Just over ten years ago, Leap Motion showcased a computer accessory similar to Microsoft Kinect, which allowed users to control computers using gestures. Since then, the company has changed its name to Ultraleap and has focused more on virtual reality applications. Now, they have introduced a new version of their accessory – Leap Motion Controller […]
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Meta Quest 3 to be thinner and lighter
Meta’s Quest 3, internally codenamed Eureka, is both thinner and lighter than its predecessor, Quest 2, according to Mark Gurman, who has had hands-on experience with Meta’s headset. The headset is also expected to have advanced hand tracking and pass-through video, similar to Apple’s rumored “Reality Pro” headset. Quest 3 will feature a second-generation Qualcomm […]
Sony has sold over 600,000 PlayStation VR2 units
A few months ago, Sony released its virtual reality headset, PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2). It didn’t generate much buzz, except perhaps in the first two weeks, as people seem to be not overly interested in virtual reality despite the headset being really good. Sony has now revealed some official figures, stating that they have sold approximately […]
Hasbro releases AR version of Twister
Hasbro has unveiled a new version of Twister, the classic party game where the goal is often to be more flexible than your opponents. The new version of Twister is called Twister Air, and it does away with the traditional Twister mat. Instead, the mat is replaced with wristbands and a mobile app that detects […]
Spacetop is an augmented reality laptop
A company called Sightful has showcased what they claim to be the world’s first augmented reality laptop, a laptop that replaces the screen with paired AR glasses. Sightful’s AR laptop is called Spacetop and promises a screen size equivalent to 100 inches using the Nreal AR glasses that come with the Spacetop. In terms of […]
Researchers develop scent accessories for VR experiences
Researchers from the Chinese universities, Beihang University and City University of Hong Kong, have developed an accessory that they claim could enable VR experiences to include smell. It involves small scent capsules that could be installed in a VR headset or attached directly under a user’s nose. When the user attempts to smell something in […]
Microsoft HoloLens 2 to get Windows 11
Microsoft will soon update its HoloLens 2 headset to Windows 11. The update will be available free of charge and Microsoft says it will be rolled out at the end of June as an optional upgrade. HoloLens 2 owners can continue to use Windows 10. However, it is unclear why one would want to do […]
Apple Watch and AirPods could become VR trackers
Apple has been granted a patent on technology that would make it possible to track a user’s movements in VR experiences using gadgets that Apple users may already own. The new patents granted to Apple describe a system where a VR system uses watches, headphones, and a VR headset to track a user’s movements in […]
A first look at HTC Vive’s new tracker
The other day, HTC Vive revealed a new tracker for VR experiences and now they have allowed some VR developers to take a closer look. At the major game development expo, GDC 2023, which has been taking place this week, a few selected VR developers were able to check out and test HTC Vive’s new, […]
HTC Vive unveils new VR tracker that keeps track of its own location
HTC Vive has unveiled a new VR tracker that can be used to track a user’s, or other objects’, movements in VR experiences without any additional accessories. Vive’s new VR tracker has not yet been named and is primarily being showcased to give VR developers an opportunity to start thinking about how the self-tracking tracker […]
Google Glass is now officially dead
Google abandoned the consumer version of Google Glass long ago, but the company continued to sell a version of the product to businesses. However, it will now stop selling Glass Enterprise Edition 2, and will also stop supporting the product later this year. The Glass Enterprise Edition was an update of the original Google Glass […]
PlayStation VR 2 vs. Meta Quest 2: Which VR Headset Is Right For You?
From the days of arcades to this age of gaming consoles, it is evident that the gaming industry is intentional about technological development. The major additions are PSVR 2 and Quest 2. As with all gaming hardware, only specific hardware provides a top-notch gaming experience. Sony PlayStation VR 2 and Meta Quest 2 are the […]
Oppo Reveals New AR Glasses
In 2021, Oppo unveiled Air Glass, a device with a screen that could be attached to a regular pair of glasses. Now, they are releasing version two that aims to replace a regular pair of glasses. The lenses and entire build are supposed to be very small and lightweight, weighing only 38 grams. That’s not […]
Gran Turismo 7 in VR reviewed
The thing I’ve found most entertaining about my PlayStation VR2 is undoubtedly the VR mode in Gran Turismo 7. There are no limitations here, you simply have the entire game, without 2p split screen, in virtual reality. The graphics definitely hold up and the feeling of zooming past the different cars on the track is […]
Xiaomi Unveils AR Glasses
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest AR glasses, which they call the Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition, at MWC 2023. The glasses are completely wireless, weigh 126 grams, and communicate with their Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 via a smartphone. Xiaomi says they use materials such as magnesium and carbon fiber to keep the weight of […]
Watch Ozzy Osbourne Play PS VR2 Game Horizon Call of The Mountain
Watch The Prince of Darkness in this hilarious new commercial for the new Playstation VR2 as he plays Horizon: Call of The Mountain whilst battling off Sharon. Sharon wants him to pack for a trip to England. However, Ozzy wants to play his new Playstation game proclaiming “I’m very technical these days”. A nice touch […]
Sony disassembles PS VR2
Sony’s new VR headset, the PS VR2, will be released next week, and in anticipation of this, Sony has released some informational videos about it. In the latest two video clips, Sony shows what the internals of both the controllers and the headset look like, and talks a bit about them. In the video clip […]
Bigscreen showcases the Beyond VR headset
It doesn’t seem too bulky. Bigscreen showcases the Beyond VR headset, claiming it is the world’s smallest VR headset. The VR company Bigscreen has presented its first VR headset, which can be used to watch movies and consume other media as well as to play games available on SteamVR. Bigscreen’s VR headset is called “Beyond” […]
Details on Apples new AR/VR Headset leaks
If we believe the rumours then Apple could release their first totally new product in many years this year. For several years Apple has been working on a AR/VR-headset. And now some details have been leaked according to the trustworthy leak-source Mark Gurman. Gurman says that Apples headset will have a interface much like iOS […]
7 Best PSVR 2 Launch Titles to Buy and Play If You’re New to VR
Virtual gaming offers endless entertainment and unforgettable experiences. If you’re new to the gaming world, consider trying a virtual reality headset designed for the PlayStation 5. These headsets provide an immersive gaming experience with advanced control schemes and exceptional features. As the release of Sony’s PSVR 2 headset approaches, many individuals will be introduced to […]
MeganeX, the lightweight PC VR Headset from Shiftall about to Launch early 2023
The slim, futuristic designed and ultra-lightweight VR headset is compatible with SteamVR. It was first introduced at CES 2020 and has since then gone through a series of iterations shown at different trade shows. But now it seems like it is finally time to launch. According to the company the headset will be available in […]
Top 10 VR Games Right Now
VR games let you lose yourself in a whole new alternate reality where you can either embark on an action, arcade, exploration, simulation or sports VR journey. VR stands for Virtual Reality and it definitely isn’t anything new, it has been around for a good while now. At the beginning, when VR first became a […]
The Best VR Headsets
VR goggles are a new and very popular way of being able to 100% immerse you into the world of your game that you’re playing so it would make sense that you are interested to find out what all the hype is about. How do you find the best VR headset To find the best […]
Disappointingly, Apples AR/VR headset may be delayed
The long-awaited headset might be delayed to the second half of 2023. According to tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo the delay in mass shipment of the headset is due to “software-related issues”. In a previous post by Macrumors.com, Ming-Chi Kuo expected the headset to be announced at a media event in January 2023. However, this might […]