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New Patent Filing Shows PSVR Controller With Inside-Out Tracking
Should PlayStation VR 2 see the light of day, it will most certainly come with a new tracking system and virtual reality controllers. A newly discovered Sony patent filing shows…
Researchers Unveil Holographic AR Control System for Drones
Theoretically, controlling a flying drone is pretty much like piloting a helicopter except that when it comes to drones, there is no human in the cockpit which makes it difficult…
Google’s Light Field VR Videos Now Available in a Practical Player
In late June, Google researchers showcased a new recording method for transforming traditional video and photography into a more immersive form of media: 3D videos that allow viewers to change…
New Facebook Prototype Reveal Thinnest VR Headset Yet
VR specifications have been getting better by the day but the form factor is still wanting. Virtual reality headsets remain bulky. While there have been several attempts to slim down…
Is Official Wireless Streaming Soon Coming to Quest?
Facebook’s standalone can already be connected to a PC to access the vast Rift Library via the Oculus Link cable connection. It now appears that Wi-FI streaming might also becoming…
Apple Seeking Patent for AR/VR Video Recording With Multi-Angle PlayBack
Apple has been actively creating virtual reality and augmented reality for quite some time now but a just-published patent shows that it is finally showing an interest in recording. The…
Gleechi VirtualGrasp Hand Tracking Interface Provides Realistic Hand Interactions with Virtual Objects
The Swedish virtual reality software startup Gleechi has unveiled a new hand tracking interface known as VirtualGrasp which automates the programming of hand interactions in virtual reality. The technology enables…
Apple Patents Finger Tracking for Smart Glasses
Apple’s first tech glasses are expected to be launched in 2022 and 2023. The tech giant has now filed a patent with the Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a…
FCC Filing Shows Lenovo is Building a New Standalone Virtual Reality Headset
Lenovo continues to bet big on virtual reality in spite of past flops. A new FCC filing shows “Lenovo VR3030S” which the company docs show as its upcoming standalone virtual…
Reviews of Panasonic’s Ultra-Slim VR Glasses Showcased During CES 2020
During the CES 2020 this week, Panasonic unveiled its new virtual reality glasses which have an ultra-slim form factor and deliver a better quality image. But it is still plagued…