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HP announced their next-gen VR headset: Reverb G2
HP announced their next-gen VR headset: Reverb G2
While HP isn't the one name you come up with when discussing VR, the company has been challenging more committed VR companies for some time now. ...... 01 Jun 2020
Where's the most anticipated AR headset in years, Magic Leap?
Where's the most anticipated AR headset in years, Magic Leap?
One of the most talked about startups of 2018 was the controversial Magic Leap. The company's new type of augmented reality headset was hoped ...... 09 Dec 2019
Samsung is out of the VR game? Galaxy Note10 doesn't support Gear VR
Samsung is out of the VR game? Galaxy Note10 doesn't support Gear VR
Samsung was one of the first smartphone companies to join the VR revolution with their own headset. Gear VR has been an integral part of the ...... 09 Aug 2019
HP believes to get proper VR experience, you'll need their VR backpack
HP believes to get proper VR experience, you'll need their VR backpack
Virtual Reality is an amazing experience everyone needs to try out. However, there are clear limitations to what can be achieved with the hardware ...... 29 May 2019
Sony has sold 4.2 million PS VR to almost 100 million PS4 owners
Sony has sold 4.2 million PS VR to almost 100 million PS4 owners
Sony has revealed this week that it has sold 4.2 million PlayStation VR devices worldwide. That's a good amount of virtual reality glasses, ...... 29 Mar 2019
Facebook's next Oculus VR headset is Rift S?
Facebook's next Oculus VR headset is Rift S?
The pioneer of modern VR hardware, Oculus, is readying a launch of a new headset, rumors suggest. According to UploadVR it will be likely called the Rift S. ...... 06 Feb 2019
HoloLens inventor leaves Apple, where does that leave Apple AR glasses?
HoloLens inventor leaves Apple, where does that leave Apple AR glasses?
Most tech companies are looking for ways to extend the customers' reality in one way or another. Whether it is virtual, augmented, or mixed ...... 05 Feb 2019
IMAX is closing all of its VR centers
IMAX is closing all of its VR centers
Virtual Reality might be the most popular futuristic fad that we've had since 3D movies. People, however, don't seem as interested in investing ...... 16 Dec 2018
Mozilla releases a virtual reality browser, Firefox Reality
Mozilla releases a virtual reality browser, Firefox Reality
Firefox might not be on the top of the world anymore, or hasn't been for years now, but they are trying all kinds of tricks to turn the ship. ...... 20 Sep 2018
Augmented Reality headset Magic Leap now available for $2,295
Augmented Reality headset Magic Leap now available for $2,295
Perhaps the most hyped Virtual, and by Virtual I mean Augmented, Reality headset, Magic Leap, ever has been released to the public. However, ...... 08 Aug 2018
Microsoft abandoned VR plans for Xbox One
Microsoft abandoned VR plans for Xbox One
If you are waiting for a VR headset for Xbox One, you will be disappointed in Microsoft. 22 Jun 2018 - 2 comments
Hyped AR startup Magic Leap talks price
Hyped AR startup Magic Leap talks price
Last year a new virtual reality, or more aptly Augmented Reality, startup was introduced. The company calls itself Magic Leap and has been developing ...... 15 Feb 2018
YouTube VR is now available on Steam, supports HTC Vive
YouTube VR is now available on Steam, supports HTC Vive
The future is in virtual reality. Or augmented reality. Or mixed reality. Clearly people are looking for some other reality than the one ...... 15 Dec 2017
Apple developing an augmented reality headset to compete with HoloLens and others
Apple developing an augmented reality headset to compete with HoloLens and others
It's no secret that Apple, among other tech giants, is very interested about virtual and augmented reality. Their ARKit, which stands for Augmented ...... 08 Nov 2017
Samsung's upcoming standalone VR headset in pictures
Samsung's upcoming standalone VR headset in pictures
Virtual and augmented reality are advancing fast and many of the largest technology companies are trying to secure their piece of the cake. ...... 05 Jul 2017 - 3 comments
Oculus purchases LED maker InfiniLED
Oculus purchases LED maker InfiniLED
Facebook's Oculus VR has acquired low-powered LED maker InfiniLED with the ultimate goal of using the tech in their virtual reality headsets. 18 Oct 2016
Is Xbox One getting VR games next year?
Is Xbox One getting VR games next year?
Sony has a huge lead in this generation's console wars but it's far from over yet. There might be another hurdle that could change things up ...... 03 Jun 2016 - 5 comments
The Oculus Rift will launch with these 30 games
The Oculus Rift will launch with these 30 games
Virtual reality darling Oculus is preparing to start shipping the first consumer Oculus Rift headsets this month, and gamers will have a full portfolio of games to play when they receive it. 16 Mar 2016 - 4 comments
Sony to unveil more about PlayStation VR details on March 15th
Sony to unveil more about PlayStation VR details on March 15th
Sony has sent out press invites for an upcoming PlayStation VR event on March 15th at the GDC in San Francisco. 25 Feb 2016
Samsung  to open VR studio in New York
Samsung to open VR studio in New York
Samsung has announced that they will be opening a New York-based studio dedicated to producing new, immersive experiences for Samsung VR headsets. 27 Jan 2016
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