New Startup Intends To Push Windows OS To Virtual Reality

Since the release of Windows 10 in July of 2015, there has been a great debate regarding the software, its benefits, and its potential breach of user privacy. Despite the controversy, the operating system is the most commonly used throughout the world and it is likely that the mass majority of new computers will come with the software preinstalled. And critic reception for the new operating system has been mainly positive. Also, the software has given a boost to Microsoft's search engine, Bing. Of course, Microsoft is not the type of company to sit around and marvel in their success. The company has decided to take steps to expand their reach and enter emerging markets.

A brand new startup company, Envelop, hopes that they'll be able to provide Microsoft with a helping hand. The company is primarily known for their software, but they're also taking a bold stance on virtual reality. The company intends to provide consumers throughout the world with a new way to play and work within virtual reality. The company's most notable software is Envelop for Windows. Once users have downloaded the company's software and have installed it on their computers, they'll be able to transform any Windows application into a virtual experience. Even if the software is not specifically designed for the virtual environment, the Envelop software is capable of adapting it to perfectly accommodate the user's VR headset and its capabilities.

And, the software works fluidly with a handful of virtual reality headsets, including the HTC Vive and Facebook's Oculus Rift. The software has already gained popularity for its ability to push Microsoft Word, Excel, and Edge into the VR realm, but it doesn't stop there. Despite the originality of Envelop's VR Shell, it is not the first to hit the market. In fact, Google recently released a very similar software. Google has worked diligently over the past few months to make their Chrome browser more compatible with virtual reality on Android devices. The company has implemented two new features to enhance compatibility.

First, they've released the WebVR, which makes their browser sleeker and more fluid on VR devices. Secondly, the company launched the VR Shell, which allows Daydream and Cardboard users to visit any website in virtual reality, without the need for WebVR. It is unknown which company will be able to emerge on top, but it is certain that they'll continue fighting it out well into the future. Virtual reality has definitely taken the world by storm. Today, this technology is being implemented into different applications, giving users the ability to experience life in a simulated 3-dimensional world. While, this sounds intriguing to almost everyone, many people have yet to take the plunge.

VR devices allow users to warp into different near-reality environments. This is an experience that would never have been possible, if it weren't for virtual reality electronic equipment. It appears that VR is here to stay, but hopefully Google, Microsoft, and Envelop can enhance it to make it even more exciting.