Road to VR

JULY 8, 2019

One posting in particular at Facebook’s Reality Lab— Electrical Engineer – Eye Tracking in AR/VR —lends a healthy dose of credence to the belief that the company is indeed pushing to include eye-tracking in their next generation products. Why is Eye-tracking Important? Varifocal displays.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 22, 2022

Sony confirmed today that its latest VR headset, PSVR 2, will see a release date in 2023. Sony today shared one of the last but most important pieces of info regarding PlayStation VR 2… its launch window. The early 2023 launch window (presumably Q1) is a curious move by Sony.

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Road to VR

MARCH 16, 2022

United States import records from late 2021 onward show that Sony Interactive Entertainment has shipped thousands of boxes containing developer kits from Asia to the US. The exact contents of the boxes hasn’t been specified, however Sony’s next-gen PlayStation VR 2 headset is a very likely candidate.

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JULY 1, 2022

The upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset will use eye tracking from specialist group, Tobii. This follows on from a February 2022 announcement that the company was “in negotiation” with Sony to be integrated into the new headset. In 2019, Tobii technology was integrated into the HTC Vive Pro Eye.

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Road to VR

JUNE 27, 2017

A report from MacRumors provides compelling evidence that Apple has quietly acquired SMI, also known as SensoMotoric Instruments, a company specializing in eye-tracking technology. German-based SMI has specialized in eye-tracking since its founding in 1991.

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VRScout

JANUARY 5, 2022

This week Sony unveiled new information regarding the highly-anticipated follow-up to its PlayStation VR headset. During the company’s official CES press conference yesterday, Sony officially unveiled the PlayStation VR2, a new VR headset designed specifically for the PlayStation 5 game console. ” Image Credit: Sony.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 16, 2024

More info (Sony MR headset — Road To VR) More info (Sony MR headset — Upload VR) Shiftall reveals MeganeX Superlight Shiftall (remember to read the f before the t) revealed at CES a new headset: the MeganeX Superlight. It features two 120Hz eye-tracking cameras and one 60Hz lower face-tracking camera.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 18, 2021

It’s been five years since Sony released PlayStation VR on PS4 consoles, and to commemorate the anniversary its creators have released the top five most-played PSVR games to date. Bear in mind that none of that’s substantiated, so we’ll just have to wait and see when Sony decides the time is right.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Don’t close your eyes… Reviews for the PlayStation VR2 are beginning to surface and so far Sony’s next-gen VR headset for the PlayStation 5 is proving to be a winner. Switchback VR makes interesting use of the PS VR’s eye-tracking technology to immerse you in a horrifying VR experience where every blink matters.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

According to Gurman, Apple’s headset will use eye tracking and hand tracking technology in tandem to drive a system that “allows the wearer to control the device by looking at an on-screen item – whether it’s a button, app icon or list entry – to select it.”

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Road to VR

JUNE 18, 2021

A report from Bloomberg citing unnamed sources points to a Holiday 2022 launch of Sony’s next-gen PSVR headset. The post Report: Sony Targeting Holiday 2022 Launch for Next-gen PSVR with OLED Display appeared first on Road to VR. PSVR’s OLED display | Photo courtesy iFixit ( BY-NC-SA ).

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 26, 2022

Meta Platforms Inc is mulling a potential buyout of AdHawk Microsystems, a virtual reality (VR) eye-tracking technology firm, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing anonymous sources. New story: Meta/Facebook is considering acquiring AdHawk Microsystems, which develops eye-tracking tech for AR/VR that doesn’t require cameras [link].

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

First Contact also teased some new features in footage released just over a week ago on Twitter, embedded below, showing how players will be able to fine tune aiming with eye tracking when throwing items like grenades. We've been having a BLAST using the eye tracking features!

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Last Thursday, global technology giant Sony released a patent for an in-game blockchain infrastructure that supports the trading and selling of digital assets. Sony’s blockchain allows participants to purchase in-game items or characters. Sony’s XR Vision. The sophomore device is due in early 2023.

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Road to VR

JUNE 15, 2020

It was more than a year ago—before PlayStation 5 was formally announced—that Sony confirmed its ‘next-gen console’ would continue to support PlayStation VR. Image courtesy Sony. Luckily those plans haven’t changed; following the full reveal of the system last week, the company affirms that PS5 will support PSVR.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Sony’s next-gen VR headset has finally arrived – here’s what you need to know. The PlayStation VR2 (PS VR2) builds upon its predecessor with features such as headset-based haptic feedback, eye-tracking technology, new-and-improved PS VR2 Sense Controllers, and 3D audio.

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DECEMBER 28, 2016

Oculus has acquired an eye-tracking startup known as The Eye Tribe , a company spokesman confirmed to UploadVR this morning. According to The Eye Tribe’s website, its technology, allows “eye control for consumer devices that enables simplified and enhanced user experiences.

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MAY 26, 2022

This past February, Sony offered us our first look at the PlayStation VR2 (PS VR2), a new-and-improved console VR headset boasting a 4K HDR resolution, new sensory features, built-in eye-tracking, redesigned motion controllers, headset-based haptic feedback, and a variety of other game-changing enhancements.

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VRScout

JANUARY 4, 2022

008, a respected Chinese supply chain analyst, Chinese hardware manufacturer Goertek will soon begin mass production of Sony’s PlayStation VR 2 headset. It’s been almost a year since Sony announced a “next-generation” VR headset for the PlayStation 5. According to a report by ????008,

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As someone who didn't truly get into VR until 2019, a strong set of exclusives like WipeOut: Omega Collection , Astro Bot: Rescue Mission and Blood & Truth kept me invested in Sony's original PSVR, balancing this alongside my Rift S. Metro Awakening Sony's other problem is convincing people that PSVR 2 is the better choice over Quest.

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AllThingsVR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

29-Year-Old Gamer Leaves Sony Behind to Bring Eye-Tracking to Virtual Reality Kojima, 29, is convinced the technology will become commonplace in VR devices. That also explains why others are getting into the game, from Eyefluence, backed by LeapPad founder Jim Marggraff, to Eye Tribe, which makes a desktop eye-tracker for $200.

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VRScout

JANUARY 26, 2022

Sony’s next VR device is shaping up to be a game-changer. According to a report by Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), the PlayStation 2 will feature a display density of 800 PPI (pixels per inch) per eye. Image Credit: Sony. ″ 1920 x 1080 with 386 PPI in the PSVR for both eyes.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Sony’s next console VR headset features an “orb” design heavily inspired by the PS5. After months of teasing, Sony has officially unveiled the design of its latest VR headset, the PlayStation VR2. Today, Sony has released the first official images of the headset. Image Credit: Sony.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 4, 2021

The next-gen PSVR is said to include: 4.1MP (2,000 × 2,040) per-eye resolution OLED. Eye-tracking capable of foveated rendering. Inside-out tracking. It sounds similar to Oculus’ fixed foveated rendering (FFR) technique, which automatically adjusts the level of eye texture foveation based on GPU utilization.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Following anticipation from fans, Sony announced on Wednesday the release window, price, and new features of its PlayStation Virtual Reality 2 (PSVR2) device. Sony is pricing the PSVR2 at $549.99 Sony is debuting three bundles, including: The base model, for $549.99, comes with a headset, sense controllers, and stereo headphones.

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Cats and VR

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

XR Games and Sony Pictures VR (SPVR) announced that a new, completely revamped version of the hit VR arcade light gun style shooter Zombieland: Headshot Fever will arrive as a PlayStation®VR2 launch title. said Jake Zim, SVP, virtual reality, Sony Pictures Entertainment. “

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MARCH 14, 2023

Sony believes there’s a “good chance” PSVR 2 can outsell its predecessor, according to its Chief Financial Officer. Following a high-profile launch late last month, Sony hasn’t released PSVR 2 sales figures yet but it’s already talking up favorable comparisons to the original headset.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 28, 2022

This Tuesday, Sony, the firm behind the Playstation line-up of console gaming devices, announced new details for its upcoming PlayStation Virtual Reality 2 (PSVR 2) headset. In an official blog post , Sony introduced several new features to improve the PSVR 2 user experience. Four tracking cameras. Four tracking cameras.

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JUNE 1, 2022

Sony may launch it in 1Q23, depending on the development schedule of PS VR2 game titles. Ming-Chi Kuo also notes that lens manufacturer Genius is supplying the sophomore device with six optical modules not found on the original headset, including eye-tracking functions. (3/5). units shipments in 2H22. More on PlayStation VR 2.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

This week saw Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Qualcomm, Meta, and Sony move to optimize their product offerings and business operations. Furthermore, to continue its OEM success, Qualcomm is developing an MR & VR reference design, which Goertek helped create and Tobii assisted by integrating its eye-tracking technology.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 5, 2022

Today during Sony’s CES 2022 press conference the company revealed the first details on PlayStation VR 2, including eye-tracking, a “4K” HDR display, and a 110° Field-of-view. For the first time today, Sony confirmed that its next-gen VR headset for PS5 will be called… *drumroll*… PlayStation VR 2.

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VRGames

MARCH 15, 2023

Sony has high expectations for its recently released PSVR 2, which aims to target the higher-end of the VR market. With advanced features like eye tracking and haptic feedback, as well as a price tag of $550 – greater than even the PS5 console itself – Sony believes that it’s in pole position to sell […]

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The Enhanced Edition will feature headset-based controller tracking, eye tracking, and 3D audio support as well as headset and controller-based haptics. Image Credit: Sony PlayStation. The game offers a wide variety of content to explore with the option to purchase new storylines for an additional fee.

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JUNE 13, 2017

Just like any other VR headset, Sony’s PlayStation VR (PSVR) leaves plenty of room for improvement, and the company’s R&D division has a few ideas on where to take it on both a software and hardware level. You can see it below, the clip starts at around 43:20. Mallinson isn’t ruling out hardware upgrades though.

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Road to VR

JUNE 24, 2022

In short, Kuo posits that Meta is slowing down investment in VR hardware due to looming economic recession, but this will provide others opportunity to play catchup as market share shifts away from Meta to companies such as Sony, Valve, Pico, and HTC. It’s not VR, its Meta’s core business that’s taking a hit.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

PSVR 2 Hero view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment) I had big hopes for PSVR 2. I’m pretty sure that Sony is waiting the next few months to make some moves, there’s still the Black Friday and the Christmas Holiday that have to happen, but at the moment I do not see this device as disruptive to our ecosystem.

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VRScout

JUNE 9, 2021

In a new report by MacRumors , the publication points out how Genius Electronic Optical , a key lens supplier for numerous companies, will benefit from the launch of upcoming AR and VR projects from Facebook and Sony. “We We predict that Apple will launch AR HMD [head-mounted display] devices in Q2 2022.

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