Road to VR

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

HTC today announced consumer availability of Vive Tracker, the tracking module that uses Valve’s Lighthouse tracking standard. First shipped to developers earlier this year, HTC is now selling the Tracker to consumers with the full confidence that anyone can pick it up and use it. image courtesy HTC. image courtesy HTC.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Launched right on the heels of the Oculus Go earlier this summer, the Lenovo Mirage Solo, the company’s standalone Daydream headset, is currently selling for an $80 discount off the original $400 price tag on Amazon US. The post Lenovo Mirage Solo on Sale for $320 at Amazon US appeared first on Road to VR.

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

HTC announced Black Friday offers beginning today in Europe, which see heavy discounts on the Vive Flow and Vive Pro 2 range. Flow is HTC’s lightweight headset designed for immersive media viewing, which released almost exactly a year ago. Vive Flow is discounted €120/£120, bringing it down to €379/£379 from €499/£499.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Even governments are turning to immersive platforms to showcase tourism, security, and travel opportunities. The VR industry has skyrocketed immensely, with immersive headset shipments spiking 92 percent in 2019 and 70 percent in 2020. Affected companies include Meta Platforms, Amazon, and the global cryptocurrency community.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 16, 2024

Moreover, with the recent Quest 3 from Meta and XR Elite from HTC VIVE, the marketplace is adopting MR solutions within industry-wide product portfolios. 3D is helping to accelerate prototype design and delivery, and because of this, manufacturers have made immersive technology integration a priority.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 2, 2019

From steep discounts on Oculus PC hardware, to slashed prices on PSVR bundles, here’s your guide to today’s best VR deals: Image Credit: HTC. In terms of hardware discounts, HTC definitely takes the cake thanks to several impressive deals on its lineup of Vive headsets and numerous must-have accessories. Image Credit: Amazon.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

XR Today spoke with Justin Parry, Immerse Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer , to discuss the role of XR training in upskilling current and future workforces for their desired job roles. Why is data such a crucial component for immersive training? What do @KnockriCo , @immerse , and @humanlyHR all have in common?

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Cats and VR

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Amazon has basically sent many brick and mortar traditions out to the retirement home. Due to the pushes by Amazon, even ancient traditions like going to the store on Black Friday have gone the way of Denver the Last Dinosaur. Well, Amazon is finally placing its hat into the kooky world of VR and AR with its new development platform.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 21, 2021

No more teleportation or artificial locomotion; moving in-game means moving in real-life, resulting in more immersive and physically engaging VR experiences. Cybershoes are now available via Amazon in the UK , Spain , Germany , Netherlands , and the United States , making it even easier for people to buy the VR wearable.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 29, 2023

Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others. Visitors to the immersive space can receive medical attention, advice, and documentation in real-time with the help of real staff and virtual, AI-powered chatbots.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 12, 2017

This new week of HTC Vive releases welcomes a few deviations from the usual formula. Give it a go and you can check out Lego Batman, the Amazon rain-forest, and more. It released on PS VR last year as one of its best launch titles and is now available for HTC Vive (and Rift), giving PC players a high-octane tank shooter to experience.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 19, 2023

Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others. Visitors to the immersive space can receive medical attention, advice, and documentation in real-time with the help of real staff and virtual, AI-powered chatbots.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 4, 2023

But things on the consumers’ side may not be going as well: according to some data scrapped from Amazon, the Quest 2 outsold the Quest 3 by a factor of 3:1 in the last 30 days. HTC is working on compatibility with other headsets, but nothing has been announced yet. THREE TO ONE.

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VRScout

JULY 5, 2018

Nanome partners with HTC to extend their virtual science, mathematics, engineering and tech tools to new locations. As part of HTC’s new Vive Libraries program, the Taiwanese-based electronics company recently donated a whopping 110,000 HTC Vive kits to libraries across California and Nevada. Image Credit: HTC / Nanomi.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Now, it appears that various major firms are joining suit by developing immersive workplace solutions. At the event, Samsung also unveiled other innovative tech products, such as an immersive device, a smart ring, and an assistive mobility robotics device. However, HTC VIVE still believes that controllers hold value.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 10, 2023

Regarding its latest hardware solution, the retrofit is a lightweight device the size of an Amazon Alexa and can accommodate any vehicle, regardless of make, model, and year. The device also comes as a set with HTC VIVE Flow headsets, a subscription, and other features.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Disclaimer: HTC provided three of their Vive Tracker 3.0 What is an HTC Vive Tracker? Whilst the first part of this article looked at the history of the HTC Vive Tracker and its three different versions, the second part will focus on some practical experiments with the latest HTC Vive Tracker 3.0. HTC Vive Tracker 3.0

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On day one, Jeremy Moussai and David Hinojosa of Nestlé will talk with Justin Perry of Immerse and Sara Boss of VRdirect about “Scaling XR at Nestlé.” The Fabricant is a digital-first fashion studio, and Beyond is an immersive experience studio. Other big companies include HTC Vive , HaptX , Niantic , and Amazon.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 6, 2023

The lightweight, compact device is the size of an Amazon Alexa and can accommodate any vehicle. The full package costs $799 and includes the retrofit, an HTC VIVE Flow headset, a one-year subscription, and safety straps. It weighs less than half a pound and fits on a vehicle’s windshield. pic.twitter.com/epcBSWE3sJ.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The bundle can be purchased as Amazon , Best Buy , GameStop , Newegg , Sam’s Club , Target , and Walmart. You can grab this bundle over at Amazon , Best Buy , GameStop , Newegg , Target , and Walmart. For a comfortable AAA immersive experience that doesn’t break the bank, there are few options more attractive than the Oculus Rift.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 11, 2024

The sector’s investment and success reflect a bigger picture, which shows a growing trend in the distribution of at-scale immersive learning solutions. The Broader XR Training Ecosystem Vendors, solutions providers, and customers are laying out roadmaps for various work environments to enable an immersive learning future.

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VRScout

JUNE 2, 2019

retailers such as Walmart, Amazon and Newegg, suggesting that VR is finally catching on with consumers. Devices such as the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and the Oculus Go all deliver a great VR experience, but neither of those devices really caught on and generated the excitement that the Oculus Quest has. Image Credit: Mike McCready.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Computers, voice assistants, smart TVs; all tools utilized on a day-to-day basis by major corporations such as Amazon, Google, and Facebook in order to mine private user data and manipulate consumer behavior. Image Credit: The Othrs. Projection mapping technology kept track of our movements as well as our heartbeats as we explored the room.

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Tech Trends VR

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

With more retailers integrating immersive technologies in both their logistics and customer-facing operations, will consumers finally start buying into VR? Think Amazon buying Whole Foods.) According to various analysts, AR will drive $122 billion in eCommerce spending by 2022 with e-Commerce expected to be the number 1 sector for AR.

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MAY 18, 2023

Both firms have created a platform for displaying XR content in moving vehicles for gaming, entertainment, and other experiences using immersive technologies. The new system combines BMW’s sensor data with Meta’s tracking systems and technologies to create a “car-locked” immersive entertainment console.

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VRScout

JUNE 12, 2017

Announced during the publishers late-night press conference, Fallout 4 VR will bring virtual reality immersion to the full open-world RPG. Debuting this October on the HTC Vive, Fallout 4 VR will feature locomotion-based movement via the trackpad featured on the Vive controller. Are you drooling yet? Because I am.

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VRScout

JUNE 13, 2021

For those unfamiliar with Green Hell , this psychological survival-horror experience drops you in the center of the Amazon rainforest where you’re tasked with surviving everything from tropical diseases to deadly wildlife using only your wits and whatever tools you can craft using the natural environment.

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Road to VR

JUNE 12, 2017

At Bethesda’s E3 briefing last night, the studio announced that Fallout 4 VR will be coming this year for the HTC Vive, but with AAA virtual reality PC content, comes prices to match. Fallout 4 VR is available on the HTC Vive headset via Amazon (US only currently) or direct via SteamVR for $59.99

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Road to VR

MAY 8, 2017

The software itself can be downloaded at home for free, as it supports Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR headsets (with Gear VR coming later), but the company’s proprietary VirZOOM Bike Controller, an integral piece of kit, costs a little under $400—available at VirZOOM , Amazon , Best Buy , Gamestop , Target , and Walmart.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 7, 2016

VR Con will feature several interesting non-VR experiences as well including two mesmerizing 360 Dome’s displaying macabre short films and The Encounter , a fully immersive experimental audio-theatrical piece currently running on Broadway. Amazon Studios The Man In The High Castle. The point is, this exhibit has something for everyone.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Whether you’re finally ready to pull the trigger and get a VR headset of your own, or you’re looking to bump up immersion with sweet new accessories, there are some serious Black Friday discounts to be had this week. HTC Vive Fallout 4 Bundle. Shop on Amazon. Sold on Samsung and Amazon. Oculus Rift Discount.

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Road to VR

MARCH 10, 2020

Most USB cables are a bit short to work with a VR headset, but they can be combined with an extender; we have had success with these options on Amazon: Anker 10ft USB 3.0 Many VR games avoid showing the player’s arms because it’s difficult to accurately estimate their position, and misrepresenting them could impact immersion.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 29, 2018

One of the current barriers to immersion for high-end VR headsets is being tethered to a powerful PC. As a result, every PC listed below uses a Pascal-based GPU that meets the minimum bar collectively set by major VR companies like Valve, HTC, and Oculus. Here we take a look at a range of VR backpack computers and what they offer.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 29, 2020

Using the HTC Vive’s Deluxe Audio Strap (DAS), you can actually hack your way to more comfortable weight distribution fairly easily, provided you already own the $100 accessory. Another great thing: integrated audio plugs right into the Quest’s 3.5mm audio port, giving better noise isolation for a more immersive experience.

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XROM

MAY 1, 2023

Virtual reality (VR) headsets have gained popularity in recent years due to their immersive and engaging experience. Among the highest-selling VR headsets are the Oculus Quest 2, PlayStation VR, and HTC Vive. However, they lack the advanced features of the more expensive headsets. inches and a maximum screen size of 6.7

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 30, 2022

Following a successful experience with Unity Hybrid Scaling for Apex Legends, Respawn decided to work with Unity once again on its new immersive experience. Sense Arena and HTC VIVE. Combining the worlds of sports and gaming, Sense Arena wanted to create an immersive experience to transform the way hockey players develop their skills.

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EnterpriseWear

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Read on for a recap of the major developments that took place in 2018: Enterprises that made the news for using wearables: In 2018, major retailers got more serious about XR in hopes of competing with Amazon and improving the shopping experience. Walmart was very active, beginning with its acquisition of VR startup Spatialand in February.

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