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Bose Abandons ‘Frames’ Augmented Reality Project
Another AR project goes up the flames. The Bose Frames glasses were launched to establish sound-based Augmented Reality using sound-AR glasses. The project has now been abandoned but the immersive…
Anyone Can Now Purchase HoloLens 2 Directly from Microsoft Online Store
Regular (non-enterprise) customers in the can now purchase Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 directly from Microsoft’s online store. The Augmented Reality headset was previously only available for purchase for enterprise customers. Businesses…
Valve Has Released Developer Preview for OpenXR Support in SteamVR
Last week, Valve released a developer preview for OpenXR support in SteamVR. OpenXR is an open standard for virtual reality and augmented reality that is widely supported in the XR…
New Quest Demos Show Networked Hand Tracking
There are two new Quest hand tracking demos that demonstrate just how hand and finger detection could have massive implications for social VR. Hand Tracking Social VR Demo When two…
Synth Riders and OhShape Team Up on New Collaborative Map, Discounts
COVID-19, lockdowns and the resulting long periods of inactivity has seen many people embrace the more energetic VR experiences and virtual reality fitness apps such as OhShape, Beat Saber and…
Sony Reveals the PlayStation 5 Design
Sony has this week revealed its next-generation PlayStation 5 Console. The PS5 features a white design, a media remote, a new HD camera as well as a white DualSense controller.…
VR Nature Documentary Series Ecosphere Launches on Oculus Quest and Go on June 8
A VR safari series known as Ecosphere launches tomorrow on both Oculus Quest and Oculus Go headsets. The series features virtual reality videos that have been recorded in 180 degrees…
Manus VR Launches Its Polygon Full-Body VR Tracking and Prime II Gloves
Manus VR’s Polygon, a recently announced suitless and real-time full-body tracking solutions along with the Prime II haptic gloves provide a complete, efficient and robust Virtual Reality system that is…
Latest Oculus Link Update Improves Tracking Prediction
Facebook has rolled out the latest Oculus Link v18 update that improves Link’s tracking prediction. According to Facebook, the new update will improve “visual stability of up-close content under fast…
Surgery Training Platform ‘Osso VR’ New Update Dramatically Improves Graphical Fidelity
Osso VR provides surgeons with an immersive platform where they can learn complex surgical operations with a depth and graphical presentation that is impossible to find on textbooks. Now the…