XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 24, 2025

Google Invests $250 Million into HTC VIVE Following last months announcement of AndroidXR and this weeks teasers for Samsung’s Moohan, Google made a significant parallel move. The company entered into a definitive agreement with HTC VIVE, providing a substantial investment of $250 million to the leading XR firm.

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JANUARY 28, 2020

According to the release, the goal of these Atari Hotels is to merge retro gaming with modern immersive entertainment to offer guests a one-of-a-kind gaming-focused travel destination; this includes modern interactive entertainment powered by VR and AR. . A render of the potential Atari Hotel design / Image Credit: Atari Inc.

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JANUARY 7, 2023

Even weight distribution, magnetic gaskets, a swappable battery pack, and built-in adjustable diopters show that HTC is really focused on hardware. After weeks of teasing, HTC officially unveiled the HTC Vive Elite XR at CES 2023. The new HTC Vive XR Elite is a compact standalone device.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The media and entertainment metaverse , complete with 3D avatars, is no longer a distant prospect. A Closer Look at Metaverse Entertainment. In the entertainment industry, the Metaverse has and continues to connect audiences in shared virtual spaces via headsets and their respective or third-party virtual spaces. VR Theme Parks.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

Today SteamVR is still the gold standard for what concerns PCVR tracking and many enthusiasts have Lighthouses installed in their rooms to play VR games on their Valve Index, HTC Vive, or Pimax Crystal Light. Consider that anyway object tracking is only relevant in out-of-home entertainment since no one is going to use props in VR at home.

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APRIL 19, 2020

Collectively the Pinkfong YouTube channels have garnered over 27 billion views and more than 53 million followers , becoming one of the hottest child-friendly entertainment platforms in the world. The post Baby Shark VR & AR Experiences Keep Families Entertained & Educated Under Lockdown appeared first on VRScout.

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MARCH 2, 2020

New HTC Pro Eye solutions make VR more accessible to businesses of all sizes. HTC has had a busy first quarter. To do this, HTC is rolling out new additions to the Vive Pro Eye family. Along with HTC’s Pro Eye bundles, Vive has simplified its business warranty and support program. Image Credit: HTC.

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AUGUST 2, 2019

The 2019 ChinaJoy Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference kicked-off with a bang this morning with HTC’s announcement of VIVEPORT Streaming, a new feature heading to the VR game platform that will allow Vive headsets users to wirelessly stream high-quality VR games directly from a VR-ready gaming PC over Wi-Fi. Image Credit: HTC.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

So many green pigs, so little time… Rovio and Resolution Games’ fully immersive version of their popular Angry Birds franchise is now available on the HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift. ” Image Credit: Resolution Games / Rovio Entertainment. Image Credit: Resolution Games / Rovio Entertainment.

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MAY 13, 2024

Holoride, the Germany-based startup bringing XR entertainment to car passengers, has filed for bankruptcy, citing the inability to secure its latest investment round. The post Audi Co-founded VR Entertainment Startup Holoride Files for Bankruptcy appeared first on Road to VR.

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JUNE 23, 2022

Vive Flow, HTC’s compact VR headset, is targeted at travelers and consumers looking for casual VR experiences and media consumption. HTC says new software features include a ‘kiosk mode’ so content can be queued up and remotely triggered, which is ideal for trade shows or running training sessions, the company says.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

Sony unveiled a new location-based entertainment (LBE) concept based on The Last of Us game and TV franchise. The trailer gives us a few clues how the company hopes to do this, showing off a group of users carrying flashlights and weapons, the latter of which appear to be tracked by SteamVR base stations via HTC Vive tracking pucks.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Could 5G streaming be the future of VR entertainment? With the 2019 Mobile World Congress currently underway in Barcelona, Spain, HTC has been busying themselves with a slew of exciting announcements and demonstrations ranging from a smartphone aimed at cryptocurrency fanatics, to their HTC Vive Focus Plus VR headset.

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MARCH 3, 2022

One demo from HTC had attendees driving a small remote-controlled car fitted with cameras and 5G connections around a tiny racetrack using a portable 5G base station called a Reign Core. Vive Flow / Credit: HTC. Vive Focus 3 / Credit: HTC. Viveverse / Credit: HTC Vive. Feature Image Credit: HTC.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Virtual reality is already being used on the ground to help prepare astronauts for the rigors of space, although now HTC says it’s sending its standalone VR headset Vive Focus 3 to the International Space Station (ISS) to help support the mental health of astronauts during their mission.

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JANUARY 11, 2022

HTC is bringing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and pain management treatments to the metaverse. HTC VIVE is partnering with XRHealth to bring healthcare into the metaverse in the form of virtual medical rooms where patients can receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, and pain management treatments. Image Credit: HTC.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Most immersive communication services come with feature-rich, inclusive avatar creation suites, including ENGAGE, Meta Horizons, and HTC’s VIVEVERSE. HTC (@htc) January 17, 2022. A step-by-step example of HTC VIVE Avatar creation PHOTO: HTC. Creating a Bussiness-Savey Avatar. Thinking about joining VIVE Sync?

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

HTC teases new hardware ahead of its mysterious “Go with the Flow” event scheduled to take place later this month. This week HTC Vive tweeted out an image of a mysterious canister with a lid next to a computer. 10.14.21 [link] #gowiththeflow pic.twitter.com/TaidAkicJo — HTC VIVE (@htcvive) September 27, 2021.

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DECEMBER 17, 2022

This week it was announced that HTC will be unveiling a new consumer-friendly VR headset next month during CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. pic.twitter.com/PUqqKn4V5E — HTC VIVE (@htcvive) October 6, 2022. Shen Ye said that the device is designed for gaming, entertainment, and fitness as well as productivity and enterprise.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Now, the one-time President of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Worldwide Studios has bid farewell to the company. Shuhei Yoshida (aka ‘Shu’) has left Sony, closing a near 32-year chapter of his life with the company. Yoshida announced he was leaving Sony back in November, setting his retirement date for January 15th, 2025.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Thanks to the support of HTC, Rob is experimenting with Vive Trackers , and is very eager to tell you everything about his experiments with them, in a series of two very detailed posts. The post finishes also with the little surprise of an interview with HTC’s Shen Ye. HTC Vive Trackers (Image by Rob Cole). Introduction.

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APRIL 19, 2021

HTC is going to launch its headset on May, 11th. HTC is keeping rising the hype for its new upcoming headset. And it’s good to see that a company employing VR in a sector that is different from entertainment has reached a valuation of more than $1B. I hope to see many more in the future! Header image by CapCom).

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JANUARY 20, 2025

Regarding the well-established virtual reality market, immersive training and learning tools are easily one of the largest XR opportunities for businesses worldwide outside of gaming and entertainment use cases. WEARTs TouchDIVER Pro product works across headsets, including Meta Quest, Pico, HTC, and Windows Mixed Reality compatibility.

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DECEMBER 18, 2021

Image Credit: HTC. Through this collaboration with BNP, Viveport will be able to find new revenue streams through fun virtual entertainment opportunities made for mobile and social VR platforms. . Image Credit: HTC. Feature Image Credit: HTC.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

HTC launched Vive Focus 3 back in late June, a high-end VR standalone with a price tag to match its ambitions as a device meant for businesses. As it is, here’s a quick rundown of the major updates HTC is bringing to Vive Focus 3: Better PC VR Streaming with WiFi 6E. Location-based Entertainment Mode.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

The company is also offering the retrofit Pack for $799, which includes an HTC VIVE Flow headset, a one-year subscription to the holoride platform, and a safety strap. The unique VR entertainment system uses the speed and movement of real-world vehicles to immerse passengers in a growing lineup of ever-changing games and apps.

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MAY 17, 2022

A VR motion sim designed for gaming, multimedia entertainment, and workplace productivity. “Virtual Reality is changing the way people interact with games, entertainment and work,” said SitWalk CEO Lei Chen in an official release. “ “ SitWalk changes that.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

and inXile Entertainment’s Frostpoint VR: Proving Grounds is an upcoming 10v10 multiplayer VR shooter set across an abandoned military base located in the frozen desert of Antarctica. and inXile Entertainment are launching a free open beta September 28th to October 10th on Oculus Rift and SteamVR headsets. Thirdverse Inc.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

HTC VIVE has unveiled its new consumer flagship all-in-one, VIVE XR Elite. You can even stream content wirelessly from a compatible Android phone to VIVE XR Elite, which opens a whole new world of entertainment. VIVE XR Elite marks HTC VIVE's continued commitment towards corporate social responsibility. GST NZ$ 2,299 inc.

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JULY 29, 2020

InXile Entertainment, the studio behind The Mage’s Tale (2018) and The Bard’s Tale series, today announced Frostpoint VR: Proving Grounds , a team-based shooter for PC VR which takes place in a mysterious frozen wasteland. Image courtesy inXile Entertainment. Image courtesy inXile Entertainment.

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AUGUST 6, 2019

Despite serving as a perfect tool for enhancing and augmenting conventional thrill rides, VR technology has yet to find its footing in the world of theme park entertainment. Once visitors enter the queue, they’re given what is referred to as an “Emerald Mask,” a simplified head-mount for the HTC Vive.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

While they don’t anticipate any problems, this is live entertainment baby; anything can happen. You can watch in standard 2D via YouTube, or you can participate in VR using the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, or as a WebVR experience. As such the team is asking for forgiveness in case something does go wrong.

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AUGUST 3, 2021

A Growing Demand for Immersive Entertainment. Platforms: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, PSVR. Platforms: HTC Vive, Oculus Quest, Rift and Rift S, PSVR, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality. Platforms: PSVR, HTC Vive. Platforms: Oculus Rift, HTC Vive. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR . Beat Saber. The Talos Principle VR.

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MAY 18, 2023

Initially announced in 2021, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared an update on the company’s research partnership with BMW, which focuses on integrating AR and VR into vehicles to make people more productive, social, and entertained while traveling. AR and VR integration in cars isn’t an entirely new area of research.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

HTC is collaborating with Lamina1 to accelerate the realization of an open metaverse ecosystem for society. HTC's VIVERSE platform will be utilizing Lamina1's layer one tools to enable more efficient cross-world cross-platform asset distribution and management, so users can seamlessly keep their digital assets (avatars, clothes, artwork, etc.)

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NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Exit Reality provides three of their ‘X Pod’ VR stations to the San Mateo-based entertainment center. The debut of their X Pod only furthers the companies position as one of the industries most committed providers of location-based VR entertainment. Exit Reality has also provided three of their convenient VR booths.

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

“We’re proud to enable this industry shift, which puts Windows PCs at the forefront of technology and allows users to push the boundaries of what’s possible across productivity, creativity, and entertainment.”

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