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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…
NextMind: This Brain-Computer Interface Lets You Control VR Games with Brain Signals
The French startup NextMind is developing a brain-computer interface that translates signals from the user’s virtual cortex into digital commands. The dev kit for the brain-computer will be unveiled at…
FeelReal VR Scent Mask Banned Temporarily by FDA, Considered Vaping Product
FeelReal has been working on its VR scent mask for years but it now appears to have hit a snag following the imposition of a ban on the product by…
The Top XR Developments for 2019
The immersive industry has seen some tremendous developments this year. From hardware to software releases and inventions, there has been a beehive of activity in the augmented reality, virtual reality…