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

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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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Legverse Isn’t A Real Metaverse, But It Definitely Should Be

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This year we saw a ridiculous-looking haptic suit complete with 1,333,337 integrated haptic sensors, from computer peripheral manufacturer Razer to a gorgeous VR role-playing game from developer SmileGate. April Fools Day is once again upon us, which means a whole bunch of fake products from VR hardware manufacturers and developers.

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Razer Earmarks $5 Million to Encourage OSVR Content Development

Road to VR

Today Razer is announcing a $5 million OSVR development fund which the company will use to incentivize support of its open-source VR platform. This gives developers a minimum expectation of ROI when building for OSVR and incentivizes Razer and OSVR to help co-market developers projects in order to sell those pre-purchased keys.

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Cloudhead Games – Lessons Learned From Five Years of VR Locomotion Experiments

Road to VR

Fall 2013, Oculus DK1 + Razer Hydra. My journey into VR locomotion began with the sunsetting Razer Hydra in late 2013. It was the era of the DK1, the first of the Oculus Rift prototypes available to Kickstarters, offering only rotational head tracking during its initial foray into the rebirth of VR. The First Climb.

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OSVR is Offering a 20% Discount on the HDK 2 for Students and Developers

Road to VR

The OSVR HDK 2 sits in a unique position in the market, aimed towards developers of VR software and hardware, but also offering an interesting alternative to the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive for enthusiasts willing to take the risk on a not-consumer-ready device. SEE ALSO OSVR HDK 2 Headset Gets Detailed Teardown – Scores High in Repairability.

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New Razer Blade Laptop Is Sleek, Ready For VR And Starts At $3,700

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Sure, there are smartphone powered, mobile VR headsets, but those lack some important features that can only be found in “tethered” headsets like the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive. Today, however, a new VR ready laptop is being announced by Razer that will allow you to move more freely while still enjoying high-quality VR.

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Razer Want to Make OSVR the “De Facto” VR Platform in China

Road to VR

Razer Chief Executive and co-founder Min-Liang Tan has stated his company’s intent to dominate China’s rapidly growing virtual reality market, with new products built around the OSVR platform, tailored to the region launching next month. See Also: Razer Announces $199 ‘Hacker Dev Kit’ VR Headset as Part of OSVR Initiative.

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