Advances in ray tracing, open programming and new platforms that combine processing units, interconnect, memory, and software are speeding production of high-fidelity graphics. AR/VR – VentureBeat & VB Staff
John Carmack says he’s ‘kind of embarrassed’ over Facebook’s social VR during pandemic
Facebook Reality Labs‘ John Carmack says he’s “kind of embarrassed” about Facebook’s social VR on Oculus headsets during the COVID-19 pandemic. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jamie Feltham, Upload VR
GamesBeat Decides 164: The PlayStation 5 Showcase and preorder mess
On this week’s GamesBeat Decides, the crew takes on the PlayStation 5 Showcase, the preorder mess, and the Nintendo Direct Mini. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
Ubisoft announces Splinter Cell and Assassin’s Creed for Oculus VR
Elizabeth Loverso revealed at Facebook Connect that Ubisoft is bringing two major franchises to VR: Splinter Cell and Assassin’s Creed. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Mike Minotti
Facebook’s whacking of Oculus Rift S is a mercy killing, not a mob hit
The social media giant’s decision to kill its PC VR headset actually makes a lot of sense, and will likely be better for both PC and standalone VR users. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
GamesBeat Decides 163: When will PlayStation 5 preorders begin?
On this GamesBeat Decides podcast, Imran Khan and Blessing Adeyoe from Kinda Funny join to talk about Xbox Series X and PS5 preorders. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
Standalone VR headsets are finally ready to make a big leap forward
Snapdragon XR2 mixed reality chips launched last December, but haven’t yet appeared in headsets. That will soon change, profoundly improving VR/AR headsets. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
XRSI releases VR/AR user privacy framework, citing ‘urgent’ need
As mixed reality becomes more popular, developers can gather untold quantities of personal data, and one group is suggesting a responsible alternative. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
GamesBeat Decides 162: Was the Mario Direct a disappointment?
The Nintendo Mario Direct started a celebration of the plumber’s 35th anniversary, and the GamesBeat Decides crew give their reaction to that event. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
Racing sim company makes VR kart rig with haptic controls
CXC Simulation posted a new video showing off an exciting custom project — a full-motion kart simulator with VR integration. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Harry Baker, UploadVR