Road to VR

JUNE 9, 2016

HTC today announced a new edition of the Vive headset targeted specifically at businesses looking to get into room-scale experiences. See Also: HTC Will Install Your Vive For $250, Now in Select U.S. Canada, UK, Germany, and France this month, and is slated to arrive globally in the coming weeks. Vive BE 3-in- 1 Cable.

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VRScout

APRIL 18, 2017

It was six months ago when Google launched a VR version of Google Earth for the HTC Vive. Originally launched for free on the HTC Vive, Earth VR is available on the Rift with support for Oculus Touch controllers — and of course it’s still free. VR’s killer app just got a major update. Now Google Earth VR is getting a major update.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 6, 2020

A research and engineering group called the Virtual Dimension Center (VDC) in Fellbach, Germany conducted a study recently that reveals just how accurate some of the top VR headset’s are when it comes to tracking their respective motion controllers. HTC Vive Cosmos lags behind by a wide margin with its 2-3 mm deviation.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Yesterday, holoride announced the launch of its in-vehicle VR entertainment system in Germany. Each Pioneers’ Pack includes the following: HTC VIVE Flow: Lightweight VR glasses powered by an Android smartphone. ” Holoride’s Pioneers’ Pack is available for EUR 699 in Germany. Welcome to the Motorverse.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Notably, the headset doesn’t include the requiste SteamVR tracking base stations or SteamVR-compatible controllers like the Valve Index controller or HTC Vive wand—you’ll have to purchase those separately. Valve Index, HTC Vive). HTC Vive Tracker, Tundra Tracker). Base Stations. Not included. Not included.

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VRScout

AUGUST 22, 2017

Time to applaud for a sweet deal on the HTC Vive, Clash of Clans partners w/ Facebook to bring AR to fans, control VR with your mind, new predictions for spending & investment are out, the investment & funding wrapup, and more… 1. … well, sort of. You still have to set it up). INVESTMENT & FUNDING WRAPUP. Alejandro G.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 26, 2019

MRTV , the YouTube channel led by Germany-based VR enthusiast Sebastian Ang, launched a Kickstarter recently to create what he calls the MRTV Experience, which will invite the paying public to step in to try out a variety of the most recent VR headsets on offer.

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VRScout

APRIL 26, 2021

The 24-minute film tells the story of Colette Marin-Catherine—a former French Resistance fighter—as she visits Germany for the first time in 74 years to visit the Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp where her brother was killed. pic.twitter.com/HQKpZtd0kA — Medal of Honor (@medalofhonor) March 15, 2021.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 19, 2019

Sony, MWM Immersive, and Tequila Works today announced that their upcoming VR adventure Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son is set to launch next month, which includes support for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PSVR. The game is being billed as a VR narrative adventure which is set in the world of the 1990s classic film Groundhog Day (1993).

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NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Audi owners in Germany can now buy an in-car VR system for rear passengers. It contains HTC’s ultra-compact Vive Flow headset and a wireless gamepad. The €700 kit is sold by German startup Holoride. If you already own a Vive Flow, you can buy the controller for €50.

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AUGUST 25, 2019

Held in Cologne, Germany, the week-long show attracts developers, press, influencers and consumers alike, with the latest software and hardware on show. There was plenty of VR being demoed and with so many companies making immersive content there’s no shortage of industry jobs available. Slough, UK. Developer Relations Engineer.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Cybershoes are now available via Amazon in the UK , Spain , Germany , Netherlands , and the United States , making it even easier for people to buy the VR wearable. .” Larcenauts – An insane 6v6 capture-the-flag VR shooter by Impulse Gear Inc.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

TPCast, the wireless streaming device that lets HTC Vive owners play VR games cable-free, is now available for pre-order in most of continental Europe starting at €349 (or the regional equivalent). ” TPCAST has already been available for pre-order via HTC’s Chinese Vive online store since November last year.

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VRWorld

AUGUST 21, 2017

Just as Oculus and their “time limited” summer discount for Oculus Rift + Touch at mere $399 turned into a full time pricing, HTC could not sleep in peace after seeing the tide shifting in favor of its rival, owned by Faceb00k. HTC could not afford to continue selling Vive VR headset for $799 at the time when $458.99

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Road to VR

MAY 5, 2018

Apparently HTC is lowering the price for some devs, although the total price sans discount appears to be approximately the same premium price tag the headset carries in its home country. Below you can see the Development Edition, which is slated to launch at the end of May in Germany. Image courtesy VRODO.

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VRScout

AUGUST 13, 2018

Vertigo Games’ first attempt at a third-person experience makes its debut at Gamescom 2018 in Germany. A Fisherman’s Tale will be available to the public for the first time Tuesday, August 21st through Wednesday, August 22nd during Gamescom 2018 in Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Facebook halts the sale of Quest in Germany. Facebook is temporarily suspending the sale of Oculus Quest devices in Germany. Germany, please save us . More info (Facebook halting Quest sales in Germany) More info (A Redditor explaining the problem). HTC CEO Yves Maitre resigns. HTC, you did it again.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

This latest venture into VR mixes things up however by providing a custom immersive experience right in the lobby of the Volkswagen’s administrative Brand Tower in Wolfsburg, Germany. From there, users can then interact with a life-size 3D model of the Volkswagen T-Roc SUV/crossover with their own two hands.

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Road to VR

JULY 6, 2017

Using the HTC Vive, the company has created what it calls the Volkswagen Digital Reality Hub Group , a VR platform that will help the company’s employees collaborate across the Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA and Volkswagen brands.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

The Vive is the ‘room-scale’ VR system created by HTC and Valve. Find an HTC Vive Demo Location. HTC hosts a list of stores across the US and Europe where you can try the Vive for free. SEE ALSO HTC Vive Review: A Mesmerising VR Experience, if You Have the Space. Oculus Rift, Touch, and Gear VR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Flagship products such as the Meta Quest Pro, Pico 4 and Pico 4 Enterprise, and HTC VIVE Focus 3 and Flow devices have recently hit shelves, sparking interest in the emerging technology. VR has largely driven news of the Metaverse , namely as cutting-edge headsets have debuted in markets. VR Trends for 2022. Enhanced Headsets.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Bigscreen’s virtual screenings are available in 10 countries at launch: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Australia, and Japan. Image Credit: Bigscreen, Paramount Pictures. In addition to 2D films, Bigscreen will also show select movies in 3D. . Yes, that’s right.

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2021

Dr. Rolf Drechsler from the University of Bremen, Germany. We start our list of XR events in 2021 with AWE Asia because of the sheer size of the opportunities to explore and network. Stephen Brewster – Professor of Human-Computer Interactions at the University of Glasgow, UK; Prof.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Built by HTC, Google Pixel smartphones are available for pre-order today across USA, Australia, Canada, Germany, UK starting at $649. Google previously mentioned the following manufacturers would be producing Daydream-compatible phones: Hauwei, Samsung, HTC, LG, Mi, ZTE, Asus and Alcatel. This story is breaking.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

At the time, Ulrich Irnich, Chief Information Officer and IT Director at Vodafone Germany explained that Snapdragon Spaces had enabled his company to “make quick strides to deliver real-world, headworn XR solutions” to customers. Last year, Vodafone and Qualcomm formed a partnership at the MWC.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Bigscreen Cinema is launching on all supported platforms today in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, and Australia. Bigscreen supports Oculus Quest, Oculus Go, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Valve Index, and all Windows VR headsets. Find out how to download it for free here.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Image by HTC). HTC launches Vive Flow headset for relaxation, priced at $499. After endless teasings and leaks, in the end, HTC has finally unveiled its headset: called Vive Flow, it is a lightweight device for media consumption. I send you good vibes so things go well for you too! Top news of the week.

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OCTOBER 4, 2016

Outside of the US, the kit costs $99 in Canada, £69 in the UK, €69 in Germany, and $199 in Australia. View also comes with a motion controller that’s closer in function to Nintendo’s Wii remote than it is an Oculus Touch or HTC Vive controller. Google claims it’s 30% lighter than similar headsets (read: Gear VR).

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VRScout

JULY 10, 2017

Using HTC VIVE Business Edition headset, employees can access the Volkswagen Digital Reality Hub common VR platform for a more comfortable collaborative experience. The Volkswagen Digital Reality Hub for the HTC Vive is currently making its debut at the Digility conference and exhibition in Cologne, Germany.

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Road to VR

JUNE 14, 2018

June 17 : Germany vs. Mexico – 8:00 am PT ( local time ). Presented by FOX Sports, Oculus Venues will play host to a few select matches. Check out the schedule below: 2018 World Cup Oculus Venues Schedule. June 20 : Portugal vs. Morocco – 5:00 am PT ( local time ). June 22 : Brazil vs. Costa Rica – 5:00 am PT ( local time ).

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Released back in 1996, Command and Conquer: Red Alert is set in a universe predicated on the idea that Albert Einstein went back in time and eliminated Hitler before he could do damage, altering history in such a way that Russia rose to power in Germany’s absence. The video shows the game being played in room-scale mode with HTC Vive.

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Road to VR

MARCH 8, 2018

Showings of Stargate Origin are free, although only users in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand will be able to join in – no doubt an issue with licensing. No ticket or sign-up is required, simply download Bigscreen from the Oculus Store , Steam , or the Microsoft Store.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 13, 2022

It has become one of the headset manufacturers with the biggest worldwide market, and the market leader (together with HTC) in the B2B virtual reality sector. The pre-orders for the beta will start on April, 15th (at 12 pm) in Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, and France, and a few weeks later in Italy and UK.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Power Tower – Daedalic (Germany). Beer, Beer, Beer & Sausages – Aesir (Germany). Carbon Team recently released their long awaited game Alice VR, which we reviewed just last month, and one of Daedalic’s games was featured on a previous HTC Vive new release round-up. Waiter Wars – Dreampunks (Netherlands).

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Germany and French options will also be available in the west. The developer is also currently working on another VR game, Project Tres , which adapts the ancient Chinese novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms for the HTC Vive. While a final price hasn’t been confirmed, the game costs around $15 in Asia.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It operates across major platforms such as Meta Quest 2 and Pro, SteamVR headsets such as the Valve Index, HTC VIVE, and Windows Mixed Reality (MR) head-mounted displays. Photo: Bigscreen Gamers can also use Valve Index and HTC VIVE controllers along with full-body tracking wearables. Beyond VR Headset.

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ARPost

AUGUST 30, 2019

The fourth annual European Augmented World Expo is set to take place on October 17 and 18 in Munich Germany. Featured XR technology companies include Oculus, Google, Facebook, HTC, and Qualcomm. ARPost is excited about any XR technology conference but as AWE’s partner, we’re particularly excited about this one. AWE EU 2018 Day 2.

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