The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 7, 2019

The CES is going to start tomorrow, but today HTC has already made its great announcements, showing to the world the upcoming new hardware Vive Pro Eye, Vive Cosmos and software solutions Viveport Infinity and Vive Reality system. The Vive Pro Eye, in all its splendor (Image by HTC). Vive Pro Eye. Vive Cosmos.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Using an HTC Vive or a Valve Index , players immerse themselves into a virtual practice field where they are put through a series of intense professional level training drills that you’d expect to see on any soccer field. This supercharged soccer training tool is now available free on SteamVR headsets! Now the really exciting part!

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VRScout

APRIL 17, 2018

The Vive Pro gets new SDK tools unlocking advanced AR capabilities. According to HTC, the SDK breaks down into three primary modules that allow developers to focus solely on their content: a depth module, see-through module, and a 3D reconstruction module. You can download these SDK’s yourself over at [link].

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2021

The fitness application goes from costing $30 upfront to be free to download and costing $10/month after a trial. HTC is going to launch its headset on May, 11th. HTC is keeping rising the hype for its new upcoming headset. Content creators will be able to officially integrate subscription payments in their applications.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Amazon today announced a new developer tool at its annual AWS re:Invent that aims to make creating web-based applications for VR/AR and traditional monitors even easier. ” The tool is entirely web-based which, just like the VR/AR applications it can generate, means there’s no extra software to install.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 19, 2021

What began as a straightforward tool for accessing your personal computer in VR has evolved into a full-fledged social VR platform. Last week, Bigscreen officially launched its Streaming Update on the Meta Quest , Valve index , HTC Vive , and Windows Mixed Reality , greatly improving its overall streaming quality.

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VRScout

JUNE 23, 2020

Disabled users can play SteamVR games using a new tool that offers four types of assistance. The software has been available in beta version since 2017, but it will officially be available for download on the Steam store beginning June 29th. In the end, Bendarski realized the tool needed to be customizable depending on the individual.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 6, 2017

HTC calls itself the first ever global app store to announce a subscription service for VR content. HTC hasn’t mentioned exactly what their “low monthly fee” will be, or when the service will drop, but we’ll be interested to see what the pool of apps looks like before we throw our money down. “For

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Built as an entry at the Winnipeg Winter Game Jam and xkcd Game Jam this past weekend, the comic-creation tool lets you set up a cell, use props and act out the part of one of 8 xkcd characters. You can download the experience for Rift and Vive here. Be one of 8 xkcd characters (VR as mocap). Choose from 12 props.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This is because Bigscreen’s third-person ‘Selfie Stick’ and ‘Streamer Cam’ capture tools are only available for SteamVR-compatible headsets and Quest 2 via Link. The original Quest is said to receive the Selfie Stick tool in the future. Find out how to download it for free here.

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Road to VR

JUNE 30, 2022

HTC is putting its flagship PC VR headset Vive Pro 2 on sale for a limited time, bringing the full kit to $1,299 and headset to $749. Use this tool to see if your rig is VR-ready. The US and Canada-only deal is already available today, running until July 2nd. Launched in mid-2021, the Vive Pro 2 Full Kit regularly sell for $1,399.

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VRScout

APRIL 16, 2021

Each player can choose from a variety of powerful weaponry and useful tools to assist them in their expeditions, though the real fun comes in the form of strategizing. You can download the VR mod via GitHub. Survival depends heavily on communication and teamwork. GTFO is available now via Steam for $34.99.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Less than a year after its launch on PC VR headsets, Valve’s first-person VR shooter Half-Life: Alyx managed to draw an incredible 2 million downloads. When Half-Life: Alyx was announced I legitimately only bought it for the Source 2 Hammer and modding tools.”. The Half-Life modding community continues to impress.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

With its effectiveness well established, the time has come for XR to move beyond “fancy demos, proof-of-concepts and pilots” to become “an indispensable digital productivity tool” used across the entire product lifecycle, from R&D to marketing to maintenance the report reads. You can download the full report for free here.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Available now on PC VR headsets like the Oculus Rift S, HTC Vive, and Valve Index, Portable Emulator is a nifty piece of software that allows you to play a wide range of classic games in VR. Those interested can download the Portable Emulator app 100% free of charge here. from virtualreality.

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VRScout

MAY 26, 2019

Moon Rider , a new open source VR music visualization and rhythm game, pushes the boundaries of what web-based VR by offering an impressive, Beast Saber-like gaming experience without the need of a download or dedicated app. Google Daydream and Oculus Go users have access to only the Ride and Viewer Modes.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Blocks by Google released in 2017 as a PC VR tool for low-poly 3D modeling with tracked controllers, and was one of the first VR-native 3D creation tools. Open Blocks, the open source rebirth of Google's Blocks, is now available on Quest in early access. The group has plans to improve Blocks with future releases.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

It took a little finessing in our initial hands-on, but it proved to be a handy little tool when you’re far away from puzzle pieces. Eye of the Temple is launching on October 14th for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Valve Index and Windows VR headsets.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Today HTC Creative Labs is debuting a beautiful new SteamVR Home environment —the hub space for when players aren’t inside any VR apps—called Driftwood. Image courtesy HTC. If you want to get virtually outside in this beautiful new SteamVR Home environment, you can download Driftwood for free starting today.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Disclaimer: HTC provided three of their Vive Tracker 3.0 What is an HTC Vive Tracker? Whilst the first part of this article looked at the history of the HTC Vive Tracker and its three different versions, the second part will focus on some practical experiments with the latest HTC Vive Tracker 3.0. HTC Vive Tracker 3.0

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2025

And the latest game by Owlchemy Labs, Dimensional Double Shift, which is free to play, just reached 500K downloads as a testament that this strategy works. Developers are so starting to follow the freemium trend. Fast Travel Games just made Mannequin free to play. The cards will ship on March 6, with MSRPs of $550 and $600 respectively.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Less than a month after launching the Viveport VR app store , HTC is introducing even more ways to discover and experience VR content. At the Alibaba Cloud developer forum conference Monday, HTC announced the release of a closed beta for Viveport M. Up until know, VR at HTC has been lacking any sort of mobile features.

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Road to VR

JUNE 2, 2020

The actual makeup of connected VR headsets has changed a bit however over the last month, with many major PC VR headsets such as HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Rift S, and Valve Index losing a fraction of a percentage. SEE ALSO Valve Releases 'Half-Life: Alyx' Steam Workshop Tools for Making & Downloading Mods.

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Road to VR

JUNE 28, 2016

Revive, the mod which lets HTC Vive owners play games released only on Oculus Home, has just got a new release and is now compatible with 35 titles in the Oculus Store. Download ‘Revive’ from GitHub. The post Latest ‘Revive’ Update Lets You Play 35 Oculus Home Games on HTC Vive appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The SteamVR Tracking base stations that ship with the HTC Vive. Anyone who wants to develop new products using SteamVR Tracking can do so as easily as buying the necessary hardware components and downloading the development software. Currently the standalone base stations sold by HTC cost $130.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Fox is finally releasing their long-awaited Martian VR experience for the HTC Vive and PlayStation VR, with Oculus Rift support coming soon. In partnership with RSA Films and The Virtual Reality Company, you’ll be able to download the experience for $19.99 The post The Martian VR Comes To PSVR and HTC Vive appeared first on VRScout.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

After downloading and installing the add-on, you can then hop into any SteamVR title and perform a unique hand gesture to trigger a 2D portal. Inside you’ll find a miniature 3D farming experience complete with monthly seasonal changes, various virtual crops, and a fully-stocked shop in which to purchase additional tools and supplies.

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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. My personal favorite is Dreams VR , a game creation tool that allows you to craft your own interactice experiences.

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VRScout

JUNE 4, 2016

At the X Games in Austin, Texas from June 2-5, HTC is publicly demoing for the first time Kingspray Graffiti Simulator. BMX rider Jamie Bestwick demoing HTC Vive at X Games. The HTC Vive controllers become your spray cans, giving you precise motion control on how much paint you lay down. HTC Vive tents at X Games.

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VRScout

JUNE 25, 2020

Being able to show your personal files without the need of a tethered PC could transform Bigscreen from an entertainment platform into a private classroom or even a tool for remote workforce training. Bigscreen is available for download free on Oculus and SteamVR. It’s VR! You won’t get in trouble!

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JANUARY 29, 2017

There are a handful of major players already cutting their teeth in VR including Google, Sony and Samsung; but the two titans sitting at the top of the heap are Oculus and HTC. Our big question today is this: when it comes to VR, are Oculus and HTC the respective Apple and Microsoft of the industry? HTC/Microsoft .

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Lytro , the once consumer-facing light field camera company which has recently pivoted to create high-end production tools , has announced a light field rendering software for VR that essentially aims to free developers from the current limitations of real-time rendering. It’s a new reality,” said Blaas.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

This is in line with what other XR applications like BoxVR or Viro Move are trying to do: VR is proving to be a great tool to make people sweat at home in an entertaining way, and it is helping many people in losing weight. If yes, download HitMotion: Reloaded now ! HitMotion purpose is to let people stay fit while having fun.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2020

MasterpieceVR recently released its latest set of VR creation tools which aim to get artists quickly sculpting and animating characters by hand from the comfort of their VR headsets. You can downloaded the free version from the company’s website , Steam , and Viveport.

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Road to VR

MARCH 14, 2017

for download, which contains 3D CAD files of the Touch VR controller. Available for download on the Oculus developer website , the Touch Accessory Guidelines 1.0 The battery compartment model is the most complex, as it includes many of the internal components and surfaces, which can be highlighted using the Model Browser tool.

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VRScout

AUGUST 16, 2019

Mat Chacon , co-founder and CEO of Doghead Simulations , the company behind the VR tool Rumii, spent most of his life in remarkable shape. 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. . On his 30th birthday, he climbed Mt. Great 60 min.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Originally developed as an internal tool for prototyping at iNFINITE Production, the team decided to kindly share it with the world. “I I expected such a project would come from companies that are more interested in VR growth like Oculus, Valve, or HTC,” says Horský. “It’s You can download to the template here.

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