Road to VR

JULY 2, 2018

The monthly Steam hardware survey is out again, and while June hasn’t revealed any major upsets in the balances of usership between HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, the survey shows that Windows “Mixed Reality” VR headsets are making slow, but steady headway on the platform. Participation in the survey is optional.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

Major Firms Enter the XR Market During a launch event at MWC 2024, Samsung showcased a new XR headset developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. At the event, Samsung also unveiled other innovative tech products, such as an immersive device, a smart ring, and an assistive mobility robotics device.

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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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Hypergrid Business

JULY 11, 2017

Amazon is going all out today with deals on virtual reality products, running the whole gamut of headset options, computers, and accessories. For extra bang for your buck, make your purchase through the Amazon Smile program for OSgrid , and half a percent will be donated to OpenSim’s biggest non-profit grid and testing ground.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

HTC Vive Fallout 4 Bundle. Samsung HMD Odyssey Windows Mixed Reality Headset – $500 $449. Shop on Amazon. Samsung Gear VR Price Cut. Sold on Samsung and Amazon. So here’s a look at what we have our eyes on. value) in addition to the current Fallout 4 VR bundle, which launches on December 12, 2017.

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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

JANUARY 3, 2024

HTC Launches Vive XR Elite Image courtesy HTC The News HTC launched its first real competitor to Meta’s Quest line earlier this year with a renewed effort toward getting top games onto its platform (a challenge the company long struggled with while trying to gain a foothold with its Viveport platform for PC VR).

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Peter Graham

JULY 8, 2019

The last couple of years have seen Amazon rollout some decent savings when it comes to virtual reality (VR) technology. Insta360 has built a portfolio of consumer and professional 360 cameras covering most users needs, and five will be on sale for the Amazon Prime Day event. GBP down to £335.99 (a saving of £84).

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 11, 2024

HTC VIVE is currently providing their devices for North Dakota Classrooms, and Meta recently gave thousands of Quests to Kentucky Schools. million units, and firms like LG and Samsung are also entering the market, with the XR headset space now looking to boom. Many different immersive service providers meet various needs.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2018

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. The beautiful Samsung Galaxy S9, in all its colors.

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JANUARY 2, 2017

We don’t have a clear idea on precisely how many units have been sold for the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, Daydream View, or any other major headset on the market. Recent market predictions from SuperData stated that the Samsung Gear VR was expected to move approximately 2.3

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VRScout

MAY 4, 2018

On top of that, the device became available in 23 countries in total via the Oculus website, Amazon, and your local Best Buy store. . million Oculus Go units to consumers this year, outpacing other established VR headsets such as Samsung Gear, HTC Vive, and even their own Oculus Rift.

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JANUARY 5, 2017

Many of the biggest companies on the planet, from Samsung and HTC, to Facebook, Amazon, and Google, and even all the way to Ford, Mercedez, and countless startups, all gather in the desert at the start of the year to unveil the latest and greatest advancements in consumer electronics.

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Cats and VR

JUNE 16, 2016

The company will seek further investment and strategic partnerships to develop its slate of upcoming cinematic, interactive VR, film and television projects for platforms and distribution channels, including Sony Playstation, Oculus, HTC Vive, Samsung GearVR, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, feature film, network and cable television.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016

HTC – TPE: 2498 – Headset, Content Delivery Platform (non-gaming). Samsung – KRX: 005930 – GearVR (partnership with Oculus VR) and 360 Camera. Amazon – NASDAQ: AMZN – VR Content & Game Engine. Amazon – NASDAQ: AMZN – VR Content & Game Engine. Amazon – NASDAQ: AMZN – VR content.

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AllThingsVR

JUNE 21, 2016

Weekly Funding Roundup: Vrse/Within Raises $12.65M, Felix & Paul Studios Raise $6.8M & Samsung Acquires Joyent 1) Vrse , a startup building technology for delivering virtual reality video across platforms, is announcing today that it has raised $12.56M and that it’s taking on a new name: Within. Andreessen Horowitz led the round.

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AllThingsVR

JANUARY 10, 2017

Unlike the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, no outside hardware, sensors, or cameras are needed. The Insta360 Pro will cost $3000 and will be available on Amazon and Insta360’s official online store later this year. HTC says that it lasts for 6 hours on a charge, although peripherals may need their own separate batteries as well.

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VRWorld

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Samsung Gear VR (with controller). Photo by Samsung. from Samsung. COMPATIBILITY: The 2017 edition of Samsung’s Gear VR is only compatible with Samsung smartphones, specifically these devices: Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, and Galaxy S6 Edge. from Amazon.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2020

After one month from its official announcement, Facebook has released the Oculus Quest 2, that from the 13th of this month can be purchased online on the Oculus Store or on official resellers (like Amazon) or offline on partner stores (like Best Buy). Companies like HTC and Facebook have TOS that allows for the gathering of anonymized data.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

At CES 2017 today, VentureBeat reports that Samsung Electronics America chief Tim Baxter has officially stated during the company’s press event that they’ve officially sold 5 million Samsung Gear VR headsets, which are powered by the Oculus Home platform. Does the 5 million number surprise you?

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VRScout

DECEMBER 2, 2019

From steep discounts on Oculus PC hardware, to slashed prices on PSVR bundles, here’s your guide to today’s best VR deals: Image Credit: HTC. In terms of hardware discounts, HTC definitely takes the cake thanks to several impressive deals on its lineup of Vive headsets and numerous must-have accessories. Image Credit: Amazon.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 12, 2019

Comparison of the speakers solutions in the Oculus Quest (left) and HTC Vive Focus Plus (right). For instance, talking about me, I found a lot of support by HTC when developing for the Vive Focus+ (where streaming from Steam is more than welcome). The Quest can be acquired in China from Amazon US , or from various resellers on Taobao.

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VeeR VR

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Download VeeR VR Immersive on your Oculus , Samsung Gear VR , HTC Vive , Windows Mixed Reality and Google Daydream to experience the premium Halloween 360/VR contents. Join our lives on both VeeR VR Creator Community and VR Headset Owner Community Facebook groups and get the chance to win a $50 Amazon Card!

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

This is especially true for those brave enough to participate in Black Friday, a night so barbaric it’s basically the equivalent of a suburban gladiator fight; except instead of battling for their lives, these “warriors” are battling for 25% off the latest Samsung 4K TV. DOOM VFR BUNDLE ($199.99) : Pretty self-explanatory. VIVE PRO DISCOUNTS!

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EnterpriseWear

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Read on for a recap of the major developments that took place in 2018: Enterprises that made the news for using wearables: In 2018, major retailers got more serious about XR in hopes of competing with Amazon and improving the shopping experience. Walmart was very active, beginning with its acquisition of VR startup Spatialand in February.

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Road to VR

MARCH 10, 2020

Samsung Odyssey. Samsung Odyssey+. Most USB cables are a bit short to work with a VR headset, but they can be combined with an extender; we have had success with these options on Amazon: Anker 10ft USB 3.0 Here’s the complete breakdown of all VR headsets which can play Half-Life: Alyx. Vive (original). Vive Pro Eye.

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VeeR VR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

It offers tons of premium content covering over 500 million km² on earth, including the mysterious Amazon river basin, the bustling Manhattan, the grand canyon and the Swiss Alps. You can either browse, walk around or even fly to visit these tourist attractions on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Relax in VR with your HTC Vive or Gear VR.

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Road to VR

JUNE 24, 2019

Six different companies have offered one or more Windows VR headsets—Samsung, Lenovo, HP, Dell, Asus, and Acer—since the introduction of the Windows Mixed Reality platform back in 2017. Samsung’s official site is no longer list the original Odyssey headset for sale, though continues to show it as a “Support Only Product.”

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 1, 2019

More info (Best Black Friday deals) More info (Cyber Monday VR deals) More info (Sales on Oculus Quest games) More info (Other sales on Oculus Quest games) More info (Rift S discounted on Amazon?—?affiliate affiliate link) More info (Quest on Amazon?—?affiliate affiliate link) More info (Pimax 5K+ on Amazon?—?affiliate

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Samsung starts off the month debuting its VR Internet browser for Gear VR, becoming the first to offer a VR browser. Oculus and HTC had been holding details surrounding Rift and Vive launch windows close to the chest, probably because they had delays to announce and need to nail down new plans. December 2015. January 2016.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Amazon promises “single-digit latency” XR streaming. Amazon has announced some weeks ago “Wavelength”, a new offering of its AWS services, that should provide “single-digit latency” over 5G networks. Samsung Odyssey+ is now at $230. More info (Reveal Tweet) More info (Official website). If you’re interested, get it now.

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VRWorld

OCTOBER 20, 2016

At the same time, AMD and NVIDIA are working with Oculus, HTC and others to enable access to VR to as many users as possible, with the recent launch of affordably priced $499 system from CyberPower PC , or a more realistic $699-799 price range with AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2021

This trend will continue in 2021 : the new LiDAR sensor, which is rumored to be installed in all future iPhones, will for sure be copied also by Android phones (Samsung?) Besides them, there are also other frameworks that can help WebXR developers: some WebXR exporters for Unity projects and also Amazon Sumerian.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 27, 2019

This year we had the launch of two amazing 6 DOF all-in-one Virtual Reality headsets : the Oculus Quest and the HTC Vive Focus Plus. USB should have OTG enabled; Battery : 3 hours nominal duration; Vive Focus Plus and controllers (Image by HTC). According to some reviewers, the display may also be the same one made by Samsung.

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Hypergrid Business

DECEMBER 26, 2018

If you got an Oculus headset this Christmas — or didn’t, and are planning to buy one ( available on Amazon for $200 ) — this guide can help you learn about the most important features. Oculus Gear VR: A mobile VR solution, it allows a Samsung Galaxy smartphone to be used as a VR device.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2016

You’ll find dozens of Cardboard-like headsets on Amazon, for example, some you need to hold to your face with your hands and others with straps on the back. The Gear VR was the first high quality mobile virtual reality viewer, with Daydream following the lead of Samsung and Oculus. Read More: Best HTC Vive Games.

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VRWorld

APRIL 30, 2017

“ HTC Vive ecosystem expands with eye tracking. The module is called the aGlass and it will be available for “limited pre-order sales” next month, according to HTC. ” Samsung is testing human face as a VR controller. link] samsung-c-labs-facesense-uses- your-face-to-navigate-vr- 26483330/.

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