Sony HMZ-T1 HMD Review from Gizmodo Australia

Though Sony's HMZ-T1 is just going on sale today, you're going to see reviews pop up from a few privileged sites that got to play with the futuristic looking 3D head mounted display early. Gizmodo Australia is one of those sites...

Sony HMZ-T1 vs. Silicon Micro Display ST1080 HMD Comparison

The Sony HMZ-T1 and Silicon Micro Display ST1080 are some of the highest quality head mounted displays to ever step into the consumer market. I've seen a number of people ask, "which is better,  HMZ-T1 vs ST1080?" I'll be...

ST1080 HMD Development Kit on Sale and Retail Model Available for Pre-order in December

In addition to a retail model of the ST1080, Silicon Micro Display will be launching a less glamorous version of the ST1080 targeted toward developers. They are calling it the ST1080 DDK (display development kit). As with the ST1080 production unit the price is...

Sony HMZ-T1 HMD Documentation Goes Online Early, Previously Unannounced Info Revealed

For anyone who is seriously considering (and likely obsessing over) purchasing the Sony HMZ-T1 HMD, which is due out on 11/11/11 (just 3 days now), you're head is likely mounted with lots of questions: Will the HMZ-T1 work with...

ST1080 HMD by Silicon Micro Display: Specs, Price Coming 12/1

Silicon Micro Display announced the ST1080 head mounted display just a few days back through a press release on the 31st of October. The following day, they dropped dropped most of the specifications for the HMD on their site,...

Silicon Micro Display Announces ST1080 HMD with 10% Transparent 1080p Displays

The ST1080 HMD, which was just recently announced by Silicon Micro Display, is a consumer targeted HMD with dual 1080p displays. Pricing for the ST1080 has not yet been announced, though CEO Paul Jin says that that information will be...

Interactive Virtual Reality Movies Will Combine Film and Games to Create Highly Immersive Narratives

As games and films come ever closer together, I see a new genre of entertainment being born: the interactive movie. First, an inventory of where games are today: Many of the latest games are already incorporating real-world actors into their...

Alternatives to Sony’s HMZ-T1 Head Mounted Display

Not looking to drop $799 for Sony's HMZ-T1 head mounted display? I don't blame you. That's why this post is dedicated to exploring a few of the other mass market HMDs out there. The HMZ-T1 is definitely the highest...

Sony HMZ-T1 HMD US Launch Date Moved Back, Still Ahead of International Release (supposedly)

The HMZ-T1, Sony's upcoming 3D HD head mounted display, has been pushed back in US availability from what Sony originally stated on their US site. Though Sony's site originally showed that the HD 3D head mounted display would be...

The Road to Virtual Reality Will Not Be Walked Without Opposition

If you thought we were going to make our way toward immersive VR without naysayers, I'm here today to tell you that you're unfortunately wrong. There will always be people who are afraid of change and afraid of technology. Usually, they are hypocrites. They cry...