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Stanford Researchers Develop Light-Field VR Device to Reduce VR Eye Fatigue
The prototype of the Light Field Stereoscope. A breakthrough discovery in VR technology at Stanford University's Computational Imaging Group has led to the development of a virtual reality headset that…
Noon VR is a new smartphone-based VR headset
A new smartphone-based VR headset is just around the corner, offering an alternative to competing VR headsets like the Google Cardboard. Mainstream, high-end VR headsets such as the Rift and…
How Microsoft is Recreating Minecraft for Augmented Reality in Hololens
Minecraft running on the HoloLens. Photo: Microsoft In the VR world, sure there are lots of high-end hardware available. But it's just part of the whole VR experience. What makes…
How Microsoft Creates VR/AR Video Holograms
When Microsoft gave a live demonstration of the much-anticipated Augmented Reality (AR) headset called the HoloLens last month at E3, scarce details about it has been revealed ever since. And…
Kickstart this VR Treadmill that Tracks Body Movements
Ever wondered if your VR experience could get any better from just sitting and wearing a pair of VR goggles? A new ambitious Kickstarter project aims to take you from…
Nokia announces Ozo, a highly advanced VR camera for content pros
After a series of ups and downs for the former tech giant, Nokia is taking a fresh and different path towards reclaiming its glory in the tech industry. At an…
Oculus VR acquires Pebbles Interfaces, a hand-tracking tech startup
Oculus VR itself was part of a large company buyout made by Facebook during the infancy of the Oculus Rift, when it was still a Kickstarter project. Now that it…
First Version of HoloLens Won’t be Game-Centric at Launch – Microsoft
Photo: Microsoft The highly anticipated launch of Microsoft's entry into the VR and AR world has become a hot topic for the purpose of its existence. There goes the questions…
Jaunt unveils Neo, a 360-degree high-end professional VR camera
Photo: Jaunt Jaunt has been among the leaders of the pack when it comes to cinematic VR. Having the tagline as "the future of cinematic VR", the VR company has…
Sphericam 2 is a 360-degree camera rig for the Oculus Rift
As content creators take their craft from the usual viewing media towards virtual reality, spherical cameras that are able to capture full 360-degree content are gaining popularity. VR isn't worthwhile…