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The XR Week Peek (2020.10.26): DecaGear is an intriguing VR headset, HTC is working on a new device, and more!

The Ghost Howls

A new FCC listing appears for an HTC Vive headset. And in fact, a new request to FCC for a new device has arrived from HTC. FCC certifications are requested before releasing an electronic device in the US (to certify that it is safe to be used), so this is a clear sign that HTC is going to release a new headset soon.

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Nothing New: HTC Exec Slams Apple’s Vision Pro’s ‘Pricey’ XR Headset

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

A media report has come out swinging against Apple’s Vision Pro headset, stating it has failed to innovate the mixed reality (MR) market. The author wrote, “But as with generative AI, Apple is not exactly the first to the game. And don’t just burden them with this massive price.”

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Pico Shifts Focus From Controllers To Hand Tracking

Upload VR

In the wake of Apple Vision Pro's announcement earlier this year, ByteDance-owned Pico appears to be switching its focus from controllers to hand tracking. Apple, instead, opts for a fresh start with an interface based on a breakthrough combination of eye and hand tracking.

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The XR Week Peek (2020.01.13): Zuckerberg shows his vision for the next decade, Vive Pro discounted to $600 and more!

The Ghost Howls

HTC reduces the Vive Pro price by $200. The Vive Pro, the enterprise headset offered by HTC, has just seen a big discount : the headset only now costs $600, and the full bundle with the SteamVR 2.0 The Valve Index is a headset for consumers, while HTC offers a lot of services dedicated to enterprise customers. Request a key.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.10.04): Vive Flow teased, Valve Deckard leaked, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Image by HTC Vive). HTC is probably going to announce Vive Flow. With a surprise move, HTC Vive has started teasing the launch of a new product. The company has set up a virtual event on the platform ENGAGE (of which HTC is an investor) for October, 14th 2021 at 8 am PDT. Apple Maps are going AR. Learn more.

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Vancouver’s VR/AR Global Summit Puts Content First

VRScout

I think this is a good thing, as the gigantic pockets of Apple, Google, Magic Leap, Huawei and such like will help fund the creative endeavours of a whole new content ecosystem.”. and LNG Studios , each showcasing programs that put hardware like HTC Vive or Microsoft HoloLens through their paces.

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Google Launching WebVR Support for Android Chrome in January, Desktop to Follow

Road to VR

WebVR is gaining significant momentum; last month the biggest players in the browse space came together to discuss the future of VR on the web at the W3C Workshop on Web & Virtual Reality. SEE ALSO Google Shows HTC Vive Running at 90 FPS in Chrome with WebVR.

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