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JANUARY 7, 2019

Vive Cosmos is HTC’s newly unveiled PC VR headset that’s slated to release sometime this year. While it’s a tethered device meant to support PCs at launch, HTC teased that it could also be driven by a smartphone. HTC’s U12+ is a Snapdragon 845 device that supports DisplayPort over its USB-C.

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MAY 25, 2018

HTC and Seagate have partnered to produce an external power & data storage accessory for Vive Focus, ideal for people using the headset for local media consumption. Image courtesy HTC. HTC claims Vive Focus’ internal battery allows up to 3 hours of active use time.

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JULY 10, 2017

Apple’s ARKit combined HTC Vive shows us the future of mixed reality. But things get truly interesting when the camera pans right, revealing a person inside an HTC Vive as the actual artist. Definitely some huge mixed reality potential here. Apple’s recently released ARKit platform is absolutely killing it right now.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

HTC has submitted a new trademark application in both Europe and the US, specifically requesting the use of a new name: Vive Focus. First revealed at Google I/O 2017 developer conference, both HTC and Lenovo announced they were building standalone VR headsets for the Daydream platform. image courtesy LetsGoDigital.

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JANUARY 3, 2019

Last year HTC teased the VR world ahead of CES 2018 about what would become the announcement of the Vive Pro. Road to VR will be boots on the ground once again to bring you the most important developments, including whatever HTC has up their sleeve. Vive Pro, Vive Focus, and Vive Business Edition | Image courtesy HTC.

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JANUARY 31, 2018

VR/AR expert Antony Vitillo (aka ‘ Skarred Ghost ‘) got an opportunity to speak with HTC Vive China President Alvin Wang Graylin recently, and while Graylin predictably couldn’t answer the question on everyone’s mind—”how much is Vive Pro going to cost?”—we Base Stations.

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JUNE 8, 2017

HTC launched its interesting Viveport Subscription service back in April; for $7/month, the program lets users choose five VR games from a pool of available apps, and grants them unlimited access. The post HTC Sweetens Viveport Subscription Deal with 75 More VR Games appeared first on Road to VR.

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JUNE 28, 2017

Just about the only thing we know so far about the new Daydream standalone VR headsets in the works from HTC and Lenovo is that they are… in the works. Qualcomm says that the HTC Vive and Lenovo standalone headsets will be built around the latest version of the VRDK which uses the significantly more modern Snapdragon 835 chip.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

HTC is poised to best capitalize on the opportunity, with many of the VR arcades and cafes already open for business using their Vive VR system to power experiences. HTC revealed Viveport Arcade on Monday as a new VR content management and sales platform customized for offline experience centers. billion in just four years.

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APRIL 27, 2017

Now that the Vive Trackers are shipping to developers, the next big launch for HTC’s VR headset is the Deluxe Audio Strap, and Microsoft may have just filled us in on when it’s coming. HTC previously announced that the device would go on sale this June, but Microsoft appears to have narrowed the exact date down to 6/5/2017.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

With help from corporate sponsors including HP and HTC’s eSports team, a new VR arcade-focused eSports initiative has kicked off its pilot season. While the company makes mention of prizes, there’s no definite amount yet, although we expect that to change in the future as regional teams organize around their local arcades.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Entry into the HTC Vive ecosystem has never been cheaper. HTC is jumping into Black Friday/Cyber Monday fun with some incredibly big discounts on their VR headsets, adaptors, and VIVEPORT subscriptions with an awesome holiday sale beginning Thanksgiving Day and ending Monday, December 2nd. Image Credit: HTC. Image Credit: HTC.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Viveport, HTC’s storefront for VR games and apps, is throwing out free promo codes to owners of Oculus Quest and Quest 2 which will let you play all of the games enrolled in its Infinity program for a whole month. Image courtesy HTC. Looking for some free PC VR games to play on Quest?

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MAY 3, 2017

The HTC Vive launched on April 5th 2016, a week after the consumer Oculus Rift. However, that was definitely not the case. Continue Reading on Page 2… The post Top 5 VR Racing Sims for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive appeared first on Road to VR. Assetto Corsa.

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APRIL 4, 2018

HTC impressed us with its debut headset, the Vive, back in 2016. So when HTC launches a new headset two years later and asks for more than twice the price (including base stations and controllers), you could be forgiven for expecting it to feel like a next-generation device. Even then, with SteamVR Tracking 2.0 Photo by Road to VR.

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AUGUST 12, 2020

Besides, what lies beyond the gates of this digital amusement park is definitely worth some minor frustration. To get started, download the Cluster app for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. The app is in Japanese, which can make it difficult to navigate at times, but not impossible.

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MARCH 19, 2018

We’ve been seeing a lot of headsets that are trying to lower the cost of entry to virtual reality, but the HTC VIVE Pro is about to go in the opposite direction. The VIVE Pro is HTC’s new high-end VR headset, and we’re finding out today that it definitely has a price to match.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

Claude Zellweger, HTC’s VP of Design, is making the switch from PC VR to mobile VR. HTC itself confirmed to UploadVR that Zellweger had parted ways with the company, stating: “HTC can confirm that Claude Zellweger has left the Company. Tagged with: Claude Zellweger , Daydream , google , htc.

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

We also have a top list of the absolute best HTC Vive games — which is updated every few months with the latest and greatest options. Recommendation: Definitely worth it for those interested in educational VR. Recommendation: Definitely worth a look. Guided Meditation, from Cubicle Ninjas. Price: $14.99 (currently discounted).

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ARPost

AUGUST 22, 2019

More than 600 attendees from across 10+ enterprise and consumer verticals, will join a senior speaker line-up from some of the world’s most powerful technology companies and brands, including HTC Vive , General Electric , Paramount , ExxonMobil and more. Definitely having many follow ups as a result.” – Kyle Jackson, CEO, Talespin.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

The KAT Walk C 2 is an easy-to-set-up omnidirectional treadmill compatible with major VR headsets like the HTC Vive, Valve Index, and Meta Quest 2 via Air Link. 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.

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JULY 27, 2022

HTC Vive Tracker. The first accessory that we will take a look at is the HTC Vive Tracker. This is definitely a must-have accessory for anyone who wants to get the most out of their Meta Quest 2 headset. Thankfully, there are a few VR accessories on the market that can help address this issue. bHaptics TactSuit X40 Haptic Vest.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

At CES 2023 HTC revealed its new Vive XR Elite headset which is positioned as a Quest Pro competitor. As the name implies, the HTC is pushing the XR Elite as a headset that does passthrough AR in addition to VR. The headset’s color pass-through view isn’t stellar. Photo by Road to VR.

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AUGUST 4, 2017

There’s some interesting new releases for the HTC Vive this week. We also have a top list of the absolute best HTC Vive games — which is updated every few months with the latest and greatest options. Looking for an imaginative new shooter for your HTC Vive? Recommendation: Definitely looks worthwhile.

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AUGUST 23, 2016

More immersive than ever, taking full advantage of HTC Vive’s room scale VR, you can literally be a spell fighter. It’s definitely one of the best games I have played in VR for a while. Experience Soul Keeper, the first ever AAA RPG for Virtual Reality, in first person. The game reminds me a lot from Skyrim and The Witcher.

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AUGUST 11, 2017

We also have a top list of the absolute best HTC Vive games — which is updated every few months with the latest and greatest options. Recommendation: Definitely give this one a look. Recommendation: Definitely worth a look. The Big Releases. Rez Infinite, from Enhance Games. Price: $24.99 (Rift, currently discounted).

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

The other HTC Vive releases are highlighted by samurais, a gun sim, and a touching short film. We also have a top list of the absolute best HTC Vive games — which is updated every few months with the latest and greatest options. Definitely watch. This week, the age-old Cowboys and Indians trope gets a new coat of paint.

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JANUARY 9, 2017

HTC have announced that, in addition to its TPCAST wireless add-on, it’s also working with Intel on a WiGig powered wireless VR solution and it’s keen to find more partners to work with on further solutions too. To further emphasise this, HTC has indicated it’s interested in hearing from other companies about alternative.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Earlier this week we wrote about Job Stauffer , the Telltale Games developer that had lost an astonishing 50lbs playing his HTC Vive. Tagged with: fitness , htc vive , VR fitness. I’d had a lot of fun. And I’m not the only one. I gave VR exercise a hard time and maybe you do too.

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JULY 7, 2017

If you’ve survived the Steam summer sale, things have returned to normal with a collection of new releases for the HTC Vive. We also have a top list of the absolute best HTC Vive games — which is updated every few months with the latest and greatest options. New HTC Vive Releases on Steam. Final World, from Shine World.

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JUNE 9, 2020

Companies such as Fable , HTC, and Oculus have each walked away as winners for their groundbreaking hardware, alongside genre-defying titles such as War Remains , Tilt Brush and ImmersiCare. The popular VR social platform will serve as home to this years festivities amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Those interested can apply here. .

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JUNE 9, 2023

VIVE XR Elite Business Edition Drops More headset announcements this month, this time from HTC VIVE. Jonathan Clark, Chief Technology Officer, Hexa , added: In addition to 3D reconstruction, Hexa’s 3D tech stack enhancements allow Amazon selling partners to render high-definition marketing materials.

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MAY 5, 2017

A new week and a few new roles to immerse yourself within on this collection of new releases for HTC Vive. We also have a top list of the absolute best HTC Vive games — which is updated every few months with the latest and greatest options. New HTC Vive Releases on Steam. New HTC Vive Releases on Viveport. Price: $2.99.

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MARCH 18, 2020

Some of these events have been definitely canceled, while others have reverted to the use of VR and will be held completely in virtual reality. The most famous example concerns HTC, that this night will hold the VEC all inside ENGAGE. Poster of the VEC event (Image by HTC).

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FEBRUARY 24, 2017

We also have a top list of the absolute best HTC Vive games — which is updated every few months with the latest and greatest options. Recommendation: Definitely grab it at this price. Tagged with: Housekeeping VR , htc vive , Nature Treks VR , paulo's wings , Stolen Steel. Cut Cut Buffet, from 2BDev. Price: $9.99.

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

So far, we only know a few definite things about Simula One. The headset is said to come with a detachable x86 compute pack which will arrive with the company’s SimulaOS open-source VR window manager installed by default, the very same which can be installed and run on SteamVR headsets such as Valve Index and HTC Vive Pro.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2016

In the company’s most recent earnings call, HTC confirmed it’s making a profit on each Vive headset sold, and that the company has sold “much more” than a widely reported 140,000 units. In accordance with a Q3 investor earnings call , the company reports “continued sales momentum for the HTC Vive systems across.

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