We don’t know for sure if it’s the result of growing interest in haptics, the right moves at the right time, or a combination of both but AxonVR has pulled in the largest funding round for haptic feedback thus far. The company responsible for the HaptX platforms has acquired $5.8 million in a recent funding...
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Orah 4i Is A $3,600 Live-Streaming 36 Camera Available For Pre-Order
At the forefront and what looks to be a massive shift in media, many creators and enthusiast are keeping their eyes peeled for the latest and greatest tools. Stand-alone 360-degree cameras and mobile phone accessories are steadily entering the market, raising the bar every step of the way. In April we reported on the new...
How VR Can Conquer The Music World in 2017
Of all the verticals people are talking about in virtual reality, music is easily one of the most exciting — and the most frustrating. While there were predictions that VR music videos would dominate in 2016, the industry was generally slow to adopt the technology, and great content was scarce. As 2017 approaches, however, it...
The Road Ahead in VR and AR Will Have Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
John Riccitiello, CEO of Unity Technologies, predicted that tech journalists would start gleefully writing that the virtual reality revolution is over because sales of VR headsets fell short of expectations, and analysts are in the midst of shaving back their predictions. I’m not one of those journalists. For AR and VR, I see 2017 as a...
Classic ‘Serious Sam’ Gets “Full Locomotion” VR Version ‘The First Encounter’, Next Week
Croteam VR, the developers behind the popular first person shooter Serious Sam, are bringing their classic original instalment of the franchise to VR platforms next week with a new Early Access release called The First Encounter which promises full choice of locomotion methods. Given the current accepted knowledge – that first person shooter games are...
Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’ Debuts Virtual Reality Pictionary Segment with ‘Tilt Brush’
NBC’s popular late night talk show The Tonight Show with host Jimmy Fallon has debuted a new segment called Virtual Reality Pictionary which uses the HTC Vive and Google’s Tilt Brush VR paint app. Jimmy Fallon is no stranger to VR. As far back as 2013, when Fallon was hosting Late Night, he saw a pre-DK1 version of the...
Sony Brings PS VR’s 3D Audio To PS4 Games With New Platinum Headset
The future of console gaming has arrived in the PlayStation VR and, with that, new branded accessories are expected to arrive. Revealed on their blog, the new Platinum Wireless headset aims to produce audio the way “games were made to sound” and has 7.1 surround sound, 3D audio, lightweight design, noise canceling microphones, extended life...
Serious Sam VR Adds Co-Op and Two New Difficulties in New Update
With over 450 reviews tallied on Steam, Serious Sam VR is holding with a very positive rating for this intense and gruesome wave shooter. We previously covered the blast from the past when it was nearing launch into Steam’s early access and now it’s getting a massive new update that may attract new users and...
Visualising UI Solutions for Our Mixed Reality Future
Augmented and Mixed Reality technologies are rapidly evolving, with consumer devices on the horizon. But how will people interact with their new digitally enhanced lives? Designer Ben Frankforter visualises several ideas he’s had to help bring about the arrival of what he calls the “iPhone of mixed reality”. Guest Article by Ben Frankforter Ben Frankforter...
‘Ninja Run’ May Be the Craziest VR Locomotion Technique Yet
This is ‘Ninja Run VR’, and its yet another take on the ever present problem of user locomotion in VR experiences. But, as crazy as the concept looks, there may be some method to its madness. The question of how best to allow users of VR apps, games and experiences to move around a virtual...