Current VR headsets can certainly make you believe you’re in a virtual world, but consumer devices can’t yet reproduce the exact way your eyes see the real world. New research being presented at SIGGRAPH by NVIDIA aims to fix that. NVIDIA Research is demonstrating two ways of addressing the vergence-accommodation conflict. For those unfamiliar, our...
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New ‘Ark Park’ Trailer Reveals a Lot Less “Education” and a Lot More Dino Destruction
When Ark Park was first revealed back in 2016, we were told it would be an educational experience allowing players “the opportunity to truly appreciate and understand dinosaurs in their natural habitat.” That seemed odd at the time, given that the title is a spinoff of Ark: Survival Evolved, a game that’s very much about...
Apple AR: Watch Our World Change from Night to Day Using ARKit
We’ve seen some pretty cool space-related Apple ARKit demos in the past few weeks. One guy literally had the entire solar system rotating around the sun in his bedroom. Now, a recent demo shows that you can get up close and personal with our Earth, watching how it changes as it rotates. Obviously, this projected...
RoVR Is A VR Pet Simulator About You And An Adorable Little Dog
I am the proud owner of a magnificent Pembroke Welsh Corgi. If you follow me on Twitter, you probably knew that already. I never really had pets growing up because I was (and still am) horribly allergic to cats and used to be just as allergic to dogs. Luckily, the latter affliction has passed and...
‘ARKTIKA.1’ Devs Detail Game’s Deadly Weaponry
ARKTIKA.1 is an anticipated Oculus Rift exclusive coming from renowned developer 4A Games, the studio behind the Metro series. In a new video, the developers explore some of Arktika.1’s diverse arsenal, including a particularly cool gun that can shoot around corners. Arktika.1 is shaping up to be a rather beautiful looking VR shooter. Significant attention to...
Hands-on: NASA-backed ‘Mars 2030’ – A Beautiful, Educational, & Buggy Trip to the Red Planet
The education-focused Mars 2030 launches today on SteamVR for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, soon to come to PSVR. With 40 square kilometers of explorable terrain, the experience successfully achieves its main objective: to make the user feel like they are on Mars. However, while its stunning canvas has great potential, its execution currently suffers from...
New Patent Application Adds Fuel to Rumors About Augmented Reality Glasses for Apple
Apple has sprung a massive AR following since the announcement of their ARKit, with users waiting to see what exactly the tech giant will do next. Now, thanks to a patent application published today, we might have an idea of what’s coming: augmented reality glasses. The rumor that AR glasses are coming to Apple has...
How Felix & Paul Are Pushing VR Storytelling Further With Miyubi
Become a toy robot and enter the future of sitcoms in Felix & Paul Studios Miyubi – the industry’s first ever live action long-form VR comedy, now available on the Oculus Store. In Miyubi, the viewer is a robot who is gifted to a quirky family’s brilliant young son, in 1982. Not only did I...
Discover New VR Experiences At Kaleidoscope’s First Look
Kaleidoscope — a community for VR creators, funders and thought leaders — revealed today its First Look event, a 2-day showcase featuring over 100 upcoming VR games, videos, creations and other projects. Taking place in Los Angeles on September 20 and 21, First Look promises to help “industry leaders to discover, license, and partner on...
At 40 Minutes, ‘Miyubi’ is Felix & Paul’s Longest VR Film Yet – Available Today
Felix & Paul Studios, among the top VR video production companies out there, today launch their longest film to date on the Oculus Rift and Gear VR. Miyubi transports viewers back to 1982 where they see the world through the eyes of an eponymous Japanese robot toy. The studio may point to the film’s length as its leading...