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What is a VR Backpack?
You know about a VR headset. Even if you don’t you can imagine what that might entail. You can probably also envision VR hand controllers. However, what is a VR backpack? This is a new product that has been developed by HP. Yes, the printer company. They are now working hard on virtual reality technology…
Minecraft: Now In the Real World
Augmented reality is when we use technology to add virtual elements to your everyday world. One new game in the AR field is Minecraft. This treasured game, which allows users to build their dreamlands and characters, is now coming into the new sphere of “extended reality,” technology that allows us to expand our definition of…
Wanna Get Punched By a Robot?
The future is here! Now you can get punched by a robot in a game that combines virtual reality with a real life robot who can punch you in the face pretty hard. The game was developed at Portsmouth University in the UK. The game puts you right in the center of a gladiator arena….
HP Announces 4K VR Headsets
The HP Reverb is a great new headset that has recently become available this summer. It works with the Windows Mixed Reality platform. It is a tethered device that will need to connect to your PC. It has one of the best resolutions of any headset out there with 4K resolution. The tracking is mounted…
“Extended Reality” Is Vital to the Future Workforce
The term extended reality refers to anything that enhances reality like virtual reality or augmented reality. Technologists believe that this new world is going to be essential in the modern workplace in a very short amount of time. Some futurists believe that before long, this technology will be just as popular as the ubiquitous smartphone….
Smell: The 5th Dimension
Amsterdam is a city that is well known for its love of the sex industry. Locals and tourists alike frequent their red light district, looking to get a taste of the legal sex trade. They also have a huge porn industry including theaters where porn movies are screened. We all know that when we have…
Comparison of Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift S and HP Reverb
Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift S and HP Reverb are slated to be the hottest headsets of the summer. But which one should you get if you want to experience the latest in virtual reality technology? Here is a quick review of all three. Oculus Quest This headset is totally wireless. The only tether for this…
Oculus Quest is Great
Oculus Quest is the latest VR headset to hit the scene with a wide appeal. Made by the well-known company, Oculus, who was one of the first to put out any consumer headset in the first place, this is a standalone option that doesn’t need to connect to any other device. It doesn’t use any…
Nintendo Classics: Now Available on VR
Remember playing Mario, NBA Jam and other classics on the Nintendo 64 game system? The low bit rate music and graphics are something we consider retro and nostalgic today. Unless you have the old gaming system, these games are not really accessible. However, one game company, 3DSenVR is creating these games for use in virtual…
VR Technology is Good for More than Entertainment
When you think of virtual reality technology, you might think more about movies, games and even porn than you think about helpful technology that could give you a boost in the office. However, you should change your thinking because now there are new reports that workplaces have been avoiding injuries due to virtual reality training….
Valve Headset from Steam Emerges
Steam is one of the most popular gaming platforms where independent and corporate game makers alike can peddle their amusement. Now the platform is delving into the hardware game with their own VR headset called Index. They already have one out, but their latest one, the Valve Index is sure to impress. Steam is very…
Magic Leap is Making Leaps in Fundraising
Magic Leap is one of the top VR companies around. They are also one of the best-funded startups in the history of startups. Well, now their outlook has just gotten even better. They have partnered with the Japanese phone provider NTT DOCOMO, through an investment from the Japanese company. It is a sizable investment that…
Oculus Virtual Desktop for Review
Oculus has been talking about their new virtual desktop product for a while now, and it is finally ready for use. It’s a novel idea that may help to further the adoption of virtual reality products. Now you can do a lot of the normal things you do on your computer or your phone on…
Is Google’s Daydream Dead in the Water?
No, we’re not talking about the company wistfully staring out the window dreaming of frolicking in a field. Google Daydream was a much talked about platform for virtual reality that was supposed to quickly become just as popular as the Android operating system, according to Google itself. Their strategy was going to be much the…
Beat Saber to Add New Songs
The wildly popular game Beat Saber has had fans waiting and wondering when they were going to add more songs to shake things up. Luckily for fans of the game they have announced their next addition to the game! The new songs were released on March 14th and are available for PSVR and PC virtual…