The developer of ALVR stated that they have “a plan” to support Oculus Quest, but added the disclaimer “don’t expect too much”. ALVR is free open source WiFi streaming software which allows the Oculus Go and Samsung Gear VR to act as basic SteamVR headsets. Since Go and Gear VR are 3DoF headsets with rotation-only...
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Detective Pikachu Event Invades Mobile AR Game Pokemon Go
Detective Pikachu, starring Ryan Reynolds as the voice of the iconic electric mouse, hits theaters this weekend. Niantic Labs, developers of location-based mobile AR sensation Pokemon Go, are naturally launching a promotion in-game to coincide with the film’s release. Through the event, Niantic is offering a variety of movie-inspired content, such as the clothing items...
RiftCat Finally Brings Its VR Streaming Software To iOS
Streaming PC VR content to an iPhone is finally possible thanks to RiftCat. The company this week launched the long-promised iOS version of its VRidge software. Available on Android since 2016, VRidge streams PC VR content straight to your phone. You can then insert your phone into a VR viewer like a Google Cardboard headset....
VR RPG Swords Of Gargantua Enters Open Beta Next Week
Swords of Gargantua VR, the melee action game that we feel is the closest virtual reality has come to a Dark Souls-like experience, is entering its Open Beta phase this month. From May 15 – May 21, PC VR users can access the game via the Steam or Oculus store and test it out. The...
Onward’s Next Update Adds ‘Virtual Gunstock Mode’ For Rift S And WMR Inside-Out Tracking
If you’re an Onward player getting an Oculus Rift S or WMR headset you’re in luck- the tactical shooter’s next update will add ‘Virtual Gunstock Mode’ to help solve the kind of occlusion problems that can occur with inside-out tracked controllers. The update will also add support for the Valve Index Controllers as well as...
Four Great Daydream Exclusives No One Will Ever Play
Some 30 months ago, I bought a Google Pixel. It was probably the first high-end phone I’d ever bought. But I didn’t pick it up for the flashy camera, sleek design or crisp HD screen. Those were all added bonuses to the main draw of this device for me: Google Daydream. Fast forward to today...
Oculus Quest Games Livestream – Standalone VR Is Here!
Curious about how we livestream the way we do? Then look no further than this handy guide! Well, hello there! Yesterday we streamed mostly Vader Immortal and showed off a few other things in the Quest. For today, we’re back to streaming Oculus Quest stuff but this time we’re going to bounce around between various games and...
Oculus Go’s Anniversary Sale Offers Savings On Top Apps & Games
It’s now been over a year since the Oculus Go VR headset was released. At just $199 and fully standalone, the headset opened up a new category of affordable VR and freed mobile VR from the constraints of smartphones. In our review, we called it “impressive and important piece of hardware”. Even one year on,...
Nike Begins Using Augmented Reality for Sneaker Fitting in Mobile App & in Retail Stores
After applying augmented reality as a solution for the sale and marketing of sneakers, Nike is taking the next step in its adoption of AR to improve the customer experience. On Thursday, Nike unveiled its new Nike Fit tool, which the company is preparing to add to its existing mobile apps for iOS and Android,...
VR Concert Platform MelodyVR Posts $14.7 Million Loss, Turning Focus To Mobile
Oculus Go celebrated its first birthday this week, which means a bunch of VR apps did too. One such app is MelodyVR, a music platform that offers immersive concert experiences. The platform initially caught headlines for allegedly attracting significant investors such as British pop star, Adele. But, after its first year on the market, MelodyVR...