ARPost

MARCH 16, 2023

With over 45 member companies representing the XR industry, the XR Association (XRA) has led the way in accelerating the growth and adoption of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technology. HTC launched VIVERSE , their metaverse platform that aims to create positive experiences that benefit every user.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 21, 2020

A newly public FCC Test Report uncovered by Road to VR shows that HTC, the company behind Viveport and the Cosmos Elite VR headset, has recently submitted a new filing for what looks to be a new VR headset that would expand HTC’s lineup of immersive tech hardware. Could this mystery headset be HTC’s attempt at a Quest 2 killer?

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ARPost

JANUARY 30, 2023

While VR and AR remain a comparatively small segment of the games industry, the industry is taking notice as VR hardware in particular improves. The GDC ’s State of the Game Industry Report for this year is by no means dedicated to VR and AR. That doesn’t mean that VR and AR are now the driving force in the games industry.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Virti, HTC, and Taipei Medical University (TMU) are set to revolutionize Taiwan’s food safety training by developing immersive training content that leverages VR technology. Late last year, TMU, with the help of the HTC VIVE Medical VR division, established the Instructional VR Resource Center for Food Safety. Meet Virti.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This week, schools across North Dakota are receiving over 300 HTC VIVE VR headsets in a statewide initiative spearheaded by CareerViewXR, an emerging immersive edtech startup. North Dakota: Powered by HTC VIVE Public and private North Dakota schools can receive the headsets beginning February 11-13 during the 2024 NDCA Annual Conference.

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VRScout

APRIL 20, 2021

Newly leaked images tease a fitness-focused VR headset from HTC, but is this sneaker-like hardware even real? It was discovered earlier today that HTC has won an award IF Design Award for a never-before-seen VR headset, the HTC Vive Air. The post What’s The Deal With The HTC Vive Air? Image Credit: IF Design.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 6, 2023

XR Today has rounded up some of the XR industry’s experts to share their viewpoints on the biggest trends and technologies shaping 2023. Shen Ye, Global Head of Product, HTC VIVE. Watch on YouTube. Sasha Wallinger, Head of Web3 & Metaverse Strategy, Journey. Hendrik Witt, Chief Product Officer, TeamViewer.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

First revealed at GDC 2023 earlier this year, HTC has now launched its long-awaited inside-out tracking accessory, which is now dubbed the Vive Ultimate Tracker. HTC’s latest standalone, Vive XR Elite , will also see the launch of a native VRChat app in December which supports Vive Ultimate Tracker.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

HTC has been teasing its next VR headset over the last few weeks, showing off bits of the device at a time which the company promises will be “something big… we mean small.” Now it appears the design and some of the specs have been leaked, with the details gathered courtesy of VR analyst and YouTuber Brad Lynch.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

HTC VIVE and The Park Playground have partnered to bring mobile-led VR experiences to the public. So far, 75,000 users have been able to test out the capabilities of the HTC VIVE Focus 3 headset across various The Park Playground venues in Europe. However, customer needs and expectations in this industry are ever-evolving.

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VRScout

MARCH 3, 2022

One demo from HTC had attendees driving a small remote-controlled car fitted with cameras and 5G connections around a tiny racetrack using a portable 5G base station called a Reign Core. Vive Flow / Credit: HTC. Vive Focus 3 / Credit: HTC. Viveverse / Credit: HTC Vive. Feature Image Credit: HTC.

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Road to VR

APRIL 18, 2022

HTC shared a curious tease that reveals a new Vive product which appears to be part of a system leveraging the company’s Vive Trackers for virtual productions. Image courtesy HTC. And HTC is the leading provider of SteamVR trackers , small tracking pucks which are compatible with the system.

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Road to VR

APRIL 29, 2021

You can now register for HTC’s upcoming VIVECON event. The free, online event will be held May 11th & 12th, and the company is promising to reveal “game-changing VR headsets,” (yes that’s plural headset s ), alongside presentations from “industry experts, strategic partners, and special guests.”

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Road to VR

MARCH 6, 2020

The recent coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has stymied many of the industry’s most important conferences and expos this year. To avoid this, HTC today announced it will be holding its next Vive Ecosystem Conference (VEC) from within virtual reality. 3/19 via #Engage. Access in 6DoF VR or live stream on. Grazie Sig.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 16, 2020

This night I woke up at 3am to participate in HTC Vive’s event on ENGAGE because I read that it was an “HTC VIVE LAUNCH EVENT” and I was super-confident in the launch of the Cosmos XR or at least of the Cosmos Play. Some of these key players, like ENGAGE, are companies in which HTC already invests into.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This week at Mobile World Congress (CES) 2024 in Spain, HTC VIVE is showing face with a strong presence as a leading enterprise XR solutions provider reacting to industry trends to create its products. While HTC VIVE also offers user tracking for its XR headsets. Shen said that tracking is something HTC VIVE is invested in.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

LONDON, September 15, 2019 — VR Intelligence, a leader in senior level conferences and content for the extended reality (XR) industry, announced today the release of the XR Industry Insight Report 2019-2020. XR for Consumers : How has XR impacted B2C industries, why has consumer growth stalled and how can we increase consumer uptake?

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Virtual reality is already being used on the ground to help prepare astronauts for the rigors of space, although now HTC says it’s sending its standalone VR headset Vive Focus 3 to the International Space Station (ISS) to help support the mental health of astronauts during their mission.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Today at Vive Developer Conference in Beijing, HTC announced its long-awaited standalone headset, called Vive Focus. He took a look at the state of VR over the past year, as well as highlighting the work being done by Vive X, Viveport, and Vive Studios to grow the industry. It’s time to cut the cord. Now it’s here.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 22, 2018

HTC reveals native hand/finger tracking for Vive Pro alongside 6DoF functionality for Vive Focus. It looks as though the front-facing cameras on your Vive Pro will finally begin seeing some use as HTC reveals plans to launch native support for hand and finger tracking on their high-end PC VR headset. Image Credit: HTC / GIPHY.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

XRHealth and HTC VIVE are set to blast off with a groundbreaking solution in a major partnership to help astronauts tackle mental health issues. In a 5 November lauch date to the International Space Station (ISS), XRHealth’s immersive healthcare solution will set course for the stars with HTC VIVE and Nord-Space Aps.

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VRScout

JANUARY 3, 2019

Looks like HTC will be revealing several new products at the CES 2019 tech conference. The 2019 Consumer Electronics Expo is set to kick-off this Sunday and it looks as though HTC Vive will be using the infamous Las Vegas trade show to reveal new products in its VR hardware lineup. — HTC VIVE (@htcvive) January 3, 2019.

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VRScout

APRIL 5, 2017

And to celebrate HTC Vive’s first birthday, HTC has launched their first, and likely industry first, VR app subscription service. For today’s April 5th launch, HTC Vive is incentivizing signups with a one month free trial offer for new users, which you can sign up here. Star Chart. Stonehenge VR. The Slingshot VR.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

HTC has partnered with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) to bring HTC Vive VR systems to select hotels in China. HTC stated in an announcement that guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy VR content through their Viveport platform for a “fully digitalized entertainment moment in their rooms.”

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Cats and VR

JANUARY 6, 2023

HTC is collaborating with Lamina1 to accelerate the realization of an open metaverse ecosystem for society. HTC's VIVERSE platform will be utilizing Lamina1's layer one tools to enable more efficient cross-world cross-platform asset distribution and management, so users can seamlessly keep their digital assets (avatars, clothes, artwork, etc.)

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The number of applications received for the event last year was record-breaking, and the winners included notable companies such as HTC-Vive, Pfizer Global Supply, Qualcomm, RealWear, and TeamViewer – with countless other excellent applications. This year, there are various categories for vendors to compete in.

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Road to VR

APRIL 23, 2024

The news is prompting significant discussion within the XR industry, including from Oculus founder Palmer Luckey. Here’s a quick primer for those of you who are newer to XR industry. So that brings us to this week’s Horizon OS news ; the biggest move that Meta has made with its XR strategy in years.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

LONDON, November 23, 2019 – Focused on filtering through the hype around VR, AR and immersive tech, the VRX Conference & Expo 2019 speaker line-up includes senior executives from HTC Vive, ExxonMobil, DreamWorks, Paramount Pictures, HP, Survios, Nestlé, Bayer Pharma USA and others. XR Intelligence by Reuters Events. +44

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

HTC VIVE announced on Thursday it will sell its XR Elite mixed reality (MR) headset as a premium bundle for gaming. HTC VIVE Business+ Package FOr enterprises, HTC VIVE launched a major package for its VIVE Business+ solution. The Economist hosted the premier industry meeting to showcase and demo flagship XR strategies.

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VRScout

AUGUST 17, 2018

Located in the Ruhr area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, the enormous industrial mine is set to shut down its operations at the end of the year, marking the end of an era in Germany industrial history. DLC is available now for free on the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality via SteamVR. Realities Glückauf!

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Rikard Steiber, Viveport President and Senior VP of Virtual Reality, is departing HTC at the end of the year. Having joined the company in February 2016, Steiber oversaw the launch of Viveport in over 60 markets, HTC’s digital distribution platform for VR games and experiences.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The rise of the industrial metaverse has become a key player in developing a viable, unified spatial communications platform. As companies seek to reach targeted outcomes with immersive technologies, industry leaders have leveraged their world-building technologies, in the real world. Remaking the (Virtual) World.

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Road to VR

JUNE 21, 2019

YouTube channel MRTV today reported an expected price of $900 for the upcoming Vive Cosmos headset, citing a “trusted industry insider.” ” Responding to the rumor, HTC tells Road to VR that the price is “incorrect (and high).” Image courtesy HTC. We reached out to MRTV for comment on their report.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 25, 2023

VIVEPORT is HTC VIVE’s digital storefront and subscription service. To scale and support its storefront ecosystem, HTC also founded ‘VIVE for Developers,’ an online network of resources to educate individuals on developing immersive content. A range of XR companies, big and small, can assist in this journey.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

HTC’s new headset gets leaked. HTC has been teasing its headsets for a lot of weeks by sharing images of small black corners of the upcoming device. More info (Quest 2 deal) More info (HP Reverb G2) More info (Star Wars Squadron) More info (Official blog post on how to watch Oculus Connect 6) More info (HTC Sales). Matias Nassi.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

HTC has now opened applications to its latest Vive X accelerator, the company’s $100 million program which aims to help grow the global AR/VR ecosystem by providing both software and hardware developers the right tools, expertise, and investment. HTC says there will be more locations yet to come.

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OCTOBER 20, 2018

Today at the the World Conference on VR Industry in China, HTC announced plans to bring hand & finger tracking to Vive Pro via the headset’s front-facing cameras. Back in April HTC launched new tools to help developers take advantage of the Vive Pro’s largely unused front-facing cameras. Image courtesy HTC.

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