ARPost

APRIL 10, 2023

Varjo hasn’t been hibernating over the winter but they’ve definitely had a very active spring. ARPost typically reports on the Finnish XR company’s groundbreaking hardware and software developments, but the company also helps develop and distribute XR experiences and solutions ranging from operas to flight simulations.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Despite its $3,500 sticker price, Vision Pro has shown that big and expensive is okay as long as you can engage diehard fans with compelling hardware and greater ecosystem integration. While there’s some definite overlap in functionality, this leaves some pretty weird territory for Samsung to enter in the near term.

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Road to VR

APRIL 18, 2023

Nevertheless, I can definitely say that we are continuing to develop VR headsets recently. That’s especially so since the last time Valve released any VR hardware was its enthusiast-grade PC VR headset Valve Index in 2019. Valve has a lot of expertise in VR devices and has faith in the medium and VR games.

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Slashgear

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Valve, best known for the Steam game distribution platform and Half-Life titles, has a rather unusual approach when it comes to hardware. At times it partners with hardware manufacturers and at times it makes its own. Soon, however, it might … Continue reading.

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Road to VR

MARCH 7, 2023

Image courtesy Pimax “We’re a hardware manufacturer in the first place, which you could argue Steam and Meta aren’t, so this makes it easier for us to accept a lower margin, but we also want to promote the whole VR market, as technology is advancing fast,” said Pimax’s Carol Yuan.

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VRScout

JANUARY 13, 2021

Panasonic turned heads at last year’s CES with the reveal of its ultra high definition VR eyeglasses. micro-OLED panels for each eye, offering crystal clear visuals that do away with the dreaded “screen door effect” plaguing lower resolution hardware. The glasses themselves feature 2.6K Image Credit: AVWatch.

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Anand Tech

JUNE 24, 2020

As well, this driver also enables support for hardware accelerated GPU scheduling. Perhaps the more interesting aspect of this driver release, though only tangential to DirectX 12 Ultimate support, is that NVIDIA is enabling support for hardware accelerated GPU scheduling. ray tracing and tier 2 variable rate shading.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

According to a new report by The Information , a source with immediate knowledge of Apple’s hardware claims that the companies highly-anticipated combination VR/AR device could launch as soon as next year alongside a suite of impressive features.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 23, 2023

It seems Meta has suffered yet another unauthorized pre-launch unboxing of their hardware, echoing the Quest Pro leak from last year. There’s not much else to say here: it definitely looks like Quest 3, floppy headstrap and all. Meta announced Quest 3 back in June, just days prior to the reveal of Apple Vision Pro.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 21, 2021

Before we begin, let’s take a step back and discuss the definitions of VR and AR in the HCI research community. We revisit these definitions to contextualize the lesser-known AR systems that we’ll explore next. What are the other AR systems? In this article, we’ll explore three of them. Level-Setting.

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ARPost

JULY 15, 2021

The Ball Metaverse Index is “the definitive ranking and listing and ranking of the companies that are building the next version of the internet.” The main indicator that Bentovim has been watching has been investment in hardware companies, including through options like the Metaverse ETF. Hardware, Software, and Adoption. “In

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VRScout

MAY 15, 2023

The prototype device is still capable of generating a live 3D model of the subject, but instead of the aforementioned hardware, only a handful of standard cameras are needed in order for the system to function. “With Project Starline, we’re getting closer to a world where distance is no longer a barrier to connection. .”

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VRScout

JANUARY 24, 2022

The metaverse is definitely a hot topic for many brands right now. This definitely sets an alarm that they can no longer wait.”. Experts predict the metaverse industry will become an $800 billion marketing opportunity for games, social, work, VR and AR hardware, and more. And some we test, iterate, and learn from.”.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This trend encompasses the integration between the hardware and software. Is spatial computing a buzzword, or will the definition mould the XR industry to come? This will directly lead to more opportunities for XR software and hardware makers to solve real-world problems for industrial customers. This is not a new scenario.

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VRScout

JANUARY 2, 2022

Meta’s incredible standalone VR headset has set the bar high for competing hardware manufacturers, offering players access to a massive catalog of AAA games and apps from some of the industry’s most sought-after developers. The hardware itself is nothing short of amazing. Who saw this coming except everyone? Valve Index.

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ARPost

JULY 21, 2023

The real pioneers of this are definitely Magic Leap and their waveguide lens is the future that I was expecting Apple to actually achieve some kind of breakthrough on,” said Almeida. That’s one of the points where they’re definitely innovating,” said Almeida. “If

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ARPost

MAY 16, 2023

The company is currently launching new hardware and a new product package, so we spoke with CEO and co-founder Jay Wright for a software demo and an explanation of the new release. A Cross-Platform Solution The complete Campfire ecosystem consists of hardware and software.

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Road to VR

APRIL 25, 2023

Developer Zach Tsiakalis-Brown said earlier this year that he thought a PSVR 2 port would definitely be a good possibility, and now that Half-Life -style sci-fi shooter is in the wild, PSVR 2 support is apparently still in the cards for the solo dev. It’s definitely a possibility!”

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The OS could potentially provide a valuable source of income and services for Meta’s XR hardware ecosystem to combat the already deep Apple Vision Pro offerings. It is essential to understand the definition of XR devices and how they fit into the emerging technology landscape, which goes beyond headsets.

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VRWorld

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Today, we are introducing a new section with our top picks for hardware-focused YouTube channels. These will generally lean toward PC gaming, but the ways that they approach PC gaming and hardware will differs depending on the channel. Categories: Old/Obscure Hardware Configs, Performance Benchmarks and Analysis .

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VRScout

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The outside of the Incase Carry Case for Quest Pro features a compression-molded EVA exterior shell that can help protect your precious hardware from accidental fall damage. To help keep your $1,500 headset looking shiny and new, Meta partnered with Incase Designs Corp. Other than that, however, the case does not offer room for much else.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Meta continues its trend of building some of the best VR hardware out there, but it will be some time yet before the headset’s potential is fully revealed. And while that’s certainly true when it comes to hardware, it’ll be a little while yet before the software reaches a point that it becomes obvious to everyone.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Before we reach such an advanced level of VR, we must first work on the following: hardware, infrastructure, interoperability, and content. We have excellent headsets, but the maximum definition of the images is still very far from that proposed by the film.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 5, 2021

For everyone else: what sets it apart though is it’s tuned from the ground-up to play full VR games and do both passthrough augmented reality, making it a mixed reality headset by definition. Those are available as a separate €100 (~$115) add-on tier via the headset’s Kickstarter.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 29, 2021

Gamers aren’t a monolith, and neither are the systems they game on. Some prefer more barebones systems that aren’t much more than a collection of components, while others seek out beastly desktop replacements that light up like a battleship. But when it comes to premium gaming notebooks, the Razer Blade 15 Advanced… Read more.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 23, 2023

As digital service providers create platforms to unify immersive applications – similar to a web browser – the concept of the Metaverse will grow, its definition will evolve, and new issues will arise. Enterprise end-users of XR should carry a heavy security consideration alongside immersive hardware and software scaling.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The game definitely builds on the vibes of classic instrument-based rhythm games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero , but this time without the plastic guitar. The studio seems to indicate that other finger-tracking hardware could be supported, but it isn’t entirely clear which they are be referring to.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 11, 2023

Our data, which I think is likely the most definitive on the question at hand, suggests this would be an improvement for a meaningful percentage of Quest 2 consumers. — The Quest streaming features open up the hardware’s content offerings massively by allowing users to include any PCVR software in their Meta Quest library.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Some other bits we’d expect in Connect 2022: Meta’s social VR space Horizon Worlds demonstrating a more definite direction, which we’d hope includes better-looking avatars and the sort of baked-in social features its VR hardware has been missing since, well, forever.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 12, 2022

The powerful little standalone is definitely going to cost a pretty penny though, as it’s set to include a detachable compute unit featuring the guts of an Intel 11th gen NUC, which sports a Core i7 mobile processor. Sensors : Dual RGB cameras, IPD range : 55 – 77 mm hardware adjustable. FOV : 100-degrees (estimated).

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VRScout

JULY 15, 2021

You can play solo if you’d like, but the comradery you develop with others in the game is definitely one of the best parts of the experience. If you’ve played the PC VR version and you’re concerned about how A Township Tale translates to Oculus Quest hardware, don’t worry! Definitely worth $10!”. Image Credit: Alta.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 15, 2021

So far, we only know a few definite things about Simula One. It’s clear Simula One is appealing to a pretty small subset of VR users with its hardware-focused approach—i.e. Image courtesy SimulaVR. not a virtual machine running Linux, which is admittedly a more general purpose solution.

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ARPost

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Navigator 520 features the company’s new HyperDisplay technology integrating a larger eye box and a higher-definition screen with brighter colors. The company was able to improve eye relief by improving the display itself. This product brings together a year of major improvements and innovations on the RealWear platform.”.

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Road to VR

MAY 21, 2021

Snap Inc is making some definite strides into augmented reality territory as of late. ” WaveOptics, which is said to employ 125 people, is reportedly now working under Snap’s hardware division. As confirmed by The Verge , Snap has agreed to acquire the UK-based startup. The reported sum is “over $500 million.”

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Road to VR

MAY 20, 2021

” Google isn’t talking much about the tech that makes it all work (the phrase “custom built hardware” has been thrown around), but we can infer what a system like this would require: An immersive display, speakers, and microphone. Depth & RGB sensors capable of capturing roughly 180° of the subject.

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ARPost

JULY 7, 2022

While healthcare software to audio hardware may seem like a strange leap, healthcare and other industries that require environmental cues and situational awareness are some of the first to focus on the significance of sound to immersive experiences. “We They are making a hardware adapter that will bring VIVE-level audio quality to the Quest.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 15, 2022

That said, some games and apps definitely work better than others. That said, the KAT Walk C 2 is definitely one of the more affordable VR treadmills we’ve seen so far. This is definitely one of the more approachable, affordable options currently available on the market. The Performance. Now, let’s talk about price.

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