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JANUARY 29, 2017

The technology world is always a game of rivals. There are a handful of major players already cutting their teeth in VR including Google, Sony and Samsung; but the two titans sitting at the top of the heap are Oculus and HTC. HTC/Microsoft . HTC’s Vive has a lot in common with those philosophies. Sound familiar?

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Using an HTC Vive or a Valve Index , players immerse themselves into a virtual practice field where they are put through a series of intense professional level training drills that you’d expect to see on any soccer field. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Rezzil has made their robust training app free to download on SteamVR.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2021

The fitness application goes from costing $30 upfront to be free to download and costing $10/month after a trial. On the technological side, it seems all is set to start using cloud rendering, but the big problem of the latency from the nearest server remains; VRSS (Variable Rate SuperSampling) v2 has been announced.

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DECEMBER 26, 2016

From monolithic manufacturers such as Facebook’s Oculus, Samsung, HTC, Google, and Sony, to the small, but hard working development teams that filled our platforms with content, the entire industry deserves to take a bow. Tagged with: community download , discussion , virtual reality , won , year of VR.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Developed by New Technology Walkers , HitMotion: Reloaded is a new exercise game that’s half boxing, half dodging, and 100% cardio fun. What separates this game from its VR counterparts is its unique use of mixed reality technology. Image Credit: New Technology Walkers. Image Credit: New Technology Walkers.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Less than a month after launching the Viveport VR app store , HTC is introducing even more ways to discover and experience VR content. At the Alibaba Cloud developer forum conference Monday, HTC announced the release of a closed beta for Viveport M. Up until know, VR at HTC has been lacking any sort of mobile features.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 18, 2016

It’s finally time for all you accountants out there to embrace the latest in technological advancement. There’s no reason for us to spoil any surprises for you, so you might as well get downloading. The post Squanchtendo’s ‘Accounting’ Now Available For Free on HTC Vive appeared first on VRScout.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

SpectreXR is developing OctoXR, a sensor and tracking technology that operates as a Unity game engine plugin for creating realistic, physics-based hand interactions for immersive applications. The Octo SDK framework allows developers to integrate hand-tracking-ready applications on headsets from vendors like Meta and HTC VIVE.

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MAY 14, 2017

These devices will be competitively priced, at around $300-$400 each or less, but comparatively, as capable as the highest quality headsets on paper: the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. These new VR headsets are going to be using a similar technology. Tagged with: community download Facebook Twitter Reddit More. What do you think?

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 16, 2021

I’m very happy to announce that HitMotion: Reloaded, the XR fitness game that we of New Technology Walkers are developing, has finally been launched for Oculus Quest! …or to directly download the game on SideQuest: [link]. Have fun with HitMotion! Play it, stay fit, and let everyone else know about it!

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Japan’s very first VR-focused international film festival, Beyond the Frame Festival , is currently underway thanks to a partnership with HTC Vive. Of course, you can also use your HTC Vive to jump into VIVEPORT and experience each film in VR. Beyond the Frame Festival and FIVARS tease the next generation of media artists.

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VRScout

JULY 8, 2021

Beginning now until July 17th, those with access to a PC VR headset can access a veritable treasure trove of genre-defying experiences and art developed using immersive technology. This includes SteamVR headsets such as the HTC Vive and Valve Index as well as the Oculus Rift. via Steam or Viveport.

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OCTOBER 28, 2016

HTC today announced a partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to bring the HTC Vive to sites in Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Sanya. More interestingly, they’ll also be able to try some of the content from HTC’s Viveport storefront in their own rooms. In a prepared statement, Alvin W.

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VRScout

APRIL 4, 2019

In its relatively short lifespan, dedicated fans of modern VR technology have already contributed to an impressive catalog of independent “fan-made” experiences featuring some of entertainments biggest properties. The following games are available to download for free, although you may have to do a wee bit of digging. DUEL MONSTERS VR.

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VRScout

MAY 26, 2019

So far the technologies primary use-cases have been simplistic gaming experiences, virtual showrooms, and various other undemanding experiments. Still, it’s an impressive use of WebVR technology that does an incredible job at replicating the Beat Saber experience. Image Credit: BeastSaber. Image Credit: Supermedium.

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2022

The XRA is an industry organization founded by Google , HTC VIVE , Microsoft , Oculus , and Sony Interactive Entertainment. To be clear, their emphasis is on politics and society – not XR, or even technology in general, which is where the XRA comes in. About the “Thinking Ahead About XR” Report. Identifying Policy Issues.

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VRScout

JANUARY 2, 2022

What was once a niche technology is now on the verge of going mainstream, due in large part to the immense success of popular VR headsets like the Meta Quest 2 and PlayStation VR. Interacting with the in-game world can be done using the Touch controllers, though certain games and apps also feature support for Quest hand-tracking technology.

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AllThingsVR

MAY 12, 2016

What VR games are popular with HTC Vive’s early adopters The Steam Gauge data is a bit confusing on this score, though. This could be an artifact of our system’s sampling, or it could suggest that users are simply less eager to download Job Simulator after they get their VR rooms set up.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Inspired by the ill-conceived project, a dedicated team of hardcore fans have taken it upon themselves to pick up where the original developers, Alternate Worlds Technology Inc., left off; only this time they’ll be utilizing modern VR technology to provide an immersive experience that’s actually worth checking out.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 23, 2019

HTC has revealed the design of the Vive Cosmos. HTC has finally unveiled some information on the Vive Cosmos. HTC has told in the past that this is a headset more consumer-oriented , but Sebastian Ang of Mixed Reality TV has reported that, according to a reliable source, the price will be 899. Top news of the week.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Download and run programs – including malware – onto user computers. Phish users into downloading fake VR drivers. The Connecticut-based team has previously revealed detramental flaws in various other VR platforms, such as the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. View user computer screens in real-time.

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Cats and VR

MAY 25, 2016

Today AltspaceVR continued to push social VR as well as the boundaries of their product with the announcement of FrontRow, new technology that gives everyone a front row seat to events in VR and gives hosts limitless capacity at their events. You can do that, too.“

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Earlier this year while attending the Sundance Film Festival , I had the chance to experience Scarecrow , an immersive theater experience that combines motion capture technology with temperature effects to deliver a one-of-a-kind interactive performance unlike anything available on Broadway at the moment. Image Credit: TAHI. SCARECROW VRC.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

That’s the consensus that seems to emerge from “Top 2020 Trends: Enterprise AR & VR” , a report published today by Unity Technologies where 15 industry experts (yours truly among them) outline how mixed reality (or XR depending on what flavor acronym you favor) will supercharge and transform the world of work. .

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The technology replaces products in streaming media that has already been produced. MultiBrush, a multiplayer version of TiltBrush by Rendever , is now available to download via SideQuest. saw a 500% increase in downloads. Glue is now available to download on the Oculus store. The cost could be as much as $3,000.

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VRScout

MARCH 14, 2018

While wrapping your head around the advanced capture, stitching, and rendering algorithms involved in light fields can be complicated, Google has shared a free app on Steam VR that demonstrates the potential of this technology in a simple way. Welcome to Light Fields” is available for HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality headsets.

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VRScout

AUGUST 2, 2020

Developed in partnership with the Trust and Auckland University of Technology over a two year period, the educational VR experience transports you to the frozen tundras of the Antarctica where you can explore Hillary’s original hut. This VR app gives you an insight into how these early explorers survived.

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APRIL 28, 2017

Welcome to a new week of releases for th 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. Xinajiapo, from Blue King Technology. Price: $7.99. Price: Free.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

In a video posted by CBS Los Angeles , we see Rams COO Kevin Demoff guiding a reporter through the VR tour of the jaw dropping venue using an Oculus Rift headset with Touch controllers (photos also show an HTC Vive being used). No word yet on whether or not the VR tour or Call to Play will be for download in the future.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2024

Thanks to this new imaging technology, which is made by a stack of holographic elements, the user is able to see a very high-quality representation of virtual elements, that also have real depth (like in lightfields). This technology is still at a prototype stage, and in fact, its field of view is just a ridiculous 11.7

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 22, 2024

And it didn’t end very well: the first headset was made by HTC and Valve, and as soon as HTC realized that much of the VR money was on software, it launched its own store: Viveport. Indies will most probably see increased downloads of their titles because finally they can be found on the device using the search function. (I

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VRScout

APRIL 17, 2018

According to HTC, the SDK breaks down into three primary modules that allow developers to focus solely on their content: a depth module, see-through module, and a 3D reconstruction module. You can download these SDK’s yourself over at [link]. Needless to say the list of possibilities for this new SDK is virtually endless.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The experience, called Home – A VR Spacewalk, supports HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift and is now available for free to the public. ” “Exploring space is something that motivates a lot of young people to enter careers in science and technology.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 6, 2017

You can check out a short behind the scenes below: Trying the experience for himself, astronaut Tim Peake reflects: “Exploring space is something that motivates a lot of young people to enter careers in science and technology. The experience is now available for both HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

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TechCrunch VR

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The technology had allowed users to access the web from within their VR headset, doing things like visiting URLs, performing searches and browsing both the 2D and 3D internet using your VR hand controllers, instead of a mouse. A top VR web browser is closing down. It invites those interested in helping to reach out via email.

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

This week’s weekly roundup of HTC Vive titles contains a handful of virtual ‘escape the room’ experiences, some wacky mini-games, and even an education lab with a growing list of attractions. 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.

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EON Reality

AUGUST 29, 2019

These systems run the gamut from mobile devices and Head Mounted Displays (HMDs) such as Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and others, to research-specific spaces likes Cave Automatic Virtual Environments (CAVEs). Over 40 million people worldwide have downloaded these applications. For further information, visit www.eonreality.com. ###.

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