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The Ghost Howls
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
VRTUOLUO is one of the leading VR publications in China : let’s say it’s a bit like the Chinese version of Upload VR. The fun thing is that since it is a publication very focused on the Chinese market, outside China almost no one knows them. In it, you can read some insights on China, VR, and the work by VRTUOLUO.
The Ghost Howls
MAY 17, 2021
Image by HTC Vive). HTC launches Vive Focus 3 and Vive Pro 2. In the end, the rumors were correct and HTC launched two headsets at VIVECON: the Vive Pro 2 and the Vive Focus 3 Business Edition. But this device got also some criticism: first of all , HTC has not released new controllers and still sells it with the old Wands.
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The Ghost Howls
OCTOBER 26, 2020
A new FCC listing appears for an HTC Vive headset. And in fact, a new request to FCC for a new device has arrived from HTC. FCC certifications are requested before releasing an electronic device in the US (to certify that it is safe to be used), so this is a clear sign that HTC is going to release a new headset soon.
The Ghost Howls
MAY 10, 2021
In China, it will be sold as a consumer device for around $400 , with two SKUs, one with 128GB storage, and the other one with 256GB. China has never had a “Quest moment” and this new headset with good content and an affordable price can be the kickstart of the consumer market there. Image by HTC Vive). Other relevant news.
The Ghost Howls
MAY 7, 2022
In the case of VR, we all remember the competition between HTC and Oculus in 2016, with HTC clearly winning the market until Oculus used Facebook’s money to slash the price of the Rift around 2017. Hero view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). No one can compete now. Let me show you what are some of them.
UploadVR Between Realities podcast
JANUARY 4, 2017
Details are sparse at this point but HTC announced a subscription plan for Vive content at CES today. But the reveal is yet another example of how HTC is aiming to grow itself into an integral part of the burgeoning VR industry. The Oculus Rift, on the other hand, isn’t even sold in China yet.
ARPost
AUGUST 10, 2022
It aims to strengthen initiatives to make the US more competitive with tech giant China. Google, HTC Vive, Microsoft, Meta, and Sony Interactive Entertainment jointly created XRA. The landmark bill will fund US semiconductor manufacture and research. The law encompasses over $52 billion in subsidies.
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