Apple today confirmed that it has acquired a virtual reality video streaming company based in Southern California, though the details remain ambiguous. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Sony shows off research on next-gen finger-tracked VR controllers
A new video from Sony researchers shows off a new finger-tracked controller for virtual reality after previous patents hinted at its existence. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jamie Feltham, Upload VR
Echo Arena open beta launches May 5 on Oculus Quest
Ready At Dawn announced that starting May 5, Echo Arena (a zero-g sports game) will be available in open beta on Oculus Quest. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Ian Hamilton, UploadVR
HTC launches Vive Sync app to let remote teams collaborate in VR
HTC has launched a VR collaboration and meeting app for enterprises as the Taiwanese tech company looks to capitalize on the rapid shift to remote working. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers
VR researchers show string haptic wearable that lets you feel objects
The latest effort to simulate touch within VR environments aims to replicate the sensations of interacting with large objects, railings, and walls. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
How to watch GamesBeat Summit 2020
Here’s how to watch GamesBeat Summit on YouTube, Twitch, and Mixer, but also in Oculus Venues and in a Hearo.live communal voicechat room. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
GamesBeat Decides 146: Sony faces PlayStation 5 manufacturing troubles
Sony is having troubles manufacturing enough PlayStation 5 units for launch, according to a Bloomberg report. GamesBeat Decides explains what’s happening. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
Holoride taps Russo Brothers and AR/VR pioneers for strategy board
The VR in-car entertainment company has recruited an all-star cast of advisors to take its unique hardware and software platform to the masses. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Holoswitch sends your smartphone notifications to you while in VR
Holoswitch offers a pretty seamless way to keep track of messages in VR. A companion app sends pop-up messages to you while in VR. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jamie Feltham, Upload VR
Facebook is selling refurbished Rift CV1s as Rift S remains sold out in U.S.
The Oculus Rift S and Quest are still out of stock, so in the U.S. Facebook is temporarily selling a “limited supply” of refurbished original Rifts. AR/VR – VentureBeat & David Heaney, UploadVR