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Apple May Be Split on Its Upcoming AR/VR Headset
Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch its upcoming mixed reality headset in June at the company's WWDC 2023 event. However, according to a new report by The New York Times, there appear to be some internal disagreements that the company may still be trying to iron out, ahead of the launch in June. The issues reported include the scepticism aroun...
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HTC to Unveil New Mixed Reality Headset at CES 2023, May Take on Meta Quest: Report
HTC is reportedly gearing up to launch a new headset with virtual reality and augmented reality support during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023. The company teased the arrival of the device revealing its design, according to a recent report.
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Meta Working to Speed Up the Metaverse: Why Success Is Far From Certain for the Social Media Giant
Meta made several announcements at its Meta Connect annual event this week, aside from the launch of the next-generation Meta Quest Pro VR headset. The company is working hard to speed up the metaverse, by offering users new features and promoting new virtual reality gear on the platform. It has also teamed up with Microsoft, Adobe, Accenture and o...
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Meta Platforms Announces Physical Retail Store to Help Customers Experience the Metaverse
Meta Platforms is set to open its first physical store where shoppers can try out and buy virtual reality headsets and other VR gear as the company plots a course to take its idea of the 'metaverse' mainstream.
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$7,000 All-In-One Kits, Remote Work Goes Luxury, But Many May Be Left Out
Virtual reality meetings, $7,000 all-in-one kits and digital hot desking: Big Tech is rolling out premium tools as the work-from-home era looks set to last well beyond the pandemic.
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Facebook Working to Make VR Headsets Thinner and Lighter
Facebook is trying to make VR glasses thinner and more "socially acceptable." The company in a new research paper has revealed its glasses-like prototype virtual reality (VR) headset with a display measuring 8.9mm thick which is the same thickness as a regular smartphone.
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MEL Science Launches Daydream VR App for Chemistry Education
The creators of this VR-based chemistry learning application believe that while it is early days for VR technology, it will be a great tool in science education.
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Facebook's Virtual Reality Unit Oculus Shutters Film Studio
Oculus, which makes virtual reality headsets Rift and Gear VR, will allocate $50 million to directly fund creators of non-gaming VR content.
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Watch: An Ostrich Trying To Fly In New Viral Ad Will Warm Your Heart
An ostrich accidentally puts on a VR (Virtual Reality) gear playing a flight simulator video which gives him a new aim - to fly. After several failed attempts, the flightless bird eventually takes off, becoming an object of envy to its friends. Edited to Elton John's classic song 'Rocket man', the campaign ends with the inspirational slogan 'Do wha...
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Oculus Rooms, Parties for Samsung Gear VR Bring Out the Social Side of Virtual Reality
Users can link their Facebook or Oculus account or search people by their real names or usernames to connect with friends in VR.
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Virtual Reality Device Lets Parents Watch Unborn Babies In 3D
Expectant parents may soon be able to watch their unborn baby grow and even listen to its heartbeat using a 3D virtual reality device, say scientists who have developed a new technology that creates a realistic model of the foetus using MRI and ultrasound data.
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New Virtual Reality System Lets You 'Feel' Rain
Disney Research has developed a 360-degree virtual reality application using a unique chair to provide full body sensations that enables users to add customisable "feel effects" such as falling rain or a beating heart.
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Facebook Carmel Is a Web Browser for VR
Facebook's Oculus is going to launch VR experiences for the Web, and a WebVR browser.
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Facebook Announces Social VR Concepts, Cheaper Standalone VR Headset, and a Lot More at Oculus Connect
The company also announced a browser, Carmel, to allow people to surf the web in VR, as well as new earphones sold separately for $49 that will provide better VR sound.
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Google Daydream VR Headset Tipped to Cost $79; to Be Unveiled on October 4 Event
The Daydream VR is Google's ambitious move to enter the virtual reality market which currently has products from Facebook, Sony, Samsung, and HTC.
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Apple May Be Split on Its Upcoming AR/VR Headset
Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch its upcoming mixed reality headset in June at the company's WWDC 2023 event. However, according to a new report by The New York Times, there appear to be some internal disagreements that the company may still be trying to iron out, ahead of the launch in June. The issues reported include the scepticism aroun...
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HTC to Unveil New Mixed Reality Headset at CES 2023, May Take on Meta Quest: Report
HTC is reportedly gearing up to launch a new headset with virtual reality and augmented reality support during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023. The company teased the arrival of the device revealing its design, according to a recent report.
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Meta Working to Speed Up the Metaverse: Why Success Is Far From Certain for the Social Media Giant
Meta made several announcements at its Meta Connect annual event this week, aside from the launch of the next-generation Meta Quest Pro VR headset. The company is working hard to speed up the metaverse, by offering users new features and promoting new virtual reality gear on the platform. It has also teamed up with Microsoft, Adobe, Accenture and o...
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Meta Platforms Announces Physical Retail Store to Help Customers Experience the Metaverse
Meta Platforms is set to open its first physical store where shoppers can try out and buy virtual reality headsets and other VR gear as the company plots a course to take its idea of the 'metaverse' mainstream.
-
$7,000 All-In-One Kits, Remote Work Goes Luxury, But Many May Be Left Out
Virtual reality meetings, $7,000 all-in-one kits and digital hot desking: Big Tech is rolling out premium tools as the work-from-home era looks set to last well beyond the pandemic.
-
Facebook Working to Make VR Headsets Thinner and Lighter
Facebook is trying to make VR glasses thinner and more "socially acceptable." The company in a new research paper has revealed its glasses-like prototype virtual reality (VR) headset with a display measuring 8.9mm thick which is the same thickness as a regular smartphone.
-
MEL Science Launches Daydream VR App for Chemistry Education
The creators of this VR-based chemistry learning application believe that while it is early days for VR technology, it will be a great tool in science education.
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Facebook's Virtual Reality Unit Oculus Shutters Film Studio
Oculus, which makes virtual reality headsets Rift and Gear VR, will allocate $50 million to directly fund creators of non-gaming VR content.
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Watch: An Ostrich Trying To Fly In New Viral Ad Will Warm Your Heart
An ostrich accidentally puts on a VR (Virtual Reality) gear playing a flight simulator video which gives him a new aim - to fly. After several failed attempts, the flightless bird eventually takes off, becoming an object of envy to its friends. Edited to Elton John's classic song 'Rocket man', the campaign ends with the inspirational slogan 'Do wha...
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Oculus Rooms, Parties for Samsung Gear VR Bring Out the Social Side of Virtual Reality
Users can link their Facebook or Oculus account or search people by their real names or usernames to connect with friends in VR.
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Virtual Reality Device Lets Parents Watch Unborn Babies In 3D
Expectant parents may soon be able to watch their unborn baby grow and even listen to its heartbeat using a 3D virtual reality device, say scientists who have developed a new technology that creates a realistic model of the foetus using MRI and ultrasound data.
-
New Virtual Reality System Lets You 'Feel' Rain
Disney Research has developed a 360-degree virtual reality application using a unique chair to provide full body sensations that enables users to add customisable "feel effects" such as falling rain or a beating heart.
-
Facebook Carmel Is a Web Browser for VR
Facebook's Oculus is going to launch VR experiences for the Web, and a WebVR browser.
-
Facebook Announces Social VR Concepts, Cheaper Standalone VR Headset, and a Lot More at Oculus Connect
The company also announced a browser, Carmel, to allow people to surf the web in VR, as well as new earphones sold separately for $49 that will provide better VR sound.
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Google Daydream VR Headset Tipped to Cost $79; to Be Unveiled on October 4 Event
The Daydream VR is Google's ambitious move to enter the virtual reality market which currently has products from Facebook, Sony, Samsung, and HTC.
