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Russia Bans Facebook & Instagram, Quest Sees Ripple Effects

Road to VR

Back in 2018, Roskomnadzor moved to block messaging app Telegram , which resulted in a host of unrelated web services, such as PlayStation Network, being inaccessible to users. For now it appears some Russian ISPs are being more heavy-handed than others when it comes to blocking peripheral services.

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A Complete Guide to Virtual Reality

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Developers and hardware solution providers have been working together over the past few decades to build VR headsets capable of hosting immersive experiences. It was not until 2018 when the first all-in-one headsets entered markets, transitioning from a futuristic dream to a mainstream reality by 2021. billion USD in 2021 to $84.09

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Project Caliper: the journey of prototyping optimal controllers for VR

The Ghost Howls

Recently, Valve announced delays to their new Steam Deck handheld, whilst Megadodo Games announced a delayed, limited production run of their DecaGear before leaving the hardware market completely. I considered the Valve Index controllers a very reasonable price at £129.50