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NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Over the past week 18 developers have been going head-to-head in a huge HTC Vive hackathon in Shanghai, China. Graylin, China Regional President of HTC Vive, teams were tasked with “integrating VR with hardware/accessories/physical UI to enhance user experiences and take VR immersion to a new level.”

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2021

On the other side, I’m afraid that for consumers this means also paying more for the VR content they like : if before training a year with FitXR was costing $30, now it will cost $120. HTC is going to launch its headset on May, 11th. HTC is keeping rising the hype for its new upcoming headset. I think it is pretty explicit.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Mat Chacon, CEO of Doghead Simulation, used VR for training purposes and dropped 15 pounds while gaining some serious muscle weight. Using the HTC Vive Focus Plus’ passthrough capabilities, players engaged in a VR exercise are able to see their real-world surroundings while they workout. Image Credit: New Technology Walkers.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 16, 2021

It’s a boxing training disguised as a game. In 2019, when we had the possibility of collaborating with HTC Vive China for a launch title of the Vive Focus Plus, we remastered HitMotion to work on a 6DOF standalone headset, in pass-through augmented reality : HitMotion: Reloaded was born.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 29, 2018

The current layout features HTC Vive and Window Mixed Reality headsets tethered to ceiling-mounted PC’s; although VAR Live has already indicated plans to upgrade to 5GHz WiFi in the near future, along with support for multiplayer experiences and VR backpacks. VAR Live Malaysia is open to the public now at L2-015 of the MyTOWN Shopping Centre.

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Voices of VR

APRIL 2, 2023

I speak with HTC’s Alvin Wang Graylin, who is the President of HTC China & Global VP of Corporate Development at HTC about HTC’s investment strategy and what’s happening in the enterprise XR space.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 18, 2021

HTC predicts the rise of all-in-two devices. Speaking with Upload VR, HTC VIVE EMEA General Manager Graham Wheeler has predicted for 2021 the rise of all-in-two devices, that is lightweight viewers that are connected to smartphones (or also PCs sometimes). But this news is interesting because it shows HTC’s views on the topic.

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Road to VR

MARCH 27, 2017

HTC’s Vive Tacker, the Lighthouse-compatible puck that promises to get more than your hands into virtual reality with a bevy of hardware applications, is now officially available for sale to anyone with $99. There’s no word from HTC when other international customers will be able to purchase the device. hours of playtime.

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Road to VR

JULY 30, 2021

The Waterford, Ireland-based company has created a number of bespoke educational experiences over the years alongside its most successful product, Engage, which targets companies using it for things like virtual training, simulation, education, and online events.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Global tech giants such as NVIDIA, Lenovo, Unity, Epic Games, HTC VIVE, and others have already entered the metaverse space race. This comes as companies and organisations train current and future staff for their roles. Companies like ARuVR are preparing them on day one, rather than via lengthy training sessions and evaluations.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2018

We all know that China is a country that is betting big on Virtual Reality. The Chinese VR ecosystem is very active and it is evolving pretty fast: this summer I have been in China and I met some cool startups that are working on software (e.g. Me and Dabo of Langzou VR, discussing about his company and the educational system in China.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2018

Two days ago, I’ve been at HTC Vive Chinese headquarters in Beijing. It has been a really amazing day, where I have been able to try some amazing HTC tech demos (more on this later on! I’ve been able to speak with three companies incubated in the Vive-X Beijing and also to know various HTC Vive employees.

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MAY 5, 2017

A new week and a few new roles to immerse yourself within on this collection of new releases for HTC Vive. It’s an adventure through a post-industrial apocalyptic world where you solve different puzzles as you maneuver down the tracks while driving a train. New HTC Vive Releases on Steam. Price: $2.99. Price: $0.99.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 26, 2018

While hardware advancements such as the HTC Vive Pro and Oculus Rift have solidified at-home VR as a viable option, those looking for next-level immersion will still find the most success with location-based VR installations. Of course we can’t talk about standalone VR without bringing up the HTC Vive Focus. ENTERPRISE & TRAINING.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 13, 2017

HTC introduced a $1,200 Vive ‘Business Edition’ in June 2016 , dominating the enterprise sector for well over a year. Oculus still doesn’t doesn’t offer a commercial/enterprise app platform, something that Valve and HTC have been focusing on lately through Steam and Viveport.

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ARPost

AUGUST 4, 2020

Devices: HTC VIVE, Oculus Rift. Originating in ancient China, Tai Chi consists of slow, flowing movements with the purpose of activating the “chi” (the vital energy) and bringing the body and mind together. It features: Full Tai Chi training; Quick Qigong morning routine (5 minutes session); AR Tai Chi; VR Tai Chi.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 25, 2019

It has been developed by us of New Technology Walkers , together with Whitelabel Foundation (that is, Enea Le Fons ) that has contributed to the art and audio design and with HTC Vive, that has given us support, development hardware and also a little funding. Me, launching the game at Vive Ecosystem Conference 2019, in Shenzhen China.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 27, 2018

Virtual Reality can help children to become creative, as Lenqiy is doing in China. Header image by HTC). A lot of business people trust Gartner and if it says that virtual reality is a mature technology, they will all believe so. I think that this will increase the trust of the business ecosystem towards VR. It will just take time.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 12, 2023

We’re still in the early days with this game, but over time I think people will benefit not just from a nice social experience, but also from a fitness and training perspective. Could they potentially train athletes? This also allows people to train in real environments where people can practice in their living rooms.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

One of the areas where XR is seeing the most significant and rapid adoption, is in the world of education and training. Here, universities, schools, and training companies are embracing the experiential benefits of immersive XR technology to deliver lessons like never before. HTC Vive and Penn State. Meta Oculus and Aptiv.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

If the answer is no, then WCVRI is not interesting for you, because it is an event very China-oriented. China is a very interesting market for VR, because the government is investing a lot in it. Maybe if you have a game you want to promote big in China, other exhibitions like the ChinaJoy are more suitable.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 7, 2019

HTC Vive Cosmos will work with Vive Wireless Adapter. This week, HTC has not made another big reveal about the Vive Cosmos, so we’ll still have to wait to discover more about its price and its features. It’s more a logistic thing internal to HTC, so I think most of us can not care about this :D. Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

In case you missed the news some months ago, during the launch event of the Vive Focus Plus in Shenzhen, China, I took the stage to talk about developing mixed reality solutions with a VR headset , and at the end of my talk, I announced the launch of a mixed reality game dubbed HitMotion: Reloaded. What is HitMotion: Reloaded?

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 4, 2021

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. Send me hugs while I’m still human! Image by IGN).

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 16, 2021

They are the business counterpart of the Pico Neo 3 , the consumer headset that Pico is selling in China for around $400, hoping to kickstart a consumer VR ecosystem there. Vive Focus 3 has an expensive cooling system that can keep the Snapdragon XR2 cold enough to perform its operations at the best temperatures (Image by HTC Vive).

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Road to VR

AUGUST 30, 2018

“Currently, these pilot programs will focus on training teachers and other instructors, as learning the particulars of any technology is a critical step in creating—and scaling—a program of lasting impact and value,” the company says in a blogpost.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 5, 2018

Today I’ve had the occasion to meet HTC China president Alvin Wang Graylin in my city, Turin (Italy). It has been really an interesting talk about VR, AI, robotics, China, politics, whatever came to our mind. I think that VR at HTC is in great hands. Damn, why does my mother haven’t been to those labs as well?

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Some weeks ago I interviewed Mr. Chen of Vive Immersive Labs regarding the interesting research that HTC is conducting regarding the applications of virtual reality. VR can let us do everything (Image by HTC). I was practicing with a discussion with a random stranger on a train. Hello Mr. Li. What are instead the drawbacks?

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Yesterday was Chinese Lanterns’ Festival… my best wishes to you all, especially a big hug to all people that are still in China and are living very hard times… ??! I wonder if Facebook has already taken the decision of leaving the enterprise market to HTC and Pico , while focusing on the much bigger piece of cake of the consumer market.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

” This is the closing line of a new research study currently making its way out of China. Ltd and Beijing iBokan Wisdom Mobile Internet Technology Training Institution, the study takes a detailed look at the different ways virtual reality can make public education more effective. VR can be the key to awakening the genius inside.”

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

We think that it is a right mix of training for the arms and the rest of the body to make you stay fit while having fun! It is like a boxing training disguised as a game. Furthermore, we found in HTC a very good partner for our game. Do you want to watch a gameplay video to understand these concepts better? Naah, not today!

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Pico 4 Enterprise should not be confused with Pico 4 Pro, which is sold in China as a prosumer device. These sensors can be used to track what the user is doing, for instance, to provide better training. In this, Pico is taking a direction similar to the one that HTC took for the Vive Focus 3.

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VRScout

AUGUST 15, 2016

You can enjoy the full audio recording below: Mindshow, updated Samsung Gear VR, Samsung 360 camera release date, GoPro, HTC, mobile tracking innovation from Chinese developer Deepoon, Microsoft Hololens, investment wrapup, and more! HTC VIVE STEPS OUT SOLO. SEIZE THE SPOTLIGHT WITH MINDSHOW.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Meta, Tencent to Distribute Quest Headsets in China Last week, Meta Platforms and Tencent Holdings entered discussions to distribute Quest hardware and software solutions in China. Currently, China has two key Metaverse suppliers, HTC VIVE and Bytedance.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 27, 2020

One of them is that China is now the biggest market for XR , followed by the United States. This will especially happen because of the important role that has VR in training and education. More info (IDC Report) More info (IDC Report about China). This way, training becomes much more efficient.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 6, 2018

Eye tracking is, in my opinion, a technology that will disrupt completely the VR ecosystem , exactly as room-scale did with the first HTC Vive. FOV: >110° (adapted to HTC Vive). Does your device works only with HTC Vive or is it also compatible with Rift, WMR, etc…? aGlass DKII is compatible with HTC Vive and Vive Pro.

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VRScout

AUGUST 21, 2016

Project Alloy, although more of a prototype, is aiming at the mid-market: higher quality than mobile-powered VR/AR, but lower than a tethered PC rig like the Rift of HTC Vive. At Duke University in North Carolina, 8 paralyzed people have regained some use of their limbs thanks to brain-controlled robotic system training.

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