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Comprehensive Glossary of the Most Frequently Used VR Terms

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See Also: The Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Terms You Need to Know. We compiled a list of frequently used terms that are most likely to appear in: VR head-mounted display specifications; Game descriptions; Articles about VR technology ; Instructions for setting up your computer for VR experiences. Eye Tracking.

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A Complete Guide to Virtual Reality

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Over the years, technology has become smaller, lighter, more comfortable, and with faster processing, breathing life into the virtual world. Also, unlike augmented reality (AR), which people can access via smartphones and smart glasses, VR relies on larger headsets and controllers to interact with fully-immersive virtual worlds.

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NVIDIA’s FCAT VR Tool Benchmarks VR Hardware And Experiences

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A new tool from NVIDIA for benchmarking VR hardware and experiences should make it easier for buyers to figure out how systems perform in real world scenarios. Head-mounted displays like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive put heavy demands on the PCs required to power these headsets. Tagged with: FCAT VR.

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Intel’s Project Alloy Demonstrates “Merged Reality”

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Yesterday Intel announced its entry into the virtual reality space with the Project Alloy all-in-one head mounted display. Later a prerecorded video showed a woman in a small virtual world complete with a pet dog. Intel demonstrates “Merged Reality” wireless VR headset, Project Alloy.

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Intel’s Project Alloy Demonstrates “Merged Reality”

VRScout

Yesterday Intel announced its entry into the virtual reality space with the Project Alloy all-in-one head mounted display. Later a prerecorded video showed a woman in a small virtual world complete with a pet dog. Intel demonstrates “Merged Reality” wireless VR headset, Project Alloy.

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SIGGRAPH 2017: Optitrack Reveals Tracking Puck For Full-Body VR Immersion

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The head-mounted display features specifications and clarity matching consumer VR headsets like the Rift and its tracking system, powered by long-time motion-tracking company Optitrack, is seamless in allowing freedom to move around multiple rooms so you can find objects and walls exactly where you expect them to be.

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Virtual Reality vs Augmented Reality: Understanding 6 Key Differences

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

The system creates everything in the user’s environment, which may be exhibited inside a blank room via head-mounted displays (HMDs) or other equipment that helps users feel they are physically inside the virtual world. Difference in how the mechanics of AR and VR work. Different developer experiences.