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Pico Shifts Focus From Controllers To Hand Tracking

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In the wake of Apple Vision Pro's announcement earlier this year, ByteDance-owned Pico appears to be switching its focus from controllers to hand tracking. Apple, instead, opts for a fresh start with an interface based on a breakthrough combination of eye and hand tracking.

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The XR Week Peek (2020.02.24): HTC shows Cosmos and Proton, devs make cool hands interactions, Sansar on sale and more!

The Ghost Howls

This weekend I’ve also organized together with SIDI a big VR workshop on new technologies (XR, AI, neural links, etc…). Image by HTC Vive). HTC expands its Cosmos offering and teases the future with Proton. This has been a pretty interesting week for HTC Vive. Top news of the week.

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The XR Week Peek (2020.10.26): DecaGear is an intriguing VR headset, HTC is working on a new device, and more!

The Ghost Howls

A new FCC listing appears for an HTC Vive headset. And in fact, a new request to FCC for a new device has arrived from HTC. FCC certifications are requested before releasing an electronic device in the US (to certify that it is safe to be used), so this is a clear sign that HTC is going to release a new headset soon.

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Three-Day HTC Vive Developer Jam Taking Place in January Looking to Create Next-Gen XR Applications

Peter Graham

Then you may want to apply for HTC Vive upcoming Vive Developer Jam being held in London, UK next month. Attendees will have access to the latest HTC Vive hardware as well as software development kit’s (SDK) for eye/lip and hand tracking. 2020 marks 5 years since our very first Developer Jam in London.

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Top Five Music-Making Apps Available Now On VR Headsets

VRScout

You can also check out the workshop to try out other players’ bizarre instruments. . Hand tracking technology then allows you to tickle ivories exactly how you would in real life. ELECTRONAUTS. Next up is Electronauts by Survios. Available for $19.99 And there you have it!

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5 Talks You Won’t Want to Miss at VRDC This Week

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We’re going to be at the show and will have plenty to report on, but in the meantime there’s a busy schedule of talks and workshops for you to study. As with most other VR headsets, the HTC Vive is primarily considered as a gaming peripheral right now, but the rise of experiential pieces is quickly changing that perception.

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Vive Developer Day Comes to VR Days Europe

Peter Graham

As part of the three-day event HTC Vive will be hosting its bi-annual Vive Developer Day on Friday. Part of the Vive X accelerator programme, the Vive Developer Day in Europe will offer developers a series of workshops, talks and panels to help them make the most of the HTC Vive platform.

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