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VIVE Reveals Its First Self-Tracking VR Tracker

Full-body VR tracking just got a whole lot easier. HTC VIVE today unveiled the latest addition to its growing lineup of VR tracking devices, a yet-to-be-named self-tracking tracker. The device features two high field-of-view cameras, an onboard processor, and the same high-precision positional tracking algorithm used in the HTC VIVE Focus 3 and HTC VIVE […]

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VRScout & Kyle Melnick

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HTC Announces Inside-out Tracker for VR Accessories & Body Tracking
HTC today announced a new Vive Tracker accessory which is the first in the industry to use inside-out tracking, meaning it doesn’t require any external beacons. The device can be attached to props to bring them into VR or to the user’s body for enhanced body tracking. HTC’s existing Vive Trackers are a popular accessory for […]

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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

This Futuristic VR Facemask Tracks Your Expressions

The low-cost device will be available for purchase in the US and Japan later this year. Say hello to X Mask, a new device described by the manufacturer as a “mask type sensing gadget.” Developed by Japanese startup Dolami, X Mask is capable of tracking your facial expressions in detail thanks to a series of incorporated […]

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Incase Carry Case For Quest Pro Brings Peace Of Mind

The premium travel case will keep your fancy headset looking shiny and new. This past October we saw the launch of Meta Quest Pro, the first in a new line of high-end devices from Meta. The next-gen VR device features full-color passthrough for immersive mixed reality, eye and face tracking, as well as new-and-improved Touch […]

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Turtle Beach Expands into VR Accessories with Quest 2 Charging Dock for Headset & Controllers
Turtle Beach, the gaming headphone and accessories maker, is bringing out its own Quest 2 charging dock that should keep your headset and controllers always ready for action. The device, called the Turtle Beach Fuel Compact VR Charging Station, provides power and storage for Meta Quest 2 and Touch controllers by replacing a few bits and […]

Road to VR & Scott Hayden

VR Wine Tasting Experiment Lets Users Guess Aromas

Scent-based VR technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace. A team of psychologists based out of Stockholm University has developed a piece of technology that allows players to smell the virtual world. According to a paper published in the International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, the Nosewise Handheld Olfactometer (NHO) can discretely house a variety […]

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Every Meta Quest Pro Accessory Announced So Far

The Quest Pro is even better with these nifty accessories. The Meta Quest Pro features a generous selection of accessories at launch, from a premium carry case to dedicated VR earphones and everything in between. Some of these useful add-ons come included with your headset, while others can be purchased for an additional price through […]

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HaptX Gloves G1 Now Available For Pre-Order

The HaptX SDK makes it easy for any developer to bring a realistic sense of touch to their VR games and apps. HaptX Inc. has been pushing the limits of haptic technology since the launch of its HaptX DK2 gloves back in January 2021. Now the company is opening pre-orders for its first-ever commercial product, […]

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Meta Quest ‘Active Pack’ Accessory Bundle Will Bring Index-like Straps to Quest 2 Controllers
If you haven’t already cobbled together your own third-party solutions, Meta is now offering an ‘Active Pack’ that includes a few things to keep your Quest clean, and Touch controllers safely in-hand as you work out in VR. And that last one seems to be taking some clear inspiration from Valve’s Index controllers. Despite the […]

Road to VR & Scott Hayden