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HTC is Sending a VR Headset to the ISS to Support Astronaut Mental Health

Road to VR

Virtual reality is already being used on the ground to help prepare astronauts for the rigors of space, although now HTC says it’s sending its standalone VR headset Vive Focus 3 to the International Space Station (ISS) to help support the mental health of astronauts during their mission.

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You’re Invited: Join Us to Celebrate Excellence at XR Awards 2024

XR Today - Virtual Reality

XR Today invites the extensive immersive industry to join XR Awards 2024 for its yearly online showcase event, which will broadcast live on Thursday, May 23 2024, at 4 PM BST/11 AM EST. The XR Awards are a great way to get ahead and learn about the firms leading in transforming business with immersive technology.

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HTC VIVE, XRHealth, Nord Space ‘Launch’ NASA VR Mental Health Trial

XR Today - Virtual Reality

XRHealth and HTC VIVE are set to blast off with a groundbreaking solution in a major partnership to help astronauts tackle mental health issues. In a 5 November lauch date to the International Space Station (ISS), XRHealth’s immersive healthcare solution will set course for the stars with HTC VIVE and Nord-Space Aps.

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Companies Can Soon Make Vive Wave Headsets Based on Qualcomm’s New VR Reference Design

Road to VR

Qualcomm today announced their Snapdragon 845 Virtual Reality Development Kit (VRDK) reference headset will have support for Vive Wave, HTC’s open API which allows a large range of third-party headsets and peripherals access to a common platform.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.11.21): Qualcomm launches AR2 chip, HTC headset gets leaked, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Let’s see what have been the most interesting things happening in immersive reality…. Qualcomm and Niantic bet on the future of augmented reality with AR2. HTC’s new headset gets leaked. HTC has been teasing its headsets for a lot of weeks by sharing images of small black corners of the upcoming device. Learn more.

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Glossary: The Metaverse and its Key Components

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Efforts to construct and expand the Metaverse were sparked by Meta Platform’s major pivot in October, which saw Microsoft, NVIDIA, HTC VIVE, Qualcomm, Google, Varjo, and dozens of other tech giants enter the race for prime positioning to build the virtual and connected world. Immersive Experience. Immersive Media.

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Oculus Quest Review: consumer Virtual Reality v1 is here

The Ghost Howls

The left side of the Quest shows one of the straps used to tighten it on the head, and under it a 3.5mm jack to attach your favorite headphones for improved audio immersion. Comparison of the speakers solutions in the Oculus Quest (left) and HTC Vive Focus Plus (right). Strangely, it is even more expensive than HTC’s standalone.