The idea of virtual reality or VR isn't new of course. It's been circulating in the tech space for a number of years, but recently, the technology has broken through some of the long-standing barriers.Enabling access has helped, with devices like Google's Cardboard opening the door for anyone with a smartphone, right up to demonstrating what a fully-fledged … [Read more...] about The best VR headsets to buy 2019: Top virtual reality gear
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Nreal’s mixed reality sunglasses are more compact than the Magic Leap One
Previous Next 1 of 10 Mixed reality headsets let you stay in the real world while layering virtual objects over on top. These virtual objects can be video games augmented on top of a table, or even a simple rectangular screen to watch movies — the glass is still transparent so you can see your surroundings. At the moment many of these products … [Read more...] about Nreal’s mixed reality sunglasses are more compact than the Magic Leap One
Oculus is working on true mixed reality for the Quest headset
In context: Mixed reality combines elements of virtual reality with augmented reality. Microsoft has been insisting everybody refer to the HoloLens as mixed-reality glasses, but if you want to be technical, they are really just AR glasses. During the Oculus Connect 5 keynote today, the company revealed its vision of what mixed reality should be, and I have to say, it was more … [Read more...] about Oculus is working on true mixed reality for the Quest headset
Oculus has a mixed reality vision that goes far beyond Microsoft
While it might seem gimmicky at first, this sort of mixed reality could make it easier to work in VR without worrying about bumping into tables and walls. Bosworth was able to flip through photos, work on his script for his stage presentation, and keep an eye on notes in the VR interface. Eventually, a portal appeared, leading him to a shared virtual environment to chat with … [Read more...] about Oculus has a mixed reality vision that goes far beyond Microsoft
Magic Leap One Glasses: Augmented Reality Headset Release Date Set For 2018
Sep 19, 6:59 PM EDT Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury Technology By Ken Manbert Salcedo 12/20/17 AT 11:50 AM Magic Leap unveiled its first mixed reality headset called the Magic Leap One. The developer kit or what the company calls the “creator edition” of the Magic Leap One will start shipping in 2018.The … [Read more...] about Magic Leap One Glasses: Augmented Reality Headset Release Date Set For 2018