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Windows Reveals New Mixed Reality Controllers

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These controllers look familiar. Microsoft brought their latest mixed reality efforts front and center Thursday at its Build conference in Seattle. On top of partner device and price announcements that challenge the likes of Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, Microsoft also unveiled new controllers as part of mixed reality headset bundles.

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Valve to Sell Base Stations Directly, Lower Barrier to SteamVR Tracking Development

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There was just one catch though: people hoping to use SteamVR Tracking in their devices would need to attend a $3,000 introductory course in Seattle. The SteamVR Tracking base stations that ship with the HTC Vive. Currently the standalone base stations sold by HTC cost $130.

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Valve, SMI and Tobii Preview VR’s Eye Tracking Future In HTC Vive

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Still another example is eye tracking, and we’ve seen demonstrations from both Tobii and SMI in the HTC Vive offering a glimpse of how much better future VR systems will be at understanding our behavior. ” Tagged with: htc , SMI , tobii , valve. A look inside a headset with eye tracking from Tobii.

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First Look at Valve’s New VR Controller Prototype

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Today at the Steam Dev Days conference in Seattle, Valve is showing off brand new prototypes of its Steam VR controllers. Today’s HTC Vive controllers are bulky compared to what’s coming. The controllers can be seen dotted in uncovered SteamVR Tracking sensors, just like prototypes of the original controller.

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Doghead Simulations CEO Turns VR Social Platform Into His Own Personal Gym

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I’m in Seattle. Depending on the workout, Chacon would use either an Oculus Go, Oculus Quest, or an HTC Vive to pump up his cardio. After all, he is the CEO of the company that created Rumii , a social VR tool that gives users a virtual space in which to collaborate and learn. . Great 60 min. immersive #VR audio). He’s in Miami.

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Half of SteamVR Tracking Course Attendees Using Tech for Non-gaming

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At that time, Valve partnered with Synapse , a Seattle-area product development firm, to provide a mandatory training program for all SteamVR licensees. SEE ALSO A Look at NASA's Hybrid Reality Astronaut Training System, Powered by HTC Vive. Road to VR: Getting to Seattle is a difficulty for some VR startups.

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The XR Week Peek (2020.03.09): New Half-Life: Alyx videos and details, coronavirus makes events go virtual and much more!

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And now also companies are affected directly : after a worker has been found positive to the virus in the Seattle venue, now a group of Facebook employees has been left working from home. HTC has answered to Road To VR about the critics regarding the too many headsets of its on the market. Header image by HTC Vive).

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