Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Apple is reportedly teaming up with Hollywood directors to create video content for its upcoming augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) headset, according to a report from The New York Times. Sources familiar with the matter told the Times that Jon Favreau is just one of the directors involved — he’s reportedly tasked with … [Read more...] about Apple’s mixed reality headset will reportedly feature content created by Hollywood directors
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HTC Vive Pro 2 review: The ultimate virtual reality experience
When the HTC Vive Pro 2 arrived you could easily be forgiven for thinking it was virtually the same VR headset that the company released back in 2018. That's because outwardly it hadn't changed much from the original, aside from some colour changes on the front faceplate. However, under the hood things have been beefed up quite significantly. So much so that HTC is now … [Read more...] about HTC Vive Pro 2 review: The ultimate virtual reality experience
How to Open and Use Windows Mixed Reality Flashlight
With the Flashlight in Windows Mixed Reality, PC users have the ability to peer into their physical environment without removing the headset. In this post, we will show you the various ways on how to Open and Use Windows Mixed Reality Flashlight on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer. Open and Use Windows Mixed Reality Flashlight Flashlight finally allows you to mix your … [Read more...] about How to Open and Use Windows Mixed Reality Flashlight
Virtual Reality Bites: Oculus Quest 2 Now Part of Voluntary Safety Recall
Facebook has initiated a voluntary safety recall for its Oculus Quest 2, specifically for its removable foam facial interface. The recall is happening “in coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC),” the company said in a statement. The recall affects Quest 2 and Quest 2 Fit Pack foam interfaces and was initiated due to Facebook receiving 5,716 … [Read more...] about Virtual Reality Bites: Oculus Quest 2 Now Part of Voluntary Safety Recall
Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality Stars Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant as The Doctor
Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality is a new game by developer Maze Theory based on the popular British show Doctor Who. The game will have an original story that expands on the previous game Doctor Who: Edge of Time, and will have two previous Doctors providing voices for their versions of the character. Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality Stars Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant as The Doctor
Anime-Inspired Virtual Reality Game Runner Announced for PS5 & PC VR Platforms
Today developer Truant Pixel revealed its new game Runner, a new virtual reality driving action game that wears its anime inspirations on the sleeve. The game will come to the recently-announced PS5 virtual reality platform and other PC-based VR headsets. Truant Pixel isn’t new to VR experiences, having developed 2MD VR Football and VEV: Viva Ex Vivo. The developer is … [Read more...] about Anime-Inspired Virtual Reality Game Runner Announced for PS5 & PC VR Platforms
Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset Rumored To Be Just Months Away From Launch
Apple’s plan for its upcoming mixed reality headset has been doing the rounds of the internet quite lately, revealing a lot about it; from an 8K panel to advanced eye-tracking technology, Cupertino giant’s bet for an AR headset seems to be getting more enjoyable with a recent Bloomberg report. A recent report from Bloomberg suggests that the AR headset might be coming much … [Read more...] about Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset Rumored To Be Just Months Away From Launch
Samsung Glasses Lite Augmented Reality glasses project leak again
Samsung has been working on augmented reality glasses for at least 5 years now, with their Monitorless glasses being shown off as far back as February 2017. Since then we have seen a few patents and a few concept videos, and today we have another, courtesy of reliable leaker WalkingCat, showing off what Samsung calls the Samsung Glasses Lite. The Samsung Glasses … [Read more...] about Samsung Glasses Lite Augmented Reality glasses project leak again
This is Sony’s Spatial Reality Display, and you can buy one for $5,000 in November
Two days ago, I received a giant heavy metal wedge from Sony. The largest side contained a camera, and a 15.6-inch 4K screen. I plugged it into a powerful gaming computer, and fired up the first demo. A tiny, intricately detailed Volkswagen Atlas materialized in front of my face — and when I pressed a button, it floated right up out of the screen. A couple minutes later, I … [Read more...] about This is Sony’s Spatial Reality Display, and you can buy one for $5,000 in November
Sony’s Spatial Reality Display lets you see in 3D, no glasses needed
Have you ever wanted to experience glasses-free 3D? All you need is five grand and Sony's latest gadget. Sony’s new Spatial Reality Display, or SR Display, uses eye-tracking technology to render 3D objects that you can see without having to wear 3D glasses or a VR headset. It's not really for consumers, however, and it's not exactly cheap, costing around $5,000 to buy from … [Read more...] about Sony’s Spatial Reality Display lets you see in 3D, no glasses needed