The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Next week, on September 26th-27th, Oculus will perform its annual showcase event: Oculus Connect , that has now arrived at its 5th edition. The latest event, the OC4 has been full of news and interesting information , both on Oculus products and VR in general and I think that this year won’t be different.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

The Oculus Connect 6 is approaching. Next week, on 25th and 26th, Oculus will hold its main yearly event , and as always, it will talk about the milestones reached by the company and then it will show future hardware and software. What will Oculus announce? This is the homepage of Oculus website (Image by Oculus).

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 2, 2019

Yesterday I detailed you what is the Oculus Rift S , while today I want to write you a recap about what is the Oculus Quest , the most awaited virtual reality headset of 2019. What Is the Oculus Quest? Oculus Quest is the first standalone 6 DOF virtual reality headset by Oculus. And with the Oculus Rift?

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 25, 2020

And Half-Life: Alyx’s input has been designed specifically for the Valve Index Controllers , and so handling the guns, reloading them, and especially using the Grabbity Gloves is best when you are using the Index controllers. With no other controllers you have this level of realism. Runner-up: Oculus Rift (CV1 & S).

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

Image by Oculus). Oculus Quest becomes 1 year old, and Facebook makes many announcements. The Oculus Quest is now one year old. And there have been countless interviews with Facebook executives (especially on the online magazine Protocol), and every one of them has shared very interesting pieces of information.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 23, 2019

It seems that Mark is still working on that vision, so that in the end, Facebook will be able to do on its devices whatever it wants, without compromises and without control. A company of this kind, with full control and no restrictions, could do great things on the tech side, but very bad things on the privacy side. I hate this.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

David of Upload says that thanks to its big boost in specifications , PS5 can offer an amazing flat screen experience : better resolution, better framerate, better graphics, better load times, better controller. Oculus delays shipments of the Elite Strap due to breakage reports. Other relevant news. Image by Microsoft).

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Oculus Quest gets hand tracking. Last week, the runtime v12 of Oculus Quest has been rolled out , and this took with it lots of interesting updates. To start, now the Oculus Link is more stable and it is compatible with some AMD GPUs. Oculus Quests have started getting vocal commands in the menu. Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 16, 2022

Windows 11, Oculus, and SteamVR. It turns out it is a common problem, highlighted even by popular magazines like Upload VR. If you have Windows 11, you may have issues with virtual reality, especially if you are using Oculus Link or Oculus Air Link. How to solve SteamVR performances issues with Oculus Link on Windows 11.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 24, 2020

Oculus devices will require a Facebook login. The enormous piece of news of the week is tha t Facebook has communicated that from October, 20th, all people that want to use an Oculus device for personal use will have to use their personal Facebook account to log in. Top news of the week. Image by Tweakanalogy). The same on Twitter.

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Road to VR

MAY 1, 2020

Launching on May 5th, the update will be available on all supported platforms, which includes Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Windows VR headsets, and PSVR. Check out the changes coming to the game below: New Weapons. SEE ALSO 'Espire 1: VR Operative' Review – Solid Snake, But Rough Around the Edges.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 20, 2021

WebXR is a JavaScript application programming interface (API) that enables applications to interact with augmented reality and virtual reality devices, such as the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Google Cardboard or Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR), in a web browser.?—?Wikipedia Wikipedia WebXR API Design Principles: ? A-Frame ? —?A SteamVR ? —?SteamVR

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 21, 2019

Original image from Oculus). Oculus Rift and Gear VR have sold 10M units. At the beginning of the week, Jack McCauley, one of the founders of the Oculus startup, had claimed in an interview with CNBC that Facebook VR will never succeed. Of course, he was not only talking about Oculus but about VR in general.

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ARVR

JANUARY 6, 2023

Virtual reality uses software to create realistic images, sounds, and other senses that replicate a real environment and mimic a user’s physical presence within this environment, controlled or experienced by body movement. If you’re wondering what the Oculus Rift is, it’s a solid step into VR gaming and its immersive nature.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Now that the Touch controllers have officially released into the world, we decided to tackle the topic in a bit more detail. How well do the Oculus Touch controllers work with SteamVR apps that are only designed with Vive in mind? If you do have a Rift already, then you can just worry about setting up your Touch controllers.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Yesterday evening I came home at night after a long day at work and I opened my laptop to read (and share) some more news on the just-launched Oculus Link. The Oculus Link was not important anymore… it could wait. Valve has released the Valve Index Controllers to give new abilities to VR players. Why should Valve do that?

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ARVR

JANUARY 10, 2023

Virtual reality systems, such as the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive, use headsets and motion controllers to allow users to fully immerse themselves in a virtual environment. It will be important for policymakers and industry leaders to address these issues as the metaverse continues to develop.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 22, 2020

I so asked some questions on Twitter to some people from the social media corporate and Chris Pruett , Director of Content Ecosystem at Oculus, has been so kind as to answer them. In case you were in vacations and you lost contact with VR this week, you may have lost the announcement of the new Facebook account policy for Oculus devices.

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VRScout

JULY 31, 2018

Available now for the PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, Pixel Ripped 1989 is an epic retro adventure centered around classic 8-bit video games of the late 80’s, early 90’s. My one piece of advice would be to play with a standard controller if at all possible. Especially when you consider the entirety of the game.

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ARVR

MARCH 8, 2021

For my first VR project, I decided to create a bowling game using the Unity game engine for an Oculus quest. Game Overview The bowling ball: By pressing the trigger on the controller, the user can pick up, hold, and release the ball. Oculus Integration: The Hierarchy! Stay tuned for a game demo! This one was a lifesaver!

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ARVR

MAY 14, 2021

I always thought since the Oculus Touch release in 2016, normal gamepads would have disappeared from VR gaming. Especially for titles that offer full VR controller support according to the developers. Only when you play the Steam version via Air-Link or Oculus Link the Quest’s touch controllers will be detected.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This figure represents the Oculus Store’s gross revenue, before developer payouts , which are usually 70 percent after taxes. And two is a leadership structure that enables Zuckerberg’s unilateral control. This is slightly off-pace with the 5.9 During Q3, Quest 2 base model (128GB) was $399 while the 256GB model was $499.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 23, 2021

To write, you have to take your controller upside-down, so you can use it as a big pen. The news has been published by all the major magazines, and this for sure will create more awareness towards VR and how it can disrupt the future of work. You can now invite your Oculus friends to play with a web link. Other relevant news.

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ARVR

MAY 19, 2021

The haptic feedback of the x40 vest works with 40 small vibration motors that can be controlled in different strengths and combinations. The weight of 1.7kg/3.7lbs has not been a problem for me so far. The bHaptics equipment could be right out of batman’s closet How does the vest work? Don’t forget to give us your ?? !

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Image leaked from Oculus runtime). The design of Oculus Quest 2 Pro and controllers has been leaked. The images show that the headset and the controllers follow exactly the same specifications suggested by the rumors of some weeks ago. Top news of the week.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

My experience in 2020 In December 2019 I bought myself the VR headset from Oculus Quest. My personal favorites at the moment are the Oculus Quest 2 (about 450 Euros) because it is a console in itself that works without an external PC. Bitcoin gives us control over property. Will this be our reality? Do we want this?

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Rumors hint to Oculus discontinuing the current Quest and selling the new one at $299 and $399. The Facebook Connect is close and we all expect that during that conference Oculus is finally going to announce the new Oculus Quest. Facebook is temporarily suspending the sale of Oculus Quest devices in Germany.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Does Palmer want Oculus back? I tweeted the news saying that “Palmer Luckey is not doing that bad without Oculus…” and Palmer Luckey himself answered to me commenting “Without Oculus for now, anyway”. More info (Anduril getting $1.48B of investments) More info (Palmer Luckey commenting about Oculus). Image by Valve).

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ARVR

MAY 28, 2021

He has been working in VR development since 2012, prior to the release of the first modern VR consumer headset, the Oculus Rift. His primary focus has been player facing systems, such as motion controller mechanics, VR avatar embodiment and user interface. Alex Silkin Alex Silkin is the Co-Founder and CTO at Survios.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 23, 2020

I’ve played with the Quest+Link, so I don’t know if it is better with the Index Controllers (I think so), but reloading the guns is a confusing mechanism. This reloading mechanism is so cool to be seen, as frustrating during high-tension moments of the game, at least with the Oculus Touch controllers.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 6, 2020

But the streamlining just isn’t as successful as it needs to be, and ultimately erodes much of satisfaction of controlling a VR game. When your weapon runs out of ammo the magazine can be found floating a few inches away from the receiver. Population : One is set to launch this Fall on Oculus Quest, Oculus PC, and Steam.

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Road to VR

APRIL 27, 2020

Motion controllers aren’t just there so you can breathlessly inspect the front and back of your hands in virtual reality. Hunt online for a deal on a new, cheaper headset like an Oculus Rift S. Getting Handsy. They’re actually additive to immersion in other, more important ways. Image courtesy Valve. Play it in VR.

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ARVR

AUGUST 17, 2020

Early development of Frogworld was also generously supported by the Oculus LaunchPad program. The current build has been fully tested with the Oculus Rift/S Touch. Controller support for the Valve Index and HTC Vive has been built-in, but is currently untested. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. The First No-Headset Virtual Monitor 3.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Last year at Oculus Connect 2015, Epic revealed the Bullet Train tech demo for Oculus Touch. Now at Connect 2016, the company has revealed Robo Recall , an Oculus Touch exclusive arcade FPS and spiritual successor to that tech demo. SEE ALSO 'Bullet Train' on the Latest Oculus Touch Makes You a Bullet-Catching Badass.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 8, 2021

These updates will be compatible with all hand-tracking devices and exoskeletons currently integrated with Interhaptics: UltraLeap Oculus Quest Hand-Tracking Sensoryx VR Free Gloves Microsoft Hololens 2 SenseGlove DK1 All standard VR controllers About Interhaptics Interhaptics is a software company specialized in haptics.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 13, 2021

It doesn’t have controllers (you just use your hands), but you can buy external controllers by Finch to use with it. Oculus plans to introduce in-app purchases to App Lab experiences. If it becomes always richer of new content and new features, may it be possible that it will have always more importance in the Oculus ecosystem?

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ARVR

APRIL 20, 2021

Runtime: 6 minutes Supported Platforms: Oculus Quest , Steam Price: $0.99 [link] Trending AR VR Articles: 1. Runtime: ~20 minutes Supported Platforms: Oculus Quest , Steam Price: $4.99 [link] 3. Runtime: ~30 minutes Supported Platforms: Gear VR , Oculus Go , Oculus Quest , Steam Price: $5.99 [link] 5.

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