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Developing Better Haptics With Interhaptics

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The other product is an “interaction builder” for creating gesture controls. These controls are showcased to many XR users in a gaming environment but have huge practical implications in enterprise training. Controllers are more precise from a tracking perspective, but they are a barrier to entry,” said Vezzoli.

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HTC’s Old CEO Looks To Develop ‘Social Reality’ Platform, Announces World’s First 5G Headset

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XRSpace’s Peter Chou believes 5G will usher in “the social reality of the future” Peter Chou, ex-CEO and co-founder of Taiwanese consumer electronics company HTC, has some bold opinions regarding the future of VR technology. “There is a chance that 5G will make the experience of VR much more relevant to consumers. .”

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SIGGRAPH 2017: Neurable Lets You Control A Virtual World With Your Mind

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At SIGGRAPH this week the Boston-based startup is showing its modified HTC Vive which include EEG ( Electroencephalography ) sensors along the interior of the headstrap. It became active during the next portion of the demo meant to show the potential of the system in a game environment.

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Owlchemy Labs, IrisVR, Upload And More Featured In Forbes 30 Under 30

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One figure in the Games category that many a Job Simulator [ Review: 8/10 ] fan might recognize is Alex Schwartz, CEO of Owlchemy Labs. Schwartz’s studio helped pave the way for room-scale VR by working on an early version of the HTC Vive before it was formally announced. Here’s to another VR-filled year!

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How does Virtual Reality Work? The Ultimate Guide

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There are no advanced “spatial computing” features like sensors or gesture controls. Instead, you use controllers to interact with a digital landscape. While VR is still common in gaming and other entertainment landscapes, the use cases are evolving. Driving simulators are perhaps the best example of this.

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Oculus Touch Review: The World’s Best VR Controller

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The Rift’s biggest competitor, the HTC Vive, was able to enjoy the better part of a year as the only PC-powered VR system to boast hand-tracked controllers. This unseen narrator will guide you through the unique buttons, analog sticks, and gesture controls on each device. And it does so with style and personality.

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Varjo’s New Generation of XR and VR Headsets: Do We Need Them?

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The Rift S , which came out around the same time as Varjo’s previous generation of headsets, has been heavily caught up in the transition of Oculus to a gaming company under Facebook. HTC VIVE Cosmos Playing the Long Game. HTC’s VIVE is another major Varjo competitor at this level of play. Is Varjo Rolling Too Deep?