ARPost

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

This year’s 70+ person judging panel included academic professors and researchers as well as representatives from Google, HTC, HP, Deloitte, NVIDIA, Apache, and others. VR Hardware of the Year. This Year’s VR Hardware of the Year Award went to the Oculus Quest. That same year, Oculus Touch won VR Hardware of the Year.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 18, 2021

HTC predicts the rise of all-in-two devices. Speaking with Upload VR, HTC VIVE EMEA General Manager Graham Wheeler has predicted for 2021 the rise of all-in-two devices, that is lightweight viewers that are connected to smartphones (or also PCs sometimes). But this news is interesting because it shows HTC’s views on the topic.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Firewall Zero Hour (2018) , the tactical team shooter from ROM: Extraction (2016) developers First Contact Entertainment , has apparently celebrated some serious notoriety since it launched late last month on PlayStation VR; Sony has ranked it the top most downloaded PSVR game of August. Here’s the full list below: Image courtesy Sony.

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TechCrunch VR

APRIL 3, 2023

As free promotion for hardware startups go, one would be hard pressed to point to something better than a $175 million Spielberg film. “It It instead relies on a concave design and slip-on shoe covers, using the effect of foot slipping to simulate movement in VR. Pretty much all of the big players, outside of Sony’s PSVR.

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VRScout

JUNE 9, 2017

Also noteworthy: Final Cut Pro X will be able to support 360 video editing, Unity and Unreal now have VR support for Macs, and SteamVR is coming to Mac… and although there was a sweet on-stage mixed reality demo using Star Wars assets and an HTC Vive, there was no mention of support for Oculus. America’s largest employer recently spent $2.7B

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

According to our reporter at the event, most of these pods were fitted with an HTC Vive VR headset, but others had the more experimental Star VR headset from Starbreeze. According to IMAX, the content includes “experiences from leading content developers such as ILMxLABs, Sony, Lionsgate, Starbreeze, Survios, and Ubisoft.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Architects have traditionally been communicating these visual narratives through drawings, 3D models and 2D digital simulations, and although these methods have proven to work, they do not allow a person to truly feel as if they are inside the property. About the Author.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Spatial audio sound systems simulate real-world sound waves with precise realism. Additional headsets, including the Meta Quest Pro , HTC VIVE XR Elite, Pico 4 and Pico 4 Enterprise, Varjo VR-3 and XR-3, and Lenovo VRX and A3 feature this technology. This audio format is a massive improvement from mono and stereo sound.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

While companies like Walmart are preparing for the busiest shopping day of the year with Black Friday VR training simulators , i’m sure all you really care about is how to save some major dough this holiday weekend. HTC Vive Fallout 4 Bundle. It’s that time of the year again. So here’s a look at what we have our eyes on.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 3, 2020

Some time ago, the most important companies of the XR ecosystem (HTC, Oculus, Microsoft, etc…) joined the Khronos Group to discuss a standard to end the fragmentation of the XR space. T his standard, dubbed OpenXR, was about the interoperability of different VR hardware and software together. OpenXR is now ready for prime time.

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VRScout

AUGUST 13, 2017

VR was a big part of last year with new experiences, hardware and companies pushing the technology to the forefront of our everyday lives. As for VR hardware, Naylor says, “I’m looking for something that allows the aforementioned content to reach its full potential whilst making itself as accessible as possible to consumers.”.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 2, 2018

Without any major VR hardware releases on the radar for this year, 2018 is shaping up to be a time for content to shine. We’ve rounded up a list of 20-something VR games launching in 2018 that we’re excited about, covering all three major VR systems: PSVR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Vacation Simulator. Ace Combat 7.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Called Cities: VR, it will bring the city-building and management simulation to Oculus Quest 2 in Spring 2022; Polyarc has confirmed that is working on Book 2 for Moss and expects to release it for PSVR in Spring 2022. Image by HTC). That’s why it is very interesting to understand how is the XR ecosystem growing there.

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VRWorld

OCTOBER 25, 2017

While Sony’s PSVR headset for their PS4 console has helped lower the pricing barrier of entry to the world of VR gaming, the fact remains that many people still have yet to experience VR. Sony UK has started a tour around the UK to enable people to try out their flagship PSVR games. Also relevant are the locations of the city.

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Peter Graham

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Hologate Blitz is a motion simulator designed primarily for flying and racing videogames. On display at IAAPA Expo Europe in Paris, France from 17th-19th of September 2019, Hologate hasn’t yet divulged how much the Hologeta Blitz will cost, the hardware configurations available or what videogames will be compatible.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 15, 2017

HTC Vive and Oculus Rift – The Lab. Valve was instrumental in the creation of the HTC Vive with its SteamVR platform, but gamers arguably know the company more for its software than hardware and services. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the best free games for each platform out there right now.

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VRWorld

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Basically every VR experience will allow the user to feel as though they are in this simulated world and look around it, while more advanced systems allow for movement and interaction. Sony Playstation VR. This page contains setup instructions, safety tips, and hardware guidelines. Google Cardboard. from Google. from Amazon.

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Upload VR

AUGUST 18, 2023

I wouldn't be surprised if two years from now we’ll have gone from having two to three viable hardware providers to dozens. Devs will not be required to release their software on SideQuest, according to the company, though it might be encouraged. Ultimately, the users will decide which version of spatial computing they want long-term.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 14, 2016

If you’re a regular reader here at UploadVR you’ll know that every Friday we give you a quick update on all the games that have launched for the Oculus Rift, Gear VR, and HTC Vive over the past seven days. Now that Sony’s headset is out, we’re going to be doing a list for that too. If you don’t?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It’s multimodality so that you do not need to throw away your devices, you can work continue working with them even if you buy several other devices from HTC, from whomever else. . – What is super important is what Leacttia said, interoperability. Magic Leap started to understand that these walled gardens are not their future.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Image by HTC Vive). HTC teases a new headset. HTC has started the usual marketing operation it does for the launch of every new device. We don’t have further details about it, and if you try to enhance the above image, you just get a “Nice try” trolling label coming to view (gg HTC for that). Other relevant news.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 16, 2023

Despite its dominance (or perhaps because of it), Meta has continued to make very good hardware while struggling deeply with its software. Sony’s PSVR1, meanwhile, has largely lost any remaining relevance since the announcement of the upcoming PSVR 2. On the Horizon for 2023. Real Competition for Meta?

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 27, 2016

And that’s exactly what Carnival Games VR on PlayStation VR and HTC Vive is designed to do. For reference, Job Simulator is one of her only other favorites. But on Sony’s device, I consistently ran into issues. All of this is fine and dandy, until you’re asked to do a task with any degree of precision.

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VeeR VR

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In 1968, Ivan Sutherland and Bob Sproull created the first head-mounted display (HMD) system for immersive simulation applications. Being that it was the first HMD both quality of the interfac e and realism of the simulation were rather low, and it weighed so much that it had to be suspended from the ceiling by metal cables. .

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Now, a little under four years since the big names in hardware released their first generation consumer headsets, we live in a time when a number of VR games have actually approached the best that any gaming platform has to offer. SEE ALSO ‘Blood & Truth’ Behind-the-Scenes – Insights & Artwork from Sony's London Studio.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Introduction Following my first article earlier this year, Pimax’s Crystal has pleasantly surprised me with a series of software updates that activated new hardware features , whilst bringing quality-of-life improvements to headset connection and tracking. If you want to read his previous post, you can find it here.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 2, 2019

From steep discounts on Oculus PC hardware, to slashed prices on PSVR bundles, here’s your guide to today’s best VR deals: Image Credit: HTC. In terms of hardware discounts, HTC definitely takes the cake thanks to several impressive deals on its lineup of Vive headsets and numerous must-have accessories. PLAYSTATION VR.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 10, 2022

My favorite ones have been: Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed that the next PSVR headset will be called PSVR 2 and will feature 2K x 2K per eye, up to 120 Hz framerate, and 110° FOV. Let me quote the article: “We were giving away the hardware but making money on the data,” he said. I’ve found this story pretty disturbing.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

HTC, Oculus, Sony are not offering headsets with big FOV and resolution… while you, Varjo, Pimax, are. The custom lenses of the XTAL headset (Image by VRgineers). Why does it seem that only startups are innovating PC VR? I tested your device and it has some problems for what concerns weight and image distortions.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The headset didn’t come with many surprises and these have been the specifications : Resolution (per-eye) : 2064 x 2208 Display Type : LCD Refresh Rate: 120Hz Lens type: Pancake Processor : Snapdragon XR2 Gen2 RAM : 8GB Battery Life : 2–3 hours Field of View : 110° horizontal, 96° vertical IPD Adjust : hardware-based.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2020

As a standalone VR headset built on smartphone hardware, Quest can’t compete in the graphics department against high-end PC VR headsets, but there’s no question that it’s the class leader in ease-of-use (a place where tethered headsets are still struggling). Image courtesy HTC. Valve Index. Image courtesy Valve.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

PSVR RISE TO GLORY & SUPERHOT VR BUNDLE ($249.99) : Normally $349.99, the “Rise To Glory and SUPERHOT VR” bundle includes the HMD, Playstation Camera, and two Move controllers, along with a copy of boxing simulator Creed: Rise to Glory , as well as the uber popular time manipulation title, SUPERHOT VR. VIVE PRO DISCOUNTS!

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Disclaimer: HTC provided three of their Vive Tracker 3.0 What is an HTC Vive Tracker? Whilst the first part of this article looked at the history of the HTC Vive Tracker and its three different versions, the second part will focus on some practical experiments with the latest HTC Vive Tracker 3.0. HTC Vive Tracker 3.0

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 4, 2020

The biggest news of the week is the one that you can see in the above graph: i n the Steam Hardware Survey for April, it is possible to see a big spike of connected headsets. More info (Steam Hardware Survey) More info (Facebook’s revenues for Q1 2020) More info (Quest and Rift S stock, updated) More info (SuperData’s report).

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VRWorld

MAY 3, 2017

Spec-wise, we are looking at the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor with the Mi 6 being one of the first phones featuring this new processor, along with the Galaxy S8 and Sony’s new premium lineup. Both price brackets are really close to Google’s Pixel phones, HTC One 11 etc. Conclusion.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Here below I’m posting for you the best offers I’ve found: for instance, HTC is discounting basically every piece of hardware (including Vive Trackers that can be useful for all the VRChat fans out there), while Pico is offering one of the best deals with €100-worth-of-content given for free with every purchased Pico 4.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 10, 2023

Although, with more recent commercial headsets like the Meta Quest Pro and Sony’s PSVR 2, the technology is finding a home in affordable immersive products. Eye tracking technology detects where a user is looking and simulates that in a virtual space, which developers can leverage for UI, avatar interactions, or gameplay loops.

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