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Microsoft No Longer Planning to Bring VR Support to Xbox One

by Andrew Fenn

Microsoft has done a U-turn on its plans to bring VR capabilities to Xbox One. Back when it was first announced, “Project Scorpio” — which went on to become the most recent addition to …

Report: New HoloLens Will Be Powered by Qualcomm XR1 Platform

by Andrew Fenn

According to new reports, Microsoft’s next HoloLens device will be powered by Qualcomm’s new XR1 Platform chipset, which has been designed specifically for VR and AR applications. Details of the chip began to emerge …

macOS Mojave to Include Support for HTC Vive Pro

by Andrew Fenn

Mojave, the next major update for MacOS, will include plug-and-play support for HTC Vive Pro, a collaboration between Apple, HTC and Steam. Current Mac systems lack the power for VR functions — even the …

DisplayLink Shows Off Wireless VR Gaming Technology at E3 2018

by Andrew Fenn

DisplayLink, a provider of USB graphics and wireless VR technology, showcased some of its latest tech at this year’s E3 expo, including multi-player wireless VR, replica weaponry, haptic wearables and a 13m² display wall. …

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New WebVR Site Streams VR Experiences to Any Device

by Andrew Fenn

‘Within’, a VR startup based in Los Angeles, has launched a website using Mozilla’s WebVR technology that’s compatible with any VR-capable device, including head-mounted displays or Google Cardboard, as well as mobile phones and …

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Oculus Streaming World Cup Matches in VR via Venues App

by Andrew Fenn

Oculus is streaming a small selection of matches from this year’s World Cup competition free of charge, through its new social viewing app, Venues. The first match to be streamed via the app took …

HypnoVR Secures $830,000 in Seed Funding

by Andrew Fenn

HypnoVR, a provider of VR-based medical hypnosis solutions for managing pain and stress, has secured funding to the value of €700,000 (approximately $830,000) from lead investors Guillaume Richard, founder and chairman of OuiCare; Daniel …

Tags:AR/VR| Medical| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 23

PlayStation VR Bundles Discounted in Days of Play Sale

by Andrew Fenn

PlayStation VR bundles are being sold at significantly discounted rates this week, as part of Sony’s Days of Play sale. The device retailed at $399 at launch but is now available in bundles priced …

VR Training Simulator Teaching Orthopaedic Surgery Students in the US

by Andrew Fenn

A proportion of training orthopaedic surgeons in the US are being taught with VR technology from Osso VR and Immersive Touch. The technology is currently being used in eight residency programmes, including Columbia, Harvard, …

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Vuzix Launches Blade Smart Glasses Developer Centre

by Andrew Fenn

Vuzix has announced that developers can now access its Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses Developer Centre. The company says that this single gateway enables Vuzix Blade partners and customers to access a diverse set of …

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HTC Says Vive Wireless Adaptor will Launch by Late Summer

by Andrew Fenn

At E3 2018, HTC revealed that its Vive Wireless Adaptor is currently scheduled for launch by late summer. The company also released some further information about the device, namely that it will be powered …

Tags:AR/VR| DisplayLink| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 23

New HoloLens for 2019 Q1 Release?

by Andrew Fenn

The new version of Microsoft’s HoloLens mixed reality headset — currently codenamed Sydney — is rumoured to be scheduled for a release during the first quarter of 2019. The device is said to incorporate …

Tags:AR/VR| Microsoft| Mixed Reality| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 23