AR Experience Introduces Three New Olympic Sports

The Washington Post uses AR and interactive video to showcase three new Olympic sports debuting in Tokyo. The 2020 Olympics are finally here after being delayed due to the global pandemic. And though we may not be out of the woods just yet, the Olympic committee has chosen to move forward with the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, allowing hard-working...

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How To Watch The 2020 Tokyo Olympics In VR

Immerse yourself in everything from the Opening Ceremony to seven exciting events using the NBC Olympics VR app. After significant delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Summer Olympics are finally underway in Tokyo, Japan. Over the next two weeks, audiences can look forward to 339 events featuring some of the most physically impressive...

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VR Hero Shooter ‘Larcenauts’ Update Is All About Immersion

The first major update to Impulse Gears’ team-based PvP shooter introduces new interactions like manual reloading and immersive sprinting. Last month, developer Impulse Gear released Larcenauts on Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, and SteamVR headsets. Today, the company announced the arrival of the games first major update, Immersion Overload, which...

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Here Are The Nominees For The 2021 VR Awards

Join other VR dignitaries at the fifth annual VR Awards via a live “World Hop Experience” on VR headsets. *UPDATE [7/23/2021] – We’ve received an update stating that the VR Awards will not be hosting an in-person event this year due to ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve updated the article accordingly.* The Academy...

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Ready Player Me Launches Cross-Game VR Avatar Hub

Create a digital identity and explore a massive catalog of 260 VR games and apps. Wolf3D, the team behind Ready Player Me, today announced a new platform that allows you to bring a custom 3D avatar with you across a growing catalog of VR apps, from social VR experiences like VRChat and Somnium Space to immersive tools such as Animaze and LIV....

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Oculus Quest Update Makes It Easier To Party Up With Friends

The v31 software update introduces additional party features, improvements to Messenger, and new security options. Another month, another exciting Oculus Quest update. Facebook today announced the rollout of yet another software update for Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Whereas v30 focused on multitasking and accessibility, software...

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Snapchat Says AR Is Becoming Part of the Shopping Norm

A 2021 report from Snap Inc. details how AR technology will soon be a major part of your shopping experience. We’ve seen plenty of data explaining how AR and VR technology can help us learn more in less time, develop more efficient ways to collaborate with colleagues at work, and stay connected with loved ones. We’ve also seen how immersive...

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‘Lone Echo II’ Release Date & Price Announced

Join Captain Olivia Rhodes and her robot sidekick Jack on yet another VR sci-fi adventure set in deep space. After numerous delays, developer Ready at Dawn has announced a final release date for its highly-anticipated VR sci-fi adventure game, Lone Echo II. A direct follow-up to 2017’s Lone Echo, the long-awaited sequel continues the story of...

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‘Fruit Ninja VR 2’ Available For Early Playtesting

Go hands-on with the highly-anticipated follow-up to Halfbrick Studios’ VR hack-and-slash game before its launch later this year. Earlier this month, it was revealed that the classic mobile game turned hit VR experience, Fruit Ninja VR, would be receiving a proper follow-up later this year, offering a new-and-improved arcade experience that will...

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Oculus Quest 128GB Headset Supposedly In The Works

A new listing indicates that Facebook could be replacing its 64GB device in favor of a base model with more storage. This past December, we talked about the pros and cons of the 64GB and 256GB Oculus Quest headsets and which one to buy depending on your wants and needs as a user. Long story short, while the 256GB model offers plenty of breathing...

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