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Fraunhofer introduces new OLED Microdisplay for VR

by Matthew Brennesholtz

The Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (Fraunhofer FEP) in Dresden has introduced a new OLED microdisplay specifically targeting virtual reality (VR) applications. This is part of the European LOMID …

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VR/AR/MR is Alive and Well for Military Training

by Chris Chinnock

VR, AR and MR applications were in every other booth at I/ITSEC 2017 where the access to game engines and inexpensive headsets are driving a revolution in the way training is done in many …

Highlights from I/ITSEC 2017

by Chris Chinnock

The Interservice/ Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) is the world’s largest modeling, simulation, and training conference. Held near the beginning of December in Orlando, Florida, USA, I/ITSEC consists of peer-reviewed paper presentations, …

ZED Mini Camera Brings Mixed Reality to VR Headsets

by Andrew Fenn

Stereolabs’ ZED Mini mixed-reality camera will start shipping on December 18th. The device attaches to existing Oculus or Vive VR headsets, adding AR functions. The ZED mini features high-resolution and frame-rate 3D video capture, …

Huawei Daydream VR Controller Revealed

by Andrew Fenn

The controller for Huawei’s new Google Daydream VR headset has been revealed via documents submitted to the FCC. According to the documents, the new controller is called the Virtual Reality Handle and features a …

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Apple Buys VRVana

by Bob Raikes

Apple is reported to have bought an AR start-up called VRVana which has apparently developed an AR headset, called the Totem, but had not shipped it. Reports put the value of the deal at …

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First European IMAX VR Experience Centre Opens in the UK

by Andrew Fenn

IMax has launched its fifth VR Experience Centre at the Trafford Centre in Manchester, United Kingdom, the first of its kind in Europe. The centre operates in a similar fashion to other global IMax …

Tap Systems Announce Wearable VR Keyboard and Mouse

by Andrew Fenn

Tap Systems has officially revealed its wearable virtual reality keyboard and mouse peripheral. Claimed to be “fast, accurate, easy, eyes-free and stylish”, Tap is a system of interconnected rings that, when worn by the …

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EUVR Backs Gaze-at-Ratio Ad-Tracking System

by Andrew Fenn

EUVR has officially backed the Gaze-at-Ratio (GAR) ad-tracking system for use within virtual and augmented reality content in Europe. GAR, which was introduced last month, measures and provides analytical data based on the length …

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BBC Launches Virtual Reality Spacewalk Experience

by Andrew Fenn

The BBC has launched VR Hub, a new department dedicated to the development of virtual reality content. In a blog post, VR Hub’s Head of Content Commissioning Zillah Watson announced the first release, Home: …

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Vive X Adds 26 More Companies to its AR/VR Acceleration Program

by Norbert Hildebrand

HTC Vive announced that it has added 26 more companies to its AR / VR acceleration program called Vive X. The program contains now more than 80 companies worldwide. The Vive X program is …

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Varjo Boosts Cash For Production

by Bob Raikes

We reported on Varjo Technologies some months ago (Varjo Announces High resolution VR Solution) and now the company has added $6.7 million in investment from Tekes in addition to $8.2 million in Series A …

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