HTC Unveils ‘Project Proton’ Concept Headset Designs

When HTC makes virtual reality (VR) announcements it certainly doesn’t do thing by half. Last year the company revealed the HTC Vive Pro Eye and Vive Cosmos in one day and it’s done something similar today. Having detailed a new Vive Cosmos family of products HTC has now showcased a fancy looking prototype headset called …

Oculus ‘Designing for Hands’ Document Introduces Best Practices for Quest Hand-tracking

Hand-tracking on Quest rolled out as an experimental feature in late 2019, but Oculus is letting it gestate before it will accept third-party apps with hand-tracking. In the meantime, the company has published fresh developer documentation which establishes best practices for working within the limitations of Quest hand-tracking. Source: Oculus ‘Designing for Hands’ Document Introduces …

Storytelling can reduce VR cybersickness

A storyline with emotionally evocative details can reduce virtual reality cybersickness for some people, according to a new study. Researchers found that storylines that provide context and details can help users feel immersed in VR experiences and can reduce feelings of nausea, disorientation and eye strain, depending on a user’s gaming experience. Source: Storytelling can …

Organize Your VR Content with Head Jack VR Management System

Organize Your VR Content with Head Jack VR Management Solution Modern VR video applications require a lot more content than just simply the video itself: to display your content correctly within a dedicated VR user interface you also need to be able to manage assets like video thumbnails, descriptions and spatial audio tracks. Source: Organize …

Ford and Bosch to Train Technicians Using Virtual Reality

Virtual reality training at the workplace is picking up Steam. Ford Mustang Mach E A new Virtual Reality tool from Bosch and Ford will soon be used to train technicians in how to service and maintain the Mustang Mach-E all-electric car without having to access a physical model. Source: Ford and Bosch to Train Technicians …