Microsoft’s introduction of HoloLens 2 included an appearance by Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, a veteran critic of Microsoft, and he praised its openness.Read More Source: Tim Sweeney’s 2 minutes on stage at HoloLens 2 event says a lot about AR openness
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Why the high-end doesn’t make sense for Nintendo’s foray into VR
Rumors point to Nintendo jumping into VR. But maybe Nintendo doesn’t need to push for high-end VR, at least not yet. Maybe it’s got more modest plans.Read More Source: Why the high-end doesn’t make sense for Nintendo’s foray into VR
Microsoft unveils the $3,500 HoloLens 2 AR headset built for comfort and immersion
Microsoft officially has unveiled the second version of its mixed reality headset. HoloLens 2 follows three years after the first version of the hardware.Read More Source: Microsoft unveils the $3,500 HoloLens 2 AR headset built for comfort and immersion
Mozilla promises Firefox Reality for Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 in summer
Mozilla’s mixed reality browser will be one of the earliest apps for Microsoft’s second-generation augmented reality headset, when it becomes widely available.Read More Source: Mozilla promises Firefox Reality for Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 in summer
With NordicNinja VC, Japan seeks a piece of European ‘deep tech’ startups
With NordicNinja VC, Japan wants a piece of European deep tech. The $113 million fund launched this week aimed at startups specifically in Northern Europe.Read More Source: With NordicNinja VC, Japan seeks a piece of European ‘deep tech’ startups
‘History of the Future’ book reveals canceled Oculus Rift successors Tuzi and Venice
Blake Harris’ The History Of The Future reveals two canceled Oculus Rift successor projects codenamed Tuzi and Venice. In October of last year, TechCrunch reported the cancellation of a Rift 2 project codenamed Caspar. This means that a total of three reportedly canceled Rift successor projects are now public knowledge. The first Oculus Rift was re…Read...
Beat Saber and Subpac wearable audio tech want to bring the beat to deaf players
Beat Games CEO Jaroslav Beck outlined a partnership with wearable audio tech maker Subpac to help deaf people experience VR’s best rhythm game.Read More Source: Beat Saber and Subpac wearable audio tech want to bring the beat to deaf players
Apex Construct studio says it’s working on ‘multiple games’ for Oculus Quest
The Stockholm-based Fast Travel Games announced this week that it’s working on “multiple games” for the Oculus Quest standalone VR headset.Read More Source: Apex Construct studio says it’s working on ‘multiple games’ for Oculus Quest
Apple is prioritizing AR — and that’s a good thing
When harnessed for the public good, not simply frivolous enhancements to the gaming world, AR has the potential to usher in transformative progress.Read More Source: Apple is prioritizing AR — and that’s a good thing
5 things to expect from the event formerly known as Mobile World Congress
MWC Barcelona 19 will be a big week for smartphone announcements, edge computing, Microsoft’s HoloLens, 5G, and China’s Huawei.Read More Source: 5 things to expect from the event formerly known as Mobile World Congress
