Coming in the Windows 10 'April 2018 update' for Windows 10 are a couple of new improvements and changes for users of Windows Mixed Reality (WMR). The biggest new change is the inclusion of an environment called "Skyloft" that now exists alongside Cliff House. The update adds a new dedicated "Places" button in the Start menu that lists all the environments you have installed on … [Read more...] about Hands-on with Windows Mixed Reality’s new ‘Skyloft’ environment (video)
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Tubecast VR brings immersive YouTube videos to Windows Mixed Reality
Tubecast was already one of the better third-party YouTube apps you can get on Windows 10, but now you can take that experience to the world of VR. Webrox, the developer behind Tubecast, has launched Tubecast VR, a player built just for watching immersive 360-degree YouTube videos and local media via a Windows Mixed Reality headset. The app supports multiple 360-degree video … [Read more...] about Tubecast VR brings immersive YouTube videos to Windows Mixed Reality
Chrome 66 adds experimental support for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality VR headsets
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
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