Virtual Reality

Lead an all-out assault on Vader’s castle in the dramatic conclusion to ILMxLAB’s three-part series.  ILMxLAB, developer behind Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire and the Vader Immortal series, today confirmed that Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series – Episode III will be arriving on Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift/Rift headsets on November 21st,

No matter the operating system, the manufacturer, or the carrier, we all need a new smartphone now and then. Sometimes it’s to alleviate the frustration of app delays, other times it’s because we dropped our old handset in the toilet. There’s always room for an upgrade, even if it’s only because the battery on your

VR once again proves its worth to Hollywood filmmakers. In a new video released by Epic Games earlier this week, the company revealed how one of the most complex fight scenes featured in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum was designed and choreographed with the help of VR technology.  For those who still haven’t seen

These AR-enhanced bus stop ads are almost confusing as the show. We’re only two episodes deep into the first season of HBO’s Watchmen and already the series has proven to be one of this years weirdest, most polarizing shows. Masked police officers dance the line between law enforcement and vigilantism, Robert Redford — yes, the

If you’re a gamer looking to spice up the look of your desk or setup with a rainbow and spectrum of colorful RGB lights, then Razer has you covered with the new Firefly V2 gaming mouse mat. Not only is it a significant improvement over the original Firefly, this year’s V2 is even priced cheaper

If you’re shopping for a 4K TV at the higher end of the market, you’ve likely stumbled upon two similar-sounding terms: QLED and OLED. In simpler terms, these are TV technologies that use different techniques to produce the best visual fidelity you can find in a consumer set. If you remember the war between LCD

The developers hope to educate gamers and help spread awareness of the protestors’ cause.  For the past five months, hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong demonstrators have taken to the streets in protest of the Fugitive Offenders amendment bill introduced by the Hong Kong government which would allow local law enforcement to extradite criminals wanted

8th Wall launches the first WebAR authoring and hosting platform. The 8th Wall, a groundbreaking AR company that walked away with the 2019 Augie Award for Best Developer Tool, is following up on its recent success with the launch of a cloud-based WebAR authoring and hosting platform. This new web tool forges a unified in-browser

Star Wars is one of Hollywood’s biggest movie franchises, and now Jon Favreau’s upcoming live-action series The Mandalorian is poised to become a streaming hit in its own right. The series for Disney+ filled out its cast quickly, with Pedro Pascal as its lead actor, and will launch alongside the streaming service in November. The latest

Google Lens brings your Pixel 4 retail box to life. To celebrate the launch of its latest Pixel phone and reaffirm its commitment to AR, Google has hidden a secret AR advertisement on the retail box of the Pixel 4 that, when scanned using Google Lens, unlocks a unique 2D animation complete with a message

These Halloween-themed multiplayer VR games are the perfect party-starters.  With Halloween right around the corner, many of us are in full party mode as we prepare this year’s spooky festivities. If you’re big into the holiday season, you may even have your very own party planned for All Hollows’ Eve.  So while other hosts fall

You’ve hailed your electric Jaguar I-Pace chauffeur-driven car, which will take you from London’s Heathrow airport into the city, and it’s natural if some range anxiety may suddenly make you question whether the battery-powered car will make it to you, or to your destination. There’s no need for concern. This is Havn, a premium app-based

Having  tested and reviewed well over 400 laptops in our time, it’s safe to say that we know our laptops. And when it comes to finding the best laptop overall, there was a clear winner: The Dell XPS 13. With fantastic performance (and portability), a visually pleasing thin bezel design, a well-built keyboard and touchpad,

The glove-like accessory allows standalone VR users to feel virtual objects. In January of 2018, BeBop Sensors debuted its Forte Data Glove at the annual Consumer Electronics Showcase in Las Vegas, Nevada, during which the company showcased its “smart fabric” technology simuating the sensation of touch while in a virtual space; put simply, the high-tech

Google’s Project Treble has helped solve the Android fragmentation problem, but it may be a long time before the mobile operating system reaches similar adoption rates to Apple’s iOS. Android fragmentation most often refers to the slow installation rate for new versions of the mobile operating system. Not only are Android smartphone owners prevented from

Immersive entertainment: Hollywood goes holodeck. For decades, the film and entertainment industry has helped us visualize and imagine worlds unknown. Now, with the evolution of location-based entertainment, “LBE” providers such as The VOID, Zero Latency, ILMxLAB, Dreamscape Immersive, and Spaces are shaping the future of immersive entertainment.  [embedded content] Sandbox VR, another location-based virtual reality

Lidar technology is the remote sensing tech that allows self-driving cars to perceive their surroundings. Working in a similar way to radar and sonar, but using light waves rather than radio or sound, lidar sends out laser pulses and then measures how long it takes to bounce back. In doing so, it allows autonomous or

At over $1.5M, the Kickstarter is on track to set a record for the most-funded AR platform. Long before cell phones and MMO’s, it was the standard tabletop that defined the gaming landscape. The term “board game” alone evokes images of flying dice, plastic game pieces, and victory dances amidst defeated friends and family members.

The Artemis 1 Orion Crew Module. NASA In a presentation at the 2019 International Astronautical Congress in Washington, D.C., NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine spoke about the agency’s plans for the Artemis mission to the moon and then on to Mars. And he laid out how NASA plans for pay for this new era of manned

If you’ve been pushing or pulling an old vacuum around the house, a new cordless stick vacuums or robot vacuums may be in order. Walmart dropped the prices on an appealing selection of robotic vacuums, cordless stick vacs, and upright vacuum cleaners from top brands including Dyson, Shark, iRobot Roomba, Eufy Robovac, and Black and

Passengers have access to video, navigation, and other features via an AR-activated glass roof.  Yesterday marked the launch of this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, a nearly two-week event dedicated to showcasing the latest technological advancements in vehicles and transportation. Since its initial launch back in April 1954, the annual celebration of all-things-mobility has earned a

The portable projector offers family-focused 360-degree videos and interactive motion games. CINEMOOD, creators behind one of Amazon’s best-selling portable projector systems, announced a new addition to their product lineup arriving this holiday season that will offer families access to 360-degree videos and games without the need for a dedicated VR headset.  [embedded content] Available for

News junkies on Facebook will be pleased to know that the social networking giant is about to launch its News Tab feature. The unveiling will take place at a special event in New York City on Friday, with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg — fresh from his appearance before the House Financial Services Committee — and

Can anyone beat Oculus’ $80 solution?  According to a comment made by an Oculus Product Manager (u/HiFiPotato) in response to a question submitted to the official r/OculusQuest subreddit, Oculus will be releasing the specs for its previously-announced Oculus Link cable to any third-party manufacturer interested in developing their own proprietary solution.  “Just to add onto

Dual-wield a pair of ‘Pretendo’ Zappers in this upcoming PC/console VR emulator.  Originally announced back in 2017, EmuVR is a VR emulator that allows players to upload ROM files of their favorite old-school games and relive their childhood from the comfort of a customizable bedroom ripped straight from a cliche 90’s film. This includes everything

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be back in Washington to testify before the House Financial Services Committee about Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra on Wednesday, October 23. You’ll be able to watch Zuckerberg’s testimony today live in the player above starting at 7 a.m. PT. Zuckerberg is set to be the sole witness in a U.S. House

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be back in Washington to testify before the House Financial Services Committee about Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra on Wednesday, October 23. You’ll be able to watch Zuckerberg’s testimony today live in the player above starting at 7 a.m. PT. Zuckerberg is set to be the sole witness in a U.S. House

Redline VR enhances its arcade experience with a growing line-up of specialty beverages.  Earlier this year Redline VR — a virtual reality arcade located in Ravenswood, Chicago — opened its doors to the public, offering visitors a curated lineup of immersive experiences in which to lose themselves. This includes popular PC VR titles such as

On October 20, the Atlantic published a profile on Mitt Romney, in which the Utah Senator admitted to having a secret Twitter account. Slate’s Ashley Feinberg, who had previously unmasked James Comey’s anonymous Twitter, quickly went to work and identified Romney as tweeter Pierre Delecto. Far be it from me to make Feinberg’s sleuthing more

Delivery drones flying through the sky carrying emergency supplies of toilet paper may soon be a thing if CVS gets its way. The retail pharmacy giant on Monday announced it has teamed up with shipping specialist UPS to develop a drone delivery service for customers. The initiative involves UPS Flight Forward, a unit created by