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‘Haptic Shape Illusion’ Allows VR Controllers to Simulate Feel of Physically Larger Objects

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In a study lead by Eisuke Fujinawa at the University of Tokyo, a team of students created a procedure for designing compact VR controllers that feel physically larger. But swinging a controller the size and weight of a baseball bat around your living room probably isn’t the best idea. Image courtesy Fujinawa et al.

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PSA: You Don’t Need Xbox Game Pass to Play ‘Fortnite’ for Free on Quest

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Supported controllers include all Xbox One S and Xbox One X controllers, PS4 and PS5 controllers, and some later-generation Xbox One controllers. You can find a list of officially supported controllers here , although many other non-listed Bluetooth controller also work, like an old Google Stadia controller.

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Pico to Release ‘Neo 3 Pro’ & ‘Neo 3 Pro Eye’ for Enterprise in Q3 2021, Price & Specs Here

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As the name would suggest, its Neo 3 Pro Eye includes sensors for eye tracking; like in Neo 2 Eye, the eye tracking hardware is being provided by Tobii, the Sweden-based company known for integrating its tech into Vive Pro Eye, HP VR Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition , and more. Image courtesy Pico Interactive. “The headsets have a single 5.5

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Oculus Announces $300 Commercial ‘Go for Business’ Bundle, Pre-orders Now Available

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Featuring 3 DOF head tracking and a single 3 DOF controller, the headset has a few clever design changes from the smartphone-driven Gear VR, including stereo speakers and both more space and dedicated spacer brackets for glasses wearers. Pre-orders are expected to begin shipping out starting mid-July.

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The 10 Coolest VR/AR Experiences From SXSW 2022

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Controlled by a CDL certified operator, each Einride Pod features a cockpit-style workstation complete with three screens and a dashboard of controls to monitor the vehicle’s movements. The company also showcased new technology that will help guide these next-gen vehicles help drive them through our streets and highways.

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Bigscreen Beyond Preorders Now Available Via Financing, Starting At $32/Month Over 3 Years

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Preorders have also been expanded to more European countries: Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Poland, Czechia, and Romania. Beyond is priced at $1000 but doesn't come with positional tracking or controllers out of the box. At a typical 10% APR that comes to $32.23/month month for three years.

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Pico 4 vs Quest 2 Specs & Features: Weight, Resolution, Field of View, Passthrough & More

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Controllers. Both Pico 4 and Quest 2 use their four corner fisheye cameras to track infrared (IR) LEDs under plastic geometry on their controllers. But whereas Quest 2’s controllers house these IR LEDs in a ring in front of your hand, Pico 4’s controllers have them in an arc over your hands.

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