Road to VR

MARCH 6, 2017

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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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Here’s an acquisition we’d have never seen coming; gaming peripheral maker and OSVR leader Razer has this week acquired THX. Razer has acquired the “majority” of the company’s assets, a press release states , though no financial details have been revealed.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 15, 2022

Razer’s latest laptop has arrived, but it’s not what we were expecting. Not only is this Razer Blade 15 doppelganger not meant for gaming, but it’s not even being sold by Razer. This unique new notebook is instead a collaboration between Razer and Lambda, a company that makes workstations, GPUs, and servers for… Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Tracking has been switched to inside-out , and Varjo now provides a set of controllers, manufactured by Razer, together with the headset. Controllers The new controllers of the Varjo XR-4 have a quite nice bi-color design and are manufactured by Razer. XR-4 also includes integrated audio for the first time for a Varjo headset.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

When I reviewed the first-generation Razer Huntsman Elite , I liked its overt gamer look and was even a fan of the wraparound RGB lighting on the wrist-rest. But it had its drawbacks, too. It took up a ton of space on my desk, and while its purple optomechanical switches were comfortable to type on, they emitted a loud… Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 18, 2023

audio), plus there is design and comfort, and also the software ecosystem. Hands-on from CES highlight that the device has still a lot of problems to solve , and while some of them may be solved via software updates, the big question still remains why they decided to create this product , which no one asked for.

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Road to VR

MAY 15, 2017

Those who have been following the modern VR era since the beginning may recall the original HLVR mod launched in 2013 that was well ahead of it’s time, offering motion-controller input via the Razer Hydra, literally years before Oculus or Valve would announce their own VR controllers. Sadly, it wouldn’t last.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 26, 2016

That’s partly why video gaming brand Razer acquired THX , an audiovisual certifying company founded by George Lucas in 1983 that’s expanding into the growing VR market. Creating a relentless virtual reality experience takes more than just visuals — audio is crucial, too.

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Anand Tech

JULY 18, 2023

These controllers retail sold for $199 - $499 per unit, and the company also makes Stream Controller for Razer, which it is set to continue building even after it becomes a part of Logitech. Meanwhile, the latter gets a potentially profitable business with many opportunities beyond the gaming market.

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Digital Trends

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Razer is using its Virtual Ring Light software to help illuminate your face for videoconferencing with a more affordable Kiyo X webcam.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

RAZER: ZVENTURES VC FUND – Starting as a hardware company and evolving into a software company as well, Razer is now also growing into an investing company. The company announced its $5M pre-Series A funding, which was led by WI Harper. …and more.

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Road to VR

JUNE 14, 2016

The expo floor opens today, but this year’s E3 in Los Angeles has already kicked off with some big names in the industry making fresh commitments to VR on both the software and hardware side of things. Razer Earmarks $5 Million to Encourage OSVR Content Development.

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GizModo VR

MAY 25, 2021

Mechanical keyboards are becoming more popular to use these days, but finding one that isn’t tethered by a cable feels like an impossible task. It’s not that there aren’t any wireless mechanical keyboards—it’s that the ones that exist aren’t wireless by the end of the day. Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Virtual Desktop Guy Godin commented on the news saying that he is not worried much by Steam Link, since his software offers many more functionalities , and it also works with the Meta PC runtime games (e.g. To me, this is a sign that Meta doesn’t care about PCVR at all anymore, and so it lets Valve do what it wants. Lone Echo).

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Upload VR

JANUARY 9, 2023

Quest Pro has a 6 GHz antenna and should receive an update adding software support within a few months. AX1690 is present in some high end laptops like the Razer Blade 15, or can be purchased separately as AX411 to be integrated into a self-built PC.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 11, 2021

Customizing mechanical keyboards is all the rage lately. Spend a minute on Instagram Reels or TikTok, and you’ll see desk setups with peripherals in practically every color of the rainbow. It’s a beautiful thing, especially after decades of having mostly black-and-tan computer accessories to choose from. Read more.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Companies can even leverage different cameras to collect video from multiple feeds, which can be combined using intuitive software. Meta has partnered with Razer to deliver high-performance audio experiences to users who want more privacy in VR landscapes.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

If the headset does work on the other PC (like in my case), then there is some software problem with SteamVR. Razer Synapse. Honestly, I absolutely didn’t want to uninstall all the software on my PC just because it “may interfere” with Steam, so I went for the final solution: KILL STEAM. ASUS AI Suite 3.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2023

More info (Quest 3 Accessories) More info (Quest 3 colored headstrap) More info (Razer Hammerhead earbuds) Some content was announced for Quest 3, but not AAA games One of the disappointing bits of the Meta Connect was the part about the new upcoming content for Quest 3. I would have loved this to come as a standard option for the device.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 28, 2019

Cloudhead Games have been at the forefront of VR development ever since the studio brought a 2013-era prototype of The Gallery: Call of the Starseed (2016) to the Oculus Rift DK1 and Razer Hydra motion controllers. We do know however Valve has been extremely interested in pushing both new VR software as well as new hardware.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 13, 2017

Phonon is a physically-based sound propagation and 3D audio solution that Impulsonic has been developing for use with VR software. Impulsonic had previously signed up to Razer’s open virtual reality ecosystem, OSVR. It’s available as a plug-in for development engines like Unity and Unreal.

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Anand Tech

APRIL 21, 2021

" bus-powered external HDD complete with RGB lighting (customizable using Seagate's Toolkit software as well as Razer Chroma). Today, the company is introducing a couple of new hard-drive-based products focusing on capacity and the aspect that gamers seem to love (based on market demand) - RGB lighting.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As a leader in industrial-grade VR/XR software and hardware, Varjo already has an outstanding reputation in the enterprise landscape. Varjo’s newest headset (available in various styles) sincludes multifocal passthrough cameras, controllers co-developed by Razer, and even integration with the powerful NVIDIA Omniverse.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 8, 2016

OSVR is an open source software platform and VR headset. Sensics and Razer launched OSVR 18 months ago with the intent of democratizing VR. Yuval and his team designed the OSVR software platform and built key parts of the OSVR offering. They need software: game engine plugins, compatible content and software utilities.

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Anand Tech

OCTOBER 8, 2020

That means the WD Black AN1500 is the first consumer NVMe SSD capable of using an 8-lane interface, without the hassle of software RAID as used by competing NVMe RAID solutions. MSI Mystic Light Sync and ASUS Aura, and support for Razer Chroma RGB will be ready soon. They currently have support for Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0,

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 29, 2016

A new VR headset challenger also entered the ring at 2015’s CES, one which promised to eschew the proprietary, walled garden approach which Oculus had adopted and open up both the hardware and software for developers to tinker.

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VRGuy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Created by Sensics and Razer, OSVR includes two independent components: 1) the OSVR software platform and 2) the open-source Hacker Development Kit VR headset. Concurrent with the expansion of the OSVR community, the capabilities of the software platform have grown by leaps and bounds.

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Road to VR

JUNE 6, 2016

also brings native support for the Razer backed Open Source Virtual Reality ( OSVR ) platform, as well as the recently unveiled Google VR ‘Daydream’ initiative , bringing UE4 bang to date with current and future VR systems. Elsewhere, UE4 4.12

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Digital Trends

DECEMBER 26, 2020

Whether you're looking to run CAD software on the go, render some CGI, or edit video without being tethered, these are the best mobile workstations for the job.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 6, 2023

One would have to rely on Occam’s Razer when faced with enterprise, corporate, or consumer-based questions. It will also become locked out of these platforms due to its proprietary approach to hardware and software design. No mention of building XR hardware or software standards. No mention of interoperability.

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Bernard Marr

JANUARY 22, 2024

BMW's introduction of new augmented reality features and software enhancements for its vehicles demonstrated the growing emphasis on immersive and interactive in-car experiences. Major automakers and startups showcased their latest EV models, self-driving technologies, and battery innovations.

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Most external webcams, and especially those you invest a bit more in will come with software that lets you manually adjust features resolution, frames rate (we'll get to both of those in a minute), white balance, exposure, contrast, and so on. This little bit of extra bulk and wires can give you a clearer image than most built-in webcams.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 13, 2017

Cube Razer, from Trucker VR. Keep an eye on it if it aligns with you interests in productive software. This is a pretty slick production for a Gear VR title, which is why we weren’t surprised to learn it had already been released as a standard game for smartphones. Recommendation: Audiophiles will find a lot to love here.

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XROM

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

link] Varjo the technology leader in industrial-grade VR/XR hardware and software, today advanced the state of the art in highest-fidelity virtual and mixed reality with the debut of its next generation XR-4 series headsets – XR-4, XR-4 Focal Edition and XR-4 Secure Edition.

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VRWorld

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The Khronos Group, an open consortium of leading hardware and software companies, have just announced a call for participation in a new initiative to define a cross-vendor, royalty-free, open standard for access to modern virtual reality (VR) devices.

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VRGuy

MARCH 27, 2017

You install its demonstration software and see the printer works well. If software could work across different hardware combinations, almost everyone would benefit: Consumers could mix and match devices to their liking. Software frameworks like UNC's VRPN ([link] provided device independent access for many years.

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VRWorld

AUGUST 22, 2017

.” What is perhaps the biggest pitch for the product is the visible difference between “gaming routers” which regularly stick $50-100 prince mark up over the conventional versions (typically both feature the same hardware and almost the same software) is the integration of gaming profiles into the actual network hardware.

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