VRScout

MARCH 19, 2021

The new avatar system will debut first on Facebook Horizon for Oculus Quest headsets. Yesterday, Mark Rabkin, VP of Oculus, sat down with CNET’s Scott Stein to chat about the companies advancements in VR avatar technology, during which a brand new VR avatar system for Oculus Quest/Quest 2 headsets was revealed.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

After Venice VR Expanded has come to an end, I have finally had the time to experiment with Oculus Quest AR Passthrough. What is impressive on the good side is instead the stability of the tracking : we all know that Oculus Insight is the best in class tracking solution among VR headsets, and in AR this is even more important.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Hand-tracking on Quest rolled out as an experimental feature in late 2019, but Oculus is letting it gestate before it will accept third-party apps with hand-tracking. And while Oculus’ first stab at the feature is reasonably solid, there’s still limitations around accuracy, latency, pose detection, and tracking coverage.

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VRScout

JUNE 11, 2018

The Steph VR 360° VR experience brings the NBA series victory to life with a fusion of art, music, and technology—following the creative aesthetic and story behind Under Armour’s #WiredDifferent Curry 5 campaign. The short music pumping experience was sculpted and painted in VR using Tilt Brush.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

The Oculus Connect 6 is approaching. Next week, on 25th and 26th, Oculus will hold its main yearly event , and as always, it will talk about the milestones reached by the company and then it will show future hardware and software. What will Oculus announce? This is the homepage of Oculus website (Image by Oculus).

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Road to VR

APRIL 19, 2017

Michael Abrash, Chief Scientist at Oculus, as-ever delivered an inspiring presentation at today’s F8 conference, this time on the topic of Augmented Reality. Oculus Research is hard at work on AR, and we’re far from the only ones”, says Abrash, but notes that many of the necessary enabling technologies do not currently exist.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

“Early on, High Fidelity made a strategic choice to pursue a development model based on distributed ownership of the virtual spaces running our software,” writes High Fidelity COO Thomas Schofield. The post New ‘High Fidelity’ Partnership Makes it Easier to Host Your Own Virtual World appeared first on Road to VR.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 23, 2019

We take really large complex datasets and pour them into virtual and augmented reality to help people find insights faster and to present data in a more intuitive and easy-to-use format. When have you entered VR and what has fascinated you about this technology? ( That’s a very good question and I have a very good answer.

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VRScout

MAY 11, 2021

Much like the Oculus app store has games, the VIVE App store will offer any VR app or tool designed for business use. HTC is also launching the VIVE Business AppStore, a store catering specifically to VR business tools. Image Credit: HTC.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The tech world is abuzz with news of the metaverse and how it can open up a world of opportunities. This vast network of virtual worlds is the stuff of science fiction brought to life with today’s technology. A Network of Virtual Worlds. Virtual Real Estate . Digital Relationships.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Palmer Luckey, the creator of the original Oculus Rift headset, says he’s modified a VR headset such that it can kill the user for real. The provocative art project is inspired by the anime Sword Art Online in which players who are trapped in VR die for real if they die in the virtual world.

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Hypergrid Business

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Thankfully, with advancements in technology, many tools are available to help me retain my sanity, even when an actual therapist is not within reach. A couple tools that have supported me are Tripp’s virtual reality meditation program and their free mobile app.

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ARPost

AUGUST 3, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how important XR technologies are for mitigating the disruptive effects of lockdown. Focusing on these ideas, our team picked some of the most exciting virtual reality games you should add to your “to-play list.”. Platforms: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, PSVR. Platforms: Oculus Rift, HTC Vive.

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Road to VR

MAY 23, 2017

Having founded Oculus in 2012 and been an important face for the company throughout its growth from fledgling startup to $2 billion acquisition by Facebook and beyond, it was a shock to see Palmer Luckey leave the company just two months ago. Palmer Luckey, circa 2012 | Photo courtesy Oculus. Palmer Luckey: I also think so.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 13, 2017

Oculus has added new documentation to their developer knowledge base detailing the ‘buffered haptics’ feature of the Oculus SDK, a method for programming more advanced haptic feedback from the company’s Touch controllers. SEE ALSO Oculus Touch Insides Revealed in Detailed Teardown. ” Photo by Road to VR.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Tokyo Game Show is the first big gaming event that is being held in virtual reality : this is quite a milestone for immersive technologies, and we hope it will be the first of a long series. is a Virtual Reality Creative Studio based in Tokyo that creates virtual spaces. The company was established in 2018.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 5, 2024

I wanted just to experiment with technology, not make a product I’m not going to do a step-by-step tutorial, but if you are a bit experienced with Unity, you can use the info I’m providing you to create something similar yourself. The best way to use MR is when there is a full blend between the real and the virtual elements.

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VRScout

MAY 7, 2022

Some shows take advantage of the technology to deliver immersive 180-degree experiences available exclusively in VR. Starting next month, Venues will officially merge with Horizon Worlds , a VR social platform where users can build and share their own virtual worlds, host live events, and develop interactive games and activities.

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VRScout

JUNE 28, 2021

This includes Virtex Entertainment, a company based out of London, UK that wants to revolutionize the way we enjoy live esports entertainment using its custom 3D arenas powered by VR technology. According to the website, the platform will be available in VR on Oculus and SteamVR headsets and in 2D via YouTube and Twitch.

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ARPost

AUGUST 18, 2022

The metaverse is one of the most disruptive technologies of the modern world that is believed to eclipse the Internet soon. Participants joined using various VR devices such as Oculus, mobile devices, desktops, and MacBooks. And Orlando is poised to capitalize on these exciting times. Why Orlando Is the MetaCenter .

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Starting tomorrow fans of the critically-acclaimed animated series Sword Art Online (SAO) can log into Sword Art Online -EX-CHRONICLE- Online Edition and explore a sprawling virtual world featuring memorable locations from the show. The Japanese singer has sung many SAO-related songs in the past.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The funding round was led by Europe’s most active proptech VC, Pi Labs, with participation from Silicon Valley-based commerce experts Sugar Capital and deep tech specialists 7Percent Ventures – one of the first backers of Oculus VR – alongside several notable angel investors.

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VRScout

JULY 16, 2020

Beginning July 29th, those with PC VR headsets can sign-in to the Museum of Other Realities , available free on both Oculus and Steam, and immerse themselves in a next-gen fashion showcase. “This project will reimagine the live show experience and offer an inspirational glimpse into the virtual future of fashion.”

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Yesterday, Meta (formerly Facebook) hosted a special “Inside the Lab” event centered around its recent advancements in artificial technology during which the company revealed an AI-powered universal translater that allows users “the ability to communicate with anyone in any language.” Image Credit: Meta.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 5, 2020

This second virtual VR/AR Global Summit attracted thousands of XR technology enthusiasts as well, according to the VR/AR Association. The three-day event featured over 150 talks and sessions given by hundreds of XR technology experts and professionals. XR Technology in the Time of Coronavirus.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Earlier this year while attending the Sundance Film Festival , I had the chance to experience Scarecrow , an immersive theater experience that combines motion capture technology with temperature effects to deliver a one-of-a-kind interactive performance unlike anything available on Broadway at the moment. Image Credit: TAHI. SCARECROW VRC.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Whereas the company’s last game had players bowling turkeys using their Touch controllers, ForeVR Darts utilizes the Quest’s hand-tracking technology to offer a more “hands-on” experience. So if you love playing with your friends, you can bowl and talk at the same time, or play darts too in this virtual world.”

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

The team at VRrOOm developed the worlds and functionalities in VRChat , working 24/7 to ensure that every artist’s work was correctly uploaded and accessible. The virtual worlds of Venice VR Expanded became a forum for discovery of the virtual world and the people who are in them.

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ARVR

JANUARY 6, 2023

Emerging Trends in the VR Gaming Industry — 2023 Technology is evolving at a fast pace. Virtual reality games, in particular, have come a long way from the lukewarm response they received in their early years. Virtual reality focuses on introducing a virtual world with which people can interact.

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ARPost

AUGUST 20, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing pool of event organizers is leaning on immersive technologies like virtual reality to bring people together. Although the annual live event has been canceled, Burners around the world can still connect with the community using VR. The Burning Man Project is now part of that list.

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VRScout

JULY 8, 2021

This second-generation treadmill is tailored specifically for VR arcades and industry training applications and features enhanced walking technology with haptic feedback that promises to make your movement feel more natural in VR. I bought an Oculus Rift when they first came out and I’m loving how the technology keeps getting better.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Notice that he’s not talking about the US, which is more advanced than Europe on the technology side. Unity 6 is bringing many new features that are helping with cutting-edge technologies like XR and AI. This is HUGE news. The auction will include unique XR memorabilia , a dinner with Tom Furness, and much more.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 27, 2022

.” Contrary to popular belief, a mixed reality experience is most effective if the VR/AR device can convincingly blend the physical and virtual worlds. Meta recognizes the importance of color-passthrough and stereoscopic 3D technology when it comes to delivering comfortable and immersive mixed reality experiences.

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Road to VR

MARCH 13, 2018

Oculus Research’s director of computational imaging, Douglas Lanman, is scheduled to give a keynote presentation at SID DisplayWeek in May which will explore the concept of “reactive displays” and their role in unlocking “next-generation” visuals in AR and VR headsets.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 8, 2019

At Oculus Connect 6, we had the opportunity to try out many of the new things announced at the event, as well as check out the latest work by developers and creators working in the VR space. Vader Immortal – Episode II is now available for $10 on the Oculus Quest and Rift platforms. Oculus Link. Oculus Hand Tracking.

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VRScout

APRIL 10, 2021

What Ekholm is really excited about is the growth of VR technology alongside NFT’s, a combination he feels as though could have a major impact on the future of art and digital ownership. Ekholm’s NFT VR experience is designed to be used on the most common VR headsets, such as Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Oculus Quest via Oculus Link.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Extended reality technology is a part of “ the metaverse ” – a materializing virtual/physical world that seems perpetually here and perpetually around the corner. InfiniteWorld is a digital content management and strategy company working on emerging technology solutions with emerging technology companies.

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