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Hands-on: Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition takes passthrough to the next level

The Ghost Howls

mm jack Microphone : 2x integrated microphones (noise canceling) Tracking : inside-out + support for SteamVR via dedicated faceplate Controllers : Varjo controllers (powered by RAZER ) included Weight : 1021g Last time that I tried the Varjo XR-4, since the device I was given was a preview unit, I was not able to reliably test the passthrough.

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The XR Week Peek (2025.04.08): Meta’s upcoming smartglasses may cost $1400, the worries for US tariffs, and more!

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This year Razer made one of my favorite sketches, announcing the release of the Razer Skibidi, the headset that is able to translate what you say to the language of Gen Z and vice versa. Ndreams announced Synapse 2, but only for Google Cardboard, and Voodoo DE showed a preview of a very futuristic device.

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10 Recent VR and AR Investments You Should Know About

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Starting as a hardware company and evolving into a software company as well, Razer is now also growing into an investing company. Announcing zVentures, a $30M venture capital fund , Razer will be strategically funding companies in the ioT, big data analytics, AR/VR, robotics, and Android gaming areas.

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Varjo Reveals XR-4 Headset, Claiming Mixed Realty Visuals “indistinguishable from natural sight”

Road to VR

Varjo is also making two ‘Secure Edition’ variants of the XR-4 (which mirror the specs of the Focal Edition and standard edition, but these are TAA compliant and can be ordered without any wireless radios (this is for particularly niche applications where data security is critical, for instance in military applications).

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The XR Week Peek (2021.04.12): HTC and Pico are ready to launch new VR headsets, and more!

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The data of these sensors can be used through the Omnicept SDK, which can not only read the raw values but also extrapolate more high-level information about the status of the user. Epson and Razer present new smartglasses. More info (Epson Moverio) More info (Razer Anzu). I can’t wait.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.03.27): Vive inside-out Tracker announced, Pico’s launch in the US delayed, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Let’s say that talking about a device the users put directly on their faces when your company is being challenged about the data it collects wouldn’t have been the smartest of the decisions. More info (Razer accessories’ price revealed) More info (Razer accessories’ review) How does ChatGPT works?

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All the best AR/VR news from CES 2023

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Since this is a concept, we have no data about the price and expected release date. The data is transmitted wirelessly via a belt-worn module using Wi-Fi 6E technology to a nearby computer. It’s good to see TCL so committed to XR. At CES VRgineers was announcing a wireless module for XTAL.

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