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Flirt in the Metaverse and Hook Up in the Real World With ‘Flirtual’ Dating App
VR meetups and VR dates are already a thing. In fact, we are already grappling with some real-world dating challenges in the metaverse such as groping of avatars in the…
Researchers Demonstrate Body Tracking via Modded VR Controllers in Meta Quest 2
A research team has showcased an experimental body tracking technique that uses the cameras on the virtual reality controllers. How does this 'modding' work? Let’s have a look. Conventional virtual…
Meta Reality Labs Research: Codec Avatars 2.0 Approaching Complete Realism with Custom Chip
Researchers at Meta Reality Labs are reporting that their work on Codec Avatars has reached a level where the avatars are approaching complete realism. The researchers created a prototype Virtual…
An Italian Serie A Match To Be Broadcast Live on the Metaverse for the First Time
What will life in the metaverse look like a few years from now? Well, if you are an ardent soccer fan, it might mean strapping on a virtual reality headset…
Project Cambria Price Will Be ‘Significantly Higher’ Than $800
Following The Information report that Meta’s upcoming high-end Project Cambria headset would cost $799 or thereabouts, a company spokesperson has now clarified that the headset will be priced significantly higher…
VR Game Releases in May 2022
April has been exciting with the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase but the month of May won’t be a drab one as we are expecting a number of VR titles to…
Meta Planning to Release 4 VR Headsets by 2024
The Information reports that Meta Platforms plans to release four VR headsets by 2024. The website cites an internal road map it saw. The aggressive launch timeline between now and…
Meta’s Project Cambria Aiming for the Workplace
In a recent quarterly investor brief, Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg stated that the company’s next virtual reality headset should in the future replace the conventional work environment. The company has…
Latest Haptics: Feel the Metaverse with SenseGlove Nova Haptic Gloves
Haptic devices are now a dime a dozen and while the technology is constantly undergoing evolution and refinement for a convincing immersive and haptic experience, a number of these innovations…
Morrowind Mod Adds VR and Multiplayer Support on its 20th Anniversary
Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind came out on May 1, 2002, and was characterized by its massive and unusually detailed game world for a role-playing game. Now, on its 20th anniversary,…