Road to VR

AUGUST 30, 2017

Earlier this week we shared our first hands-on with Microsoft’s VR controllers , but at the time the company didn’t allow us to document the session with photos or videos. Now, a developer with the controllers has produced a handy overview that shows how they work and gives a glimpse of them in action.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 31, 2017

New developer documentation details the ins and outs of the Tracker. Developers and accessory-makers looking to make use of the Vive Tracker can get a head start by perusing the HTC Vive Tracker Developer Guidelines document that has recently been made public. Design Recommendations for Max Performance of Wireless Dongle.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The thumb rest on Quest Pro’s controllers is actually a secret touchpad. Valve’s Index Controllers also feature both a thumbstick and a touchpad. Meta calls the curved section of the Touch Pro controller face the Thumb Rest. Meta calls the curved section of the Touch Pro controller face the Thumb Rest.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Use a drum pad to control your ears, change outfits when you receive a Twitch donation, and more using Avatar OSC. VRChat , widely known as the Wild West of the metaverse, today announced the beta launch of a new feature called Avatar OSC that allows you to control your in-game avatar in unique new ways.

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VRScout

MARCH 20, 2021

Currently, entering your password and username or typing out a message in VR means awkwardly selecting keys using your motion controllers. TapID offers four types of interactions in VR: Document Editing. This is a simple keyboard that allows you to create documents using tools such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Recently I had a big issue with my VR controllers in SteamVR (both with Oculus and Vive) and so I’m writing this post to try to help you in solving it. And when I put the headset on, I could see the grey intro environment, with all the controllers moving regularly. , but sometimes it is still tricky and problematic. WTF SteamVR.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 13, 2021

HTC is soon launching a new VR headset without controllers and their own metaverse called “Viveport Verse”. But latest leaks testify that HTC is launching a new VR headset without controllers at all. Allegedly, the headset does come completely without controllers and is supposed to be more aimed at mere media consumption.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 5, 2024

Heading to the Passthrough API documentation , you can discover that there are many tools to manipulate passthrough. So I had to resort to the only tracking options that Meta offers: hand tracking and controller tracking. My physical biscuit box with a VR controller taped on it. As you can see, the images are very similar.

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VRScout

MARCH 21, 2020

The headset, code-named ‘Del Mar’, will supposedly use a ‘Jedi’ controller. According to leaked documentation recently discovered by a handful of Oculus developers, it appears as though Facebook has already begun development on its next VR headset. Image Credit: Facebook, Oculus). Or maybe, just maybe, it’s an actual light saber. .

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Road to VR

MAY 4, 2021

A report from Protocol , citing undisclosed “company documents” from HTC, claims that the company will reveal two new headsets during the VIVECON event next week: Vive Focus 3 and Vive Pro 2. Vive Focus Plus used ultrasonic controllers that weren’t well regarded in terms of tracking performance.

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ARVR

JULY 22, 2020

Training Professionals: Take Control of Your VR Content [link] Many training professionals want direct control over their virtual reality (VR) training content. You cede direct control over your content to the developers. Which means they do not have direct control over the training content like they do in other mediums.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Meta is funding a group of Godot veterans to improve the engine's support for OpenXR and Quest feature extensions, as well as to build high-quality samples and documentation. It's technically controlled by the non-profit Godot Foundation, but all development takes place in the open.

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Anand Tech

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Following the launch of Thunderbolt 4 earlier this year as part of Intel's Tiger Lake CPUs, the next piece of the TB4 hardware stack has dropped this week with the release of Intel's first stand-alone Thunderbolt 4 controller, Maple Ridge (JHL8540). Goshen Ridge went into production soon after the announcement.

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Parental control features are a largely meaningless, legally-mandated sop streaming services and entertainment providers throw to parents. First, it’s worth establishing the fundamental farce of parental controls features. ” These dubiously effective features aren’t coded simply out of altruism.

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VRScout

MARCH 19, 2018

Announced today on the company’s site , developers can now explore Magic Leap’s software development kit and dive into the Creator Portal to find documentation, tutorials, and more. Secretive augmented reality startup Magic Leap is finally taking its first step towards opening up their platform to outside developers.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The glasses themselves are similar to other models in the space or coming soon, though they will also be compatible with PhotonLens controllers and software. Controllers and Command Modes. In addition to the glasses themselves, the system will include two custom wireless 6DoF controllers, and a multi-touch panel for versatile gaming.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 15, 2023

The dock charges both the headset and controllers, making sure everything is juiced and keeping the headset powered on and updated (well, when the auto updates actually work). The documentation reveals that the dock includes “wireless charging function for left and right controllers,” apparently up to 2.5

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Road to VR

JANUARY 27, 2017

Now the game has added much requested support for both Vive and Rift’s VR controllers. That’s where the other players come in: using a smartphone, computer, or even a printed copy, anyone not in the headset can access the 23 page bomb defusal document in order to aid in disarming the bomb. pic.twitter.com/Tvon0hlY2n.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is called “First Hand” because it has been roughly inspired by Oculus First Contact , the showcase demo for Oculus Touch controller released for the Rift CV1. This makes sense considering that controllers shine with different kinds of interactions than the bare hands , so the applications must be different.

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Road to VR

MAY 29, 2020

The update also added new features, examples, and documentation to the Alyx Workshop modding tools : Enabled the Postprocessing Editor ( Documentation ). Added “Custom Character” example addon ( Documentation ). Visibility System ( Documentation ). Postprocessing Volumes ( Documentation ).

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Voices of VR Podcast never misses an opportunity to document the ongoing history of the XR space. Kent Bye, the creator of the Voices of VR Podcast , has consistently documented the real-time history of the XR landscape with more than 1,300 episodes to date.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Following a presentation on travel document verification and passenger screening, students were tasked with manning a virtual control point at a simulation airport.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

But HTC looks to be readying some new headset offering; Road to VR has spotted documentation for a headset not previously seen at the FCC. Documentation for the new headset, which goes by the FCC ID 2Q9R100, was submitted in September but only made public in the last week. Products utilizing radio, WiFi, infrared, etc.

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GizModo VR

MAY 3, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reportedly bought access to people’s location data from a private date company that was banned by Google, according to documents obtained by reporters at Motherboard through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The public health agency was planning on using… Read more.

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Road to VR

JUNE 2, 2020

This allows developers working in Unreal Engine to make their app work with both controllers and hands, or hands-only, by selecting the appropriate option in the OculusVR plugin, and rigging up the rest of their app according to the newly released documentation.

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VRScout

MAY 16, 2023

Only instead of a standard 2D document, multiple team members can work together in an immersive virtual space featuring over 40 different types of 3D models and scans they can share as standard links. We’ve made it easier than ever, and are proud to bring it to market,” said Jay Wright, CEO and co-founder of Campfire.

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Next Reality AR

JULY 13, 2018

According to the documentation, the device will include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, but it will not have a cellular radio. Don't Miss: Magic Leap Shows Off Spatial Computing Demo, FCC Docs Reveal New Controller Images In addition.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In the place of clunky plastic controllers and remotes, we’re seeing the rise of hand and eye tracking solutions, allowing users to move more freely throughout the digital world. While controllers connected to VR devices, AR headsets, and MR solutions can be quite simple to learn, they also detract from the immersive experience.

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

According to Federal Trade Commission court documents spotted by Janko Roettgers , Camouflaj is working on a Batman VR game for Quest headsets. The court documents spotted by Roettgers can be viewed here. Iron Man VR is an amazing VR experience that truly lets you embody Tony Stark and control his iconic suit of armor.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 22, 2018

While the documents don’t specifically name Quest, a diagram shows what appears to be the signature silhouette of the headset, and model number (MH-B) aligns nicely with the company’s prior headset, Oculus Go (MH-A). Bluetooth will likely be used as the primary communication method for the headset’s controllers.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

While the filing documents don't explicitly say 'Quest 3', the headset's strap arm with its new curved speaker is clearly depicted in the Label Location document, and in the same place as Quest 2's regulatory information label. Its approval is necessary to sell a device with wireless capabilities in the US market.

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ARPost

JUNE 22, 2020

With our devices, astronauts can see and virtually interact with the switches and control panels inside their Starliner capsule and read the real-time data on their crew displays. Custom Boeing computers and controllers were required to make the training experiences as realistic as possible, according to documents Varjo shared with ARPost.

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AR Insider

JULY 1, 2020

For ABB’s customers, two key personnel are involved in this process: the field operators responsible for maintaining and servicing equipment, and control room operators who supervise the process and are located in another part of the facility. Make it easy to control what the user sees. How did ABB solve these challenges?

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VRScout

MARCH 15, 2017

The filing confirms that the new version of the Gear 360 camera will have the model number SM-R210 and according to a diagram, likely accidentally published in the document, looks to be getting a new design and more compact form factor.

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Road to VR

JUNE 22, 2018

Accompanying the news that Valve has made a critical redesign of its ‘Knuckles’ motion controller , the company also recently released a new input system in beta that not only aims to create lifelike hands, but make them accessible to all SteamVR app developers. Documentation is now available on the OpenVR GitHub Wiki.

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Road to VR

MAY 6, 2020

Controller-less hand-tracking (like what’s currently available as an experimental feature on Quest) has a handful of advantages over using controllers, like convenience and intuitiveness. Oculus Quest has experimental controller-less hand-tracking which can be enabled in the headset’s settings. Image courtesy Oculus.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

There is a quill pen on your desk that you can use to document every planetary detail you uncover. You’re in control! A narrator guides you through your cosmic journey, completely immersing you into a VR world that has a wonderful steampunk fantasy feel to it. Everything you find must be journaled as part of your Stargaze research.

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