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APRIL 1, 2016

With the first commercial version of the Oculus Rift (Rift CV1) now trickling out of warehouses, and Rift DK2, HTC Vive DK1, and Vive Pre already being in developers’ hands, it’s time for a more detailed comparison between these head-mounted displays (HMDs). In this article, I will look at these HMDs’ lenses and optics in the most objective way I can, using a calibrated fish-eye camera (see Figures 1, 2, and 3).

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Next Reality VR

MARCH 28, 2016

The Oculus Rift is finally shipping to customers in more than 20 countries, and we're getting a good idea of how the device holds up from the initial reviews. You'll see some common threads throughout: along with an impressive virtual reality experience, the device is very comfortable with a solid design. But it's not all rainbows and butterflies here, so let's take a look at some of the downsides of this very niche and expensive product.

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Leapmotion

MARCH 31, 2016

Bringing hands into virtual reality just got a major upgrade. Now officially integrated in Unreal Engine 4.11 , getnamo’s independent plugin for Leap Motion makes it faster and easier than ever to integrate Leap Motion Orion into your VR projects! This popular community plugin is now the official plugin and brings new features like rigged character hands, Image Hands, passthrough, and built-in support for the Oculus Rift.

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Everything VR & AR

MARCH 28, 2016

On this episode of Everything VR & AR, Kevin is joined by Steve Dann, CEO of Amplified Robot to talk about his perspective on VR & AR from a developers studio side. Steve is also the President of the London chapter of the VRAR Association. You can keep up with Steve Dann online at the Amplified Robot website and on Twitter at @ArReality. . Make sure to visit www.thevrara.com for more information about the VRAR Association and how you can get involved.

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Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

To avoid awkward and sometimes disastrous learning content, instructional designers must use authentic translation in the right context to get optimal results. For example, even a simple phrase like “got milk” translates to “are you lactating” in Mexico. Can you imagine what a straight translation might do to your course? With over 317 million people in the US and over 6.7 billion potential customers in the world, personalizing training seems logical.

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The Rift Arcade

MARCH 30, 2016

No one can hear you suck O2 canisters in space. Remember that scene in Gravity when Sandra Bullock is somehow managing to survive as the International Space Station is destroyed around her, sending millions of lethal fragments and shards her way? That’s basically the opening to ADR1FT, but now you’re the character struggling to survive, and somehow the experience is more vivid, real and immersive that any Hollywood film could hope to achieve.

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The Rift Arcade

MARCH 30, 2016

For anyone with a DK2 waiting patiently for their CV1 headset to arrive, the wait has suddenly become easier. That’s because the Oculus Rift DK2 works perfectly with both the Oculus Store and this week’s launch games. Sure, the resolution on the DK2 isn’t quite as high as the CV1, but you’ll still have a blast playing Lucky’s Tale, Henry, EVEL Valarie, Esper 2, ADR1FT and more – without any issues, problems or performance issues.

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The Rift Arcade

MARCH 29, 2016

So the Oculus Rift is finally out, and there are loads of new games to play! We’re slowly working our way through them, and hope to bring you reviews galore over the coming days, but in the meantime here’s the first video footage that we’ve managed to capture; the first 10 minutes of ADR1FT on the Oculus Rift: Be warned, there are minor spoilers in the video.

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The Rift Arcade

MARCH 29, 2016

Massive update adds new graphics, features and CV1 support. Back in 2014 Discovering Space blew the VR community away with its ability to let players explore the Solar System at will, with an amazing sense of immersion and at times sheer spectacle. Now its developer Simon Phillips (AKA Siphi) is back with the next iteration of the game: Discovering Space 2.

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The Rift Arcade

MARCH 28, 2016

Discover how to setup and download Oculus Rift launch games. The Oculus Rift is finally on sale! After 2 years of playing games and reporting on them, it’s great to finally see the headset ship to gamers and the Oculus Store open for all to enjoy. So what’s happening today, and what can you expect when you finally get your headset? Today sees the first headsets arrive for lucky Oculus Kickstarter backers, with public shipments leaving the Oculus warehouse later this week.

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