It’s not controversial to say that the PSVR is one of the most successful premium VR products on the market. Instead of needing a powerful PC to drive something like an Oculus Rift, all you need is a PSVR and a $299 base model PS4. Sony have innovated quite a lot to get a good … Continue reading Sony Assures PlayStation 5 VR Compatibility
Modern dentistry is a pretty painless practise, but all the cutting-edge dental techniques in the world do little for the anxiety of individual patients. In the collective imagination of the public going to the dentist is something to be feared. It’s no help that serious anxiety is an increasingly common occurrence in modern life. The … Continue reading Virtual Reality in Dentistry: A Match Made in Heaven?
Microsoft’s new Flight Sim game is set to launch on the 18th of August 2020. It’s coming to PC and Xbox, available to buy outright or as part of a Game Pass subscription. As preview builds of the game make it into the hands of the media, excitement for the “game” is starting to peak. … Continue reading Microsoft Flight Sim Has Limited VR Support at Launch
The Oculus Quest is hands-down the VR headset we believe most people should get. It’s the best standalone headset at the moment, with advanced inside-out tracking, a healthy library of native standalone VR games and the killer ability to connect to a computer and act as a full Oculus Rift. The Quest has been an … Continue reading Oculus Quest 2 Rumours Are Stronger Than Ever
If you haven’t heard, Oculus has pulled the plug on the Go. It’s the most affordable standalone VR headset. This might come as quite a surprise, because by all accounts it was doing pretty well. Facebook is certainly not running short of money. Oculus Go was part of their big plans for VR and social … Continue reading Don’t Buy an Oculus Go (Or Any 3DoF VR)!
The Oculus Quest was undoubtedly the top-dog when it came to standalone VR headsets at launch, but since then Oculus have expanded its functionality in interesting ways. For example, the company recently implemented a beta feature that can track the user’s hands directly, using the onboard cameras. While no notable apps take advantage of this … Continue reading Oculus Link and the USB 2.0 Update: Does It Work?
The Oculus Quest doesn’t yet have a library of games and apps to match the Rift’s PC VR offerings. Yes, these days you can use the Quest as a Rift thanks to Oculus Link, but you can’t play that anywhere you like and need to be tethered to a computer. Vader Immortal, in its three … Continue reading Vader Immortal for Oculus Quest Review
Say ‘virtual reality” to anyone and you can be sure the first thing they think of is the iconic head-mounted display. Head-mounted displays have a long, interesting history and plenty of people have contributed to their eventual form. The one we all know today. Ivan Sutherland is largely credited with putting together the first true … Continue reading People of VR – Eric Howlett Spotlight
Now that we have practical, affordable and highly-realistic VR there’s always the question of what we’ll do with this technological tool. While most people are going to create VR experiences that will be education, scientific or educational in nature, there are going to be some applications that are more left-of-field. We’ve seen some weird stuff … Continue reading Woman’s Deceased Daughter “Resurrected” in VR: Unethical or the Future?
Standalone VR headsets are quickly becoming an important part of the modern VR landscape. Flagship products such as the Oculus Quest bring proper 6DoF VR, with cutting edge display and motion technology within reach of mainstream consumers. With the latest update bringing the ability to tether the Quest to a powerful PC, it seems that … Continue reading Lenovo Brings Standalone VR to Education
