Road to VR

MAY 9, 2019

HTC is now on its fourth batch in its $100 million accelerator program, which offers education, investment and mentorship to startups doing unique and and interesting things around VR and AR. Like years prior, the accelerator program is spread out across Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

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VRScout

MAY 24, 2022

Axon, a weapons technology company based out of Arizona, today launched a new VR simulation designed to train law enforcement officers in de-escalation tactics by immersing them in realistic scenarios they may face out in the field. Officers can now use the exact same objects in VR training sessions that they would out in the field.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

HTC today announced consumer availability of Vive Tracker, the tracking module that uses Valve’s Lighthouse tracking standard. First shipped to developers earlier this year, HTC is now selling the Tracker to consumers with the full confidence that anyone can pick it up and use it. image courtesy HTC. image courtesy HTC.

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VRScout

JUNE 7, 2016

It wasn’t long ago that HTC and Oculus had a competing launch window for their VR headsets, with both systems selling out almost immediately and backorders piling up for months into the year. The $799 Vive is developed in partnership by HTC and Valve, touting over 200+ games available on Steam VR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Virtual reality (VR) is one of four key forms of immersion, with others including augmented, mixed, and extended reality (AR/MR/XR). Recently, new virtual reality guides have helped many navigate the expanding world of immersive tech. Accenture and Bank of America have tapped VR after purchasing 60,000 and 30,000, respectively.

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ARPost

APRIL 6, 2022

We are collaborating with Porsche Cars North America to give riders the thrill of a high-speed ride, combined with a highly-immersive VR experience,” holoride co-founder and CEO Nils Wollny said in a release. It’s HTC, it’s Pico, etc., Holoride and Porsche. “We To be clear, this partnership isn’t some new thing.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Developers and hardware solution providers have been working together over the past few decades to build VR headsets capable of hosting immersive experiences. Some of the leading companies like Meta Platforms, Pico Interactive, HTC VIVE, Lenovo, and Varjo Technologies, among others, have been leading global markets with their devices.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 31, 2023

HTC Vive has been doing it for a while” He later quotes D an O’Brien, President, Americas, HTC , stating use case data from the Taoyuan-based firm. Biting into the Apple Demond Cureton, Senior Journalist, XR Today , analysing the commentary from HTC’s chief on the Apple Vision Pro.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

HTC announced the new accessories, the Vive Tracker and Deluxe Audio Strap, back at CES 2017 earlier this year but didn’t provide pricing or release date info more specific than Q2. HTC committed to giving away 1,000 Vive Tracker units to developers to kickstart an ecosystem of peripherals and software that support the Tracker.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 12, 2022

While there’s more to XR than just the potential for amazing games, the novel and fun experiences offered by immersive technologies allows all kinds of companies to reach their audience on new levels. This was something the MLB (Major League Baseball) community discovered for themselves, with the help of HTC VIVE.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

It was for America, but it’s the Augmented World Expo – there are three live AWE conferences throughout the year. On day one, Jeremy Moussai and David Hinojosa of Nestlé will talk with Justin Perry of Immerse and Sara Boss of VRdirect about “Scaling XR at Nestlé.” Wait, wasn’t AWE a few months ago? Next, it’s time for AWE EU.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Juho Sarvikas, President of North America at Qualcomm , which is the company behind Snapdragon, showed his support for the HyperRealityHub via LinkedIn: “Love the innovative thinking here… Vodafone and #Snapdragon are working on a split compute solution enabling next generation #XR glasses and home entertainment experiences.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 20, 2022

With both Accenture and Qualcomm, Accenture created an XR solution based on the Qualcomm Reference headset to create an immersive experience for Kelloggs. Rinnai and HTC VIVE. One of the largest gas appliance manufacturers in Japan, Rinnai is also among the top tankless gas water heaters in North America.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 21, 2021

No more teleportation or artificial locomotion; moving in-game means moving in real-life, resulting in more immersive and physically engaging VR experiences. Cybershoes have been incredibly successful on Amazon in America, so we’re over the moon to see them arrive in Europe for our fans across the pond!”

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The star of the show is undoubtedly Mario Kart VR though, which pits four players against each other using HTC Vive headsets, Vive Trackers, and motion platform outfitted with a steering wheel, acceleration and brake pedals. ” said Steve Ignarski, National Sales Manager for Bandai Namco Amusement America.

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VRScout

APRIL 1, 2018

The adapter will also support just the HTC Vive headsets at launch with Oculus-compatibility planned for Q3 of 2018. With location-based VR experiences and immersive arcades on the rise in both the West as well as the East, providing a reasonably-priced, quality solution for wireless VR could be a godsend.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Nissan can’t seem to get enough of Star Wars or immersive technology this year. The multinational automobile manufacturer has already been responsible for Battle Test: A Nissan 360-Degree Virtual Reality Experience for the Samsung Gear VR as well as Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay for the HTC Vive and Samsung Gear VR.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Image by HTC). HTC launches Vive Flow headset for relaxation, priced at $499. After endless teasings and leaks, in the end, HTC has finally unveiled its headset: called Vive Flow, it is a lightweight device for media consumption. VR training goes big with Accenture and Bank of America. Top news of the week.

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TechPrior

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The newest from HTC Vive Cosmos is an AR headset that resembles a pair of sunglasses. While this all-new device is still in the stages of prototyping, HTC has already shared some goals of the company regarding the device as well as the preliminary images of the design. Source: HTC. Source: HTC.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

AUGUST 8, 2017

Wales Interactive revealed the release date for their upcoming PSVR, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift horror game, Don’t Knock Twice. in North America and £15.99 The developers stress that the game includes options to make the experience creepy and immersive regardless of what hardware players happen to own.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

Alex Kipman promised us a Microsoft Ignite conference with an amazing level of immersion , and he kept his word. The result was the one of having Alex Kipman as if he was really in front of you , a fantastic immersive feature for an XR event. Image by HTC). HTC is teasing the launch of a new hardware. Image by OceanX).

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Cats and VR

MARCH 28, 2017

Independent Canadian developer Frima announced today that its Norse-themed storytelling experience and movie-length narrative adventure, FATED: The Silent Oath, is now available on PlayStation®VR (PS VR) across North America and Europe. FATED harnesses the capabilities of VR to make a great leap forward in immersive storytelling.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 30, 2023

Several companies launched devices in past three months, leading to a competitive space for immersive solutions that is set to grow not just for the providers themselves, but for the enterprises that depend on them. Additionally, HTC VIVE also launched its XR Elite enterprise headset at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 in January.

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VRScout

MARCH 10, 2021

The next generation of nonverbal communication arrives in VR courtesy of HTC VIVE. Cue the VIVE Facial Tracker, a unique peripheral for the HTC VIVE Pro lineup capable of tracking 38 points of movement across your lips, teeth, tongue, chin, and cheeks in real-time. Image Credit: HTC. Image Credit: HTC. Image Credit: HTC.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Whether you’re finally ready to pull the trigger and get a VR headset of your own, or you’re looking to bump up immersion with sweet new accessories, there are some serious Black Friday discounts to be had this week. HTC Vive Fallout 4 Bundle. Bundle for North America markets only). So here’s a look at what we have our eyes on.

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VRScout

JULY 11, 2019

Bigscreen, an immersive social platform that allows you to access your computer in VR, aims to continue revolutionizing the TV viewing experience with Bigscreen TV — a VR streaming experience that opens up access to over 50 major television providers. Image Credit: Bigscreen TV.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 30, 2023

Several companies launched devices in past three months, leading to a competitive space for immersive solutions that is set to grow not just for the providers themselves, but for the enterprises that depend on them. Additionally, HTC VIVE also launched its XR Elite enterprise headset at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 in January.

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ARPost

JUNE 8, 2022

The award went to Immerse Lab and LG Signature for A Virtual Journey to Arles and was accepted by Immerse Lab founder and CEO Eugene Mandelshtam. Alvin Graylin, HTC China President, presented the Auggie for Best Head-Worn Device. Accepting the award was Americas General Manager Tristan Cotter. “We Best Head-Worn Device.

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Cats and VR

JULY 31, 2018

ARVORE, the immersive storytelling VR/AR company today announced the launch of long-awaited virtual reality game Pixel Ripped 1989.The The critically-acclaimed game is available on PlayStation VR (North America), Oculus Rift and HTC Vive for a limited time launch discount of $19.99, saving a total of 20% off of the full $24.99

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

One of the largest industry events in North America, the Vancouver-based conference will spotlight how tech giants and startups are creating new ways to visualize and interact with virtual worlds. and LNG Studios , each showcasing programs that put hardware like HTC Vive or Microsoft HoloLens through their paces.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Immersion can be dialed up on these “stages” by enhancing the experience with wind, heat or scent effects that tie to the story. The Void is also now employing a significant upgrade to the visuals seen inside its Rapture VR helmet, and the startup aims to open 20 of its hyper-immersive “stages” this year.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The video is planned to serve as a companion piece for Blood and Fury: America’s Civil War, a TV series scheduled to debut on Dec. Instead of taking a more measured, slow-paced, and passive approach to immersive video like most content creators, this video appears to be designed to shock and rattle viewers directly. 14th on AHC.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

At launch, the dedicated VR platform features immersive content including: “Defying the Nazis,” the VR companion to the new Ken Burns PBS documentary; “Fast Ride” from The Drive, which puts you in the passenger seat of one of the world’s fastest cars; and “LUMEN” a nonlinear interactive experience that helps users de-stress in minutes.

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VRWorld

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The company recently announced a partnership with the startup Dreamscape Immersive to bring VR experiences to North America and the U.K. It will commit $10 million in equity investment and will finance up to six Dreamscape Immersive VR centers within AMC cinemas and standalone locations in North America and the U.K.

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VRScout

APRIL 5, 2017

So to up-the-ante even further, they decided to bring that same adrenaline-fueled commercial to the immersive world of VR. With this experience, we’re putting fans right in the middle of the action,” said Jeremy Tucker, Vice President, Marketing Communications & Media, Nissan North America, Inc.

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Road to VR

JUNE 2, 2016

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has poured scepticism on the hype surrounding VR post launch by voicing concerns about the cost and requirement of current systems, mostly (by the sounds of it) the HTC Vive. And also, having had the experience, I’m not sure how long you want an immersive headset on your head.”

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VRScout

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Jumanji: The VR Adventure will immerse you in a fully interactive 3D jungle where you can control your favorite movie characters as they build a team and set out to lift the curse of Jumanji while outwitting evil henchmen and evading dangerous wildlife.

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