We all know that virtual reality is going to be massive, which is why so many companies are trying to secure a dominant position in the emerging industry while it’s still in its infancy. One of the ways Oculus has been trying to achieve this is by paying developers, using the obscene amount of money it… Continue reading Oculus has stopped blocking exclusive content on other headsets
Category: Virtual Reality
Sony’s virtual reality headset might support PCs in the future
For obvious reasons, Sony’s games and gaming-related products are almost always exclusive to the PlayStation, but that might not be the case with the company’s upcoming virtual reality headset. Known as the PlayStation VR, this headset is significantly cheaper than its competitors, which is why it was so exciting for PC gamers to hear Masayasu Ito, the… Continue reading Sony’s virtual reality headset might support PCs in the future
Pornhub wants virtual reality porn to be accessible to everyone
I wouldn’t go so far as to say that Pornhub is at the forefront of technological advancement, but the website is definitely quick to embrace emerging technologies. It released an amusing YouTube video on Tuesday, in which it announced that it’s partnering with BaDoink to make free virtual reality porn accessible to anyone with a virtual reality… Continue reading Pornhub wants virtual reality porn to be accessible to everyone
The PlayStation VR will be cheaper than the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive
A few weeks ago, most of us would’ve thought that the PlayStation VR was a bit too expensive, but after it was announced that the Oculus Rift will sell for $600, while the HTC Vive will sell for $800, paying $400 for the PlayStation VR doesn’t seem so bad. Sony announced the official price at GDC 2016… Continue reading The PlayStation VR will be cheaper than the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive
Valve wants to bring non-VR video games to virtual reality
Google Cardboard has made it so that even videos that aren’t designed for virtual reality can be viewed in virtual reality as a sort of simulated cinematic experience, and now Valve wants to do the same thing for video games. The company teased this new feature, called SteamVR Desktop Theater Mode, on Saturday, saying that it’s currently… Continue reading Valve wants to bring non-VR video games to virtual reality
Samsung and Six Flags are bringing roller coasters to virtual reality
I’m not excited about virtual reality because of the gaming or potential scientific uses, although those are great too, I’m excited for it because it’ll allow me to experience the outside world from the comfort of my own home. The experience will be lamer and less immersive than the real world equivalent, but seeing as I’ll… Continue reading Samsung and Six Flags are bringing roller coasters to virtual reality
Intel might be developing its own augmented reality headset
Intel hasn’t found much success in the mobile industry, which is why the company has turned to emerging industries like drones and wearables in an effort to expand its business beyond personal computing, and those aren’t the only emerging industries that it’s interested in. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, Intel… Continue reading Intel might be developing its own augmented reality headset
Apple’s computers suck too much to handle the Oculus Rift
You could build a PC for around $1,000 that will be able to handle the Oculus Rift, but not even a $6,000 Mac Pro will be able to handle the virtual reality headset. The reason for this is that Apple doesn’t prioritize high-end graphics cards, which are essential for virtual reality headsets, and according to Oculus VR founder… Continue reading Apple’s computers suck too much to handle the Oculus Rift
Zuckerberg: It’ll be a decade before virtual reality becomes mainstream
I’m sure by now you’ve seen the photo of Mark Zuckerberg grinning as he walks through a crowd of people rendered mindless by the irresistible escapism provided by the virtual reality headsets that’re strapped to their faces. Whether or not that was an accurate description really depends on how you interpret the photo, but even if you don’t get an Orwellian vibe from… Continue reading Zuckerberg: It’ll be a decade before virtual reality becomes mainstream
Google has added a virtual reality section to the Google Store
In the past, Google has provided third-parties with the ideas and tools they need to create virtual reality products, but the company is starting to take on a more direct role in the virtual reality market. Not only are there rumors that it’s working on a high-end virtual reality headset, the Google Store has a new section… Continue reading Google has added a virtual reality section to the Google Store