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Oculus Shows Audio Technology Advances in VR
Visuals are the most important aspect of a VR headset, but without good audio, the whole experience could fail. That’s why Oculus puts great effort on this. Beyond Surround Sound:…
Oculus Teases Advanced Hand Tracking Gloves
Oculus recently posted a video that was also featured in a blog post by Michael Abrash, in which you could see some sort of VR gloves for hand tracking. Oculus…
Steam VR Games Now Work on the Oculus Launcher
Oculus updated its launcher to provide quick access to any Oculus Rift compatible application on PCs, whether they come from Steam or any other platform. New Oculus Launcher Update Features…
Oculus is developing a $200 VR Headset for 2018
Facebook’s Oculus is currently working on a VR headset prototype affordable enough for anyone to buy ($200) but also cord-free and with its own hardware. Facebook will Unveil Wireless Oculus…
Oculus Co-Founder Palmer Luckey Finally Resigns
Palmer Luckey, one of Oculus VR original co-founders and creator of the Oculus Rift VR headset, is no longer working for Facebook or its Oculus division. Palmer Luckey Leaves Facebook…
Samsung Unveils New Gear VR and Controller – $129
After presenting the Galaxy S8, Samsung also announced the new Gear VR headset and controller, which will be available as early as April 21st for only $129. If you already…
Oculus Rift & Touch Controllers Get Big Price Cut
Facebook’s subsidiary Oculus recently announced an important price cut for its Virtual Reality system, both the Rift and the Touch will get cheaper. We are still months away from the…
List of Companies Purchased by Oculus VR
Ever since 2014 when Facebook acquired Oculus VR for 2 Billion dollars, the company has bought more than 15 other companies of special interest for its operations and technology. Some…
Oculus Introduces Guardian, A Boundary System For Touch
Oculus Guardian in action. Photo: Oculus Room-scale VR experiences let you move around your virtual world with a sense of location in the room you're currently in. While HTC Vive…
Facebook Closed 200 Oculus VR Demo Locations
Facebook closes 200 of its 500 Oculus Rift Test Stations located in numerous Best Buy Stores in the United States. The reason is reportedly a less than anticipated interest from…