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Apple Vision Pro teardown uncovers pixels the size of red blood cells
iFixit continued its Apple Vision Pro teardown and focused on the screens. The publication said that each pixel is the size of a red blood cell.
Lawrence Bonk02.07.2024
US Secretary of Transportation states the obvious: Don't use the Apple Vision Pro while driving
After one owner was spotted driving down the highway while wearing an Apple Vision Pro headset, US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg issued a warning reminding drivers to be in full control of their vehicles at all times.
Sam Rutherford02.06.2024
Apple Vision Pro pre-orders require a FaceID scan with an iPhone or iPad
When shoppers pre-order the Vision Pro starting on January 19, they will need to scan their face with Face ID to make sure they get a precise band fit for the new headset.
Malak Saleh01.12.2024
What Sony announced at its CES 2024 press conference
Sony is holding a big press conference at this year’s Las Vegas CES. Details are scant, but you can watch it live on January 8 at 8PM ET.
Lawrence Bonk01.09.2024
Qualcomm's improved Snapdragon XR2+ chip for VR headsets will debut at CES 2024
Qualcomm is bringing an upgraded Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip for augmented reality and mixed reality devices to CES 2024. The company promises higher CPU and GPU clock speeds, which should provide a performance uptick for spatial computing tasks.
Lawrence Bonk01.04.2024
Researchers made VR goggles for mice to study how their brains respond to swooping predators
Researchers from Northwestern University developed mouse-sized VR goggles to create a more immersive environment for studying their response to overhead threats. The goggles surround the mouse's face while it runs on a treadmill.
Cheyenne MacDonald12.10.2023
Steam’s streaming software now lets you wirelessly play PC VR games on Quest headsets
Steam just announced software called Steam Link that connects Meta Quest VR headsets wirelessly, allowing for remote play of PCVR titles. This tech isn’t exactly new, as it’s more or less an official version of pre-existing software like Virtual Desktop.
Lawrence Bonk11.30.2023
HTC's Vive Ultimate Trackers have cameras to improve full-body tracking
HTC released the Vive Ultimate Tracker, which delivers multi-point body tracking.
Malak Saleh11.30.2023
Meta pauses Quest 3 Elite Battery Strap sales, reportedly due to a charging flaw
Meta has stopped selling the Elite Strap with Battery for the Quest 3, and it’s reportedly because of a firmware-related charging defect. The $130 accessory is currently unavailable from Meta and third-party retailers.
Will Shanklin11.28.2023
NYU is developing 3D streaming video tech with the help of its dance department
NYU is launching a project to spur the development of immersive 3D video for dance education — and perhaps other areas. Boosted by a $1.2 million four-year grant from the National Science Foundation, it will try to make Point-Cloud Video (PCV) tech viable for streaming.
Will Shanklin10.30.2023
Meta Quest 3 hands-on: A proper successor to the most popular VR headset
On Wednesday at its annual Connect event, Meta announced its latest mainstream VR/AR headset in the Quest 3. It starts at $499 and features a bunch of upgrades across the board that make it a worthy successor to the best-selling headset on the market.
Sam Rutherford09.27.2023
Watch Meta Connect 2023 unveil the Quest 3 live here
The Meta Connect 2023 VR showcase starts tomorrow and you can watch on Facebook or via the company’s Horizon Worlds VR app. You should expect launch information on the Quest 3 headset.
Lawrence Bonk09.27.2023
The JumpMod haptic backpack makes virtual leaps more realistic
The untethered device provides a more convincing illusion of vertical movement than today's best VR visual tricks alone.
Andrew Tarantola08.04.2023
'Roblox' is coming to Meta Quest VR headsets
The immensely popular online game creation platform/thingamajig ‘Roblox’ is coming to VR, thanks to the Meta Quest platform. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement, which was followed by an official ‘Roblox’ blog post. A beta version of the app launches in just a few weeks, according to Zuckerberg, which will be accessible via the Quest platform’s dedicated App Lab.
Lawrence Bonk07.12.2023
Sony's Mocopi avatar motion-capture system is coming to the US
Sony just announced North American availability for its unique Mocopi motion-tracking system. The tools allow you to control digital avatars in real-time using full body movement, thanks to six motion sensors and a proprietary smartphone app. In addition to real-time control, this translated body movement can be used in videos and 3D animations, via an SDK that imports motion data into related apps.
Lawrence Bonk06.30.2023
Meta will lower the Quest headset's recommended age from 13 to 10
Meta will let kids as young as 10 use its Quest headsets, but there are safety and health worries.
Jon Fingas06.16.2023
Canon made a prototype 180- and 360-degree VR camera
At the Photo Next 2023 show in Japan, Canon showed off a prototype convertible camera that can capture 180-degree 3D
Igor Bonifacic06.10.2023
Apple reveals its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, starting at $3,499
After years of rumors and speculation, today at its annual developer conference Apple finally announced its long-awaited AR/VR headset: the $3,499 Apple Vision Pro.
Sam Rutherford06.05.2023
'Asgard's Wrath 2' is Meta's most ambitious VR game to date
Meta is positioning Asgard's Wrath 2 as its most ambitious VR game to date. It says the RPG, which will take 60-plus hours to beat, features "massive worlds beyond the scope of any other game on the Meta Quest platform."
Kris Holt06.01.2023
The Meta Quest 3 is a $499 mixed reality headset with full-color passthrough
Mark Zuckerberg has revealed the Meta Quest 3, the company's long-rumored next-gen headset. It starts at $499 and it'll arrive this fall.
Kris Holt06.01.2023