Aerometrex Combines Impressive 3D Mapping with VR for Intense Flyovers
Flying in virtual reality, a commonly held wish by enthusiasts since the dawn of the technology. The prospect of swooping over virtual landscapes, your mind convinced your body has taken flight is an extremely enticing one. Now that virtual...
VRelia Partners with ImmersiON to Offer VR Headsets and Content
VRelia, a Spanish company recently formed with the aim of providing users with high resolution VR Headsets, has announced a partnership with ImmersiON, a startup formed from the key players behind TD Vision, a company with a history in...
Altspace Raises $2.5 Million From Google Ventures, Formation 8, and More for Shared VR Browsing Environment
Altspace (formerly Qualia3D) is announcing that they've raised $2.5 million in venture capital to develop a shared virtual reality browsing environment. Investors include Google Ventures, Formation 8, Dolby Family Ventures, and more. Altspace is developing a shared VR environment...
News Bits: ‘Aliens, Trolls and Dragons’, 12 Minutes of Oculus Rift Enabled Action Adventuring (Video)
Virtual Reality is still and emerging (perhaps re-emerging) technology and gaming platform. As such, new surprises and interesting uses of the technology are never far away right now. 'Aliens, Trolls and Dragons' is an Action Adventure game with native...
Digital Combat Simulator (DCS), the DK2 Enabled Flight Sim That Flew under the Radar at E3 2014
Guest writer Kevin Williams lifts the lid on a game which missed the glare of the media spotlight at E3 2014—Digital Combat Simulator.
During E3 2014, there was a crowded assortment of demonstrators on the Oculus VR booth. One of...
News Bits: Oculus Connect Conference Registration Delayed
Earlier this week, Oculus VR announced Oculus Connect, a VR developer conference to be hosted at the end of September in Los Angeles, California. Registration was slated to open this morning at midnight, but Oculus says they need more...
Cyberith Omnidirectional VR Treadmill Launches ‘Virtualizer’ Kickstarter on July 23rd
We've been following Austrian company Cyberith and its virtual reality locomotion 'controller' the 'Virtualizer' for a while now. The Virtualizer is an omnidirectional treadmill which uses a flat base with low friction which enables a user to run, crouch...
Samsung ‘Gear VR’ Smartphone Adapter Rumored to be Announced in September at IFA 2014
An exclusive report from SamMobile has dug up what it alleges are official assets surrounding Samsung's rumored VR smartphone adapter. The report claims that the device will be called 'Gear VR' and be announced at IFA 2014 in early...
News Bits: With 5 Days Remaining, Zero Latency Passes Crowdfunding Goal for Full Body Zombie Experience in Melbourne, Australia
Zero Latency, who has been developing a full-body virtual reality zombie experience, has just passed their $25,000 crowdfunding target with five days remaining. The funds are being raised to further develop the system and the backer rewards offer tickets...
Exclusive: Early Oculus Rift DK2 Unboxing, “The color, contrast, and motion is leaps and bounds over the DK1”
It's DK2 month, with swaths of developers and enthusiasts eagerly awaiting a knock on the door from their local delivery man. An anonymous source has revealed an unboxing of the highly anticipated Oculus Rift DK2.
In a recent update from...
