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Here you will find a wide range of information on the exciting world of virtual reality, from comprehensive material for beginners to interesting and deep discussions of virtual reality’s problems, implications and applications.
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Apple Vision Pro ‘EyeSight’ External Display Revealed
Apple has recently shared its VisionOS Beta 6, and along with the release, there’s an interesting video showing how users can create avatars by scanning their faces with the Vision Pro cameras. But while facial scanning to create avatars might not be all that remarkable, where the video gets interesting is where it shows how … Continue reading Apple Vision Pro ‘EyeSight’ External Display Revealed
18th November 2023
Samsung Teams With Google 2024 XR Headset Launch
According to The JoongAng, a South Korean newspaper, Samsung plans to officially announce an XR headset next year, with a limited December 2024 launch. The initial release of the new headset will be limited to 30,000 units. Although Samsung has produced VR headsets in the past, this will be the first standalone device and the … Continue reading Samsung Teams With Google 2024 XR Headset Launch
11th November 2023
Google Says “No” To Meta’s Play Store Request
In a recent Instagram AMA, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth responded to questions about the company’s plans to support 2D Android apps by stating that Google had refused to allow Play Store access on the Quest. In his response, Bosworth talked about how Android developers who have an Android Package Kit (APK) that is currently available … Continue reading Google Says “No” To Meta’s Play Store Request
7th November 2023
Apple CEO Confirms Vision Pro Will Only Be Available In Apple Stores
Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, has confirmed that the company’s much-anticipated Vision Pro mixed reality headset will only be available from Apple Stores. After sharing Apple’s Q4 earnings for 2023, Tim Cook was asked questions about the Apple Vision Pro’s release on a conference call. He talked about how the new headset will be distributed and … Continue reading Apple CEO Confirms Vision Pro Will Only Be Available In Apple Stores
4th November 2023
US Regulators Open Up 6GHz Band for VR and AR Devices
After several years of petitioning from various corners of the tech industry, the wireless communication regulator, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has approved plans for the use of the 6GHz band in the United States. The FCC unanimously green-lit the plans at the same time as agreeing to progress with the restoration of net neutrality … Continue reading US Regulators Open Up 6GHz Band for VR and AR Devices
21st October 2023
Meta Quest 3: The Best Apps, Games, and Accessories Available Right Now
As an early adopter, it’s always exciting to be one of the first to try something new. Whether you’ve already got your new Meta Quest 3 headset and it’s barely left your head since you bought it on the day of release, or you know there’ll be one under the tree on Christmas Day, you’ll … Continue reading Meta Quest 3: The Best Apps, Games, and Accessories Available Right Now
17th October 2023
Quest Storage: Which Quest 3 to Get and What Has Changed for Quest 2 Users?
The Meta Quest 3 has landed. Before you rush out and buy your headset, you will need to decide which option to buy. The base model comes with 128 GB storage for $480, while the £620 model offers 512 GB. If you’re on a budget, you may wonder how much of a difference the smaller … Continue reading Quest Storage: Which Quest 3 to Get and What Has Changed for Quest 2 Users?
13th October 2023
UK CMA Green Lights $69-Billion Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal
Back in January 2022, Microsoft announced plans to acquire gaming giants Activision Blizzard. The staggering $69 billion deal would radically shake up the gaming industry and the proposed purchase price set a record for being five times bigger than the previous largest gaming company acquisition. From the moment the deal was first announced, it was … Continue reading UK CMA Green Lights $69-Billion Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal
13th October 2023
Meta Connect 2023: All the News You Need To Know
While many people are taking a keen interest in this year’s Meta Connect Conference to learn more about the upcoming Quest 3 launch, the two-day event that ran from the 27th to the 28th of September has seen some exciting announcements about lots of great upcoming innovations. While not all of the announcements fit into … Continue reading Meta Connect 2023: All the News You Need To Know
29th September 2023Virtual Reality: what is it and why is it important to know about?
Virtual reality is essentially the use of technology to create the illusion of presence in an environment that isn’t really there. It works by sending information to various senses, such as sight and hearing, that fool our brains into experiencing something virtual. The illusion is often completed by the presence of interactivity, in other words the virtual world responds in some way to your presence.
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Where to go from here?
If you are new to virtual reality (or just want a refresher) we suggest you start with our What is virtual reality?section for a more in-depth discussion of the topic. We look at practical examples and discuss the core technologies in a clear and simple way. Providing a solid foundation for further reading.
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Pros and cons of virtual reality
We have series of articles about the various applications of this technology and the equipment used, for example, VR glasses (or goggles as they are sometimes called).
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Expert Insight
Ekram Alam
Ekram Alam is co-founder of Cocoon Creativity and co-developer of EVOLVE, a mobile VR and AR app that aims to transport you back to the prehistoric age with the help of Evolutionary Biology professors at UCL.
