Microsoft’s Build 2020 developers conference runs between May 19 to May 20. Tune in to watch the event stream and livestream for 48 hours. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Emil Protalinski
Oculus Quest expands safety, hand tracking, and remote work options
Facebook is celebrating the first anniversary of its Oculus Quest all-in-one VR headset with Guardian system, hand control, and Oculus Store updates. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Why Phantom: Covert Ops is one of the most immersive VR games of 2020
nDreams has long sought to establish itself as one of the leading developers of VR games. It may finally achieve that ambition with Phantom: Covert Ops. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jamie Feltham, Upload VR
Apple acquires NextVR, former virtual reality streaming video service
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
Resolution Games sets the table for VR game Cook-Out: A Sandwich Tale
Resolution Games, creators virtual reality games that have had millions of downloads, is showing off gameplay for Cook-Out: A Sandwich Tale. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Spatial gives enterprises free access to holographic AR/VR meeting app
The collaborative XR meeting and productivity app will be available to enterprises for a multi-month free trial, including support for PC and phone users. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Virtual and augmented reality investment at 2013 levels in first quarter
The first quarter of this year saw AR/VR investment volume at a quarterly level last seen back in 2013, and even with COVID-19, it could be a trend. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Tim Merel
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