The world of virtual reality (VR) just got a significant upgrade with the release of the v56 update for Meta Quest Pro and Oculus Quest 2. This update introduces a series of enhancements that promise to redefine the VR experience for users. The highlight of the v56 update is the introduction of Hand Tracking 2.2. This feature aims to bring the responsiveness of hand movements more in line with what users experience with controllers. According to Meta, Hand Tracking 2.2 will reduce the latency experienced by a typical user by 40%, with a 75% latency reduction for fast hand movements. Meta reco ..read more

We are currently in the midst of a global pandemic, and this has resulted in the all-new concept of ‘work from home.’ Video conferencing has quickly become the norm, and working professionals are always on the lookout for new and improved apps for remote meetings and collaborations. One of the advantages of virtual reality is that it allows immersion in a virtual space that is accessible remotely by several users. Hence, it is the perfect way to feel close to each other without being physically together. Thanks to technology, it is now possible to organize meetings in a virtual reality office ..read more

Facebook has always been at the top of its game when it comes to expanding the horizons of virtual reality. They have attempted and worked towards improving the optical performance, form factor, and comfort of new and innovative VR gadgets. At the virtual SIGGRAPH conference this year, a team of researchers at Facebook is all set to present a more compact and lightweight optical architecture that promises enhanced performance to its users. Source: Facebook Research Lead researchers Junren Wang and Andrew Maimone have developed near-eye displays as a part of their work titled, “Holographic Opt ..read more

Virtual Reality has come a long way in a very short period. It has permeated a lot of industries across the world in no time at all. We currently know virtual reality to provide us with amazing sensory experiences vis-à-vis sound and sight. Simply by putting on a headset and plugging in your earphones, you can experience VR at its best. To add to this sensory delight, a team of researchers from the University of Chicago has recently come up with an efficient way of delivering VR temperature sensations by hacking your nose. Our noses house the trigeminal nerve that can be accessed using a seri ..read more

Virtual Reality fitness games have gained a lot of popularity recently because they are fun and also help you stay fit. These games are particularly loved by fitness enthusiasts because there is a diverse range of options available for them. Moreover, these games are aimed at fitness, so you end up having an amazing workout. With loads of options available today, you never get bored. To help narrow down your search, here’s a quick rundown of some of the best fitness games of 2020 in VR! Related: Top 10 Best VR Games You Should Be Playing Audica Audica is one of the most popular fitness gam ..read more

Apple has always been at the forefront for all kinds of augmented reality innovations and has always had ambitious plans for the future of AR and VR. As a part of its next promising venture, Apple is in the process of acquiring NextVR; a California based VR company. NextVR is a popular VR company in Orange County, California that has entertained users for a decade with its entertaining VR experiences using headsets from HTC, PlayStation, Microsoft, Lenovo, and Oculus. In fact, the company also holds the patented technology behind the upscaling of video streams. This technology is responsible ..read more

According to a patent released by Sony Interactive Entertainment recently, the company seems to be working on an all-new VR motion controller that is very similar to the Valve Index, manufactured and created by Valve. The patent mostly talks about a controller device that will have the input mechanism of a home-use game machine. It will be able to detect the hand movement of the users. In addition to that, this brand new kit will also come with multiple sensor units to detect the users’ fingers. The kit will be so advanced that it will have the power to identify the contact or proximity of a ..read more

Virtual reality is continually evolving, and this holds not just in the field of video games but far beyond that. Today, VR is making its presence known in healthcare, real estate, art, and even education. In the face of so many trends, it is not easy to navigate around the many models of VR headsets in the market. To make an informed choice, it is necessary to establish the essential characteristics to consider in the latest VR headsets for the home in advance. Some of these considerations are: Its Use: Virtual reality headsets for smartphones do not offer the same performance as those for ..read more

Virtual Reality (VR) has permeated all kinds of industries and has made its presence known far and wide. Now, in a new development, VR has demonstrated its application in the dairy industry in Russia. According to recent news, VR Glasses are being used on Russian cows to calm them enough to increase the production of milk. These VR Glasses offer cows sun-filled views of green pastures and other pleasant summer environs. As ridiculous as the vision in your head of cows wearing VR Glasses might seem, researchers believe that the idea behind this introduction might actually end up working better ..read more

Virtual reality has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years. It has quickly permeated several industries and has proved to be a powerful technology, offering an immersive experience to users across the world. According to statistics, the market size of global VR gaming is expected to increase significantly by the end of next year to a whopping 22.9 billion in the US alone. This is testimony enough of the widespread use and popularity of VR gaming on a global level. Can You Watch VR Content On A PC/Laptop? Indeed, you can! If you wish to have an immersive experience of your favorite co ..read more