The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Next week, on September 26th-27th, Oculus will perform its annual showcase event: Oculus Connect , that has now arrived at its 5th edition. The latest event, the OC4 has been full of news and interesting information , both on Oculus products and VR in general and I think that this year won’t be different.

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Road to VR

JULY 14, 2017

The 69th Emmy Awards nominations are out, and while it’s true the Emmys were created to recognize excellence in the television industry, virtual reality as a medium has been lauded with six total nominations this year, three of which are thanks to content created by Oculus. Anonymous Content ( 360 video on YouTube ).

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VRScout

MAY 17, 2017

If you’re fortunate enough to own an HTC Vive or Oculus Rift VR headset, odds are you’ve checked out Steam. A high quality positional tracking suite, an impressive library of games and a comfortable interface make this one of the most appealing virtual reality platforms available to the public.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 20, 2020

(Image by Oculus). Oculus could be starting the production of a new Quest at the end of July. Multiple reports seem to confirm that Oculus is actually starting the production of a new Oculus Quest headset, with an expected release date in 2021. of units more produced annually. Other relevant news. Image by Pico).

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Yesterday Oculus started rolling out the firmware update for the Oculus Quest with the big updates announced at Oculus Connect 6 , that is 3 DOF mode and Passthrough+. 3DOF Mode and Passthrough+ Video review. 3DOF Mode lets you use your Oculus Quest as a 3DOF headset, like an Oculus Go. Passthrough+.

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VRScout

MAY 16, 2016

Two Oculus pilot programs hope to inspire the next generation of VR creators. We have all seen how virtual reality can change gaming and entertainment forever with this immersive technology. 360 Filmmakers Challenge for Students. Students reviewing their 360 video footage.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2022

It was a video player for virtual reality headsets, able to play both 2D videos, 360 videos, and 360 VR videos which was quite popular back in the Gear VR days. After graduating from the University of Southern California in Computer Sciences, he joined Oculus VR out of his passion for virtual reality.

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Road to VR

JUNE 10, 2022

Now Zuckerberg has revealed that in the v41 software update coming sometime next week, Quest’s Horizon Home space will finally give you the ability to invite friends and tour content as a party, including 360 videos and games. “More options to customize your home space currently in development.

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Road to VR

JUNE 26, 2018

Announced back at Facebook’s F8 developer conference earlier this year, Oculus TV is the company’s latest first-party app that pulls a number of flatscreen video options together under one roof. The app is now available for free on Oculus Go. Oculus Go users can download Oculus TV for free here.

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VRScout

MAY 13, 2017

Along with partnering with AMD , FoxNext has also announced plans which involve AMD teaming up with computer manufacturer Alienware and Oculus to bring In Utero to 15 Regal Cinema locations. The post ‘Alien: Covenant’ Delivers Gory 360° Video Teaser appeared first on VRScout.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Here, we’ll recommend some games and apps that might be the perfect introduction – or long-time favorite – for players coming to the medium a little later on. We’ll be focusing on games and apps that move a little slower – after all, “ VR sickness ” can be a problem for newcomers at any age. Wander (Quest).

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VRScout

MARCH 11, 2017

The update also includes Oculus Voice speech recognition for Rift and Gear VR. Oculus got an update on Gear VR that will let you livestream VR gaming sessions straight to your Facebook profile. The idea according to Oculus is to make it easier “to share memorable virtual moments with your friends and family on Facebook.”.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2019

At ChinaJoy today, HTC has just announced a little but very important news: the Vive Focus Plus will be able to connect to Viveport on PC and play all its games via Wi-fi streaming. The concept of Wi-fi streaming to play PC VR games with a mobile headset is absolutely not new. All natively. Wi-fi streaming.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Every year I make this prediction game about what Facebook is going to announce at Oculus/Facebook connect, and this year won’t be an exception! Oculus Rift 3. Oculus Quest 2 Pro / Oculus Quest 3. Facebook is going to announce the Oculus Quest 2 Pro. This is never going to happen. New Facebook Name.

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Road to VR

JUNE 14, 2017

Skybound Entertainment in partnership with Skydance Interactive have confirmed that multiple interactive VR games based on the hugely popular The Walking Dead franchise are in the works. I think that’s what people who either read the comic, watch the show, play the games,” says Murray in the IGN interview.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Now available for the HTC Vive, Spaces added cross-platform functionality for the first time Tuesday, letting you hang out with friends on both the Vive and the Oculus Rift. You can watch 360° videos together, make video calls, or draw in a 3D space. Own a Vive? Click here to download Spaces today.

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Road to VR

APRIL 1, 2017

And while there are plenty of free games on the Oculus app store, Samsung is also giving away a free Oculus content pack to get you started (US purchases only). The free Gear VR and Controller offer is also available for Canadian pre-orders (presumably unlocked devices), but the Oculus content bundle is for US customers only.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Though there’s a lot of stuff out on Gear as per usual, the past few days have been all about Oculus Connect 3, not actually using your Oculus Rift. We also have a top list of the best Rift games and best Gear VR games — both of which are updated every few months with the latest and greatest options.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Oculus and HTC have already reduced the prices of their respective headsets, with the Oculus Rift now selling for $500 and HTC Vive for $600. According to a report by Engadget , HTC will be trialing the new project in Dalian, China where it will offer access to games hosted on a digital marketplace separate from Viveport.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MARCH 21, 2017

But on the off chance that Jaunt, Oculus Video, Facebook 360, YouTube, Littlstar apps and many others don’t quench your thirst, HTC has its own solution – Vive Video. While it’s interesting that HTC has retroactively added Oculus support to Vive Video, it’s not too surprising.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 2, 2019

Yesterday I detailed you what is the Oculus Rift S , while today I want to write you a recap about what is the Oculus Quest , the most awaited virtual reality headset of 2019. What Is the Oculus Quest? Oculus Quest is the first standalone 6 DOF virtual reality headset by Oculus. And with the Oculus Rift?

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Road to VR

AUGUST 29, 2019

NextVR, the VR livestreaming event app, is now available on Oculus Quest for free, which is said to come alongside a new technology that promises clearer and sharper video rendering. stats, instant replays) and forthcoming multi-user interactions such as multi-user game trivia during timeouts. Wednesday, 9/11 | Batsu! |

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

It is not a VR-only experience, but it works also through mobile phones (iOS and Android), Oculus Quest, and soon it will come for PC, too. Anyway, it’s a beta, these problems are part of the game. Being on the stage with the Muse was pretty cool, even if it was just a 360 video (Image by Stageverse).

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 27, 2020

With great pleasure, I announce to you that we have updated our game HitMotion: Reloaded (the first mixed reality fitness game ) on Viveport, and now we have far better bonuses management, apart from having fixed lots of bugs. Bigger than the usual indie VR team, but pretty little for an AAA game. Hello everyone!

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

This is the first in a series of “casual” social games you can play with virtual friends. The still-in-beta social VR platform has delighted us with the ability to join friends to watch 360° videos, capture silly Avatar selfies, draw or even let you answer video calls all from within VR.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 23, 2021

Every year, the Oculus Connect, later (sadly) renamed as Facebook Connect, is the biggest event about XR from Facebook. It is quite affordable (around $400–500), and its advantage over Vive Trackers is that it doesn’t require external cameras or sensors , so it can also work with Oculus Quest. Other relevant news. Image by Facebook).

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Road to VR

MAY 8, 2017

Broadcast during all four days of The Players Championship starting May 11th, 360 video will be livestreamed from the famous 17th hole at the TPC Sawgrass golf course. The post Intel to 360 Livestream PGA Tour at TPC Sawgrass Golf Course on Gear VR appeared first on Road to VR.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

It started with a preview of nominated VR experiences and ended with a lengthy awards ceremony where virtual reality and 360° video played a major role. A Sundance favorite from Oculus Story Studio this year, Dear Angelica won for showing how powerful storytelling in VR can be. Best VR Game: Job Simulator.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 21, 2021

Though gaming is likely VR’s most visible use-case so far, it’s capable of so much more. Tilt Brush – Quest, Oculus PC, SteamVR ($20). It’s also a space in which to create your own dreams, whether they’re games, art, films, music or anything in-between and beyond. Quill – Oculus Quest (free). Create in 3D.

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Road to VR

APRIL 24, 2017

The forthcoming Alien: Covenant movie is getting a VR experience, Alien: Covenant In Utero and it launches this Wednesday on Oculus platforms. ALIEN: COVENANT In Utero is a 360-degree virtual reality journey into a living nightmare and offers a terrifyingly close and personal encounter as an alien neomorph at the time of its birth.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Earlier this year Oculus CTO John Carmack revealed a new video playback technique designed to bring high-resolution video to mobile headsets like Oculus Go. But then along came a new method for playing back 360 video content on Oculus Go.

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Road to VR

MAY 30, 2018

Oculus Venues , the social app that allows ‘thousands of users’ to watch live events en masse in VR, is now available on Oculus Go and Gear VR starting today. Oculus’ Code of Conduct is also in full force, with community moderators on-hand in Venues. May 30 // Vance Joy // 7:30 pm PT. June Showtimes.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

The total resolution of 3840×2160 is 2.25x the one of the Oculus Go , and being both the headsets LCD, this means that the fill factor has the same proportion. I haven’t found it super-ergonomic like the one of the Oculus Go, and also the material was a bit rough on my hand, but it was functional. Comfort. ???.

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VRScout

JANUARY 25, 2018

It may be hard to believe but its been four years since Samsung and Oculus first announced their smartphone-powered Gear VR headset. In darker times, the best 360° videos we had access too were grainy, nauseating clips of GoPro stunts and claustrophobic concerts. It’s also the best gaming experience on the Gear VR.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 5, 2017

Designed in partnership with Oculus, the Gear VR hardware platform delivered the first high-quality mobile VR solution back in November 2015 (beating the consumer version of the Oculus Rift to market) and has only recently received notable competition in the form of Google’s Daydream platform.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 28, 2017

Revealed today by HoloLens chief inventor and project lead Alex Kipman, the Windows VR headsets have been confirmed to work with at least 67 apps—including games, experiences, and 360 video platforms. Arte 360 VR. Apps and Companies Supporting Windows VR Headsets: Ark Park. Ancient Amuletor VR. Arizona Sunshine.

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Road to VR

JULY 23, 2019

NextVR, the company known for its live VR broadcasts in sports and entertainment, is getting ready to bring the Liverpool FC vs. Sporting Club of Portugal friendly match to US-based Oculus Go & Gear VR users this week. The company is also pipping in dedicated announcers for pre-game, play-by-play, halftime analysis, and match recap.

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