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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
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
New York Times acquires a VR company
New York Times acquires a VR company
Newspaper company The New York Times has acquired VR firm Fake Love as the company looks to expand its offerings. 14 Aug 2016
HTC Vive VR headset now shipping to 24 countries
HTC Vive VR headset now shipping to 24 countries
HTC's Vive VR headset is now shipping to 24 countries, and demo headsets will be available in retail locations like GameStop and Microsoft Stores in the coming days. 08 Jun 2016 - 4 comments
Google readying the release of a standalone VR device
Google readying the release of a standalone VR device
Google entered the VR market two years ago with Google Cardboard (pictured). At the time it was a low risk investment into virtual reality, ...... 13 May 2016
Oculus Rift deliveries begin next week
Oculus Rift deliveries begin next week
Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe has announced that the first Oculus Rift consumer models have begun shipping, and some lucky buyers will have theirs as early as Monday. 26 Mar 2016 - 2 comments
Analysts: Oculus Rift sales likely very slow to start
Analysts: Oculus Rift sales likely very slow to start
Now that the Oculus Rift is available for sale, industry analysts have piled with opinions on potential sales. 07 Jan 2016
Oculus Rift now available for pre-order at $599
Oculus Rift now available for pre-order at $599
Oculus has announced the availability of the highly-anticipated Rift VR headset. The headset sells for $599 and will begin shipping in 20 ...... 07 Jan 2016 - 5 comments
HTC delays their virtual reality system, again
HTC delays their virtual reality system, again
HTC has delayed their Vive VR system until April 2016, despite having promised fans that early adopters could try it out by the end of 2015. 10 Dec 2015
Nokia to debut a VR device next week
Nokia to debut a VR device next week
According to a new report, Nokia is expected to unveil their first virtual reality (VR) project at an event next week in LA. 22 Jul 2015
OnePlus 2 to launch on July 27th at VR event
OnePlus 2 to launch on July 27th at VR event
Chinese smartphone startup OnePlus has announced that their long-awaited flagship sequel will be unveiled on July 27th. 27 Jun 2015 - 1 comment
Oculus confirms retail version of VR headset will launch in Q1 2016
Oculus confirms retail version of VR headset will launch in Q1 2016
Oculus VR has confirmed that the first retail consumer model of their highly anticipated Oculus Rift VR headset will launch in the Q1 2016, with pre-orders beginning later this year. 07 May 2015 - 2 comments
Nvidia's Titan X GPU is here to crush the competition
Nvidia's Titan X GPU is here to crush the competition
Nvidia has unveiled the new Titan X GPU - the most powerful video card ever created. 05 Mar 2015 - 12 comments
Nintendo: No VR headed to Wii U
Nintendo: No VR headed to Wii U
Nintendo has confirmed VR is not part of the plan when it comes to the Wii U, as the tech is in direct contrast to what the company is looking to with the console. 21 Jun 2014 - 2 comments
     

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