Road to VR

JANUARY 28, 2017

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has tapped Hugo Barra, Xiaomi’s current Global VP, for the position of CEO at Oculus VR. Barra will be tasked with not only leading Oculus, Facebook’s subsidiary, but all of Facebook’s VR projects. On top of that, SEE ALSO Oculus Touch Review: Reach into Rift.

Virtual Reality 100

Virtual Reality Oculus Augmented Reality Google 100

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Back then, those of us who called ourselves ‘VR enthusiasts’ were just happily typing away our dreams in different forums [shoutout to the MTBS3D VR subsection], dreaming of the day we’d have the Holodeck, the Matrix, or whatever version of VR we each thought of as the “high standard” of a true virtual reality. VR was here.

Virtual Reality 249

Virtual Reality Head Mounted Display Sweden Hardware 249

The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

We are at the beginning of March and I just realized that I haven’t written yet a post with my predictions for augmented and virtual reality for this year. The last cycle before this one was the Quest one, which started to make virtual reality known to the mainstream audience for what concerns games and fitness.

Trends 442

Trends Apple Google Unity 442

ARPost

JULY 29, 2022

It works on the following platforms and devices: Oculus Quest; Oculus Rift S; Valve Index’. Windows Mixed Reality; Vive. Designed for Oculus Quest and Oculus Go, this app aims to create a cozy family corner in the virtual world. And virtual reality provides this type of space.

Oculus 366

Oculus Virtual Reality Google Unity 366

The Ghost Howls

MAY 27, 2019

This year we had the launch of two amazing 6 DOF all-in-one Virtual Reality headsets : the Oculus Quest and the HTC Vive Focus Plus. The official boxes of the Oculus Quest (above) and Vive Focus Plus (below). Oculus Quest and controllers (Image by Oculus). The only true difference is in storage.

HTC 369

HTC Oculus China Controllers 369

The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

As it is tradition of this little blog, I will write a full round-up of the Oculus Connect 5 , the very important Oculus event that has been held in San Jose on 26th and 27th of September (2018). Oculus Quest. Oculus Quest has been the rockstar of this event. Specifications. There is also a 3.5mm jack for earphones.

Oculus 297

Oculus Controllers Gaming Video 297

The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

The Oculus Connect 6 is approaching. Next week, on 25th and 26th, Oculus will hold its main yearly event , and as always, it will talk about the milestones reached by the company and then it will show future hardware and software. What will Oculus announce? This is the homepage of Oculus website (Image by Oculus).

Oculus 346

Oculus AR Augmented Reality Apple 346

VRScout

APRIL 17, 2018

The omnidirectional treadmill is one of a handful of locomotion methods shown in Ready Player One’s future world, but are any of these actually possible? How is modern technology setting us up to move around the virtual worlds of the future? This then translates to a relatable motion in VR. Driving and Flight Simulators.

Virtual Reality 360

Virtual Reality Virtual World Simulation HTC 360

Immersive Authority

JANUARY 12, 2016

Basic virtual reality browser based solutions have existed since the 90’s (e.g.browsers which supported VRML, the Virtual Reality Modelling Language that allowed you to create 3D interactive worlds). The post WebVR: Virtual Reality on the Web appeared first on Immersive Authority.

Virtual Reality 64

Virtual Reality Head Mounted Display Google Samsung 64

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Those of us who are old enough to have seen the rise of virtual reality in the ‘90s and then the fall and then another rise in mid 2000 and then another fall, know that the present hype about virtual reality may not be sustainable. Samsung follows with another mobile headset (Gear VR). But is it permanent?

Sony 100

Sony Samsung Google Virtual Reality 100

VRScout

JUNE 11, 2016

Weekend Downloads is part of our weekly update to bring you the latest additions to the Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Rift. Beyond News Feed, you’ll also be able to explore Facebook 360 photos in virtual reality with Gear VR. This Week’s New Gear VR and Oculus Rift Content (6/11/16). Headphones highly recommended.

Oculus 150

Oculus Machine Learning Training Samsung 150

VRScout

JUNE 26, 2016

SAMSUNG AT VIDCON: BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS. Samsung solidified its commitment to the virtual reality space with some big announcements that essentially add up to an end-to-end consumer VR solution. They are rebranding Milk VR to Samsung VR, and opening up the content platform to users.

Samsung 152

Samsung Virtual Reality Head Mounted Display Los Angeles 152

XROM

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In an exciting move for virtual reality (VR) enthusiasts, YouTube VR has officially arrived on the PICO4 platform. Originally launched on Google's DaydreamVR in 2017, YouTube VR has since expanded to other platforms such as the Oculus Store for Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Go.

360 Video 59

360 Video Virtual Environment China Immersion 59

The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Before leaving you to the news of the week, let me just tell you two things that may interest you: If you missed them, don’t forget to read my predictions about augmented reality and virtual reality in 2022; This Thursday at 5 pm CET AWE Nite Florence comes back! The first one is that Reality Labs had $10B of losses in 2021.

Virtual Reality 367

Virtual Reality Microsoft Data Machine Learning 367

VRScout

DECEMBER 17, 2016

Weekend Downloads is part of our weekly update to bring you the latest additions to the Samsung Gear VR , Oculus Rift , and Touch Controllers. This Week’s New Gear VR and Oculus Rift Content (12/17/16). It is the first virtual tour around the Chernobyl and Pripyat area. Xbox One Streaming (FREE – Oculus Rift ).

Virtual Reality 150

Virtual Reality Samsung Oculus Greece 150

Road to VR

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

With high performance VR motion controllers right in the box, the system offers a highly immersive experience that lets you physically walk around a room-sized space while immersed in virtual reality. Oculus Rift, Touch, and Gear VR. Find an Oculus Rift and Touch Demo Location. Find an HTC Vive Demo Location.

Czech Republic 237

Czech Republic Europe Germany Virtual Reality 237

The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 24, 2022

On one side, many of these games have a huge multiplayer component and acquiring Activision Blizzard, Microsoft gains a lot of expertise in how to manage virtual worlds that host many thousands (if not millions) of players at the same time. Samsung Exynos 2200 introduces ray tracing on mobile.

Microsoft 333

Microsoft Google AR Virtual World 333

Hypergrid Business

DECEMBER 26, 2018

As virtual reality technology advances, more companies are working to bring the VR experience direct to households. The devices from Oculus VR hit a sweet spot of affordability and performance. Oculus devices and developments. Oculus VR is a classic tech tale. Must-have apps for using Oculus.

Oculus 82

Oculus Samsung Honduras Virtual Reality 82

Peter Graham

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

When it comes to big open virtual reality (VR) worlds with social features there does seem to be a growing abundance of them, such as Somnium Space , Sansar, OrbusVR: Reborn and Nostos to name a few. Another on that list which is currently in Steam Early Access is Galaxity by Korean developer Mammossix.

Virtual World 42

Virtual World Samsung Virtual Reality HTC 42

VRScout

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

On Tuesday, Syfy and social VR platform AltspaceVR teamed up to host what is being called a “Virtual Reality International Press Junket” for Syfy’s upcoming VR scripted series, Halcyon. So what’s a press junket in virtual reality even look like?

Virtual Reality 150

Virtual Reality Virtual World Samsung Oculus 150

The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We already know that Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm are working on a competitor of the Vision Pro, which should be based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR Gen2+ and cost around $2000. But the release of the Apple Vision Pro has completely shaken up the industry and now many players are focusing on launching a competitor of Apple’s headset.

Apple 356

Apple Sony Augmented Reality Hand tracking 356

XROM

JULY 18, 2021

Most people know Xu due to his dispute with American virtual reality company Magic Leap. Mr. Previously she was one of the first employees at NextVR ( acquired by Apple ), a virtual reality company focused on live entertainment across music and sports. However, in June 2020, a U.S. 20- Renji Bijoy. 23- Kathryn Yu.

Augmented Reality 52

Augmented Reality Virtual Reality India Asia 52

VRScout

MARCH 6, 2017

First Windows mixed reality dev headset ships, dive into the virtual world via Xbox, high-end VR gets more affordable, Rogue One used VR to direct scenes, the investment & funding wrapup, and much more… FIRST WINDOWS MIXED REALITY HEADSET SHIPS LATER THIS MONTH. HIGH-END VIRTUAL REALITY JUST GOT MORE AFFORDABLE.

Los Angeles 152

Los Angeles Virtual Reality Microsoft 152

VeeR VR

APRIL 10, 2018

Virtual reality is on the cusp of explosive growth. At VeeR we have rounded up the best minds you should be following in the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality space today. With over 600 episodes featuring interviews with the pioneering game developers, enthusiasts, and technologists driving virtual reality.

Virtual Reality 48

Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Microsoft Tourism 48

The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Also, for the other worlds, all people will start with the Safety Bubble on by default: Safety Bubble is meant so that people can’t come too close to you and physically harass you in the virtual world. Even Samsung event with which the company has launched its new phone in The Sandbox has been a true disappointment.

Machine Learning 470

Machine Learning Microsoft Virtual Reality North America 470

VRScout

JUNE 21, 2017

Mario Kart comes to VR, E3’s VR news, Intel’s new VR eSports league AND wireless VR solution, Samsung buys their way into social, the investment & funding wrapup, and more…. You’ll be able to sit in a real-world go-kart rig and race around in the virtual world. SAMSUNG BUYS A SOCIAL VR CARD.

Los Angeles 188

Los Angeles 360 Video Samsung Virtual Reality 188

The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Image by Oculus). Oculus Quest may have sold only 400,000 units. The latest report on virtual reality by SuperData doesn’t offer us great news on the VR landscape. The Quest is selling well, and Oculus itself didn’t expect billions of sales. Samsung will manufacture the chips for Facebook AR glasses.

Magic Leap 174

Magic Leap AR Samsung Oculus 174

VRPlayin

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Ideal Effect : You now consider bringing your Friends, Family, Office Party, Pets, Dentist and imaginary friends to VRPlayin so they can be in the virtual world with you! But one thing VR does to the new Samsung flagship phone is provide Added Value to the device. Thank you for reading and see you in the virtual!

Japan 40

Japan Virtual Reality North America Samsung 40

Upload VR

JUNE 6, 2023

Augmented Reality. In 2014, Facebook acquired Oculus and planted a flag in virtual reality. Inarguably, Meta in 2023 is the leader in VR with combination of Quest 2 and Quest 3 likely to make it one of the hottest selling game consoles in the world. Then Tim Cook said "One More Thing". Apple Vision Pro.

Apple 123

Apple Industry Augmented Reality Magic Leap 123

The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 11, 2019

Image by Samsung). Everyone of us already knew that Gear VR was a platform almost abandoned when Oculus announced the Oculus Go. Anyway, officially, both Samsung and Oculus have continued at least to support it. This means that all new devices by Samsung won’t support Gear VR, that is so condemned to die.

Samsung 201

Samsung Survey Oculus AR 201

VRScout

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

HULU WITH YOUR FRIENDS IN VIRTUAL REALITY. Oculus recently integrated your Facebook profile with your Oculus profile so that you can meet up with your real world friends and hang out in Oculus Rooms, which look like beautiful floating islands in the virtual sky.

Austin 214

Austin Texas AR Oculus 214

VRScout

DECEMBER 19, 2016

You can enjoy the full audio recording below: WILL JIMMY FALLON’S NEW VIRTUAL REALITY SEGMENT HELP RAISE AWARENESS OF VR? broadband households claim to know little or nothing about virtual reality …but perhaps a new virtual reality segment on The Tonight Show with Tilt Brush Pictionary will help increase awareness.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles 360 Video Virtual Reality Augmented Reality 150

VRScout

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

This weekend catch a screening of over 38 short films presented entirely in virtual reality. The really cool part however, is that the whole vent will be conducted within virtual reality. Who knows, if all goes well we could potentially see a whole series of popular events taking place within the virtual world.

Filming 150

Filming Head Mounted Display Virtual Reality Jordan 150

Cats and VR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

it will also be viewable in VR on the Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR. Fans from around the world can watch the first episode of Halcyon via AltspaceVR. Set in the year 2040, the series is centred on Blake Creighton (Michael Therriault) the CEO of the world’s leading Virtual Reality company: Halcyon.

Virtual Reality 100

Virtual Reality Entertainment Samsung Virtual World 100

Peter Graham

MARCH 19, 2020

If you want to play Valve’s upcoming videogame epic Half-Life: Alyx then you’re going to need more than just a PC because this new instalment is only for virtual reality (VR) headsets. Oculus Rift. Oculus Rift S. Oculus Quest ( via Oculus Link ). Windows Mixed Reality. Samsung Odyssey.

Hardware 52

Hardware Samsung Oculus Virtual Reality 52

VRScout

DECEMBER 13, 2016

When the first consumer version of the Oculus Rift was launched in the spring, it was disappointingly bundled with a Microsoft Xbox controller – and we’ve eagerly been awaiting the native Touch Controllers. HTC Vive is helping the big issue of the state of virtual reality today: lack of content.

Magic Leap 150

Magic Leap Augmented Reality Haptic Real Estate 150

Cats and VR

MARCH 21, 2018

Asmodee Digital and virtual reality game developer Experiment 7 today announced the release of Catan VR, a new virtual reality experience which invites you to play a game of Catan on the island of Catan itself. Catan VR is on the Oculus Store today for $14.99 and on Samsung Gear VR for $9.99.

Rhode Island 71

Rhode Island Virtual Reality 360 Video Controllers 71