VRScout

APRIL 13, 2018

Rikard Steiber, President Viveport and SVP of Virtual Reality, HTC Vive. The Mezo interactive art installation that will be the centerpiece of the show floor at VRLA 2018. First time attendees can register in VR via the official VRLA Registration 2018 app or visit VRLA. Katie Kelly, Head of Engagement, AltspaceVR / Microsoft.

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Road to VR

MAY 25, 2018

UploadVR’s Ian Hamilton was on the scene, and managed to get a pretty good capture of both Samsung’s and JDI’s panels with his iPhone 8 camera. Samsung showed off their 2.43-inch, As opposed to Samsung’s display, attendees were treated to a moving scene. — Ian Hamilton (@hmltn) May 22, 2018.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2018

Some days ago, the Mobile World Congress 2018 has finished. HTC has maybe been the virtual reality company that has shown the most interesting things at this MWC. From the talk, it is clear that HTC is betting a lot on these new technologies and envisions a future where all of us will wear these devices every day. Samsung S9.

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VRScout

JULY 14, 2017

Much like Oculus’ Samsung Gear VR, according to the report, this mysterious new version will include a wireless remote and a wide selection of games and experiences accessible via a VR interface. The “Pacific” will officially launch sometime in 2018, all for the price of just $200 according to the people familiar with the project.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 4, 2019

Looking deeper into the marketshare of specific headsets on Steam, the December numbers show the Oculus Rift furthering its lead, now at 46.45% ( +0.57% ) over the HTC Vive’s 40.82% ( ?1.94% This is perhaps due to the near-constant availability of steep discounts , along with the recent launch of the Samsung Odyssey+.

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Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2018

If correct, it has a clear advantage over even the highest resolution panels seen in current headsets such as the Samsung Odyssey or the upcoming HTC Vive Pro, both of which pack dual 1440 × 1600 resolution, 3.5 The post Google to Feature High-resolution VR OLED Display for Wide FOV Headsets at SID 2018 appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 29, 2018

Both headsets support the Oculus Mobile SDK, the software which currently allows developers to build apps for Samsung’s Gear VR headset (which runs Oculus’ software and store). The post Xiaomi Mi VR to Support Oculus Mobile SDK, 100% Rev Share in 2018 for Localized Apps appeared first on Road to VR.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 19, 2018

A breaking news is coming from the GDC 2018: thanks to Road To VR , we now know the price and the launch date of the Vive Pro. First of all, the price appears insane: $800 for only the headset… when the Samsung Odyssey that has similar functionalities costs $499, controllers included.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Now that turkey day has come and gone, holiday shopping season has arrived and we’re tracking the best Windows Mixed Reality Black Friday 2018 deals on the Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, and Samsung Odyssey headsets. Samsung Odyssey+ – $500. The Best Windows Mixed Reality Black Friday 2018 Deal. Samsung Odyssey+.

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Road to VR

MAY 30, 2017

12 months from the time of this quote would push things out to May 2018 or so. The post Oculus Founder Expects No Next-gen VR Headsets From Market Incumbents Before Mid-2018 appeared first on Road to VR. But for VR developers and enthusiasts it will still be a very exciting 12 months. Continued on Page 2: Why Wait? ».

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Originally released back in March of 2018 on the Oculus Go, Rift, and Samsung Gear VR, Catan VR on the Oculus Quest offers the same addictive board game experience you know and love, immersing you in a captivating virtual rendition of Klaus Teuber’s award-winning multiplayer strategy game.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 26, 2018

As with every big event, I’m writing a post to try to summarize the most important news that have come out from the GDC 2018 … so that if you have lost something, you just need to read this post to get in par with the rest of the world. So, are you ready? Let’s start! Vive Pro price and release date.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 20, 2017

In 2018, the app will offer cross-play with mobile users on Oculus Go, Gear VR, and Daydream, as well as PSVR. Coming in 2018, Bigscreen is going to open its doors yet further. The post ‘Bigscreen’ Now Supports Windows VR, PSVR and Mobile Headsets Coming in 2018 appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 5, 2018

HTC made a not so subtle tease today that a new version of the HTC Vive is on the way with improved resolution. The current Vive model, released in 2016, has a pair of 1,080 × 1,200 displays made by Samsung. The current Vive model, released in 2016, has a pair of 1,080 × 1,200 displays made by Samsung. Which New Display?

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2018

Two days ago, I’ve been at HTC Vive Chinese headquarters in Beijing. It has been a really amazing day, where I have been able to try some amazing HTC tech demos (more on this later on! I’ve been able to speak with three companies incubated in the Vive-X Beijing and also to know various HTC Vive employees.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 8, 2018

Late last week, HTC made a major tease of a forthcoming new Vive headset with improved resolution. As we suspected , this is likely the same OLED display being used in the Samsung Odyssey headset. That wouldn’t come until Q3, 2018, the report suggests. That’s 76% more pixels.

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Delight XR

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In 2018, all-new stand-alone devices are coming, and upgrades to the current generation will be released. Samsung Gear VR. Samsung Smartphone. Apple and Samsung Smartphones. Price (Updated January 2018). Don’t be limited. Check out our article for what comes next. Click on any VR Headset to learn more.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 12, 2017

In the 2016 State of the Industry report , Oculus Rift dominated conversations over all other headsets largely in part because a significant amount had tried the device (77% for Rift) over Google Cardboard (46%), Gear VR (31%), PlayStation VR (21%), and well over the HTC Vive (19%).

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VRWorld

JANUARY 26, 2018

Consumer electronics company HTC officially started shipping pre-ordered Vive Focus VR headsets at an event earlier this week, in what was heralded as the “world’s first on-stage in-VR customer product delivery.” The news comes via HTC’s China Regional President of VR, Alvin Wang Graylin.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 29, 2024

Google is building an 'Android XR' platform to power Samsung's upcoming headset. And while Samsung may have a period of exclusivity, that almost certainly ( and reportedly ) won't last forever. Samsung's headset will reportedly be priced somewhere around $2000. Meta also lacks any real moat beyond its game studios.

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Veer

JANUARY 1, 2019

If modern VR technology plants seeds in 2016, then 2018 would be the year to see it thriving. If 2018 is remembered for something, it will be the pioneering VR creators who are exploring the new storytelling on the forefront. If we need to summarize VeeR’s 2018 with one word, it would be “POSSIBILITY”. You let us .

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Road to VR

MARCH 2, 2019

The Rift saw its third month of continuous growth, reaching 48.21% ( +1.18% ) which is just below its all-time high of 48.92% set back in March 2018. Windows VR headsets seem to be continuously discounted , including some big sales on the Samsung Odyssey last month, which likely contributed to the ongoing growth. Image courtesy Valve.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

At Oculus Connect 2 in 2015 it gave everyone a free Samsung Gear VR, at F8 2018 it gave everyone a free Oculus Go, and at F8 2019 it gave a free Oculus Quest. In 2016 Valve President Gabe Newell famously gave all Vision VR summit attendees a free HTC Vive. Roblox for Quest launched on App Lab in July.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

billion in 2017 and 2018. As virtual reality technology gained prominence, the use of VR devices like the Samsung Gear VR, Oculus VR, and HTC Vive, have also become popular. The leading producers of VR headsets like Sony, Oculus, Google, HTC, and Samsung, mainly focus on creating cost-effective devices.

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Tech Trends VR

JULY 31, 2019

VR didn't do as well in 2018 as many hoped - or expected Click To Tweet. VR didn’t do as well in 2018 as many hoped – or expected. Is Virtual Reality a growing market segment or a flash in the pan? million units last year, with significant growth shown in the fourth quarter of the year.

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Road to VR

MARCH 19, 2018

HTC today announced that the Vive Pro headset only (without controllers or base stations) will cost $800 and launch on April 5th; the headset is now available for pre-order. After announcing the Vive Pro headset back in January, HTC left the VR sector in suspense as to what the price would be and precisely when it would launch.

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Road to VR

JUNE 4, 2017

Recently we reported on Samsung’s prototype OLED panels sporting a PPI (pixels per inch) figure of 858, nearly 3.5 times that of the current generation HTC Vive and Oculus Rift headsets. That ‘soon’ may mean mid 2018, at least according to Oculus founder Palmer Luckey, speaking in an interview recently.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 4, 2020

Later this year HP will launch Reverb G2, the first new Windows VR headset, since Samsung’s Odyssey+ in 2018. Looking at the headset vendors overall, the ‘big two’ still hold strong; Oculus headsets ( +0.69% ) now hold 45.55% and HTC headsets ( ? 0.89% ) 28.82% of all headsets on Steam. Windows VR headsets ( ?0.99%

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EnterpriseWear

DECEMBER 4, 2018

This year was going to be the year of augmented reality, but by the end of 2018 market analysts were pointing to 2020 or 2021 as the “golden year” of AR. The pilot, which used an iPad and HTC Vive powered by Marxent’s 3D Cloud Service, showed that VR increases average order value by 60%. The company’s direction is unclear.

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VeeR VR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

According to Chris Pruet, Oculus’ Head of Development Engineering, mentioned at GDC 2018, the headset’s thermal design allows the processor to run at higher clock rates than any device he’s seen before. Samsung Gear VR ($129.99). Price ranges from $60 to $100, which is rather affordable, compared with Oculus Rift or HTC Vive.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

” While the app has previously been available on Vive via HTC’s Viveport platform since early last year, Vive users who exclusively use SteamVR haven’t had access. The NextVR app launched initially way back in 2015 on Gear VR, and eventually found its way to Daydream. Image courtesy NextVR.

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VeeR VR

OCTOBER 11, 2018

But you can have high-quality VR gaming experiences on your Playstation VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive even on your IOS and Android phones. We rounded up different types of VR games that worth playing on PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive IOS and Android to give you the premium gaming experience. Platforms(s) : HTC Vive.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Speakers from leading companies including Oculus, Intel, Ford, HTC, Paramount, Google, Epic Games, Walmart, Qualcomm and many more, will be present at the event. The event takes place at the San Francisco Marriot Marquis this week on December 7th and 8th. Check out all the latest VRX details here. Not attending?

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Road to VR

JUNE 25, 2018

The system is composed of the Icaros motion platform and integrated controller, and includes dedicated apps supporting Samsung Gear VR, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift. Financing is also earmarked to help productize the Icaros consumer version (Icaros Home) for its Summer 2018 launch, and continue development of its online platform.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2019

How has VR performed in 2018? Let me do some speculations… Virtual Reality in 2018. Virtual Reality in 2018 has not performed that awesomely good : in my opinion, it has just laid the foundations for the success that will come in the upcoming years. 2018 has been the year of standalone headsets. Standalone headsets.

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Delight XR

AUGUST 7, 2022

In 2018, all-new stand-alone devices are coming, and upgrades to the current generation will be released. Samsung Gear VR. Samsung Smartphone. Apple and Samsung Smartphones. Price (Updated January 2018). Don’t be limited. Check out our article for what comes next. Click on any VR Headset to learn more.

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VeeR VR

JANUARY 1, 2019

If modern VR technology plants seeds in 2016, then 2018 would be the year to see it thriving. If 2018 is remembered for something, it will be the pioneering VR creators who are exploring the new storytelling on the forefront. If we need to summarize VeeR’s 2018 with one word, it would be “POSSIBILITY”. You let us .

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