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HTC’s ‘6DOF Lite’ Mode Adds Volumetric Depth To 360 Video

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HTC brings flat 360-degree video to life with 6DOF functionality. As captivating as conventional 360-degree video can be, it pales in comparison to the level of immersion offered by volumetric content featuring 3D depth and 6DOF capabilities. Image Credit: Skarredghost.

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HTC is Sending a VR Headset to the ISS to Support Astronaut Mental Health

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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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HTC launches Vive Flow headset for $499

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Today HTC has unveiled its latest product, Vive Flow, a lightweight headset aimed at consumers. Trailer video of the device. Trailer of the technology behind Vive Flow. HTC is coming back to consumers after having already released this year two headsets devoted to prosumers and professionals: HTC Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus 3.

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Valve Launches 360 Video Player For High-End PC’s

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Steam VR expands its services with native 360-degree video support. . If you’re fortunate enough to own an HTC Vive or Oculus Rift VR headset, odds are you’ve checked out Steam. Now Valve is dipping their toes into VR video with its own custom 360 video player.

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Immersv Raises $10.5M Investment to Bring Ads into VR and Mobile 360 Video

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With its inherent ability to engage the viewer, VR technology is relevant to a broad range of businesses, and inevitably, VR advertising, particularly if it is interactive, can be far more effective than traditional approaches. Investment to Bring Ads into VR and Mobile 360 Video appeared first on Road to VR.

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HTC Vive Teases WeChat VR Integration

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Dubbed Facebook Spaces, the new VR app lets you join friends in VR, step inside 360 videos, and even use Messenger to call friends outside of VR. Now HTC Vive wants to show us that they’ve been focused on social messaging in VR as well. The post HTC Vive Teases WeChat VR Integration appeared first on VRScout.

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HTC Brings VR Storefront to Mobile

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Less than a month after launching the Viveport VR app store , HTC is introducing even more ways to discover and experience VR content. At the Alibaba Cloud developer forum conference Monday, HTC announced the release of a closed beta for Viveport M. Up until know, VR at HTC has been lacking any sort of mobile features.

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