Virtual and augmented reality news
Qualcomm Technologies is bullish on virtual reality and augmented reality, but it isn’t satisfied with the technology yet. The company is crafting its latest mobile processors and other technology so that VR and AR can become untethered, show imagery with higher resolution, use better displays, and be lightweight and energy efficient enough so that we’ll...
Last week, UploadVR let you know about 10 great SteamVR games that work well with the Rift and Touch by default. Now that the Touch controllers have officially released into the world, we decided to tackle the topic in a bit more detail. How well do the Oculus Touch controllers work with SteamVR apps that...
Virtual Reality can get the elderly in nursing homes to be happier about exercising. A new research project shows that the technology motivates older people in nursing homes to get moving. Source: Virtual experience gets the elderly to exercise
A combination of a head-up display and the keypad familiar to us from mobiles in the 2000s significantly improved the performance of drivers who were texting while driving. Source: Typing while driving could be more safe with simple text entry technique
An ultrahigh speed, wireless communication network using THz instead of GHz frequencies is now one step closer. Researchers have shown that it is possible to effectively transmit signal waves with THz frequencies through the existing fiber optic network. Source: Key component for wireless communication with terahertz frequencies
Children with autism spectrum disorder, who participated in a virtual reality training program, improved social cognition skills and reported better real-world relationships. Neurocognitive testing showed significant gains in emotional recognition, understanding the perspective of others and the ability to problem solve. Source: Virtual reality training improves social skills of individuals on the autism spectrum
Over the years, techniques and equipment for digital mapping have revolutionized the way geoscience field studies are performed. Now a unique new software for virtual model interpretation and visualization is revealed by researchers. Source: New 3D viewer for improved digital geoscience mapping
Chris Hardwick made it his life’s business to talk about the nerdy things he loves most when he co-founded Nerdist Industries over four years ago. Now, Hardwick is seen across a variety of TV shows, most notably Talking Dead, the recap talk show that follows each new episode of The Walking Dead on AMC. It should...
Uncovered among recent regulatory filings, VR metaverse company High Fidelity has raised $22 million in new funding. The company, which has reportedly raised $17.45 million across four prior venture investments, has raised a new round of venture capital to the tune of $22 million, reports the Wall Street Journal. High Fidelity CEO Philip Rosedale confirmed...
Ever wondered how Virtual Reality tricks your brain into believing things? Why you lose your sense of time and presence when you’re in an intense shooting game? Why VR sometimes bleeds into your dreams? Or maybe why VR sickness happens and how to design around it? Tune into the ResearchVR Podcast to hear about the...
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