Road to VR

MAY 29, 2019

Sony is getting ready to host their annual ‘Days of Play’ sale again, and there’s a few deals this time around on newly released hardware bundles that should have you excited. The post PlayStation ‘Days of Play’ Sale Knocks $50 off PSVR Hardware Bundles & PS4 Pro appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Revealed on the Japanese PlayStation blog , Sony is making a few minor adjustments to new Move controllers, timed with the arrival of the updated PlayStation VR headset. The post PlayStation Move Sees Minor Hardware Update, Launching Alongside New PSVR Model appeared first on Road to VR.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 27, 2021

But before you can get there, Microsoft wants you to have the necessary hardware. The company published a blog post officially detailing the system requirements for Windows 11. Windows 11 is going to be a major upgrade. It lays out the processors and systems that will be compatible with the new operating system, while… Read more.

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Anand Tech

JUNE 5, 2023

The keynote starts at 10am Pacific (17:00 UTC) today, and AnandTech will be offering live blog coverage of Apple's event. With WWDC going virtual once again this year, we're expecting another rapid-fire, two-hour run through of Apple's ecosystem.

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Anand Tech

JUNE 6, 2022

The keynote starts at 10am Pacific (17:00 UTC) today, and AnandTech will be offering live blog coverage of Apple's event. With WWDC going virtual once again this year, we're expecting another rapid-fire, two-hour run through of Apple's ecosystem.

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VR Fitness

JUNE 23, 2020

Virzoom, the creative force behind the excellent VZFit, has announced a significant evolution of their product today as continued improvements to third party Bluetooth cadence sensors has allowed them to cease production of their own propriety VZFit hardware solution. Continue reading on VR Fitness Insider.

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Anand Tech

JANUARY 12, 2021

We're still waiting on the other Zen 3-based hardware, as well as more details about GPUs. Join us at the following times to follow along with our Live Blog: 8am PT (Pacific, Los Angeles). 11am ET (Eastern, New York). 4pm UTC / UK (London). 5pm CET (Europe). Midnight CST (China).

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 17, 2018

” Now, Luckey has gone a few steps further in a new blog post by providing a brief look at some of the changes he made to the $200 standalone headset, which include a new all-black color scheme, reduced weight, and better battery. At the time, he concluded the battery would be “an easy upgrade.” Image courtesy Palmer Luckey.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Sony is gearing up for the 2018 Christmas season with a new PSVR hardware bundle that’s delivering five high-profile games to Europe-based PS4 owners. The post PSVR ‘Mega Pack’ Hardware Bundle for Europe to Arrive with 5 Top Games appeared first on Road to VR.

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VRScout

MAY 15, 2023

The prototype device is still capable of generating a live 3D model of the subject, but instead of the aforementioned hardware, only a handful of standard cameras are needed in order for the system to function. For more information on Google’s Project Starline check out the full blog post here. appeared first on VRScout.

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Anand Tech

JANUARY 3, 2023

The prolific GPU vendor is at the show to talk about new consumer hardware for desktops and laptops, as well as software updates for its Studio ecosystem, robotics, and Drive platforms. Kicking off CES 2023, the first presentation of the week comes from NVIDIA.

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2021

In a post released yesterday via the official Oculus blog , the company announced its first-ever Oculus Gaming Showcase, an upcoming live stream event that will center entirely around gaming on the Oculus platform. Tune in to the official live stream on April 21st to catch a glimpse at new games and updates to fan-favorite titles.

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VRScout

JUNE 1, 2023

Improved hardware Similar to Quest 2 and Quest Pro, Quest 3 is a standalone VR device, meaning no additional hardware is required in order to operate. For more information on today’s announcement check out Meta’s official blog post. for the 256GB model.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 22, 2024

The fact that all headsets should use the same hardware platform (Qualcomm chips) also helps in reducing the fragmentation of the Meta Horizon ecosystem, making all devices have the same functionalities. But the reality is that Meta has always sold headsets under cost or at cost, so it’s not really earning money from hardware.

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Anand Tech

JUNE 7, 2021

The keynote starts at 10am Pacific (17:00 UTC) today, and AnandTech will be offering live blog coverage of Apple's event. A rapid-fire, two-hour run through Apple's ecosystem, WWDC keynotes cover everything from macOS and iOS to individual Apple applications and more.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In an effort to harden the security of its hardware products, Meta today announced new guidelines for its Bug Bounty program, specifying the inclusion of both the Quest Pro headset and Touch Pro controllers, and what the company will pay out for specific bugs uncovered by security researchers.

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Anand Tech

MAY 22, 2022

According to AMD, the PC-focused keynote will cover both mobile and desktop, with AMD and its partners focusing on cutting edge hardware and "breakthrough performance." Kicking things off once again is AMD, who is broadcasting a keynote address headed up by the one and only Dr. Lisa Su.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 28, 2021

As I sit at my desk typing this blog, I have 15 Chrome tabs eating up 790MB of memory. I also have 17 Microsoft Edge tabs open, which take up 535MB of memory. Aside from those two extra tabs on Edge, I have the same webpages open, yet Chrome is hogging more memory. Complaints about the resource-hogging Google Chrome… Read more.

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Anand Tech

JUNE 22, 2020

Join us at 10am Pacific/17:00 UTC for our live blog coverage of this year's Apple WorldWide Developer's Conference (WWDC), which like so many other shows is taking a uniquely virtual tack this year. While COVID may have put a crimp on the tech industry, for Apple the show must still go on.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Luckey, who now works as a defense contractor, shared details regarding the project on his blog , saying, “The good news is that we are halfway to making a true NerveGear. ” For more information check out the full blog post here. The bad news is that so far, I have only figured out the half that kills you.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 27, 2022

Meta Platforms has begun raising prices $100 on its Meta Quest 2 headsets, media reported on Tuesday, citing an announcement from the Oculus blog. It wrote in the post, “Starting in August, Meta Quest 2 will cost $399.99 USD and $499.99 USD for the 128GB and 256GB versions respectively.

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Road to VR

MARCH 22, 2023

Besides older hardware, the only things most people see with the ‘Oculus’ moniker is the Oculus PC app and Meta’s Oculus web portal , where the company still lists game libraries for Quest, Rift, Go, and Gear VR.

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Road to VR

MARCH 23, 2022

In a blog post , Snap says NextMind will help drive “long-term augmented reality research efforts within Snap Lab,” the company’s hardware team that’s currently building AR devices. “Snap Lab’s programs explore possibilities for the future of the Snap Camera, including Spectacles.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In my career as an XR professional, I’ve got to know people from all over the world, especially thanks to this blog, social media, and the international events I attended. Do you know that there are some XR blogs and magazines all in Spanish to cater to Spanish and Southern American markets?

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

There’s a fair bit of drama surrounding Neos VR, something you can read up on over at Ryan Schulz’s blog , which delves into the cryptocurrency-fueled rift between Mariančík and Karel Hulec, CEO of the app’s publisher Sorilax. We’re curious to learn more about Resonite , and what sets it apart from Neos.

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ARPost

APRIL 10, 2023

ARPost typically reports on the Finnish XR company’s groundbreaking hardware and software developments, but the company also helps develop and distribute XR experiences and solutions ranging from operas to flight simulations. That use case is about to get a big leg up as the company recently announced support for its hardware on Twinmotion.

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Road to VR

MARCH 15, 2023

In a dev blog post announcing the news, Meta says developers who choose to work with Epic’s game engine should start thinking about using UE5 for their Quest apps. Meta is transitioning its support from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5.1 for apps built for the Quest platform. And why not on Quest 2 or Quest Pro?

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 28, 2021

There’s a long ways to go to create the hardware’s desired form-factor, Zuckerberg says, hinting that the glasses will be about 5mm thick, or just over 3/16 inches. ” In a short simulated concept, Zuckerberg narrates a typical scene where users message over Whatsapp and organize a game night.

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VRScout

APRIL 27, 2021

“We hear from many customers who love their original HTC Vive headsets after years of use, but occasionally still need a specific part,” said Daniel O’Brien, General Manager at HTC America, in an official blog post. “By For more information check out HTC’s official blog post here. Image Credit: iFixit.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

At the moment, the platform doesn’t support up/down movement, but according to a blog post , Dufour says it may be possible to introduce said capabilities over time. You can learn more about the Taco VR platform on Dufour’s blog page, Blogfarts. He also used 3D printing to make any gears Infento doesn’t carry.

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VRScout

JULY 21, 2020

The Oculus Quest is a fantastic VR headset, but for a piece of hardware built by the most dominant social media company in the world, it’s social capabilities have been surprisingly lacking. For more information check out the official blog post. Link up with seven friends and jump into select games together.

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Anand Tech

JANUARY 4, 2022

Here we'll be getting SVP Greg Bryant to talk us through the next generation of hardware launches coming in 2022. Today is a day for CES keynotes, and up next is Intel. We already know that Intel is launching graphics in Q1, but will this be the place to share more details?

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The blog Aggiornamenti Lumia claims to have uncovered a photo of the headset , which it refers to as the “Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition.” Reverb G2 is an upcoming headset that’s quite anticipated thanks to new features which mark it as the first ‘next-gen’ Windows VR headset.

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VRScout

JULY 27, 2022

The Meta Quest blog talked more about investing for the “long term.” Along with hardware, the company is working diligently on advancing VR displays , audio , incredibly lifelike avatars , haptics , wrist-based interfaces , and more. The 128GB model will be available for purchase at $399.99 and the 256GB model for $499.99.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

VR hardware, like the Meta Quest, gets rightfully compared to next-gen game consoles in both price and consumer experience, but that also presents it’s inherent problem as a practical solution outside of consumer entertainment. Please reach out with your thoughts on what you want me to ramble about and feel free to share the blog as well.

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VRScout

AUGUST 5, 2020

.” “We hold claim to the title “lightest mixed reality headset ever built” through a careful series of design decisions that balance the power of the hardware with the quality of the user experience. Those interested in learning more can visit ghostpacer.com/blogs/#. Image Credit: Ghost Pacer.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The company helps these facilities deploy hardware pre-baked with a growing library of content either created or curated for use by seniors. Another VR wellness company serving seniors is also getting an outreach boost in another way: hardware improvements. Access Rendever … at Your Local Library? Is Flow’s Biggest Market the Elderly?

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