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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 VRDK to Offer Ultrasonic 6DOF Controller Tracking

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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 845 VRDK , a VR headset reference design for hardware and software developers, is now offering 6DOF controller input with ultrasonic tracking. The latest images of the reference headset show what appear to be six ultrasonic emitters (and/or receivers) on the headset, three on each side.

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VorpX VR Driver Adds ‘FullVR’ Support for ‘GTA V’ and ‘Red Dead Redemption II’

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While the app doesn’t add core VR functionality like hand-tracking, for many games it adds head-tracking, stereoscopy, and other tweaks that make non-VR games playable inside the headset. VorpX has a huge range of options allowing players to tweak games to feel right in VR, but this can be an involved process.

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Top VR Media Players for Android and iOS

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When it comes to classic video players, most people know exactly what they are looking for, as they have had a long experience testing various software and apps. See Also: Best VR Hand Tracking Games for Oculus Quest in 2020. The question is: what kind of quality and benefits should users look for in VR media players?

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Developer Makes VR Accessible to Physically Disabled with Custom Locomotion Driver

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Bednarski demonstrates both dodging and turning using motion controller inputs. The software also accommodates those with limited arm movement. The software also accommodates those with limited arm movement. WalkinVR is currently in beta, available to download at its official site.

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Magic Leap Launches Developer SDK, Confirms Eye-tracking, Room-scanning, and More

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The release of the Lumin SDK confirms that the Magic Leap One will include eye-tracking, as Unreal points out among the various headset capabilities supported by the engine: Head tracking. Eye tracking. Gesture and hand tracking. 6DOF hand controller (Totem) tracking. Room scanning and meshing.

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Vive Focus Plus Costs $800 & Will Ship Worldwide Next Month

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Now, the company has officially announced pricing and availability for the headset and controller bundle. ” How many of those have been built specifically for 6DOF controllers, we’re not sure at this time; all Vive Focus games are said to work on Vive Focus Plus. Head Tracking : Optical inside-Out. a/b/g/n/ac.

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Google is Bringing Daydream Compatibility to Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG’s Next Flagship Phone

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Taking the stage at I/O, Clay Bavor, the head of Google’s VR team, announced that Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus phones will finally be receiving Daydream support via a software update this summer. This is the first mention of a specific Samsung device supporting the Daydream VR platform.

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