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Edvard Munch’s Scream Painting Gets a VR Treatment
The Scream VR app is a free download that is available on both Viveport and Steam. Within 15 minutes, the app takes you on an immersive art lesson which is…
Niantic Acquires London Gaming Studio Sensible Object
Pokémon Go developer Niantic has acquired the London-based gaming studio Sensible Object. Sensible Object utilizes voice AI and augmented reality to build connected games. It is behind the titles such…
Rec Room Begins iPhone Beta Rollout
Rec Room developer Against Gravity has began sending out its first invites for the game’s iPhone early testing program. With the mobile integration, Rec Room will exponentially expand the reach…
Augmented Reality Apps Will Soon Show Up on Your Car Windshield
Augmented reality applications are developing along two parallel segments. There are the AR fun apps and games such as Lego Studio and Pokemon Go which are just for entertainment. Then…
YouTube AR Make-Up Try On Will Let Viewers Try On Makeup in Video Reviews
Makeup reviews and tutorials are hugely popular with users on YouTube as viewers use them to glean some cool beauty tips and learn about various product recommendations. YouTube is just…
SideQuest App Allows You to Upload Oculus Quest Software
SideQuest is an app distribution project that gained popularity last week on Oculus Quest, particularly following Oculus decision to block SteamVR streaming on Quest. Apps on SideQuest One of the…
Google’s Daydream View VR Headset Available for a Bargain Price of $59
At $99, Google’s Daydream View headset is already one of the cheapest in the market but it is about to get even cheaper with the prices dropping 40% to an…
New SteamVR Update Adds Full Support for Oculus Rift S
There is some great news for the owners of the newly released Oculus Rift S headsets. SteamVR is continuing to stay on top of its game when it comes to…
VR Locomotion System ‘KAT Loco’ Surpasses Kickstarter Target in 21 Hours
Lots of companies are coming with novel solutions to tackle the problem of movement in VR. Currently, most players are relying on smooth locomotion, teleportation or roomscale VR but all…
Against Gravity Announces $24 Million in New Funding for VR Development
Against Gravity, the makers of the virtual reality hit game ‘Rec Room’, have raised $24 million over two funding rounds. The Series A and Series B funding rounds were led…