VRScout

JANUARY 2, 2022

The standalone VR headset, developed by Meta (formerly Facebook), was one of, if not the hottest item of the holiday season, with the Oculus companion app becoming the #1 download on the Apple App Store. That said, the Meta Quest 2 isn’t the only VR headset worth checking out in 2022.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2024

Top news of the week (Image by Apple) Apple Vision Pro 2 may come in 2026 The rumors about the Apple Vision Pro 2 continue. It seems that most of the rumors are aligning on the launch of an Apple Vision Pro 2 in 2026–2027. What a time to be alive! Matt Miesnieks said that the rumor aligns with some things he heard.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 12, 2023

Exactly one week ago, Apple announced the Apple Vision Pro, its first XR headset. It will be a shorter and maybe not-so-exciting newsletter, but I will be happy of having shed some light on other interesting pieces of news from this week in XR Stay tuned for my roundup about the Apple Vision Pro coming in the next few days!

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VRScout

AUGUST 2, 2020

Those interested can access a simplified version of the experience free on iOS using a compatible head-mounted display or the fully interactive edition on PC VR using a SteamVR compatible headset such as the HTC Vive. I am sure they are going to love it.”. For more information on Antarctic Heritage Trust, visit www.nzaht.org.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 4, 2023

More info (Quest 3 going ok in Steam Hardware Survey) More info (Quest 2 selling much better than Quest 3 on Amazon) HTC announced the Vive Ultimate Tracker Finally, HTC has officially announced the Vive Ultimate Tracker, its standalone inside-out tracker unit. This would show the level of polish of the upcoming Apple headset.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Octo SDK framework allows developers to integrate hand-tracking-ready applications on headsets from vendors like Meta and HTC VIVE. There may also be integration for Apple’s Vision Pro because SpectreXR leverages Unity, the same SDK behind Apple’s interactive XR content.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Most notably were the bulky controllers shared by all Windows VR headsets which had an awkward input layout and worst-in-class tracking compared to contemporary headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Windows Mixed Reality is baked into Windows as a module that can be installed and managed natively through the operating system.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

HTC VIVE announced on Thursday it will sell its XR Elite mixed reality (MR) headset as a premium bundle for gaming. In Bundle A, the device includes a $100 Steam Gift Card, $79 VIVE Streaming Cable, and five titles to download. Fans of the flagship device can now purchase two sets of bundles, each costing $1,099 USD.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Taking in over €57,000, the studio has built the educational experience for all major VR platforms including HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and PlayStation VR. You can download Titanic VR here PSN on Steam Early Access , which includes support for Vive and Rift. Support for Windows VR headsets is slated to come later this year.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 29, 2019

3 music pack is now live on all supported platforms, which includes Steam (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Valve Index, Windows VR headsets), the Oculus Store ( Rift , Quest ), and the PlayStation Store (PSVR). Before jumping in for some block-slashing fun, you can also preview, download or stream OST Vol. The OST Vol.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 31, 2023

Last Thursday, leading hand-tracking firm SpectreXR announced a strategic collaboration with XR headset vendor HTC VIVE via its Linkedin account to drive innovation, immersion, and realistic interaction on the latter’s product portfolio. HTC VIVE also offers a rich resource hub for XR adoption and understanding.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

It will be interesting to see how many headsets PlayStation will sell at this price, considering that the previous discount led to a big spike in sales Pico 4 Ultra comes with Pico Motion Trackers , three games, and one month of VRChat Plus all included in a big bundle Target is offering in the US the Quest 3S at $299.99

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 30, 2020

It is one of the games with the highest review scores on Steam and Metacritic; Valve has already released two patches to fix some common complaints on the game; The game has had an impressive number of downloads (the estimated number is around 200–500,000), concurrent users (more than 40,000), and viewers on Twitch (300,000+). Apple ARKit 3.5

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 4, 2020

At the same time, Apple having always mediocre graphics cards on its laptops and its closed ecosystem have not helped much either in keeping this VR support alive. Not to mention the fact that Apple has always said that it is not interested in VR, but only in AR. Image by HTC Vive). HTC launches Vive Sync. Some XR fun.

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VRScout

JULY 4, 2017

Apple acquires computer vision company, the hidden 3D feature in iOS 11 beta, Google experiments with ads in VR, a new VC fund is focusing on VR/AR, the investment and funding wrapup, and more… 1.APPLE APPLE DOESN’T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ACQUISITION. APPLE’S SECRET FEATURE HIDDEN IN IOS.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 2, 2020

The only company not much affected by it is HTC, that manufacturers its headsets in Taiwan and not in Mainland China. HTC Vive releases Cosmos Elite, two models of Vive Pro Eye and creates some confusion. Is this really what Apple wants? (Thanks Robert Scoble for this news!). base stations and a 20m fiber cable.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Eye Tracking Apart from sessions a few years ago using the HTC Vive Pro Eye and Microsoft Hololens, I didn’t have any experience with eye tracking. Though I’m primarily a PCVR user, I’ve used enough headsets like Quest, HTC Vive Focus, and Lenovo Mirage Solo to be familiar with the benefits of going standalone.

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Hypergrid Business

AUGUST 10, 2017

They include Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, OSVR, Samsung Gear VR, Daydream, Cardboard apps for both Android and iOS, and even Windows Phones and the IdeaLens K2 all-in-one headset. The site also shows prices, and has links to the download pages. HTC Vive Viveport app store. ” Appzoom. Official app stores.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 5, 2018

HTC Vive Focus is one of the most famous standalone VR headsets. I have always been intrigued by this device, since the first time I’ve read about its reveal at an HTC event : I don’t know why, maybe because of the azure color that is my favorite, maybe because it looks so informal. It was funny. Upper view of the device.

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Hypergrid Business

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Both are free to download and try. Examples are HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Cardboard and other that are now very popular VR platforms for building experiences. WebVR is also becoming a formidable force for those who love HTC Vive, Oculus Rift or Google Cardboard, in a web browser. The code files are also free to download.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 28, 2025

Though various vendors offer enterprise-focused solutions, from HTC VIVE to PICO and beyond, Metas Quest ecosystem is arguably the most popular and versatile option for many companies. Its one of the most powerful VR/AR headsets around for the price competing even with the likes of the Apple Vision Pro.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It operates across major platforms such as Meta Quest 2 and Pro, SteamVR headsets such as the Valve Index, HTC VIVE, and Windows Mixed Reality (MR) head-mounted displays. Custom Comfort, Bigscreen Beyond Customers pre-ordering the headset will receive a Bigscreen app invitation to 3D scan their faces via an Apple iPhone Xr or later.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Is Apple partnering with Valve on AR? A report by DigiTimes claims that Apple is partnering with Valve for the production of its AR glasses. The news would be incredible: Apple is a company that knows how to create something usable and cool to see, while Valve has a long expertise in experimenting with AR and VR.

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InstaVR

JULY 8, 2019

For In-House distribution, you can take that.apk file and host it on your web site, on a file sharing site (ie Dropbox or Google Drive), or we can create a QR code for users to download your app directly from our hosting environment. Similar to Android, you’ll need to be an approved Apple Developer to publish to the latter.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

SEE ALSO Google Shows HTC Vive Running at 90 FPS in Chrome with WebVR. Once it does become available for all, it will mean WebVR capability for a huge swath of people (Chrome on Android has been downloaded between 1 and 5 billion times…). SEE ALSO Mozilla on Enabling the Open Metaverse with WebVR, A-Frame, and Servo.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 17, 2020

The Timbaland Music Pack will be available across all of Beat Saber’s supported platforms including Oculus Quest and Rift S, Valve Index, HTC Vive , Windows Mixed Reality and PlayStation VR. The songs will also be released across popular music services Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes for $1.99

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 1, 2020

HP and Microsoft have a long track in offering enterprise hardware, so this headset may battle HTC on his own land (B2B). First of all, Peter Chou, ex founder of HTC , has launched his startup XrSpace, with his first VR headset Mova (that you can see in the header image of this post), together with its social XR platform Manova.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 12, 2024

Right as CES 2024 got underway, Apple told the world to " get ready " after confirming the Apple Vision Pro release date. Elsewhere, HTC released the Vive XR Elite face tracker , Sony announced a new enterprise headset and we learned more about the Xreal Air 2 Ultra.

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ARVR

JULY 15, 2020

Apple seems to be cornering the popular entertainment industry, with the acquisition of NextVR, as industry rivals such as Magic Leap focus on enterprise solutions. With the Starboard UI and Apple Glasses release anticipated for Q4 2020/Q1 2021, the world is eagerly awaiting the next generation of extended reality (XR) standards. . #2:

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MAY 18, 2022

One of the top companies producing enterprise-quality virtual reality experiences today, HTC VIVE is helping brands of all sizes to interact with customers and empower employees. The HTC VIVE ecosystem is also ideal for companies looking to immerse their team members in powerful training opportunities.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 14, 2023

The Los Angeles-based firm boasts a team of veteran technologists from SONY, Apple, Disney, Marvel Studios, and others. Companies such as HTC VIVE, Lenovo, Meta Platforms, Pico, and others have tapped Qualcomm’s solutions. Developers can also download its software developer kit (SDK) for Unity and Unreal Engine.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 28, 2019

So while other hosts fall back on tried-and-true entertainment like costume contests, carving Jack-o-Lanterns, and bobbing for apples, why not set yours apart with one of these extra-creepy VR party games guaranteed to send a shiver down the spines of your guests. HIDE & SPOOK. SteamVR 1 vs. 2 local multiplayer Free. s Ghostbusters Theme.

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Ryan Schultz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

An HTC Vive Pro 2 headset, bought last month to replace my work Oculus Rift. Of these, only the Quest was a wireless VR headset; the Oculus Rift, Valve Index, and HTC Vive Pro 2 are all what are collectively termed PCVR, that is, virtual reality headsets that require a cable to a high-end gaming computer in order to work.

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VirtualiTeach

APRIL 9, 2019

Last week HTC Vive launched their much-heralded Viveport Infinity subscription service. Dubbed “The Netflix of VR”, Infinity removes Viveport’s previous subscription limit of 5 apps per month and instead allows users to download as many of the 600+ titles available whenever they want. VR #Vive #HTC

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VRWorld

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The company’s latest release for Greece features photorealistic, archaeologically correct reconstructions of all of the most famous buildings of ancient Athens, and can be experienced by downloading it on all major VR platforms, including the Apple App Storefor iOS, Google Play for Android, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

They could build together something that could seriously compete with Facebook and Apple: let’s keep an eye on them. Image by HTC). HTC is teasing the launch of a new hardware. With a tweet, HTC has just teased the upcoming launch of a new device. This makes me estimate sales in the 200–250K order of magnitude.

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VRWorld

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

First off, the packaging – the retail package is smaller than one might expect – significantly smaller than HTC Vive, and about a quarter smaller than Oculus Rift. HTC Vive and Oculus Rift both feature 2.5 By comparison, Oculus Rift weights in 470 grams, and HTC Vive 555 grams. million pixels (1.25 million pixels.

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