WorldViz Vizard 6 Gets Support for Windows MR, HTC Vive Trackers and More By Kevin Carbotte published 8 August 18 WorldViz today revealed a new edition of its VR development platform. The latest version offers support for Microsoft Windows MR, HTC Vive Tracker and more.
Pimax Concedes GTX 1070 Not Powerful Enough to Drive 8K Headset By Kevin Carbotte published 31 July 18 Pimax's latest backer update reveals that the company underestimated the GPU requirements to drive the Pimax 8K headset.
Electronauts VR DJ Game Made Me Feel Like I’m In Daft Punk By Scharon Harding published 31 July 18 Survios’ new VR game lets even the rhythmically challenged mix an impressive list of electronic songs in an imaginative, colorful virtual world.
Google's Chrome Browser Finally Comes to Daydream VR By Kevin Carbotte published 31 July 18 Now you can browse the web with your Daydream headset. Google released a Chrome browser designed for its VR platform.
Suiting Up With HoloSuit’s Full-Body VR Suit By Scharon Harding published 24 July 18 We tried on Kaaya Tech’s HoloSuit for ourselves to see what impact it can have on VR, AR and MR.
Next-Generation VR Headsets Will Connect to Your PC With a VirtualLink USB-C Port By Kevin Carbotte published 17 July 18 The rumors were true; Nvidia is working on a new display interface standard for its upcoming graphics cards. However, it’s not a new port.
The Best Selling SteamVR Games of 2018 By Kevin Carbotte published 14 July 18 Two years into consumer VR, Valve's list of top selling VR titles reveals that the earliest developers had some of the best ideas.
HTC Is Testing Multi-Room Vive Tracking Configurations By Kevin Carbotte published 11 July 18 Valve is making progress with multi-room VR configurations using SteamVR Tracking 2.0--the latest SteamVR beta update can address up to 16 base stations.
Magic Leap Signs Distribution, Content Deal With AT&T By Andrew E. Freedman published 11 July 18 AT&T's investment in Magic Leap will have the headset for sale and demonstrated in its stores.
Pimax Misses Q2 Shipping Timeline, Swears Production Will Begin Soon By Kevin Carbotte published 29 June 18 Pimax issued a backer update saying that it once again missed its projected delivery timeframe, but it’s gearing up for mass production over the summer.
Rift Reprieve: Judge Cuts $250 Million From Facebook's Debt to Zenimax By Kevin Carbotte published 28 June 18 The fight between Facebook and Zenimax isn’t over, but the tables have shifted. A U.S. District judge cut Facebook’s burden from $500 million to $250 million.
Oculus Drops Support for Windows 7 & 8.1 By Kevin Carbotte published 27 June 18 Oculus revealed new minimum and recommended system specs for the Rift, and they don’t include Windows 7 and 8.1, so it's time for Rift owners to get Windows 10.
Lucid Shifting Focus From Hardware to AI-Driven 3D Software By Kevin Carbotte published 26 June 18 Lucid is shifting away from the hardware business. The company is now licensing its 3D Fusion AI-based depth sensing technology to device manufactureres.
SteamVR Skeletal Input Animates VR Hands Using Real-Life Motions By Kevin Carbotte published 22 June 18 Valve’s new SteamVR Skeletal Input technology enables game developers to use your actual hand motion to animate virtual avatar hands in SteamVR games.
Valve Completely Redesigned the Knuckles Controllers By Kevin Carbotte published 22 June 18 Valve's second-gen Knuckles prototypes feature improved ergonomic and structural design, a thumbstick instead of a trackpad, and new force sensor inputs.
Quit Holding Your Breath For Xbox VR By Kevin Carbotte published 21 June 18 Microsoft seems to have abandoned its plans for console VR, leaving Sony’s PSVR in a class of its own.
New 'Embedded Dash Panels' Are Virtual TVs For Your Oculus Home By Kevin Carbotte published 20 June 18 The latest version of Oculus Rift Core 2.0 beta includes a new feature called Embedded Dash Panels, which are 3D objects that feature windows to your desktop content.
Oculus And HTC's Summer Sales Offer Deep Discounts On VR Titles By Kevin Carbotte published 15 June 18 If you own a VR headset, now’s a good time to start filling out your library of VR games. Oculus and HTC are running summer sales right now, and some titles are discounted by 90%.
Check Your Phone’s VR Capability With VRMark For Android By Kevin Carbotte published 14 June 18 UL Benchmarks (formerly Futuremark) today introduced a mobile version of its VRMark performance analysis tool, which enables you to compare the VR capability of Android smartphones.