Road to VR

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

HTC today introduced three new variants of its Vive Cosmos VR headset. Image courtesy HTC. Cosmos controllers. Cosmos controllers. Vive wand controllers. Cosmos controllers. Image courtesy HTC. HTC plans to offer the Cosmos Play for $500, though a release date hasn’t been announced.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

A handful of new headsets and swappable faceplates breathes new life into HTC’s lineup of modular VR hardware. Today, HTC revealed a handful of new headsets and faceplates joining the Cosmos family, each of which designed to serve the needs of both consumers and businesses, whether it be in the home, the classroom, or the office.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

With much surprise for us all, HTC has just announced the Vive Focus Plus , its first full 6 DOF standalone headset! In this article, I’m going to tell you everything I know about this new headset , plus I will give you my thorough hands-on review on its 6 DOF Controllers , that I have tried with the 6 DOF devkit.

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Road to VR

JULY 31, 2019

HTC took another step towards launch of its upcoming PC VR headset, Vive Cosmos, by quietly releasing three ‘reveal’ videos featuring some of the system’s claims to fame. Controllers – optically tracked. Price – below $900 ( confirmed by HTC in June ). Vive Cosmos Controllers.

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Road to VR

JUNE 25, 2021

In preparation for its June 27th ship date, HTC released a full teardown of its latest enterprise-focused standalone, Vive Focus 3. We’ve linked the full teardown below, but also included a written recap if you’re unable to watch the video. Image courtesy HTC. Controllers. Image courtesy HTC.

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Cats and VR

JANUARY 6, 2023

HTC VIVE has unveiled its new consumer flagship all-in-one, VIVE XR Elite. That includes content from services like Netflix and Disney+ or games like Fortnite, and you can even connect a Bluetooth controller to your phone for a full gaming experience. Powerful, versatile, all-in-one XR VIVE XR Elite takes versatility to the next level.

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Road to VR

JULY 3, 2017

New footage of Valve’s new ‘Knuckles’ controllers has emerged over the past few days, as developers begin to test out the new device. The ‘next-gen’ SteamVR controller prototypes represent a major advancement over the current Vive motion controllers, with five finger tracking and an ‘open hand’ grip. pic.twitter.com/OOOZoiKrEX.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

HTC Vive Cosmos (Image by HTC). The Vive Cosmos is the latest PC VR headset announced by HTC at CES 2019. HTC has been able to create some hype towards th is device, that has appeared intriguing since the beginning. Vive Cosmos reveal video. The controllers are for sure a big improvement over the Vive Wands.

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VRScout

JUNE 26, 2018

The next generation of Valve’s knuckle controllers adds a whole new list of new immersive interactions. Valve has begun rolling out the next evolution of their intuitive knuckle controller prototypes to developers which means a whole bunch of exciting upgrades and additions we being to look forward to. Image Credit: Valve, Steam.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 21, 2022

HTC VIVE announced on Tuesday it will expand the availability of its VIVE Flow compact VR goggles with a novel Business Edition version. The devices are set to train, work, collaborate remotely, and enhance classroom interactions for its users across sectors, including education, healthcare, and many others, HTC VIVE explained.

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VRScout

JANUARY 7, 2019

The 2019 Consumer Electronic Expo is off to an exciting start as HTC Vive debuted not only a new VR headset capable of inside-out tracking, but a new social platform, new subscription service, and new updates to their existing Viveport platform. The HTC Vive Cosmos will be the first device to operate on the platform. VIVEPORT INFINITY.

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Road to VR

JUNE 21, 2019

HTC today unveiled a new design for Cosmos, the company’s upcoming inside-out tracked PC VR headset slated for release in Q3 2019. HTC posted the unveiling in a video on the Vive Facebook page, mentioning the headset’s codename ‘D120165′ HTC further says they’ll be releasing specs on Cosmos next week.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 7, 2019

The CES is going to start tomorrow, but today HTC has already made its great announcements, showing to the world the upcoming new hardware Vive Pro Eye, Vive Cosmos and software solutions Viveport Infinity and Vive Reality system. The Vive Pro Eye, in all its splendor (Image by HTC). Vive Pro Eye.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 10, 2021

HTC is opening a non-fungible token (NFT) store soon that its says will host all forms of digital art, including AR, VR, and XR pieces. Here’s a video in Chinese about the show displaying some of Mucha’s iconic art. The store is said to offer complete control over?the

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

XR hardware analyst Brad Lynch has released a new video revealing what he claims to be HTC’s next VR headset. According to the report, HTC is working on a standalone VR device similar in design to the HTC Vive Flow , HTC’s smartphone-powered VR glasses that were released last year.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 15, 2021

Image by Road To VR, from HTC images). HTC launches Vive Tracker 3.0 HTC was not teasing a new standalone headset, but a new Vive Tracker. I know that many of you won’t be excited by this news, but remember the Vive Tracker is one of the most successful accessories ever created by HTC. Come and visit it!

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 1, 2023

I’ve been tipped about the fact that the Korean store of HTC may have accidentally leaked the name of the new Vive headset that will be revealed at CES… and maybe also its price. These are the features officially revealed by HTC: The device may be interesting also for consumers. Let’s start this 2023 with a leak!

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Slashgear

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Last month at CES, HTC announced the VIVE Cosmos, a new headset for its virtual reality line up. Slowly but surely, HTC is beginning to pull back the veil and release some details, starting today with new information … Continue reading.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. One month after the reveal of a “next-gen VR headset for the Playstation” (whose name is not known, but I guess it will be PSVR2), Sony has revealed one important detail of its new VR system: the controllers. The controllers will be given to selected developers very soon.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 5, 2019

In December, I published this tweet: All I want for Christmas is: – Mariah Carey – 6 DOF Controllers for the Vive Focus. I have so obtained the 6 DOF Controllers dev-kit for the Vive Focus ! I have so obtained the 6 DOF Controllers dev-kit for the Vive Focus ! Watch the video and enjoy the 6 DOF Kit.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

HTC’s new headset gets leaked. HTC has been teasing its headsets for a lot of weeks by sharing images of small black corners of the upcoming device. The device should have a similar design to the Vive Flow but also use the Vive Focus 3 controllers (hence the nickname “Flowcus”). I hope that it won’t just be a video….

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VRScout

AUGUST 16, 2017

Awakening uses Neurable technology to let you control the experience with just your mind. Mind-control technology is nothing new. In fact, one startup is claiming they’ll have a mind-controlled virtual reality game in VR arcades as soon as 2018. This is shown several times throughout the video provided above.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Some of its features are: 2,160 × 2,160 resolution per eye 90Hz framerate 4-cameras inside-out tracking (like the Quest) Touch-like controllers with Knuckles-like finger-sensing Face tracking Hips tracking (for better orientation in games) Integration with SteamVR games Wireless add-on. A new FCC listing appears for an HTC Vive headset.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

HTC Vive Cosmos, the company’s upcoming PC VR headset, is officially going into pre-order starting September 12th. HTC announced the news via Twitter, saying that more information, including specs, price, and special offers will be made public at the time when pre-orders go live. — HTC VIVE (@htcvive) September 10, 2019.

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VRScout

AUGUST 22, 2017

Time to applaud for a sweet deal on the HTC Vive, Clash of Clans partners w/ Facebook to bring AR to fans, control VR with your mind, new predictions for spending & investment are out, the investment & funding wrapup, and more… 1. CONTROL VR WITH YOUR THOUGHTS. You still have to set it up). in funding.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

There’s no doubt about it; weilding a real controller that matches the weight and feel of a virtual object is far more immersive than having a disconnect between the two. The problem, of course, is that if a controller is made to fit too specific a role, it’s less useful for interacting with a wide range of virtual objects.

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Road to VR

MAY 27, 2018

HTC launched the Vive Focus System Update 2.0 A new companion app for HTC smartphones also brings smartphone-to-headset functions to the Vive Focus. HTC shared a slew of interesting new updates for the Vive Focus this week at the company’s Vive Ecosystem Conference 2018 in China. Image courtesy HTC. for the Focus.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 10, 2017

HTC may have more than one new headset in sight than we initially thought when it registered the name ‘Vive Focus’ in the EU and US. It came to light via the Dutch publication Lets Go Digital that HTC has also applied for a trademark for the name ‘Vive Eclipse’ in New Zealand.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 12, 2023

Following its Vive XR Elite reveal, HTC confirmed which games and apps will arrive during the headset’s launch window. Supporting mixed reality with color passthrough, the Vive XR Elite supports controller-free hand tracking, while an eye tracking and face tracking add-on is also planned. VeeR: Videos and Movies Platform.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MARCH 21, 2017

We know, we know, we’re drowning in VR video apps, filled with 360 degree content. But on the off chance that Jaunt, Oculus Video, Facebook 360, YouTube, Littlstar apps and many others don’t quench your thirst, HTC has its own solution – Vive Video. Tagged with: htc vive , oculus rift , Vive Video.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 12, 2021

HTC is serial-teasing its next VR headset again, this time hyping the reveal of Vive Flow, which is reportedly a slim and light 6DOF standalone focused on media consumption, casual gaming, and VR experiences. HTC also released and new hype video on its Instagram , showing a quick flash of Flow’s hardware.

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

HTC just sent a Vive Focus 3 headset to the International Space Station to support astronaut mental health. Vive Focus 3 is HTC's $1300 business-focused standalone headset, which it released in 2021. It's the result of a partnership between HTC, XRHealth, and Nord-Space. This isn't the first time this has been done.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 2, 2017

HTC today announced a new Vive hardware bundle featuring a free copy of Bethesda’s upcoming Fallout 4 VR, a VR port of the entire game that lets you haunt the Wasteland like never before. Customers who purchase an HTC Vive starting today will now receive a free redemption code well ahead of Fallout 4 VR’s December 12th launch.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 10, 2021

connector with OTG 3 Physical IPD adjustments Optical Positional tracking, with 4 tracking cameras Cameras have 400×400 resolution and run at 120Hz Maximum 10m x 10m tracking area and mm-precision accuracy Optical Tracked Controllers, with 32 tracking points All-PU materials fabrication, for easier sanitization 5300 mAh battery, for around 2.5–3h

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Road to VR

JANUARY 9, 2018

Intel’s tiny VR-capable PC, Tactical Haptics’ reconfigurable controller, NextVR updates, TPCast Plus, HTC Vive Pro, and Xiaomi’s re-branded Oculus Go. Tactical Haptics’ Reconfigurable Controller. NextVR’s Immersive Video Upgrades. HTC Reveals Vive Pro. Image courtesy HTC. Stay tuned!

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VRScout

MAY 17, 2017

Google revealed that partners, including HTC and Lenovo, are building the new headsets. ” You can view HTC’s standalone headset site now. Or the video from Lenovo below. At the time, Google teased Daydream-ready phones and a mobile VR headset with motion controllers to be available in Fall.

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Road to VR

JULY 24, 2018

Alien Trap’s Lee Vermeulen, one of the developers behind VR creation tool Modbox , received a brand new pair of Knuckles controllers recently. As seen in the video, Valve’s SteamVR Skeletal Input essentially does the job of estimating where a user’s fingers are at any given moment, and reproducing an in-game hand model to match.

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