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‘Haptic Shape Illusion’ Allows VR Controllers to Simulate Feel of Physically Larger Objects

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In a study lead by Eisuke Fujinawa at the University of Tokyo, a team of students created a procedure for designing compact VR controllers that feel physically larger. But swinging a controller the size and weight of a baseball bat around your living room probably isn’t the best idea.

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AWARD-WINNING MECH COMBAT VIRTUAL REALITY GAME ARCHANGEL AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ALL PREMIUM VR PLATFORMS FOR NEW PRICE OF $29.99

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Within the week Archangel will also debut in new international territories on PlayStation®VR, including Belgium, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Sweden, and Turkey.

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Metaverse needs to solve problems, not be the problem

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Metaverse and virtual reality sells beyond gaming and technology markets if it solves problems. Shared, synchronised immersive reality experience. These solutions work a bit like a one-device remote controller for many participants experiencing VR. Virtual reality is fun. It will not sell if it creates them.

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Meta Quest Pro Ships Today, Bringing Color Mixed Reality To Standalone VR

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Meta is marketing Quest Pro as a headset for both virtual reality and mixed reality. For mixed reality, it shows a 3D color view of your room reconstructed via the front cameras with virtual objects superimposed. Included stylus tips attach to the bottom so they can act as pens to draw on virtual whiteboards.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

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Also remember: we’re soon going to have a Gear VR controller (it’ll be similar to Google Daydream’s controller, which operates like a laser pointer). Brands have customized Google Cardboards for… well, as long as “marketing” and “virtual reality” have been in the same sentence (a year and a half, really).

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Companies Can Soon Make Vive Wave Headsets Based on Qualcomm’s New VR Reference Design

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Qualcomm today announced their Snapdragon 845 Virtual Reality Development Kit (VRDK) reference headset will have support for Vive Wave, HTC’s open API which allows a large range of third-party headsets and peripherals access to a common platform. 3DoF controller support. DRAM: 4GB LPDDR4. Flash: 64GB UFS. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.

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Walmart Rolls Out AR Shopping App

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Further accessibility options for people with disabilities such as gesture controls and voice-based guidance for low-vision people were also added, Walmart explained. The app’s other features include haptic feedback to allow customers to experience enhanced manoeuvrability while using the app and add realism.

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