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.
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.
From the road to your wrist, see how Android has evolved over the past 10 years
Android started out as just a mobile operating system, but 10 years in it's pretty much everywhere. Check out our round-up of all the different Android variations that have cropped up so far, and what might be coming in the future.
Following the Portal, augmented reality glasses may be Facebook’s next step
Facebook confirmed in an interview on October 24 that it is working on its own AR glasses, Following the launch of its Portal smart display, the move signals the social media giant could be challenging both Apple and Google to rise up in the hardware scene.
With flip-out lenses, the Vuze XR transforms from 2D to 180-degree VR camera
The Vuze XR is a compact, dual-lens camera with an integrated handle and a neat party trick: The back-to-back lenses can flip forward to transition from 360-degree, two-dimensional video to 180-degree, three-dimensional video. The camera is slated to launch by the end of the November for around $400.
What’s it like to die? This VR experience puts doctors in a dying man’s shoes
A new virtual reality experience by LA-based studio Embodied Labs depicts the end-of-life experience for a 66-year-old cancer patient. It is already being used as a teaching tool in hospices and medical schools. But can VR really make us more empathetic? A recent study says yes.
Intel’s augmented reality brings Red Bull Rampage into your living room
The extreme mountain biking action of Red Bull Rampage is coming to your living room (or office, or kitchen) thanks to the power of augmented reality and 360-degree video. Fans can load a scale replica of the course in their mobile devices and follow their favorite riders as they careen down the cliffs.
Facebook’s reported Rift 2 cancellation caused a rift with Oculus executive
There's new speculation that Oculus co-founder and Facebook executive Brendan Iribe may have quit after differences in vision. It's reported that Facebook's cancellation of the Rift 2, the successor to the original Oculus Rift, may have precipitated the rift between Iribe and the social network giant.
Samsung’s HMD Odyssey Plus gives you a clearer view into the virtual world
Samsung is refreshing its Windows Mixed Reality Headset with its HMD Odyssey+ this year. The new model ships starting today for $500, and promises to deliver a better mixed reality experience thanks to Samsung's new Anti-Screen Door Effect technology. The headset is also more comfortable with better ergonomics.
Microsoft patent highlights a potential VR text input system
Microsoft has been awarded a patent for a new typing method in virtual reality and with console gamepads that leverages a radial wheel. The system has trappings of the Microsoft Surface Dial and could prove a more intuitive way to type out long messages while using virtual reality motion controllers.
These gloves will make virtual reality feel even more immersive
Virtual Reality can be a truly immersive experience, but a touch of an object in the virtual world doesn't quite equate to a physical touch you would expect. That is exactly what scientists from EPFL and ETH Zurich have worked to address with newly developed thin and light VR gloves.
Here’s how Microsoft’s Hololens is helping NASA build the new Orion spacecraft
Lockheed Martin is turning to Microsoft’s mixed reality Hololens smartglasses to help its technicians build NASA's new Orion spacecraft, which could one day help rocket astronauts as far afield as Mars. Here's how it's helping them replace dusty old, 1500-page paper manuals.
3D Facebook photos jump out of the newsfeed, no glasses needed
You're not seeing things -- that photo in your Facebook newsfeed is 3D. Launching today, 3D Facebook Photos use the depth maps from dual-lens smartphones to add dimension to an image as you move your phone. The effect is an image that pops as you scroll, without any specialty gear (unless you want to use your Oculus).
No longer a gaming novelty, VR gets acceptance letter from Arizona State
Students at Arizona State University are getting an unexpected added extra for their tuition money this semester: A virtual reality headset for their course. Here's why -- and how -- one of the United States' most innovative universities is choosing to embrace the world of VR.
Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift 2: Everything you need to know
The once named Oculus Project Santa Cruz is now officially available as the Oculus Quest. It is designed to offer PC quality VR without the need for a PC, but is it a true Rift successor, or something more akin to the Oculus Go? Really, it's somewhere in between. Here's everything you need to know about the Oculus Quest.
The Facebook Red Manifold shows what 360 content from 16 8K lenses looks like
Hollywood videos are about to get the same movement possible in virtual reality video games. The Facebook Red Manifold is a 6DoF camera that uses 16 8K sensors from Red to capture 3D video with enough data to move in. So what's 6DoF cinema look like? Here's the first video from the Manifold.
The $400 Oculus Quest brings more power to untethered VR gaming
Oculus announced its latest stand-alone virtual reality headset offering, the Oculus Quest, at its Connect 5 keynote. Aimed at bridging the gap between the Oculus Go and Oculus Rift, the new Quest headset is intended to deliver a more immersive VR experience without the need for a powerful PC.
Flying could feel more like going to the movies with VR headsets and headphones
How do you make air travel feel like not flying at all? Put a screen on your face and noise-canceling headphones in your ears. Alaska Airlines is now testing virtual reality headsets for in-flight entertainment. The airline isn't making promises for a big rollout, but is trying the gear out this week.
Tap Strap wearable keyboard gains support for VR applications
TAP System's wearable Bluetooth keyboard and mouse system gains support for virtual reality, now compatible with Windows Mixed Reality, Oculus Rift, and HTV headsets. Type and tap for up to eight hours in VR, sitting or standing, without needing to look at a physical keyboard to accomplish your tasks.
Facebook appears set on crafting custom silicon for augmented reality devices
Facebook is recruiting -- and it's seeking to hire engineers and designers to assist its Silicon team with the process of crafting custom chips for augmented reality (AR) devices and applications. This development seems to support speculation that the company is looking to produce AR glasses.
Firefox Reality wants to bring the ‘whimsical web’ to VR
Mozilla launched a VR-powered web browser today called Firefox Reality. But just what does browsing the web in VR feel like? And more importantly, why would you want to surf the web with a VR headset attached to your face? We went hands-on with this new browser to see how Mozilla imagines the future of VR content.
This cockpit-style simulator will make your VR experiences more immersive
Are you a VR fan, who wishes the whole virtual reality experience could be made even more immersive? Do you want a cockpit-style gaming chair that looks like something a Star Trek captain would sit in? If so, this new '3 Degree of Freedom Motion Simulator' may be for you.
‘Star Wars: Jedi Challenges’ review
Disney has partnered up with Lenovo for the Mirage Augmented Reality headset, which lets you play a new game called ‘Star Wars: Jedi Challenges.’ The Dark Side Expansion pack lets you become Kylo Ren and fight characters like Yoda and Rey, and there's a new lightsaber you can nab as well.
Apple AR glasses: News and rumors about ‘Project Mirrorshades’
Apple has already conquered the mobile phone industry, so what's next? Well, it looks like the tech giant is setting its sights on AR. Apple is reportedly working on a device code-named Project Mirrorshades that will introduce AR glasses to the masses. Here's everything we know about Apple's AR glasses.
Lensless cameras could turn windows into sensors, even pointed the ‘wrong’ way
A research group at the University of Utah is rethinking cameras for machines and not humans. The result? A lensless camera pointed at the edge of a piece of glass, instead of looking through the glass. While there are limitations, the team suggests future use in self-driving cars, security systems, and VR goggles.
Google is making it easier for students to run lab tests in virtual reality
Google and Labster have announced a partnership to bring more than 30 virtual science labs to Google Daydream, allowing students and others interested in science to spend time in a lab or out in the field without having to find and book a lab in real life.
Oculus ‘Santa Cruz’ VR headset may arrive in the first quarter of 2019
Oculus may formally introduce a mid-tier VR headset during the Oculus Connect 5 conference on September 26th and 27th. This is an assumption based on a response regarding the “Santa Cruz” headset that sources now claim will arrive in the first quarter of 2019. Oculus wouldn’t comment on the rumor.
HTC’s new wireless adapter for the Vive arrives in September for $300
Sick of tripping over the HTC Vive’s cord when moving blindly across physical space? HTC’s new wireless adapter is here to help. The good news is that you can eliminate that long tripwire and feel secure that you’ll remain on your two feet. The bad news is that it will cost an additional $300.