A Failed XR Startup is Back With Compact Optics That Switch Instantly Between AR & VR
AntVR, an early VR startup which struggled with several XR headset projects that ultimately didn’t find traction, has reemerged with novel optics which can instantly transition between AR and VR modes. Founded in 2014, AntVR is the China-based VR startup originally behind an early crowdfunding campaign for a PC VR headset (which didn’t ultimately catch on) […]

Road to VR & Ben Lang

24. Januar 2023
Hands-on: Vive XR Elite is Lightweight & Compact, But Shares Quest Pro’s Woes
At CES 2023 HTC revealed its new Vive XR Elite headset which is positioned as a Quest Pro competitor. In terms of features and hardware, the headset is largely a refinement of formfactor over anything else; and while it’s undoubtedly compact and lightweight, it may be hampered by an unclear value proposition and some ergonomic […]

Road to VR & Ben Lang

9. Januar 2023
Intel Partners with Meta to Optimize Flagship Wi-Fi Card for Low Latency PC VR Gaming on Quest 2
Quest 2 users have a few choices when it comes to cutting the cable and playing PC VR games over Wi-Fi. You can opt for something like a dedicated dongle, or simply configure your network for the most optimal Wi-Fi setup, which usually means having your PC connected directly to the 2.4/5Ghz router with an Ethernet […]

Road to VR & Scott Hayden

Vrgineers Announce Wireless Module for XTAL Ultrawide FOV Headset
Vrgineers, the team behind enterprise-focused wide-FOV VR headsets, announced at CES 2023 this week that it’s releasing a wireless version of its latest XTAL VR headset. To realize the newest flavor of XTAL coming to enterprise, the company worked with IMRNext to create a belt-style Wi-Fi transmission module that includes what Vrgineers call “a powerful battery […]

Road to VR & Scott Hayden

6. Januar 2023
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New Quest 2 Accessories From Razer Launch With an Unsurprising Price Tag
Razer has officially launched two new Quest 2 accessories. The company is seemingly hoping its brand name will justify hefty prices that are well above similar products on the market. Update (March 23rd, 2023): After announcing a Quest 2 headstrap and facepad at CES back in January, Razer today announced that both are now available […]

Road to VR & Scott Hayden

5. Januar 2023
HTC Unveils Vive XR Elite, a Quest Pro Competitor Priced at $1,100
HTC officially unveiled its next consumer-focused headset at CES 2023 today. Called Vive XR Elite, the standalone mixed reality device boasts a feature set that positions HTC to go toe-to-toe with Meta’s Quest Pro, but at a notably cheaper price of $1,100. The moniker ‘Flowcus’, a portmanteau coined by VR analyst and YouTuber Brad Lynch […]

Road to VR & Scott Hayden

Shiftall’s Slim & Light PC VR Headset MeganeX to Launch Early 2023, Priced at $1,700
MeganeX, the SteamVR-compatible headset from Panasonic’s Shiftall, made its big debut back at CES 2020, and after years of iterations shown at various trade shows, the company says it’s finally nearing launch. Shiftall is set to sell two flavors of MeganeX, a consumer version priced at $1,699 and a Business Edition, the pricing of which […]

Road to VR & Scott Hayden

4. Januar 2023
These VR Gloves Track Your Fingers & Electrically Stimulate for Haptic Feedback
AI SILK is a Japanese wearable-tech startup that’s set to unveil a new haptic glove at CES 2023 next month which approaches both haptic feedback and finger-tracking in a different way altogether. AI SILK is a Tohoku University spinoff that develops wearable products using their patented technology to produce smooth conductive fiber, turning them into […]

Road to VR & Scott Hayden

28. Dezember 2022