A project codenamed Google A65 is thought to be a standalone AR headset, and now we may have more details about it. German news site Winfuture.de says it has documents that indicate Google’s working with Taiwanese manufacturer Quanta on the augmented reality headset. Google’s previously worked with Quanta on the Pixel C tablet. The headset is expected …
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The new Oculus Go ($352 at Amazon) VR headset is earning high marks from reviewers and users alike, with CNET’s Scott Stein awarding it an 8/10 rating and Best Buy customers scoring it 4.5 stars (out of 5) on average. Already got a Go? Let’s take a look at some ways to make the most of it, from adding your …
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The future of Google VR needs to work better with my hands. But…maybe not just yet. Google’s next wave of VR just arrived a few days ago, in the form of a standalone headset called the Lenovo Mirage Solo. It’s an impressive demonstration of how VR will start to involve larger-scale tracking. But it doesn’t have a new, next-generation set …
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Flying the Enterprise in virtual reality is a Star Trek fan’s dream come true. But when Ubisoft’s Star Trek: Bridge Crew game launched last May, it didn’t necessarily come with the USS Enterprise that fans would have wanted — its USS Aegis was a bit of a knockoff. But now, a DLC expansion will let you captain the same ship …
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Google announced the browser-based Tour Creator, for roll-your-own VR walkthroughs, at its Google I/O developer conference this week. But if you want to create your own 360-degree content, you’ll need a camera that works with it. Out of the gate, Ricoh says it’s ready for you with its Ricoh Theta V, an existing 360 camera that will work with the …
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Will my 9-year-old start making VR projects when he’s in junior high? I think it’s likely, after seeing what Google has in store with Tour Creator. The tool is a surprise announcement at this year’s Google I/O conference aimed at the education market, and unlike previous educational VR efforts, this one’s about creating. Google’s first educational dives into VR, years ago, …
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If you’re still skeptical about VR’s future in your life, Intel Sports’ and panoramic camera maker Altia Systems’ plans might get you in the game. Altia on Tuesday unveiled PanaCast Live, a portable video camera system to enable live broadcasting of 180-degree 4K-resolution 3D video at 60 frames per second. Intel Sports plans to pair the PanaCast Live system with …
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Glasses can sometimes be a pain when using VR, but Facebook doesn’t want that to stop you from using the Oculus Go. That’s why Oculus partnered with FramesDirect to build custom prescription lenses specifically for the $199 VR headset. The VirtuClear lenses can be customized for your prescription and then snap onto the Oculus Go headset — almost like contacts for your …
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Two weeks ago, CNET revealed that Apple is working on a standalone wireless headset capable of both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), using Apple’s very own chips — so no need to plug into a traditional PC or phone. Well, it looks like Samsung may have a similar idea brewing in its labs: The Korea Times reports that Apple’s …
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After a first day full of mind-melting discussion about what’s next in AI, cloud computing, machine learning and a Cortana-Alexa friendship, Microsoft’s Build 2018 continued with its second-day keynote. Day 2 was considerably quieter, but we still saw a few interesting announcements about phone and PC integration, Windows Sets and incentives for app developers. Here’s the news from day 2 of Build 2018: …
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