Road to VR

MAY 9, 2019

HTC is now on its fourth batch in its $100 million accelerator program, which offers education, investment and mentorship to startups doing unique and and interesting things around VR and AR. Like years prior, the accelerator program is spread out across Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

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Road to VR

JULY 12, 2018

If you’ve been looking around the web for a HTC Vive, you’ve probably met with a big ‘sold out’ sign recently in the US; Amazon, Best Buy, New Egg, and even HTC’s own website have been out of stock for a while now. That’s set to change in a few weeks, a HTC spokesperson told us. “We

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

HTC recently announced they’ll be sweetening the pot this Black Friday for potential Vive-owners located in North America by throwing a free Deluxe Audio Strap your way when you purchase an HTC Vive. photo courtesy HTC. For $600, you’ll get the Vive system (headset, basestations, controllers, etc.),

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MAY 23, 2022

iFixit is a website which offers free repair guides for a range of consumer electronics and sells repair parts and kit- including for the HTC Vive. You can buy the headset, base stations and controllers separately or the full kit. Power Supply (North America) – $30. Controllers. Front Cover – $15.

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Road to VR

JUNE 9, 2016

HTC today announced a new edition of the Vive headset targeted specifically at businesses looking to get into room-scale experiences. See Also: HTC Will Install Your Vive For $250, Now in Select U.S. Vive BE Controllers x2. The post HTC Announces Vive ‘Business Edition’ for $1200 appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Shadow Creator, a Shanghai-based headset manufacturer, today announced their upcoming headset Shadow VR will be the newest hardware partner to adopt HTC’s Vive Wave platform. Like other Vive Wave hardware partners, Shadow VR will use HTC’s Viveport mobile storefront. Image courtesy Shadow Creator. Headset Tracking.

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Cats and VR

APRIL 25, 2017

Symphony of the Machine , a VR puzzle game where players revitalize a post-apocalyptic world by influencing the weather with a mysterious tower, is now available for PlayStation VR and HTC Vive in North America. It will launch across Europe and Oceania on April 26 and in Asia on April 27.

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Peter Graham

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

After announcing its Viveport Infinity Black Friday deal a couple of weeks ago, HTC Vive has now detailed what customers will be able to save this week on hardware. HTC Vive has been very vocal about solving these, releasing a slew of updates over the past few weeks. base stations and next-gen controllers.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Currently, only select regions in North America, Europe, and Asia are eligible to purchase the headset through the developer program; be sure to check the FAQ at the bottom of the Developer Program page before applying. and controllers, like those that come with the original Vive or the Vive Pro. Photo by Road to VR.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 12, 2022

This was something the MLB (Major League Baseball) community discovered for themselves, with the help of HTC VIVE. Here’s what happened when MLB invested in virtual reality with HTC VIVE. When 2019 rolled around, the group began working with clubs throughout America to unlock even more fan experiences.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Wales Interactive revealed the release date for their upcoming PSVR, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift horror game, Don’t Knock Twice. in North America and £15.99 It supports the Oculus and Vive motion controllers, as well as PlayStation Move. Announced last year, the final product will arrive on September 5th for $19.99

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

HTC Vive Fallout 4 Bundle. Bundle for North America markets only). Bundles with Touch controllers will be just $350 at Best Buy from Nov. So here’s a look at what we have our eyes on. value) in addition to the current Fallout 4 VR bundle, which launches on December 12, 2017. Shop on Amazon. Oculus Rift Discount.

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VRScout

AUGUST 30, 2018

A detachable lens and head strap would provide VR arcades, amusement parks, and various other high foot traffic locations with a more efficient alternative to the HTC Vive or Oculus Rift; headsets that, while powerful, are often a pain to clean. It’s fairly obvious Acer is targeting the business sector with the OJO 500. Image Credit: Acer.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 20, 2017

Whether or not you’re in the narrow band of ‘solar eclipse totality’ that’s making its way across the continental United States on Monday, August 21st, Google Earth VR has seen a recent update that will let you experience the rare event from the comfort of your own HTC Vive or Oculus Rift. image courtesy NASA.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

At a special event today in San Francisco, HTC announced that Vive Focus , the company’s standalone 6DOF headset, is launching for enterprise customers starting today in 37 markets, including North America and Europe. Image courtesy HTC. Vive Focus previously launched in China back in January as a consumer device.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2016

For a while, only desktop computer rigs were equipped to put out the power that the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift require. Alienware’s VR ready 13” is available to order starting today in North America, has a base model that retails for $1199, and an OLED screen option (first gaming notebook with this option) for $2099.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The upgraded Pico 4 should bring ringless controllers and maybe some refresh of the specifications. More info Vive discontinues Facial Tracker HTC has discontinued the Facial Tracker, the face-tracking device that worked with various PC VR headsets. May it be something that HTC is going to announce at CES?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Void covers very large regions with Optitrack cameras overhead to find the locations of people, controllers or other objects that are part of the overall story. When we got a look at the refined Rapture hardware from The Void, co-founder James Jensen noted the controller and headset are no longer covered with external tracking markers.

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VRWorld

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The company recently announced a partnership with the startup Dreamscape Immersive to bring VR experiences to North America and the U.K. It will commit $10 million in equity investment and will finance up to six Dreamscape Immersive VR centers within AMC cinemas and standalone locations in North America and the U.K.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 25, 2022

The author of the much-appreciated XR Caliper controllers and of many tricks to improve the ergonomics of the Valve Index has just tested for me the Pimax Sword controllers , writing the most detailed review about them you will ever find on the web. Pimax Sword Controllers – review by Rob Cole for Skarredghost. Rob Cole is back.

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APRIL 28, 2017

Gear VR on the other hand is taking an approach similar to the HTC Vive in that there is a lot of content all of the time and it’s hard to sift through it all. You take control of Robert Wilson as he fights for his own life, as well as his sanity. If you missed last week, you can see those new releases here. Price: $39.99 (Rift).

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Road to VR

JULY 18, 2018

Called Hotel Transylvania Popstic , the game is said to be featured at around 500 VR arcades across North America, Europe, and China. ” As a VR newcomer, or smaller kid, the idea of holding a stick seems far less daunting than using an unfamiliar controller’s many buttons. Image courtesy Spectacular Theory.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 19, 2022

Meta is finally rolling out Horizon Worlds outside of North America. A new version of the Quest runtime is rolling out, and it is bringing with it the very needed parental control tools , plus a beta fix for Oculus Link not working well on Windows 11. News worth a mention. Image by Meta). Horizon Worlds arrives in the UK.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

You will be able to finally buy it in Europe and North America for $599, from the dedicated page on the HTC website. HTC Vive Focus Specs. The Vive Focus is HTC’s standalone headset , the one that the Taiwanese/Chinese company wants to use to start making virtual reality widespread.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

While the Vive Focus initially launched with a single 3DOF controller, HTC recently announced a dev kit add-on which brings a pair of 6DOF controllers to the standalone headset. We got our first chance to try out the system today at an HTC press event in San Francisco. Photo by Road to VR.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 13, 2023

It was great to see that the device would be controlled using our hands, instead of external controllers, meaning that it is far more intuitive for people to use and should ensure success when the product is released. Brian Meaney , Head of Product, Alteon.io What more would we expect from Apple?

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Peter Graham

MARCH 2, 2020

To say HTC Vive has an extensive lineup of virtual reality (VR) headsets is no underestimation, covering enterprise, consumer and standalone models. When it comes to business use the HTC Vive Pro Eye sits as the flagship product, offering integrated Tobii eye-tracking to support a range of features such as analytics.

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XR for Business Podcast

MAY 26, 2020

Alan: Wow, that's way far ahead of North America. So you basically control the content. And I think it's a really interesting point, because many VR users tend to buy VR to play games, including Steam or Oculus or HTC Vive. And even HTC is teasing it, these lightweight pair of glasses. Alan: That's pretty awesome.

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XR for Business Podcast

MAY 26, 2020

Alan: Wow, that's way far ahead of North America. So you basically control the content. And I think it's a really interesting point, because many VR users tend to buy VR to play games, including Steam or Oculus or HTC Vive. And even HTC is teasing it, these lightweight pair of glasses. Alan: That's pretty awesome.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Select from Amateur, Semi-Pro or Pro difficulty levels, set lefty or righty controls, customize plays by setting up shooters around the offensive zone, play timed and goal-driven matches, earn achievements, even study replays and heat-maps to discover your strong and weak points. Until October 12th, the game will be 15% off.

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MAY 26, 2020

Alan: Wow, that's way far ahead of North America. So you basically control the content. And I think it's a really interesting point, because many VR users tend to buy VR to play games, including Steam or Oculus or HTC Vive. And even HTC is teasing it, these lightweight pair of glasses. Alan: That's pretty awesome.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

That’s why VR Vision Inc helps companies produce XR training modules, so trainees can make mistakes in a safe, controlled environment. He’s had the pleasure of working with some of the world’s largest Fortune 500 brands and award winning marketing agencies all across North America and Europe.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

That’s why VR Vision Inc helps companies produce XR training modules, so trainees can make mistakes in a safe, controlled environment. He’s had the pleasure of working with some of the world’s largest Fortune 500 brands and award winning marketing agencies all across North America and Europe.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

That's why VR Vision Inc helps companies produce XR training modules, so trainees can make mistakes in a safe, controlled environment. He's had the pleasure of working with some of the world's largest Fortune 500 brands and award winning marketing agencies all across North America and Europe.

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XR for Business Podcast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

That’s why VR Vision Inc helps companies produce XR training modules, so trainees can make mistakes in a safe, controlled environment. He’s had the pleasure of working with some of the world’s largest Fortune 500 brands and award winning marketing agencies all across North America and Europe.

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Peter Graham

JULY 22, 2019

Earlier this month Labrodex Studio launched its first-person shooter (FPS) Scraper: First Strike for PlayStation VR and next month will see 3dRudder release its compatible foot controller onto the North American market. Entries for the North American giveaway will not be accepted from European participants and vice-a-versa.

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Road to VR

JULY 27, 2017

You’ll of course need a VR headset and controller to go along with your new phone though, but for now there’s only a few choices on the market despite Google sharing the reference design with other OEMs, leaving you with the Google-produced Daydream View ($79) and the slightly cheaper BoboVR Z5 to choose from.

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