality, this time with an experience that explores supernatural fun. MORE
First responders will be able to use drones equipped with Augmented Reality technology to better deal with emergency situations. MORE
Most of the mobile augmented reality apps of today focus on individual experiences, but a new entrant into the space wants to make things a bit more social. Battle tested for years in the realm of virtual reality, vTime is finally bringing its immersive social chat experience into AR. MORE
While AT&T is gradually showing off the powers of its 5G technology in the US via the Magic Leap One, another major wireless company is doing the same in the UK using the world of fashion. MORE
We already know that Microsoft has something big planned for later this month, and now we have details on how to watch the company's big reveal. MORE
The BBC today announced that Doctor Who is getting a VR interactive experience, slated to release on VR headsets sometime this year. Dubbed Doctor Who: The Runaway , fans will get a chance to step into the TARDIS and join the Thirteenth Doctor (played by Jodie Whittaker) in virtual reality. MORE
Three launches world’s first 5G mixed reality catwalk at London Fashion Week featuring Lennon Gallagher. MORE
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
We already know that Microsoft has something big planned for later this month, and now we have details on how to watch the company's big reveal.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
HP is exploring what they’re calling the “VR snacking” concept: a simple way to enhance traditional CAD workflows with the benefits of VR visualization.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 16, 2019
These AR holograms look good enough to eat. Part of the experience of going to a good restaurant is being presented with lots of tempting choices.
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
It’s been 20 months since I tried the Varjo prototype and its promise of VR at extreme resolutions. Now in 2019, the company has made it a reality. Dubbed the Varjo VR-1, this enterprise headset has launched today to 34 countries, including the U.S.
The Ghost Howls
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
The time has come. After many years of waiting, and even a second iteration of the device scrapped away, Microsoft is finally going to announce the next generation of HoloLens. But, what to expect from it? Well, let me speculate a bit… When and where.
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
HTC today announced its planning to release a new version of Vive Focus targeted at enterprise users, this time including integrated hardware support for two ultrasonically-tracked 6DOF controllers. Enter Vive Focus Plus, a truly standalone 6DOF VR headset.
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UploadVR
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Nearly a year on from raising $7.6 million , social VR network vTime is rebranding and jumping on AR platforms. The company today launched the AR version of its app on iOS and Android.
Tech Trends VR
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Are we finally getting closer to affordable, good-looking AR wearables? Let’s face it, humans are vain and fickle creatures, so the fact that most HMDs look dorky as heck doesn’t really help with the whole mass market adoption issue.
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Most of the mobile augmented reality apps of today focus on individual experiences, but a new entrant into the space wants to make things a bit more social. Battle tested for years in the realm of virtual reality, vTime is finally bringing its immersive social chat experience into AR.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
The BBC today announced that Doctor Who is getting a VR interactive experience, slated to release on VR headsets sometime this year. Dubbed Doctor Who: The Runaway , fans will get a chance to step into the TARDIS and join the Thirteenth Doctor (played by Jodie Whittaker) in virtual reality.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
HTC teases new information regarding their upcoming 6DoF headset.
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Poor Nintendo will probably never be free of Switch VR speculation until it announces its own headset. The latest rumors suggest that could be this year.
Tech Trends VR
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
New research by the University of British Columbia highlights both similarities and differences in the way people interact in virtual environments and the real world.
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
While AT&T is gradually showing off the powers of its 5G technology in the US via the Magic Leap One, another major wireless company is doing the same in the UK using the world of fashion.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 16, 2019
Epic Games’ Fortnite is steadily moving from ‘just’ a massively popular battle royale game to a cultural touchstone for hundreds of millions of players.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Lee Vermeulen is breaking new ground with his experimental AR prototypes. . Palmer Luckey is a tinkerer,” is how Time Magazine described the creator of the Oculus VR headset back in August of 2015.
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Object Theory is one of the oldest Mixed Reality companies around, having launched in June 2015, before the HoloLens had even started shipping.
Tech Trends VR
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
First responders will be able to use drones equipped with Augmented Reality technology to better deal with emergency situations.
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
While augmented reality made more of a cameo appearance during Samsung's official grand unveiling of the Galaxy S10 line-up on Wednesday, it's the company's move into 5G connectivity that has huge implications for AR.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 16, 2019
I’m not a drag racing fan but I’m at least a somewhat familiar with the sport: two cars line up on a short straight course and race to see who reaches the finish line first. I’ve seen some videos, I’ve read some articles, and I’ve seen the scary wipeouts clips.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
The issues have since been addressed in a patch released by Bigscreen, Inc. According to researchers based out of the University of New Haven in West Haven, Connecticut (go Chargers!),
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Facebook is rumored to launch a refresh of the Oculus Rift this year dubbed the Rift S. Every Oculus VR headset launch so far has been accompanied with an impressive collection of new games. These five major Oculus exclusives launching this year could be Rift S ‘s big hitters.
Tech Trends VR
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Microsoft’s latest acquisition shows how combining pedagogy and technology can dramatically improve learning outcomes. Today’s students will graduate into a world that will be dramatically different – and changing faster than ever.
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Although all signs points to Microsoft releasing a new HoloLens in the coming days, the company is nevertheless looking to distribute its augmented reality apps to other operating systems.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Rift users looking for a change of scenery from the stock cabin model in Oculus Home are in for a surprise, as the company has just pushed an update that now brings user-created spaces to the platform.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
‘Curfew: Join The Race’ is an immersive, interactive VR experience for Oculus Rift inspired by the exhilarating new drama.
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Beat Saber is arguably VR’s biggest phenomenon, taking PC VR and PSVR platforms by storm. But it’s also a game that lives and dies by its music, which helps players get in the flow. For deaf VR fans, that’s a big barrier to cross.
The Ghost Howls
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
With much surprise for us all, HTC has just announced the Vive Focus Plus , its first full 6 DOF standalone headset! Do you want to know more? Well, you are in the right place.
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
After some social media teasing, the Star Wars universe's Magic Leap debut has finally arrived. On Tuesday, Magic Leap announced the release of Star Wars: Project Prog, which is available for free via Magic Leap World.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Neos VR , the social VR platform, is celebrating a milestone with the release of its 0.8 build, which brings what the creators call “massive improvements” to usability and social features, and integration with its own cryptocurrency.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Three launches world’s first 5G mixed reality catwalk at London Fashion Week featuring Lennon Gallagher.
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Samsung is offering an incredible deal this week — its Odyssey+ PC VR headset is just $299. This saves $200 (40%) from the regular $499 price. Odyssey+ is the refreshed version of the original Odyssey, which was Samsung’s first PC VR headset released in 2017.
The Ghost Howls
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
For sure most of you know Riftcat VRidge. It is a popular solution that lets you use your mobile or standalone VR headset as a tethered headset connected to your PC , so that you can use it to play games on Steam. Well, with version 2.3,
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Beloved toy maker Lego is returning to the realm of augmented reality, this time with an experience that explores supernatural fun.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Varjo today announced the launch of its VR-1 headset. Priced at $6,000, the headset aims to deliver a huge jump in effective resolution with a novel fixed-foveated display that offers unprecedented retina-resolution fidelity at the center of the field of view.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
The enterprise-only standalone headset features dual 6DoF controllers and improved Fresnel lenses. Continuing their push towards enterprise VR technology, HTC has unveiled a new version of their HTC Vive Focus headset designed specifically for use by businesses and corporations.
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