Road to VR

MARCH 16, 2022

Meta announced it’s bringing some new parental tools to Quest headsets in the next few months which are aimed at giving parents more control over what their teens see and do in VR. Soon parents will be able to put a pattern unlock on specific apps, something that will allow for tighter control on precisely what teens can access.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Use a drum pad to control your ears, change outfits when you receive a Twitch donation, and more using Avatar OSC. VRChat , widely known as the Wild West of the metaverse, today announced the beta launch of a new feature called Avatar OSC that allows you to control your in-game avatar in unique new ways. Feature Image Credit: VRChat.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 3, 2020

Sony previously confirmed PSVR compatibility with the upcoming PlayStation 5 console , however what wasn’t so clear was whether you’d be able to use all of your current-gen accessories like PS Aim and PS Move controllers. Now Sony says those old school essentials will also work with the PS5. Based on images courtesy Sony.

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Road to VR

JULY 23, 2019

While Quest & Rift S surely have the widest controller tracking coverage we’ve from similar inside-out systems, both had notable deadzones when bringing the controllers very close to the headset. The post Quest & Rift S Update Brings Controller Tracking Improvements appeared first on Road to VR.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Or that it has multimodal input and can be commanded using controllers, hands, eyes, or voice. Controllers are to come in 2025, the year the headset will ship. There are other cool features in the operating system, like that it can convert photos and videos to 3D automatically. The chipset is the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen2.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The post Google Poly Editor Gives Brands More Control Over Their Immersive Ads appeared first on VRScout. Back in May, the company rolled out a series of new AR features for its Lens app that included real-time language translation. Feature Image Credit: Google.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

With a blog post just published, Sony has finally unveiled the design and some features of the upcoming PSVR 2 headset. Both the headset and the controller follow a similar pattern for what concern both the colors and the shapes, and all of them are made of round surfaces. Inner view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment).

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In a blog post published on PlayStation Blog, Hideaki Nishino , Senior Vice President, Platform Planning & Management at Sony Interactive Entertainment, has announced that a new PSVR headset is coming for PS5, but not this year. PlayStation 5 and new DualSense controller (Image by Sony).

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 22, 2022

Meta to introduce new parental controls on Quest. After many pressures from the community and the media, Meta has finally decided to introduce new parental control tools in Quest 2. More info (Quest 2 new parental controls?—?Road Road To VR) More info (Quest 2 new parental controls?—?Upload Top news of the week.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Along the way, you’ll battle a never-ending horde of pitchfork-wielding villagers infected by a mind-controlling parasite, solve a wide assortment of ancient puzzles, and go head-to-head with a handful of grotesque monsters, each more horrific than the last. For more information check out the official Oculus blog post here.

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VRScout

AUGUST 18, 2020

Earlier this morning Facebook confirmed in an official Oculus blog post that, beginning October 2020, those using an Oculus VR headset for the first time will need to log in to their devices with an official Facebook account for full functionality. Existing users will need to merge their Oculus accounts in two years.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 2, 2021

Player 22 games are designed to improve cognitive performance, concentration, reaction times, coordination and control. Rokid’s kickstarter for the Rokid Air, 4K AR Glasses with Voice Control AI Fully Funded in An Hour. David Heaney of Upload poked around the company’s blogs for insights. The pass through (vs.

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VRScout

JANUARY 5, 2022

Improved Controls. Sony unveiled its new-and-improved VR controllers this past March and the unique design immediately caught people’s attention. The PS VR2 Sense Controller, as it’s now being called, will be tracked by the PS VR2 headset itself via inside-out tracking; the PlayStation Camera will no longer be needed.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Hopefully, we’ll be able to interact with the Zoom Whiteboard by flipping the Touch controller around and using the end as a makeshift stylus, similar to the default Horizon Workrooms whiteboard. Zoom Whiteboard integration lets you jot down notes and brainstorm with other users across multiple platforms.

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VRScout

APRIL 9, 2021

In a video released yesterday by Neuralink, a neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk specializing in brain-machine interfaces, we caught small glimpse of the companies revolutionary BMI technology in action as a macau names Pager controlled the paddle in a game of Pong using only its brain. Image Credit: Neuralink.

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VRScout

APRIL 27, 2021

Browsing the iFixit website you’ll find everything from extra wall-mounts and additional Vive Wireless Battery Holders to headphone screw caps, replacement battery adapters, and fresh controller lanyards just to name a few. IFixit also offers a generous selection of repair guides for your headset as well as the Vive controllers.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 24, 2020

While immersed in VR, players can use all types of controllers – motion controllers, Xbox, PlayStation, or even conventional arcade joystick buttons kit – to control their characters as they battle it out in 8-minute matches across a narrow arena.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 24, 2020

While immersed in VR, players can use all types of controllers – motion controllers, Xbox, PlayStation, or even conventional arcade joystick buttons kit – to control their characters as they battle it out in 8-minute matches across a narrow arena.

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VRScout

MARCH 4, 2021

In a recent blog post , Sony confirmed that Doom 3: VR Edition will also include both of the original expansion packs: Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Mission. Doom 3: VR Edition will be available for the Playstation 4 and the Playstation 5 on March 29th and will use the PSVR’s Aim controller. Feature Image Credit: Sony.

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VRScout

MAY 5, 2021

According to an Oculus blog post , Larcenauts will feature eight playable characters at launch, each with their own unique set of skills and weaponry based on their respective class. This includes Refuel, a capture and control-style game mode, as well as Dronehack, aka capture the flag. Image Credit: Impulse Gear.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This unique locomotion system involves using the PS Move controllers to quickly tiptoe your way throughout the eclectic in-game world. For more information check out the official blog post. Players take on the role of “The Gardener,” a green-thumbed wanderer equipped with a variety of powerful tools, including the Stilts.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The studio says in a PS blog post that PSVR support was actually a planned feature since cross-platform gameplay and the Bedrock version arrived on PlayStation 4 in December 2019. Mojang today announced that Minecraft is headed to PSVR users this month in a free update to the game on PS4.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 27, 2021

One of the first accessories for AR/VR I had the opportunity to work on is the Leap Motion hands tracking controller : I made some cool experiments and prototypes with it and the Oculus Rift DK2. Leap Motion has also been the first important company I have interviewed in this blog. Me happily using my Leap Motion Controller.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Augmented Reality Associate Product Manager, Nathan Cheng, said in a blog post announcing the devices. The BT-45CS features the same basic tech specs as the BT-45C, but comes with a cable-connected touchscreen controller and an optional overhead strap. Moverio® BT-45CS Smart Glasses.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Youtube videos or blog posts? Pico Neo 3 Pro headset and controllers. Controllers. One of the controllers of Pico Neo 3 Pro. The layout of the controller input is the same as all the other controllers in the market: two triggers, two input buttons, one thumbstick, and two system buttons. Specifications.

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This third-person VR puzzle adventure sees you control a mechanical bird as you guide a young girl across these environments. This port comes with two control options - 'Enhanced' uses the PS VR2 Sense controllers, while 'Classic' provides an optional eye tracking-only control scheme.

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VRScout

JULY 20, 2021

For more information check out the official Oculus blog post here. The upcoming sequel once again follows Liv and Jack as they embark on yet another futuristic adventure set 400 years after the events of the original game. Beginning now until August 24th, you can pick up the original Lone Echo on Oculus Rift headsets for just $9.99.

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VRScout

JUNE 1, 2023

Credit: Meta New controllers Each Meta Quest 3 will come packaged with a pair of Touch Plus controllers. These new controllers feature an improved ergonomic form factor and TruTouch haptics for more realistic feedback. That said, you can pair the Touch Pro controllers with Quest 3 for an improved experience.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 28, 2022

In an official blog post , Sony introduced several new features to improve the PSVR 2 user experience. PSVR 2’s “see-through-view” mode provides a black and white feed of a user’s surroundings, with additional highlights to show the device’s controllers. What to Expect from PSVR 2. Built-in microphone.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 27, 2022

Meta Platforms has begun raising prices $100 on its Meta Quest 2 headsets, media reported on Tuesday, citing an announcement from the Oculus blog. Meta also installed WhatsApp support for its Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses, which will provide hands-free calling, messaging, and voice controls for users, the firm announced last week.

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VRScout

MARCH 8, 2022

An incredible amount of care has gone into making them feel as core to the game as standard notes have always been,” said Beat Games Lead Level Creator Josh “Freeek” Joynes in an official blog update. “It feels fresh and new and genuinely allows for that connection to the music to be even stronger.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Jörg Tittel, director of RapidEyeMovers, revealed the news earlier this week via the official Sony blog. The original game was played using conventional joysticks and buttons, allowing you to control the movements of your on-screen avatar. No doubt the title will make interesting use of the PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers.

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VRScout

APRIL 26, 2018

Using a series of interactive windows, users can build their ideal augmented workspace in which they control the layout and information displayed using their own two paws. Each display appears to have a satisfying density to them, in turn generating a more realistic sense of motion when controlled by the user.

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VRScout

AUGUST 19, 2021

You can access your desktop remotely and share your screen with other users, change your personal settings, even draw and take notes by flipping the Touch controller around and using the end as a makeshift stylus. Most of this can be controlled using the Touch controllers or—for a more immersive experience—Oculus hand tracking.

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Road to VR

MAY 6, 2020

Controller-less hand-tracking (like what’s currently available as an experimental feature on Quest) has a handful of advantages over using controllers, like convenience and intuitiveness. Oculus Quest has experimental controller-less hand-tracking which can be enabled in the headset’s settings. Image courtesy Oculus.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

” According to yesterday’s blog update , VR support will arrive later this month as part of a free patch update for the original PlayStation 4 release. Much like the standard 2D version, VR players will control the action via a standard DualShock 4 controller. There was never any question of would we, just when.”

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Road to VR

MARCH 16, 2020

In place of GDC this year, which was postponed due to the coronavirus , Facebook is announcing some of its news via the decidedly more sterile environment of the Oculus blog, starting today and going until Thursday, March 19th. A new control box is said to let you open, close, and rearrange windows. ” Image courtesy Facebook.

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