One of the highest-definition VR headsets for consumers is about to start shipping, delivering 4K resolution across two eyes.Read More Source: HP unveils $599 Reverb VR headset with super pixel density and 114-degree FOV
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Google’s Gradient Ventures joins $58 million investment in AR startup Mojo Vision
Mojo Vision, an “invisible computing” AR startup, has raised $58 million from Google’s Gradient Ventures and other big-name investors.Read More Source: Google’s Gradient Ventures joins $58 million investment in AR startup Mojo Vision
GDC 2019: Nreal AR Sunglasses Target Gamers With NetEase Partnership
Having showcased its promising hardware at CES and MWC already, Nreal is targetting gamers at GDC 2019. The company today announced a partnership with NetEase to showcase content on its AR sunglasses, Nreal Light. Nreal offers a pair of light sunglasses that connect to an external processing unit, be it either a dedicated device or...
GDC 2019: Apex Construct, More Win Big In Third Annual Viveport Developer Awards
Fast Travel Games’ Apex Construct was one of the big winners in HTC’s third annual Viveport Developer Awards. This year’s winners were announced at GDC 2019 today. As the name suggests, the awards recognize developers that have published apps on HTC’s VR storefront in the past year. Winners will net goodies from a $50,000 prize...
Media fragmentation is annoying consumers
Deloitte’s Technology, Media and Telecommunications division published its 13th-annual Digital Media Trends survey, focused on identifying changes in the ways US consumers engage with various types of media. Led by an independent research firm, the survey had roughly 2,000 consumer respondents across demographics – with the report categorizing respondents based on age (Gen-Z: ages 14-21,...
Pimax Releases ASW-Like “Smart Smoothing” And Static Foveated Rendering
At GDC 2019 today Pimax released two new software features aimed at making its headsets easier to run. Fixed Foveated Rendering (FFR) and Smart Smoothing. The features work for both the 5K+ and 8K headsets. Fixed Foveated Rendering renders at a lower resolution everywhere except the center of the lens. This is the same technique...
GDC 2019: Angry Birds Officially Coming To PSVR And iOS ARKit Very Soon
Today, Rovio and Resolution Gamse are officially announcing two brand new versions of Angry Birds for both AR and VR devices. Currently, you can play Angry Birds on Magic Leap One, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive, and now the immersive adaptation of one of the most beloved mobile gaming properties of all-time is coming to...
SXSW 2019: The Atomic Tree Tells A Riveting Deep-Rooted Story
As the years go by, and virtual reality becomes more accessible, it also becomes more mainstream. While a lot of people look forward to VR gaming and other interactive experiences, others yearn for immersive experiences that aren’t as interactive. SXSW’s Virtual Cinema area showed off plenty of these experiences this year, and it brought in...
Pico Neo 2 Is A Standalone VR Headset Which Can Also Wirelessly Connect To Your PC
At GDC this week Qualcomm announced an update to their VR845 reference design which allows it to also wirelessly connect to a gaming PC. The first headset to be based off this design and using its technology is the Pico Neo 2. The Neo 2 will launch in the second half of this year. They...
Angry Birds AR is coming to iPhone this spring
Angry Birds: Isle of Pigs took the scenic route to the iPhone. Rovio began flirting with augmented reality on the Magic Leap of all places, releasing First Person Slingshot for the headset last year. Last month, Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs hit Steam for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Now, it seems, the...