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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. MORE
With recent advancements in inside-out tracking on standalone VR headsets, the tantalizing possibility of ‘world-scale’ VR experiences—those unhindered by limited tracking volumes or even physical barriers—is coming into focus. MORE
The Canadian university announces plans for new medical training center composed entirely of VR simulations. MORE
On Thursday, Snap released three new templates for its Lens Studio that will give creators access to augmented reality capabilities previously only available to Snap's own design team. MORE
In what might be the longest Kickstarter campaign conclusion to date, more than four years following estimated deliveries of the STEM VR controller, Sixense says they will fully refund all backers and pre-orders. Sixense was once a name central to the early VR community. MORE
I’m very happy to talk about a very important event that will take place very soon in my city of Turin (Italy): the VIEW Conference. The VIEW Conference is an annual conference focused on Computer Graphics that is held in my city and that has now arrived at its 19th edition. MORE
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. MORE
Samsung’s Odyssey+, a successor to last year’s Odyssey Windows VR headset, was one of the company’s worst-kept secrets of the past few months. Now we’ve finally got some official information direct from the company itself, though. Samsung’s official online store in the US has just listed the device for $499.99, confirming some things we’ve long suspected about it. MORE
Because timing is everything, the latest entry in the location-based augmented reality gaming sweepstakes, Ghostbusters World, has arrived just in time for Halloween. MORE
The U.S. department store will begin installing VR stations in 90 stores to sell furniture to customers. This would be the largest VR roll-out in the history of retail. MORE
On Thursday, yet another piece of the Magic Leap puzzle fell into place at Twilio's Signal developer and customer conference in San Francisco. MORE
Sony might be looking to make VR less isolating by allowing multiple people to join in on the fun. As reported by Android Headlines , the company recently had a patent published that details a means of allowing multiple VR headsets within the same proximity to communicate with one device. The system uses a data processing device and a means of wirelessly interconnecting headsets to allow VR users in the same room to see each other in the same virtual environment and explore it together. MORE
From utilities companies to first responders, more industries are adopting rich VR training experiences. There is a growing plethora of Industry 4.0 MORE
Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe, the company’s first and only CEO, is parting ways with parent company Facebook. In a post on Facebook Iribe noted he would be taking his “first real break” in over 20 years, though didn’t provide a reason for his departure. MORE
A new BBC Virtual Reality experience takes you back to Berlin in 1943, at the height of the WW2 blitz. MORE
Since the game’s release in 2016, VR gamers have been asking for VR support for No Man’s Sky, the sandbox space survival game from Hello Games. MORE
By now, you've probably already seen Andy Serkis and his performance capture demo for Magic Leap. And sure, marrying motion capture acting and augmented reality sounds compelling, but how does it really work as an experience? MORE
Today it’s a great day for virtual reality: at WCVRI conference, HTC has just announced a kit to provide 6 DOF controllers for Vive Focus and has showcased a hands-tracking technology for the Vive Pro ! MORE
Entertainment industry heavyweights partner up to bring Renaissance plot to room-scale VR. Michael Conelly is a prolific visual effects designer. MORE
Back in August we uncovered what appeared to be an updated version of Samsung’s Odyssey Windows VR headset. Now a listing on Samsung’s official website confirms the Odyssey+ and its price, suggesting that a launch is soon at hand. MORE
EVE: Valkyrie developer CCP Games has again spoken out about its withdrawal from the VR market. CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson recently told Destructoid that the company had anticipated far bigger sales for headsets, saying: “we expected VR to be two to three times as big as it was, period.” ” He continued, noting that CCP couldn’t “can’t build a business” on the current install base, but that might change in the future. MORE
Over the last few years, the only thing teased by Magic Leap more than the Magic Leap One itself has been the company's flagship gaming title Dr. Grordbort's Invaders. The game, developed by New Zealand studio Weta Workshop, finally got its debut last week during the L.E.A.P. MORE
Despite the relatively small size of Magic Leap's first annual L.E.A.P. conference, there was a lot to see and experience. Apparently missed by many was one of the best experiences I had at the event: Wingnut AR's unreleased Pest Control game. MORE
Today I’ve attended my first lecture at View Conference : the Masterclass “Artist-Driven Immersive Work” by Eloi Champagne and Martin Viau, of the National Film Board of Canada. MORE
Do you like your VR irresponsible, erratic and utterly chaotic? Then Mosh Pit Simulator just might be for you. Indie developer Sos Sosowski just announced that the game’s set to release in Early Access on January 15th 2019. MORE
When in 2015 I had my first Samsung Gear VR, I was amazed: finally, I could enjoy high-quality tether-less virtual reality. Yes, it was a 3 DOF toy, so I couldn’t move my head in games, but it was the first time I tried a sensation of freedom in VR. MORE
Unlock a terrifying AR experience with the exclusive 2018 NYCC edition of John Carpenter’s ‘Tales For a HalloweeNight Vol 4.’ ’ When it comes to classic slasher horror films, the name John Carpenter is almost always the first that comes to mind. MORE
Shepard Fairey’s largest ever solo exhibit preserved in VR/AR using volumetric photogrammetry. MORE
Fraunhofer , Europe’s largest application-oriented R&D organization, recently unveiled a new VR headset prototype at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) in Munich this past week that aims to reduce the size and weight of VR headsets by using high-resolution microdisplays. MORE
An Oculus representative reaffirmed to us the words of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckberg from last month’s OC5 VR developer conference in saying today the company is still “planning a future version of Rift.” MORE
An official Twin Peaks VR experience premiered at the Festival of Disruption in Los Angeles. Presented by Collider Games , the demo was less than 10 minutes long in an HTC Vive headset with hand controllers. MORE
A sizzle reel just released by augmented reality cloud company 6D.ai shows off what kind of hyper-realistic AR experiences developers can build with its SDK. MORE
Co-founders of Thrust Vector aim to create safer flights by introducing VR to the cockpit. Piloting an aircraft isn’t easy. MORE
Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe is leaving Facebook. Citing “a source close to the matter,” a report from TechCrunch indicates his departure is related to the cancellation of a Rift 2 headset, though Facebook has denied that element of the report. MORE
HTC today announced a 6DOF controller tracking add-on for Vive Focus which brings 6DOF controller tracking to the device. The add-on, which includes a pair of controllers, is being released as a development kit. MORE
UploadVR
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe, the company’s first and only CEO, is parting ways with parent company Facebook. In a post on Facebook Iribe noted he would be taking his “first real break” in over 20 years, though didn’t provide a reason for his departure.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Fraunhofer , Europe’s largest application-oriented R&D organization, recently unveiled a new VR headset prototype at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) in Munich this past week that aims to reduce the size and weight of VR headsets by using high-resolution microdisplays.
Next Reality AR
OCTOBER 19, 2018
A sizzle reel just released by augmented reality cloud company 6D.ai shows off what kind of hyper-realistic AR experiences developers can build with its SDK.
VRScout
OCTOBER 20, 2018
The Canadian university announces plans for new medical training center composed entirely of VR simulations.
Tech Trends VR
OCTOBER 18, 2018
A new BBC Virtual Reality experience takes you back to Berlin in 1943, at the height of the WW2 blitz.
Next Reality AR
OCTOBER 18, 2018
On Thursday, yet another piece of the Magic Leap puzzle fell into place at Twilio's Signal developer and customer conference in San Francisco.
UploadVR
OCTOBER 22, 2018
An Oculus representative reaffirmed to us the words of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckberg from last month’s OC5 VR developer conference in saying today the company is still “planning a future version of Rift.”
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VRScout
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Shepard Fairey’s largest ever solo exhibit preserved in VR/AR using volumetric photogrammetry.
Tech Trends VR
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Entertainment industry heavyweights partner up to bring Renaissance plot to room-scale VR. Michael Conelly is a prolific visual effects designer.
Next Reality AR
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Over the last few years, the only thing teased by Magic Leap more than the Magic Leap One itself has been the company's flagship gaming title Dr. Grordbort's Invaders. The game, developed by New Zealand studio Weta Workshop, finally got its debut last week during the L.E.A.P.
UploadVR
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Sony might be looking to make VR less isolating by allowing multiple people to join in on the fun. As reported by Android Headlines , the company recently had a patent published that details a means of allowing multiple VR headsets within the same proximity to communicate with one device. The system uses a data processing device and a means of wirelessly interconnecting headsets to allow VR users in the same room to see each other in the same virtual environment and explore it together.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Back in August we uncovered what appeared to be an updated version of Samsung’s Odyssey Windows VR headset. Now a listing on Samsung’s official website confirms the Odyssey+ and its price, suggesting that a launch is soon at hand.
VRScout
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Co-founders of Thrust Vector aim to create safer flights by introducing VR to the cockpit. Piloting an aircraft isn’t easy.
The Ghost Howls
OCTOBER 19, 2018
Today it’s a great day for virtual reality: at WCVRI conference, HTC has just announced a kit to provide 6 DOF controllers for Vive Focus and has showcased a hands-tracking technology for the Vive Pro !
Next Reality AR
OCTOBER 18, 2018
On Thursday, Snap released three new templates for its Lens Studio that will give creators access to augmented reality capabilities previously only available to Snap's own design team.
UploadVR
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Since the game’s release in 2016, VR gamers have been asking for VR support for No Man’s Sky, the sandbox space survival game from Hello Games.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 20, 2018
HTC today announced a 6DOF controller tracking add-on for Vive Focus which brings 6DOF controller tracking to the device. The add-on, which includes a pair of controllers, is being released as a development kit.
VRScout
OCTOBER 19, 2018
The U.S. department store will begin installing VR stations in 90 stores to sell furniture to customers. This would be the largest VR roll-out in the history of retail.
The Ghost Howls
OCTOBER 18, 2018
I’m very happy to talk about a very important event that will take place very soon in my city of Turin (Italy): the VIEW Conference. The VIEW Conference is an annual conference focused on Computer Graphics that is held in my city and that has now arrived at its 19th edition.
Next Reality AR
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Despite the relatively small size of Magic Leap's first annual L.E.A.P. conference, there was a lot to see and experience. Apparently missed by many was one of the best experiences I had at the event: Wingnut AR's unreleased Pest Control game.
UploadVR
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Samsung’s Odyssey+, a successor to last year’s Odyssey Windows VR headset, was one of the company’s worst-kept secrets of the past few months. Now we’ve finally got some official information direct from the company itself, though. Samsung’s official online store in the US has just listed the device for $499.99, confirming some things we’ve long suspected about it.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe is leaving Facebook. Citing “a source close to the matter,” a report from TechCrunch indicates his departure is related to the cancellation of a Rift 2 headset, though Facebook has denied that element of the report.
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.
Tech Trends VR
OCTOBER 15, 2018
From utilities companies to first responders, more industries are adopting rich VR training experiences. There is a growing plethora of Industry 4.0
Next Reality AR
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Because timing is everything, the latest entry in the location-based augmented reality gaming sweepstakes, Ghostbusters World, has arrived just in time for Halloween.
UploadVR
OCTOBER 15, 2018
An official Twin Peaks VR experience premiered at the Festival of Disruption in Los Angeles. Presented by Collider Games , the demo was less than 10 minutes long in an HTC Vive headset with hand controllers.
VRScout
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Enlist in the Survey Corps and take on a massive humanoid creature in Attack on Titan: The Human Race.
The Ghost Howls
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Today I’ve attended my first lecture at View Conference : the Masterclass “Artist-Driven Immersive Work” by Eloi Champagne and Martin Viau, of the National Film Board of Canada.
Next Reality AR
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Microsoft has informed HoloLens users that the company will begin rolling out a mandatory update for HoloLens as part of its Windows 10 October 2018 release that brings a number of new features and quality-of-life improvements to the headset.
UploadVR
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Do you like your VR irresponsible, erratic and utterly chaotic? Then Mosh Pit Simulator just might be for you. Indie developer Sos Sosowski just announced that the game’s set to release in Early Access on January 15th 2019.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 16, 2018
With recent advancements in inside-out tracking on standalone VR headsets, the tantalizing possibility of ‘world-scale’ VR experiences—those unhindered by limited tracking volumes or even physical barriers—is coming into focus.
VRScout
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Unlock a terrifying AR experience with the exclusive 2018 NYCC edition of John Carpenter’s ‘Tales For a HalloweeNight Vol 4.’ ’ When it comes to classic slasher horror films, the name John Carpenter is almost always the first that comes to mind.
The Ghost Howls
OCTOBER 16, 2018
When in 2015 I had my first Samsung Gear VR, I was amazed: finally, I could enjoy high-quality tether-less virtual reality. Yes, it was a 3 DOF toy, so I couldn’t move my head in games, but it was the first time I tried a sensation of freedom in VR.
Next Reality AR
OCTOBER 19, 2018
By now, you've probably already seen Andy Serkis and his performance capture demo for Magic Leap. And sure, marrying motion capture acting and augmented reality sounds compelling, but how does it really work as an experience?
UploadVR
OCTOBER 22, 2018
EVE: Valkyrie developer CCP Games has again spoken out about its withdrawal from the VR market. CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson recently told Destructoid that the company had anticipated far bigger sales for headsets, saying: “we expected VR to be two to three times as big as it was, period.” ” He continued, noting that CCP couldn’t “can’t build a business” on the current install base, but that might change in the future.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 16, 2018
In what might be the longest Kickstarter campaign conclusion to date, more than four years following estimated deliveries of the STEM VR controller, Sixense says they will fully refund all backers and pre-orders. Sixense was once a name central to the early VR community.
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