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Valve Releases Hand-tracking Passthrough for Steam Link, Making Quest an Even Better PC VR Headset

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To enable hand-tracking through Steam Link, make sure both SteamVR and the Steam Link app for Quest is updated and head into the Binding UI in SteamVR’s Controller Settings to toggle on hand-tracking. From there, simply tap your controllers together and you’ll be able to start experimenting. Valve says in the SteamVR 2.8

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Project Modular: Building an open modular controller for SteamVR

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XR ergonomics expert Rob Cole published last year on this platform an article detailing Project Caliper , that is his experiments in building fully configurable controllers for SteamVR. The article soon gets viral, and many people would have loved to see these controllers go into production. So what was this new idea then?

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‘Half-Life: Alyx’ is Now Five Years Old. What’s Next for Valve in VR?

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It was just a few months ago that a 3D model of previously unseen VR controllers believed to be designed for Valve’s next headsetshowed up in recently updated SteamVR files. The controllers didn’t just provide fresh hope that Valve was still at work on a new VR headset, they also hint toward the way the headset will be positioned.

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Zero Latency Unveils New “Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine” Immersive VR Experience

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Location-based VR experiences company Zero Latency and fantasy miniatures manufacturer Games Workshop are teaming up for a brand-new immersive VR adventure. And they do it all with custom-built VR controller setups. Its partnership with Games Workshop proves the studio’s commitment to creating more complex and immersive VR games.

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Valve Brings Custom Keybinding to SteamVR, Letting VR Apps Support All Compatible Controllers

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SteamVR includes de facto support for several VR devices, although sometimes games just don’t support a particular controller—or if they do, it may not be configured properly. Key bindings will also be sharable on the Steam Workshop so others can quickly download and implement them. Image courtesy Valve.

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Test Your Woodworking Skills In VR With ‘Vrkshop,’ Arriving Next Month On PC VR

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Free Mode will feature two environments at launch: the indoor workshop and outdoor arena. For additional assistance, players can enable snap-to-guides and various other custom limiters to help you better control your tools. ” Vrkshop launches in early access July 15th.

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Zappar’s AR Pioneers Event Returns, November 8 and 9

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The event will also include more developer workshops. This time we’re putting on some more workshops. Workshops include sessions on creating viral content, and creating solutions for learning and development. There are five tracks: Headliners, AR Strategists, AR Creators, AR Wisdom Seekers, and AR Workshops. Headliners.

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