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...
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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...
3D Modeling Comes to Mixed Reality on the HoloLens with Verto Studio 3D
3D modeling is usually a very long and complicated process. Manipulating the thousands to millions of vertices, faces, and triangles to the correct shape you want is just the first part of the process, and can take a good while depending on the level of detail needed. From there, you need to texture the model...
Video: Using the HoloLens & Subtractive Spatial Modeling to Make a Room Seem Larger
Once mixed reality technology is more widely available and realistically priced for consumers, using the tech to create the illusion of a larger space, will likely be a favorite use for mixed reality in places where real-estate is expensive, people tend to live in smaller homes and work in tighter offices. When the walls feel...
Ricoh Unveils The First Camera Capable of 360-Degree Recording and Livestreaming For 24hrs
Having even found their way into the presence of the President of the United States, Ricoh and their 360-degree cameras are charging forward with the goal to provide accessible and functional hardware for the 360-degree format. Technology is emerging from every direction as the format grows, but Ricoh is still attempting to stay ahead of the competition....
Vuze Is An $800 VR Camera Releasing In March With 3D Audio Support
A number of new virtual reality (VR) headsets and technologies went to market in 2016, but without content, VR viewers are little more than futuristic-looking ski goggles. And this is why we’re starting to see a number of VR cameras enter the fray, including Nokia’s $60,000 Ozo, Facebook’s $30,000 Surround, GoPro’s $15,000 Odyssey, and upstarts...
Eye-Tracking VR Headset FOVE 0 Costs $599, Starts Shipping January 2017 (Update)
Update: According to a statement provided to UploadVR during CES 2017, FOVE has announced that they will begin shipping their FOVE 0 eye-tracking VR headset around the world this month in January of 2017 to customers. “This is the culmination of a two and half year adventure,” said Yuka Kojima, co-founder and CEO at FOVE. “We...