Hands-on with the Vive Pre, a VR headset with front-facing camera
HTC replaces its earlier versions of the Vive VR device with the Vive Pre, which includes a front-facing camera.
View ArticleDrive virtual worlds with your feet
3DRudder frees up your hands by letting you explore virtual reality worlds using your feet as controls.
View ArticleThe Virtuix Omni sends you marching off to VR war
The reason VR makes you queasy is that your brain thinks you're moving but you're not. The Virtuix Omni gets your feet moving so you can run and gun without thinking you're going to hurl.
View ArticleHTC's Vive VR headset put me on Mount Everest, and I was utterly terrified
The Vive is the only VR setup I've tried immersive enough to trigger my incredible fear of heights during a demo at CES 2016.
View ArticleMingis on Tech: Roller coasters with a virtual reality twist
If the average roller coaster doesn't scare you anymore, how about one with virtual reality? Executive Editor Ken Mingis gets the details from Network World's Brandon Butler and Multimedia Editor Keith...
View ArticleIntel debuts Project Alloy VR headset
The biggest news out of the Intel Developer Forum this year is Project Alloy — Intel’s push in virtual and augmented reality.
View ArticlePAX 2016: Rock Band VR hands-on
Rock Band VR ditches the trademark note highway so you can feel more like a true guitar god. It makes for a good Oculus Touch demo, but does it have staying power?
View ArticleVirtual reality is incredible, but that doesn't mean you should buy a Rift or...
Now that Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive are officially released to consumers, you might be wondering, “should I buy a VR headset?” Well, the (possibly surprising) short answer is “probably not,” no...
View ArticleHulu's rolling out two VR-only TV shows this fall
First, Hulu laid the groundwork by releasing a virtual reality app for the Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Rift headsets, and now, it’s looking to capitalize on it. The premium streaming service says it...
View ArticleYou can now buy your Playstation VR for $399
Sony's virtual reality headset works with the PS4 console and will feature 50 compatible games by the end of the year.
View ArticleFor cordless VR and more, WiGig may be worth the wait
The stars are finally aligned for WiGig, an ultra-fast, short-range wireless network that took a long time to become a reality. On Monday, the Wi-Fi Alliance launched a certification process for WiGig...
View ArticleThe NFL's making a behind-the-scenes VR video series for YouTube and Google...
The National Football League and Google are producing the league’s first virtual reality video series. The upcoming nine-part VR show will debut its first episode on the NFL’s YouTube channel on...
View ArticleOculus Touch VR controller unboxing
Oculus's motion-tracked Touch controllers are about as close as you can get to using your hands in virtual reality.
View ArticleWatch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live in 360 degrees on YouTube
Ah, Thanksgiving traditions. Watching football. Eating too much. And of course, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which this year will be live-streamed in 360 degrees on YouTube.You’ll be able to...
View ArticleHTC reveals exciting future for the Vive with wireless options and new...
HTC's Vive Tracker and Deluxe Audio Strap will bring new VR gameplay to the Vive as we wait for an upcoming wireless option from partner Intel.
View ArticleCreate your own VR content with the pocket-sized LucidCam
The LucidCam looks like a point-and-shoot camera, but it packs two lenses and captures VR-ready footage in 4K.
View ArticleClik here to view.
The crazy sights of CES 2017
The crazy sights of CESImage by Ann SingerThe annual CES show is celebrating its 50th anniversary and seems to get busier and crazier every year. Here's a look back at some of the most memorable sights...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Here's how silly you look when you're trying VR
Virtual reality at CESImage by Alexandra Wimley/BU News ServiceVirtual reality was all over CES, providing attendees with a glimpse into the computer animated future. But while show-goers were deep in...
View ArticlePrime Members get 35% off Samsung Gear 360, 360-degree High-Res VR Camera -...
The Gear 360 is smaller than a baseball, so you can just hold it and shoot. Or set it down on the included tripod and live in the moment. Look all around you -- that’s what you capture with the Gear...
View ArticleAlienware 13 Gaming Notebooks Discounted Up To $169 For a Limited Time - Deal...
Alienware’s first 13-inch VR gaming laptop features up to 7th Gen Intel Quad Core H- Class processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series graphics. For a limited time various configurations have been...
View Article