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Google is Bringing Daydream Compatibility to Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG’s Next Flagship Phone

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Google I/O has begun, the company’s annual developer conference, and amidst expectations of a new all-in-one VR headset , the company announced that Samsung’s Galaxy S8/S8 plus and LG’s next flagship phone will be officially receiving Google Daydream support. This story is breaking. Check back for more information soon.

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Students Hack Positional Tracking onto Gear VR with SteamVR Tracking

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Mobile VR solutions like Samsung’s Gear VR currently employ rotational tracking only.

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Xreal Announces Air 2 Ultra AR Glasses Ahead of Apple Vision Pro Release

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Now in pre-order for $700 with March shipping, the glasses are slated to tether to Samsung S22 and S23 for AR stuff, and to iPhone 15, or any Mac or Windows machine that can run Xreal’s Nebula launcher. Snapdragon processor), Samsung S23 (OneUI 5.1/6.0, Xreal Air 2 Ultra isn’t an all-in-one standalone package however.

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Oculus Go Now Permanently Priced at $150, All Supported Countries to See Similar Drop

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It’s major claim to fame was its low-friction appeal to new VR users, which gave access to a respectable library of games and experiences that were generated over the life cycle of its smartphone-driven predecessor, Samsung Gear VR. Image courtesy Oculus.

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Roto VR Raises $3M to Broaden Market Reach of Rotating VR Chair Accessory

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The company notes its VR chair includes proprietary head-tracking technology which helps align the users gaze with physical rotation for improved immersion, coming in addition to the device’s aim to reduce motion-related discomfort from artificial locomotion.

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One of the First Oculus Rift Games is Currently One of Vision Pro’s Best

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Practically untouched from its original head-tracked input scheme, the game marks a soft reset in XR game development as developers assess how to approach Vision Pro’s lack of controllers. The game was also released on Google Cardboard, Google Daydream, Samsung GearVR, Oculus Go, and the Oculus Rift consumer headsets.

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Oculus Go, Mirage Solo, and Vive Focus Standalone Headsets Compared

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Using rotational (3DOF) headset tracking, and including a single 3DOF controller with a trigger, trackpad, a couple of buttons, the hardware and software essentially operates like a Samsung Gear VR, and will share the same library of games and apps from Oculus.

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