Google Chrome 66 came out a few days ago, with your usual list of new APIs and user improvements. However, one major new feature flew under the radar. This is the first stable Chrome release with experimental support for Valve's OpenVR API, allowing VR content to be viewed on all popular headsets. This includes the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality headsets. The … [Read more...] about Chrome 66 adds experimental support for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality VR headsets
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Best USB-C Adapters for Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Thanks to lower system requirements for Windows Mixed Reality (WMR), many laptops with nothing more than integrated graphics can indeed offer up a satisfying experience. However, many laptops without a dedicated graphics card (GPU) also won't come with the required ports (like HDMI) for a connection, so you have to look for an adapter. Likewise, if you're working with an Oculus … [Read more...] about Best USB-C Adapters for Windows Mixed Reality and VR
Save $200 on Lenovo’s Explorer Windows Mixed Reality Headset at Microsoft
If you still haven't hopped on the Windows Mixed Reality bandwagon, Microsoft has a pretty steep price cut available on Lenovo's offering. Right now, you can pick up the Lenovo Explorer for $199 on the Microsoft Store, which is a full $200 off of its usual $399 price tag. Outside of aesthetics, all of the Windows Mixed Reality headsets on the market are fairly similar. … [Read more...] about Save $200 on Lenovo’s Explorer Windows Mixed Reality Headset at Microsoft
Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with 9 bug fixes and broken Windows Mixed Reality
Microsoft today released a new Windows 10 preview for PCs with a nine bug fixes and a broken Windows Mixed Reality. This build is from the RS4 branch, which represents the next Windows 10 update the company has yet to announce (but is likely to ship soon). There is no new build from the RS5 branch. Windows 10 is a service, meaning it was built in a very different way from its … [Read more...] about Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with 9 bug fixes and broken Windows Mixed Reality
ASUS Releases $429 Windows Mixed Reality Headset
February 20, 2018 - Written By Mark Real Interested consumers may now pre-order the ASUS Mixed Reality Headset from the online retailer B&H. This product offering from the Taiwanese tech company comes several months after Samsung and Acer released competing devices. The headset comes with two 2.89-inch LCD displays, with each display sports a resolution of 1440 by 1440 … [Read more...] about ASUS Releases $429 Windows Mixed Reality Headset