Ian Hamilton
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Tehachapi, CA, United States
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Microsoft’s PIVOT haptics research might improve how we throw balls in VR
The latest VR haptics research from Microsoft — called “PIVOT” — could makes movements such as throwing balls appear more realistic. → Read More
Microsoft’s PIVOT haptics research might improve how we throw balls in VR
The latest VR haptics research from Microsoft — called “PIVOT” — could makes movements such as throwing balls appear more realistic. → Read More
Facebook adds new requirement for Oculus Quest sideloading
Facebook is requiring a new step to sideload content on the Oculus Quest standalone headset. This change begins October 8. → Read More
Facebook adds new requirement for Oculus Quest sideloading
Facebook is requiring a new step to sideload content on the Oculus Quest standalone headset. This change begins October 8. → Read More
Schell Games’ HistoryMaker VR is coming just in time for pandemic distance learning
Schell Games is releasing HistoryMaker VR on Steam just in time for the new school year that’ll let players embody a range of historical figures. → Read More
Oculus Quest adds beta test for voice commands in U.S. English
Oculus Quest’s latest system software makes voice commands available as a beta feature to United States-based English speakers. → Read More
The Elite: Dangerous Odyssey expansion will launch without VR
The huge Odyssey expansion for the Elite: Dangerous space sim is coming in early 2021 and won’t be VR-compatible “for launch.” → Read More
The Elite: Dangerous Odyssey expansion will launch without VR
The huge Odyssey expansion for the Elite: Dangerous space sim is coming in early 2021 and won’t be VR-compatible “for launch.” → Read More
Pico Neo 2 and Tobii-powered eye-tracking variant now available worldwide
Pico Interactive is making its Neo 2 line of standalone headsets available worldwide. The base model is $700, while the Tobii eye-tracking variant is $900. → Read More
Waltz of the Wizard hand-tracking hands-on: Magic in your hands
Quest Quest's new hands-free hand-tracking is here. How does it work? We try it out with Walt of the Wizard, a VR game with hand-tracking. → Read More
Beat Saber AR concept envisions little lightsaber fingers
Daniel Beauchamp's latest AR reimaging blue and red lightsabers coming out of the ends of fingers for a tabletop miniature version of Beat Saber. → Read More
Waltz of the Wizard’s new movement system works with Oculus Quest hand-tracking
Waltz Of The Wizard updates aim to make traversing large spaces in VR more comfortable, and they'll work with Oculus Quest’s controller-free hand-tracking. → Read More
Echo Arena open beta launches May 5 on Oculus Quest
Ready At Dawn announced that starting May 5, Echo Arena (a zero-g sports game) will be available in open beta on Oculus Quest. → Read More
Magic Leap warns users to update headsets over battery issue
Magic Leap sent owners of its AR headsets a warning that they need to update their devices due to an issue related to the battery. → Read More
Supernatural gives you a better workout than Beat Saber
After playing Supernatural this week, my legs are sore to a degree unmatched by Beat Saber, Pistol Whip, BoxVR, OhShape, or any other VR app. → Read More
Unplugged: Air Guitar uses Oculus Quest hand-tracking to turn you into a rock star
A video teaser popped up for a VR game on Oculus Quest that uses controller-free hand-tracking for a familiar musical experience similar to Rock Band and Guitar Hero. And it already carries the perfect name — Unplugged: Air Guitar. → Read More
Crisis VRigade adds co-op via SideQuest, seeks community support
The developers Time Crisis-inspired Crisis VRigade are seeking community support as they launch a co-op mode for their VR game. → Read More
Color Space is like a coloring book for VR
Color Space is available now on Oculus Quest and Rift for $10 and adapts the timeless appeal of coloring books to the complete sensory control of VR. → Read More
Oculus Quest wishlist: 4 upgrades we want
Opinion The Oculus Quest standalone VR headset is an incredible device that’s redefining what virtual reality means. The $400 all-in-one released in May with some great games like Superhot VR and Beat Saber working with complete wireless freedom. Just set up your guardian boundaries wherever you are and start playing. By the end of the year, … → Read More
Valve’s Index VR headset goes back on sale March 9
Valve Index VR kits will be available to purchase again on at 10 a.m. Pacific time on Monday, March 9. → Read More