We liked what we saw of the ASUS’ foray into Windows Mixed Reality hardware at IFA 2017, but we always figured it would likely be pricey. That’s been proven true now as the HC102 headset and two controllers are finally on sale in the US for $ 429. While this might be the best mixed […]
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Oculus vs. Vive vs. Lenovo vs. Pico: a standalone VR headset comparison
Standalone headsets represent an enormous leap forward for VR technology, with companies like Google, Facebook and HTC early to market. An all-in-one VR headset, or standalone, puts everything in the headband needed to convince you that you’re in another world. It is a single integrated piece of hardware, like a phone or tablet. The first […]
Zeiss’ entry-level VR headset is about to get a lot more fun
Normally when people talk about Zeiss, it’s regarding the company’s optics business — which has been around for more than a century. However, Zeiss is making inroads into the VR space as well. Last year, the company introduced its One Plus VR headset. This entry-level device retails for $ 70 and, like the Google Cardboard […]
Zeiss’ entry-level VR headset is about to get a lot more fun
Normally when people talk about Zeiss, it’s regarding the company’s optics business — which has been around for more than a century. However, Zeiss is making inroads into the VR space as well. Last year, the company introduced its One Plus VR headset. This entry-level device retails for $ 70 and, like the Google Cardboard […]
Exclusive: How Elton John’s VR Retirement Announcement Hit Your Headset
From his 1970 Troubadour shows to his work on The Lion King, the nearly six-minute retrospective is a result of some stunning technical wizardry. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a67d6fd3222b2342c5107b0/master/pass/3up_3d_head-Process_003.jpg
HyperX’s Cloud Flight wireless headset drops the cord but keeps the quality
HyperX is at a point where when it announces a new gaming peripheral, people pay attention. It started with its excellent Cloud headset, and it continues with the company’s long-awaited move into wireless audio with the Cloud Flight. Kingston’s gaming division debuted the Cloud Flight at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week, […]
Pimax 8K VR headset hands-on: Stunning visuals have some nagging issues
Other than the move toward wireless VR and an obsession with developing groundbreaking new haptic technologies, the biggest trend at CES this year for virtual reality was a focus on improved resolutions for HMD displays. From the Vive Pro’s purported “3K” combined resolution and the crisp, clear quality of Samsung’s Odyssey headset, all the way […]
WWE and NextVR partner to bring wrestling to your headset
Fancy ringside seats to the biggest matches in the WWE? They’re only a VR headset away. NextVR this week announced that it had formed a partnership with the wrestling brand to bring highlights from its biggest matches to its app later this year. As reported by Variety, six episodes are to be produced, running around 10 […]
The Best VR News at CES Isn’t Even a Headset
Resolution is great, but any VR fan knows the Vive Pro isn’t the thing that matters—the wireless adapter is. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a56ae8778c4e91b2f40a36e/master/pass/HTC-Headset-FeatureArt.jpg
Oculus Go headset pops up at the FCC with two models
The Oculus Go headset is edging closer to its promised early 2018 launch, and we’re learning more about what that entails thanks to the necessary paperwork. A recently discovered FCC filing has revealed that the stand-alone VR headset will likely be available in models with 32GB and 64GB of storage. It’s not clear if there […]