New Sony patent suggests a wireless PSVR headset could be on the way
Images and documents in the Japan Patent Office appear to suggest that Sony is planning a wireless version of the PlayStation VR headset. It isn't clear which system it will be used for, but the sketches show a console that looks like the PlayStation 4 or its "slim" version.
Forget folding phones, the Insta360 EVO camera folds in half to shoot 360 video
The Insta360 EVO is a ... flip camera? Unfolded, the Insta360 Evo shoots 3D in 180 degrees, folded, the new camera shoots in 360 degrees. Designed for dual formats, the camera is launching with what's essentially a pair of 3D glasses for your phone, not your face, the $30 reverse phone case HoloFrame.
Apple’s AR Glasses could pair up with your iPhone in 2020
Apple has been working on augmented reality glasses, but on March 8, some more details on the project were released. According to an investor note sent by reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's AR glasses will be mass manufactured starting in the fourth quarter of 2019, but not later than the second half of 2020.
Nissan designers use HaptX VR gloves to shape future cars
New car designs usually start out as clay before becoming metal, but designers are now swapping clay for pixels. Nissan is using virtual reality gloves from HaptX that give designers a tactile feel of virtual models. HaptX claims its tech could massively streamline the design process.
Microsoft unveils $3,500 HoloLens 2 at MWC 2019. Here’s what you need to know
The HoloLens 2 is Microsoft's upcoming next generation augmented reality headset. The company announced the new HoloLens at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona. Here's everything we know so far.
Here’s how to watch Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 press conference
Microsoft's WMC conference was the stage for the unveiling of the next generation of its HoloLens mixed reality headset. Falling on the very first day of the annual event in Barcelona, the event was live at 11 a.m ET on Sunday, February 24 via the stream here.
HTC Vive Focus Plus makes it easier for developers to port PC content
HTC Vive has announced the Vive Focus Plus headset. The upgraded stand-alone headset makes use of "six degrees of freedom" support in controllers for a PC-like virtual reality experience. HTC Vive claims it will be easier for PC experiences to be ported to the headset as a result.
5G is the swift kick VR and AR gaming needs to come to fruition
There's a lot of hype surrounding augmented reality and virtual reality, but is it really the next big thing? We take a look at where the relatively new mediums stand, as well as how 5G -- with faster speeds and lower latency -- is poised to help them break into the mainstream.
HP’s high-resolution VR headset provides comfort and Windows Mixed Reality
HP reportedly has a new VR headset on the horizon with a design that prioritizes comfort and enhances clarity with ergonomic upgrades and an exceptionally high resolution. Here’s a look at a few of its features. The new headset is also supposed to run on the Windows Mixed Reality platform.
Bringing realism to VR is complex, but these developers found a way in holograms
Awake: Episode One is an ambitious attempt to make virtual reality feel far more real through the use of volumetric capture, rather than more traditional motion capture recording. It has a unique look but its motion, action, and acting make it incredibly lifelike. Here's the story of how it was made.
Samsung files a VR patent featuring a curved OLED display
Curves aren’t just for televisions anymore. And they just might enhance your next VR experience. Samsung recently filed a patent featuring a new VR headset that has a curved OLED display. The existence of the patent could indicate that the new curved design could join Samsung’s collection of VR headsets.
Ford designers use virtual reality tech to draw cars around themselves
Ford designers are experimenting with Gravity Sketch, a program that lets them virtually sketch new cars in three dimensions. Ford claims this will help improve new-car designs, and make the design process more efficient. Designers at all five of Ford's global studios are using Gravity Sketch.
GoPro bumps resolution on Fusion 360 cam to 5.6K with new firmware
Currently available in public beta, Fusion firmware version 2.0 offers a new 5.8K mode that results in 5.6K output when the 360 camera's two hemispheres are stitched together. It also adds support for 24 fps video and RAW time-lapse shooting. GoPro has also updated its Fusion Studio desktop software.
Could the next Microsoft HoloLens be announced at MWC 2019?
Microsoft's next-generation HoloLens could be coming soon. After not having a presence at Mobile World Congress for three years, Microsoft is now sending out media invites for a press conference during the annual event in Barcelona, set for 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, February 24.
The Teslasuit could turn Black Mirror’s terrifying ‘Playtest’ into a reality
We spoke with Teslasuit co-founder Dimitri Mikhalchuk about AR/VR gaming at CES 2019. With haptic feedback, motion capture, climate control, and biometrics, the future of the Teslasuit and virtual/augmented reality looks promising. It also sounds a bit like a Black Mirror episode.
These shoes let me stroll through ‘Skyrim,’ and I desperately want to go back
After being funded in just two hours on Kickstarter back in October 2018, Cybershoes has earned itself a place among some of the coolest VR walking and running tech at CES 2019. Compact, easy to use, and incredibly fun, they stand out among the competition, but will they become a staple?
These are the coolest virtual and augmented reality gadgets from CES 2019
CES 2019 had plenty of VR and AR gadgets on display, including headsets that completely change how you experience virtual reality, and some that don't even require a PC or a phone to run. Other technology offers a better way to exercise. This is the best VR and AR tech at CES 2019.
The best VR headsets at CES 2019 could bring the technology to the mainstream
While there weren't a ton of new VR headset on display at CES 2019, the ones we saw led us to believe that VR could have a real moment soon, both from a gaming and business standpoint. From the Oculus Quest to the Pico G2 4K, these are the best VR headsets on hand at CES 2019.
3drudder’s PSVR controller is virtual freedom in your seat using your feet
3drudder’s foot powered controller brings a new way to move in virtual reality for PSVR. While some might argue that the seated experience breaks immersion, it tackles some of the mediums most common issues and provides a sizeable new option to the platform.
Oculus’ Quest is the headset that will make me (and you) a VR believer
After my demo with the Oculus Quest, I realized why it's taken me so long to buy into VR. Without excessive wires or complicated setup, and a price point that makes sense for tech that just isn't there yet, Oculus' upcoming standalone headset could be the one to make VR hit the mainstream.
The Vive Pro Eye uses Tobii eye-tracking technology to make VR more lifelike
HTC revealed the Vive Pro Eye with eye tracking support at its CES 2019 press conference. We now know that Tobii will be the company responsible for integrating the eye-tracking technology. Tobii is a mammoth within the traditional gaming eye-tracking space, supporting some of the biggest games for PC.
Camera records real-life scenes to design virtual worlds using a single device
Creating virtual reality worlds may get a bit easier in 2019 -- the Axis is a camera module that records a 180-degree depth map, allowing designers to reconstruct the scene for virtual or augmented reality. Demoed at CES 2019, the Axis uses two lenses and IR sensors to create a depth map of the scene.
HTC brings two new headsets, a VR browser, and ‘Netflix for VR’ to CES 2019
HTC Vive brought a ton of announcements to CES 2019, including two new headsets, a new subscription service, and a new user interface that completely transforms how applications are launched. More information on the headsets, including pricing and release dates, will arrive later this year.
Forget 8K, the Insta360 Titan records 11K that can still play back on smartphones
The Insta360 Titan is an 11K 360 camera -- and a 10K VR camera -- yet software allows the footage to be played back at full resolution, even on smartphones. Unveiled at CES 2019, the camera also uses the largest sensors in a standalone 360 camera yet with the Micro Four Thirds Format.
Smelling is believing: Feelreal’s odor vision may be coming to VR headsets
VR headset users may soon be able to smell their favorite VR videos and games. A new VR mask from Feelreal offers its own version of Smell-O-Vision, allowing users to experience certain scents while using their headsets. Users can choose from 255 different scents to accompany their VR experiences.
ZSpace’s laptop brings education to life with its own 3D technology
Education and training organizations can extend their teaching into the third dimension with the ZSpace laptop. The compact portable computer comes equipped with a 3D-capable screen that pulls images right out of the display when the bespoke 3D glasses are worn. The new ZSpace laptop is available now.
Listen up! White noise device may make VR motion sickness a thing of the past
Otolith Labs believes that it may have solved the problem of virtual reality motion sickness simply by sending a little white noise into the inner ear. Almost entirely noiseless, it reportedly overwhelms the inner ear, making it stop rebelling against the movements in game, making for nausea-free play.
Hololens 2 could give the Always Connected PC a new, ‘aggressive’ form
If you think Qualcomm's Snapdragon PC processors are limited to convertible and detachable tablets, you may want to think again. It's rumored that Microsoft will ditch the Intel Atom processor found on today's Hololens augmented reality headset in favor of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 850 solution on next year's model.
Seedling for Magic Leap is the most expensive plant you’ll ever take care of
Insomniac Games has officially launched its new game for Magic Leap One, called 'Seedling.' Throughout the game, you can nurture your very own plant life form wherever you are. In our demo, we got to check out what it feels like to take care of a virtual plant using a very expensive machine.
Microsoft’s $480M contract with U.S. military will equip soldiers with Hololens
Microsoft recently won a $480 million contract to equip American soldiers with up to 100,000 of its augmented reality Hololens headsets. Here's what we know so far about the deal -- and how it could provide the United States military with some new cutting-edge technology.
A Google patent shows a way to make VR even more immersive
Virtual reality can be a really immersive experience, but it does sometimes it does have boundaries. Google has addressed this problem by patenting shoes with a flexible region on the bottom, and a sensor for which a computer or headset can track to create an endless movement in the virtual world.
Prototype Valve VR headset leaked: HTC Vive challenger confirmed?
Leaked images revealed that a Valve VR headset is in development, even amid Valve's partnership with HTC for the HTC Vive. Sources have confirmed the device, which will feature a 135-degree field of view, and may be bundled with Valve's Knuckles controllers and a Half-Life VR game.
Google awarded patent for using eye tracking to detect expressions in VR
Google has been awarded a new patent that involves using eye-tracking technology to infer facial expressions using machine learning in VR. The tech could help make virtual reality a whole lot more immersive than it already is, which is one of the big problems facing consumer VR.
Oculus VR could upgrade the Rift with a new display in 2019
Oculus may release a new version of its Oculus Rift headset in 2019, though it won't be a Rift 2. The new rumor calls the design the Rift S, and suggests it will have a better display and ditch the external constellation tracking cameras in favor of simpler and arguably less accurate, inside-out tracking.