Ever since Tilt Brush from Google first released earlier this year on Steam with official support for the HTC Vive, thousands of people have created amazing works of art. The app lets you paint in the air using brushes and strokes that actually occupy the 3D space that surrounds you. Game developers have prototyped levels...
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Swiss Society of Virtual and Augmented Reality
Google Announces Tilt Brush ‘Artist in Residence’ Program Featuring Over 60 Artists
Google have announced a new ‘Artist in Residence’ program which will see over 60 artists introduced to the emergent artistic platform of virtual reality via the company’s own Tilt Brush application. As anyone who’s tried it knows, Google’s Tilt Brush is a delight. Not only was the application an apt demonstration of the HTC Vive’s...
Sansar Content Creation Experience Unveiled Showing Impressive Results
Virtual world Second Life creator Linden Lab from has revealed what its like to create worlds within their new multi-user creative VR platform Sansar in this new video which follows Second Life veteran content creator Loz Hyde as he builds an elaborate virtual space using Sansar‘s toolset. Sansar is Linden Lab’s shot at recapturing the success they...
ASUS Officially Unveils The ZenFone AR, The First Daydream and Tango Ready Smartphone (Update)
Update: During its press conference today, ASUS officially unveiled the ZenFone AR, which is poised to officially be the first Tango-enabled smartphone that also supports Google’s Daydream VR platform. The phone is reportedly “built to see like your eyes do” with its trademarked ASUS TriCam System that enables detailed area learning, motion tracking, and depth...
Audeze and JBL Unveil Headphone Solutions Specifically Developed for VR
No matter the fidelity, visuals in VR do a solid job of immersing users in their virtual worlds but audio is the way a good experience turns into a truly incredible one. Even with pure darkness, well designed audio can be as or even more impactful than what’s seen in these digital spaces. Sony recently...
CES 2017 Preview and Predictions – What To Expect From VR This Year
CES 2017 is officially “begins” tomorrow but the behemoth conference is already revving up in Las Vegas. The pre-show press conferences have already begun and that means the big virtual reality news is already breaking. But before the real deluge begins, let’s take a moment to dissect the big show and discuss what it may (or...
Asus ‘ZenFone AR’ Google Tango, Daydream VR Phone Launched, Specs Revealed
Asus have officially unveiled their new Google Tango and Daydream VR certified phone at a press conference at CES 2017 in Las Vegas and the new device packs some impressive hardware inside it’s sleek exterior. Here’s the specs in full. As per leaked details which made their way on to the web yesterday, Asus has now...
Audeze Announces $400 iSine VR Headphones for Rift and Vive
Audio continues to be an important part of VR as different companies are starting to make headphones especially designed for it. Audeze has announced a pair of in-ear headphones that work with the Rift’s proprietary connection as well as the Vive’s standard 3.5mm input. Priced at $400, the headphone are available for pre-order today and...
We Visited The First Oculus-Powered Bar In Las Vegas
Last night I heard my editor Ian Hamilton say something he’s never said before: “Hey man I think we should go to a bar.” Once I’d finished administering the necessary Voight-Kampff Test to confirm he was not a replicant, I grabbed my jacket and joined him on this noble quest. Our destination was Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas,...
Dell Unveils Inspiron 15 Gaming Notebook And Premium Alienware Hardware For VR
CES is a time for announcements and new technology for consumers of all types. Fans of smart home devices and accessories will be excited to learn about their trashcans can level up, while gamers will be excited to learn of new desktop and notebook options, such as the latest mid-range offering in Dell’s Inspiron 15...