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HTC Vive, Qualcomm Back FinchShift's Camera-Free 6DoF VR Controllers (Update)

By Nathaniel Mott published

Finch Technologies' FinchShift VR controllers, which offer camera-free 6DoF tracking and are compatible with multiple platforms, will soon reach developers.

Oculus Brings Facebook Streaming and Public Homes to Rift

By Nathaniel Mott published

Oculus released a platform update that introduces live-streaming to Facebook and new "Public Homes" to let strangers gather in each other's virtual abodes.

$6,000 XTAL Headset Has What VR Needs: Hands-On

By Scharon Harding published

A realistic, beautiful display, an impressive 180-degree FOV and game-changing, controller-free hand usage in VR. XTAL, VRgineers’ $6,000 VR headset, has so much of what we hope for in consumer VR.

VR Gaming in 2019: Headsets Evolve, PS4 Power and More Predictions

By Scharon Harding published

Will virtual reality finally hit its stride in 2019? Check out our predictions for consumer VR gaming in the New Year.

What Is FOV? A Basic Definition

By Scharon Harding published

What is the meaning of FOV? Field of view explained.

IMAX to Shutter VR Experience Centers

By Leah Heilbrunn published

IMAX is getting out of VR. The company just announced its retreat from virtual reality in a December 13 disclosure to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

AMD Radeon ReLive for VR: A Neat Idea With Limited Appeal

By Kevin Carbotte published

Radeon ReLive for VR allows you to use your Gear VR or standalone VR headset to access SteamVR content, but is it worth your time to try?

Facebook Finally Settles $250 Million Oculus Lawsuit

By Nathaniel Mott published

ZeniMax Media and Facebook have finally settled a $250 million lawsuit alleging that Oculus was based on virtual reality tech stolen from id Software.

Best Holiday VR Deals

By Kevin Carbotte published

If it’s the cost of virtual reality headsets that’s holding you back from investing in VR, perhaps these holiday sales will push you over the fence.

HTC Acknowledges Ryzen Problems With Vive Wireless Adapter, Offers Refunds

By Kevin Carbotte published

HTC acknowledged that its Vive Wireless Adapter is compatible with at least some Ryzen-based PCs and it’s now accepting returns from people who are affected by the problems.

HTC Vive Wireless Adapter Review: No Tether, No AMD

By Kevin Carbotte published

HTC's Vive Wireless Adapter lets you cut the tether from your VR headset, but it doesn't always provide a smooth experience.

Mudra Inspire Wristband Turns Nerve Impulses Into VR and AR Action

By Scharon Harding published

We checked out the Mudra Inspire, a wristband that converts finger and hand movements into VR and AR.

Lenovo Gets the Okay to Cop PlayStation VR's Style

By Nathaniel Mott published

Lenovo and Sony announced that they signed a two-year patent license agreement that allows Lenovo to use the PSVR's industrial design for the Mirage Solo.

HTC Brings Vive Wave Platform Stateside Ahead of Vive Focus Headset

By Kevin Carbotte published

HTC today released the SDKs for the Vive Wave platform so that developers around the globe can prepare thier software for the upcoming Vive Focus headset and other Vive Wave devices.

Oculus Co-Founder Quits as VR Firm Promises a New Rift Headset

By Nathaniel Mott published

Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe departed amidst reports that he butted heads with Facebook execs, who may also have canceled the Rift 2 headset.

Samsung Fights VR's Screen Door Effect, Doubles PPI With HMD Odyssey+

By Nathaniel Mott published

Less than a year after releasing the original HMD Odyssey, Samsung continues to chase the Windows Mixed Reality crown with the revised HMD Odyssey+.

SteamVR Tries Bringing VR to Weaker GPUs With Motion Smoothing Feature

By Nathaniel Mott published

Valve announced beta testing of a new feature in SteamVR called Motion Smoothing that "enables more players on more PCs to play high-fidelity VR games and experiences."

Oculus (Finally) Rolls Out Rift Core 2.0 to All

By Nathaniel Mott published

Oculus released the Rift Core 2.0 update to all Rift owners exactly one year after announcing the overhauled software at Oculus Connect 4.

Pimax 5K+ M2 Pre-Production Headset: Eating GPUs for Breakfast

By Kevin Carbotte published

Pimax's 5K+ headset is the first consumer VR device with an ultrawide field of view. We strapped it on to find out if that's something you should care about.

Oculus Quest Hands-On: Freedom to Explore VR

By Sherri L. Smith published

The Oculus Quest is an exercise in carefree exploration that shows if nothing else, that virtual reality isn't dead (for now).

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