The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

It is not an app, but a tool to build apps. Microsoft Mesh is a full suite of tools to let you build your multi presence collaborative XR application. If Microsoft commits to building this platform and doesn’t abandon it (a la Google), it can become an incredible tool for us developers. Image by HTC). Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Image by HTC). HTC launches Vive Flow headset for relaxation, priced at $499. After endless teasings and leaks, in the end, HTC has finally unveiled its headset: called Vive Flow, it is a lightweight device for media consumption. VR came into mind as the ideal tool to provide both. Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 16, 2020

This night I woke up at 3am to participate in HTC Vive’s event on ENGAGE because I read that it was an “HTC VIVE LAUNCH EVENT” and I was super-confident in the launch of the Cosmos XR or at least of the Cosmos Play. Some of these key players, like ENGAGE, are companies in which HTC already invests into.

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VRScout

MAY 11, 2021

During today’s inaugural Vivecon 2021 event, HTC announced not one, but two new VR headsets alongside a new suite of professional tools that promise to change the way we work, create, and play in VR. Image Credit: HTC. HTC VIVE Pro 2. Image Credit: HTC. HTC VIVE FOCUS 3. HTC VIVE FOCUS 3.

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VRScout

MAY 22, 2020

Planck was one of the co-founders of Oculus Story Studio and worked for Pixar for 10 years as a technical director on movies like Cars, WALL-E, and Up. This was in 2019, right before the Oculus Quest launched. The post Adventure Lab Offers VR Escape Rooms With Live Hosts On Oculus Quest appeared first on VRScout.

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VRScout

JANUARY 7, 2019

The 2019 Consumer Electronic Expo is off to an exciting start as HTC Vive debuted not only a new VR headset capable of inside-out tracking, but a new social platform, new subscription service, and new updates to their existing Viveport platform. The HTC Vive Cosmos will be the first device to operate on the platform. VIVEPORT INFINITY.

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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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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2021

Image by Oculus). The other bombshell news is that Resident Evil 4 is coming to the Oculus Quest 2. On April, 21st, Oculus will host its first Gaming Showcase , with news on ‘Lone Echo II’, ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’, and many other titles. HTC is going to launch its headset on May, 11th. Top news of the week.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

A new FCC listing appears for an HTC Vive headset. While Oculus is getting all the glory for the Quest, its competitors are not sleeping. And in fact, a new request to FCC for a new device has arrived from HTC. Since HTC has always made announcements during the CES, I think it will be announced in January.

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VRScout

JUNE 2, 2019

Facebook’s standalone 6DOF headset, Oculus Quest hit retail stores on May 21 st , and in just one week after launch, the VR headset was listed as sold out at many U.S. Douglas Dominguez, a plumber from Hampton, GA who is part of a Facebook Oculus Quest group, shared a Facebook post about a gentleman he knows who is confined to a wheelchair.

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VRScout

JULY 15, 2021

The popular PC VR RPG experience A Township Tale has finally arrived on Oculus Quest headsets, and the game is already creating some serious buzz among players. Other things to mention: Physical Crafting Professions – Adopt roles and operate physical tools and stations, maximizing the spatial range of VR controls.

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Road to VR

MAY 26, 2020

At a special event in Taipei, Taiwan, HTC cofounder and former CEO Peter Chou today revealed the first products from the new startup XRSPACE. Like Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Go, the headset only includes a single remote, which appears to have a touchpad and button array for basic input. Image courtesy XRSPACE.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 27, 2018

Microsoft Maquette is a brand new VR tool from Microsoft which is all about prototyping spatial designs. Despite popping up out of nowhere, the tool looks like a quite polished first attempt even though it’s initially launching as a closed beta. Image courtesy Microsoft. Image courtesy Microsoft. Image courtesy Microsoft.

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VRScout

MARCH 16, 2020

HTC’s modular headset delivers a great VR experience. Just a few weeks ago, HTC announced a new suite of Cosmos headsets and faceplates aimed at delivering VR solutions to both average consumers as well as businesses. Overall, the Cosmos Elite and the Elite faceplate are a great improvement for HTC’s VR line.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Because of his work, he finds himself working every day on XR headsets in professional settings, and he was one of the first people to share a photo of the Oculus Quest 2 For Business on my Linkedin feed. Here you are my chat with him about Oculus For Business! What are the advantages that Oculus For Business has given you?

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Road to VR

MAY 15, 2020

Valve today launched new Half-Life: Alyx modding tools which will allow developers and tinkerers to make and publish mods and user-generated content via the Steam Workshop system. Valve says the tools will allow for the creation of new levels, models, textures, and animations for the game.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 17, 2021

Image by HTC Vive). HTC launches Vive Focus 3 and Vive Pro 2. In the end, the rumors were correct and HTC launched two headsets at VIVECON: the Vive Pro 2 and the Vive Focus 3 Business Edition. But this device got also some criticism: first of all , HTC has not released new controllers and still sells it with the old Wands.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

An official release for the Oculus Quest is scheduled for 2019. Released back in March of 2016, Virtual Desktop is a handy utility application that allows users the ability to view and access their desktop computer from the comfort of their Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, or WMR headset. Image Credit: Guy Gordin.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 20, 2021

The change comes just in time for Oculus developers, as the company recently announced it’s fully moving open to the OpenXR standard for VR development going forward. The VR Template offers support for Oculus Quest 1 & 2, Quest with Oculus Link, Rift S, Valve Index, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 27, 2019

I made various tests and so I can not only review it, but also compare it with its competitor solution, the Oculus Link. As I said in the introduction, Viveport Streaming is HTC’s solution to let you play PC VR games with your HTC Standalone headset (in the future, with all Vive Wave standalone devices). Are you intrigued?

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

HTC today announced its planning to release a new version of Vive Focus targeted at enterprise users, this time including integrated hardware support for two ultrasonically-tracked 6DOF controllers. Image courtesy HTC. HTC hasn’t released pricing info yet, although we hope to learn more in the coming weeks.

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VRScout

MAY 4, 2018

Facebook’s Oculus Go is a great device made even better by easy access to your personal files. During Facebook’s recent F8 developers conference, Mark Zuckerberg announced that everyone in attendance would be walking home with a brand new Oculus Go – the company’s brand new standalone VR headset. Well you can!

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VRScout

JUNE 23, 2020

Disabled users can play SteamVR games using a new tool that offers four types of assistance. In the end, Bendarski realized the tool needed to be customizable depending on the individual. WalkinVR launches June 29th on Oculus Rift/Rfit S, HTC Vive, Valve Index, and Windows Mixed Reality with both free and premium versions available.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Using your Oculus Touch controller, you’ll have full control over a variety of light types, including Spray, Spiral, Starburst, and Point Cloud Stamp. It’s also a therapeutic art tool. It’s not just a tool for creating art using light and sound. via the Oculus App Lab and SteamVR for $4.99.

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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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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

” Given my recent experience with Unity developing, I could give myself only a clear answer: “NO” With nowadays Unity tools, it is much easier to make cross-platform content, and with OpenXR this will be even better. How to make a VR application compatible with Oculus, Wave and Steam VR runtimes. Add Oculus Support.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Players will have access to a dozen pistols and rifles at launch, each of which featuring their own unique sci-fi design, as well as several other tools and power-ups, including grenades, health packs, tracking upgrades, turrets, and armor upgrades. Ahead of the games launch this later this year, Thirdverse Inc.

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Road to VR

JUNE 22, 2020

According to developer scopatgames, vrkshop challenges you to build projects with hand tools, which means no snap-to-guides or limits on how to cut or fasten the lumber together. The current build is nearly set for release, scopatgames says, which includes: Hand tools: saw and hammer. Marking tools: pencils, chalk, eraser.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Manipulate tools to hack alien interfaces. According to Valve, the title will be available via their SteamVR platform, though they state that it will run fine on the HTC Vive/Vive Pro, Windows Mixed Reality, Oculus Rift/Rift S, and the Oculus Quest via Oculus Link.

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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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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 12, 2019

The time for my Oculus Quest review has come. The Quest has a nice packaging , as all Oculus products. I really love opening Oculus products , since usually they are packaged really well, and the Quest is no exception. Oculus Quest box content (Image by Oculus). Front view of the Oculus Quest.

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VRScout

MAY 26, 2019

Accessible from the Oculus Quest via the Oculus Browser, or the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive through the Supermedium app or Firefox desktop app, Moon Rider features four different play modes set to a generous catalog of hit songs: Visual Mode, Ride Mode, Punch Mode, and Classic Mode.

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ARPost

MARCH 30, 2020

They may not also have the necessary collaboration tools to meet the demands of their remote workforce. With cities enforcing work-from-home policies, these companies are hastening to equip their employees with the tools they need for remote work to ensure business continuity. Utilizing XR to Ensure Productivity Amidst Coronavirus.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

FundamentalVR’s Teaching Space software gives young medical professionals hands-on experience crucial for developing mental muscle memory on important tools, such as modern ventilators. The Accenture VR Lifetime Achievement Award – Cher Wang, CEO and Chairwoman HTC. You can read more about FundamentalVR’s work here. .

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Social VR networking app AltspaceVR is set to arrive on the Oculus Quest on September 12, according to an official announcement made via Twitter. AltspaceVR is already available for free on Steam for all major headsets, as well as on the Oculus Rift , Oculus Go , and Gear VR storefronts.

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VRScout

MARCH 29, 2021

Available now in beta on Oculus Quest/Quest 2 headsets via the Oculus App Lab, Pandemic by Prisms is an engaging and thought-provoking educational game experience designed to illustrate the mathematics of a global viral outbreak. via Oculus App Lab , SideQuest , and Steam. Image Credit: Prisms of Reality Inc.

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MARCH 27, 2021

By employing a unique combination of haptic technology and hardware-agnostic software, Fundamental Surgery is able to deliver a genuine sense of touch when performing key surgical actions, interacting with specific medical tools, and operating on different tissue variants. Anyway, things were going great. Feature Image Credit: FundamentalVR.

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