The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2019

Yesterday, I have dressed as a fortune teller and I have given you my predictions for augmented reality in 2019. And how it will be in 2019? Oculus Quest and controllers inside a stand. The Odyssey has anyway the problem of the non-optimal tracking of controllers. It’s 2019. How has VR performed in 2018?

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ARPost

JANUARY 17, 2020

One of the biggest challenges for VR has been how to incorporate controls into the VR experience. If you’ve ever played PSVR with one of their adapters rather than with a standard controller, you know that when your hands are doing something that matches the action you’re seeing, it can really enhance a VR experience. How It Works.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 2, 2019

It’s the beginning of 2019, and this means that this is that time of the year when we all make predictions for this year in AR and VR! Jokes apart, what has happened in AR in 2018… and what can you expect to happen in 2019? Predictions for Augmented Reality in 2019. Let’s see how AR can evolve in 2019!

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Without further ado, Road to VR’s 2019 Game of the Year Award winners: Asgard’s Wrath. Release Date : October 10th, 2019. no wildly waggling your controller). Release Date : November 7th, 2019. Release Date : March 28th, 2019. Release Date : May 21, 2019. Developer : Sanzaru Games. Pistol Whip.

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VRScout

MARCH 29, 2019

This leak also claimed the headset would be bundled with the companies revolutionary Knuckles controllers; hopefully, this is still the case. . The post ‘Valve Index’ VR Headset Announced, Arrives May 2019 appeared first on VRScout. Fingers crossed for Portal VR !

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VRScout

DECEMBER 22, 2019

From asymmetrical party games to epic sci-fi RPGs, 2019 was one hell of a year for VR gaming. The final days of 2019 are almost upon us, marking the end of arguably the biggest year for VR gaming so far. Before we wrap-up the decade, let’s take a look at some of the most impactful VR releases of 2019.

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VRScout

JUNE 11, 2019

It’s during these moments that I come across small interactions with the world around me, such as collecting energy cells by breaking open specific canisters; a small interaction, but one that feels extremely satisfying using the Touch controllers. Stormland arrives on Oculus Rift and Rift S later this year.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 7, 2019

It will launch in the second quarter of 2019 as a separate headset from all the ones that HTC has already on the market. The first experience to have embedded eye tracking will be the “MLB Home Run Derby VR” video game experience, where users will have full menu control without using a traditional controller.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Image Credit: MASA’s Emmy-winning “Mission Control 360 Live: Cassini Finale at Saturn”. Now, at the early stages of 2019, we’re kicking off another year of Creator Lab education and mentorship for a select group of creators looking to harness the power of VR180. Zumanity Hoops Contortion Act in VR180 / Image Credit: Cirque du Soleil.

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Road to VR

MAY 23, 2020

Much like Oculus Rift S, the supposed HP headset appears to have four camera sensors, two front-facing, and two on the sides, which would hypothetically allow for a wider controller tracking volume. The post Rumor: Leaked HP Reverb G2 Images Show Four-camera Tracking, New Controllers appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

We’ve seen over 100 VR titles break $1 million in revenue, growing the total VR software market by 3x in 2019. From our estimates, there is relatively small software sales for the first couple of years, and then a major inflection point in 2019. Our estimates suggest nearly $110 million in software revenue recorded in 2019.

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VRScout

JULY 2, 2019

Kicking-off July 28th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, SIGGRAPH 2019 will feature the largest offering of immersive programming since the conference’s creation back in 1973. If what we’ve seen this year is where we’re at now, I can only imagine where we’ll be in 20 years,” adds SIGGRAPH 2019 VR Theater Director Maxwell Planck. “As

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

” Here’s a quick recap of events to bring you up to speed for Wednesday’s show and tell: July 2019: Elon Musk Unveils Neuralink & Outlines Prototype N1 Sensor. August 2020: Neuralink Demonstrates Rudimentary Limb-tracking via Brain-interface in Live Pigs.

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VRScout

JANUARY 10, 2019

Dell expects that number to rise in 2019 with the companies announcement of VR functionality that will allow users to access not only text messages and phone calls while wearing a headset, but the entirety of their smartphones user interface. Image Credit: Dell.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 6, 2020

A research and engineering group called the Virtual Dimension Center (VDC) in Fellbach, Germany conducted a study recently that reveals just how accurate some of the top VR headset’s are when it comes to tracking their respective motion controllers. This changes somewhat when the respective controllers move to position 2 however.

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VRScout

JANUARY 8, 2019

It’s only day one of the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and already we’ve seen the unveiling of two never-before-seen HTC Vive headsets, as well as new controllers and tracking capabilities for the ultrawide Pimax 8K. The post CES 2019: Audi Dreams Of VR In The Backseat Of Every Car appeared first on VRScout.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2019

The MWC 2019 in Barcelona has finished some days ago. In my opinion, there are 3-4 pieces of news that are really worth a mention and I’m going to tell you about them in this post so that reading it you will have a clear picture of what has happened at MWC 2019 for what concerns XR. So, ready for this short roundup of mine?

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VRScout

JANUARY 7, 2019

The 2019 Consumer Electronic Expo is off to an exciting start as HTC Vive debuted not only a new VR headset capable of inside-out tracking, but a new social platform, new subscription service, and new updates to their existing Viveport platform. Fresh hardware, a bold new social platform, and Vive Pro eye-tracking are on the way.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 22, 2018

As we head into 2019, there’s a growing sense of bated breath within the VR industry as the Oculus Quest launch draws near. Today the headset popped up in FCC listings, seemingly indicating that things are on track for the Spring 2019 release. Now filings for the headset from Facebook have appeared at the U.S.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Tickling the ivories of virtual piano and playing with a number of prototype selector switches and buttons, Schwarz underlined that HoloLens 2 is made for more physical interactions than its predecessor despite the notable lack of haptic feedback or motion controllers.

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Road to VR

MAY 5, 2020

Oculus is reportedly readying a Quest successor which will iterate on the existing headset with a smaller form-factor, faster refresh rate, and new controllers. Quest was originally released in May 2019, and if a Quest successor was in fact planned for 2020 it would be a very fast turnaround compared to existing precedent.

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2019

In a series of tweets made by Nate Mitchel, the Oculus co-founder and head of VR product at Facebook revealed that tens-of-thousands of Oculus Rift and Rift S controllers have released with “easter egg” messages hidden within their internal components. — Nate Mitchell (@natemitchell) April 12, 2019. We See You! ”

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 5, 2019

I invite you to read those two posts , because mixing the review of the Focus and the one of the controllers, you obtain more or less the impressions on how is the Focus Plus. For what concerns the controllers… the tracking is more or less the same that I described in the devkit. Lateral view of the controllers.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Sundance Film Festival has revealed their 2019 lineup for the New Frontier Exhibition. ” The 2019 Sundance Film Festival New Frontier slate: FILMS AND PERFORMANCES. An interactive narrative combining Augmented Reality and Projection Mapping where you control time by moving your body. Dirtscraper / U.S.A.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 31, 2019

It’s the last day of 2019, and it’s time for every website to give awards about the best VR game, the best VR headset and whatever category that comes to the mind of the journalists. ” or “Why don’t we add the controls to make possible for the user to open up the garage from the device?”, Controller.

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ARPost

JANUARY 13, 2020

2019 was a big year for XR headsets, applications, and technology. Here, we’ll be taking a look at the AR and MR headsets and glasses that caught our attention in 2019 and that we’ll be keeping an eye on going into 2020. In most cases, it does also limit their computing power and controls. MR Headsets.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Just as Angry Birds was applauded for its intuitive controls and gameplay on mobile, we feel Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs will continue that legacy for VR.” The post ‘Angry Birds VR: Isle Of Pigs’ Arrives On Major Platforms Early 2019 appeared first on VRScout. Image Credit: Rovio Entertainment / Resolution Games.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 8, 2019

At CES 2019 this week, Pimax is showing off the production versions of their “8K” and “5K” Plus headsets, their upcoming Knuckles-style controllers, as well as hand-tracking and eye-tracking modules. Pimax says that the controllers will work with both 1.0 Image courtesy Pimax.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Today at Leap Con, Magic Leap spoke briefly about its software roadmap for the end of 2018 and into early 2019, indicating some interesting new features on the way to their AR headset. The post Magic Leap to Add Two Controller Support, Iris Login, Javascript Support, & More appeared first on Road to VR.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 20, 2019

I have some exclusive news on the Vive Cosmos , one of the most awaited headsets of 2019, that I want to share with you. Actual photo of the Cosmos with its controllers (Image by Upload VR). One HTC spokeperson told me that he couldn’t reveal a release date, but they should release the device around Q3 2019.

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ARPost

JANUARY 15, 2020

With the new year upon us, let’s take a look at the VR headsets that caught our attention in 2019. Still, as the buzz around VR grows and Sony keeps releasing better and better content, we were definitely talking about the PSVR in 2019. Their aim controller and wands make for even more immersive experiences.

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VRScout

JUNE 10, 2019

Meanwhile, two to seven players use their smartphone devices to control one of four unique rebel squirrels in an attempt to snatch as many Golden Acorns as they can and return them to their base of operations. The post E3 2019: VR Couch Party Game ACRON: Attack Of The Squirrels! Image Credit : Resolution Games.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Valve this week revealed the newest version of their upcoming ‘Knuckles’ VR controllers which have graduated from the ‘EV’ prototype distinction to ‘DV’ dev kits. The post Valve Promotes Latest Knuckles Controller from Prototype to Dev Kit appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2019

Mobile VR motion controller manufacturer Finch Technologies today announced it’s working with Qualcomm and HTC to deliver its six degrees of freedom (6DOF) FinchShift controllers to a multitude of devices supporting Vive Wave. SEE ALSO Hands-on: Vive Focus 6DOF Controller Dev Kit. Image courtesy Finch Technologies.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 18, 2020

It is, together with the Oculus Quest , the defining headset of 2019. According to some rumors, the production initially started in the US, but when the demand got too big, Valve started manufacturing the headsets and controllers via third parties in China. The controllers. The main problems are in the controllers.

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Road to VR

MAY 23, 2019

Ubisoft recently pushed an update to the PSVR version of Space Junkies (2019), the zero-g arena shooter, that finally brings PS Move support to the game. The post ‘Space Junkies’ Now Supports Move Controllers on PSVR appeared first on Road to VR. You can check out the video below.

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GizModo VR

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

A new report from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights a bleak reality: Measles, the highly contagious but vaccine-preventable viral illness, infected at least 860,000 people and killed over 200,000 worldwide in 2019—a roughly 50% jump in deaths from 2016. Sadly,… Read more.

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