Introducing the Oculus Go, a portable VR headset that doesn’t require a phone

Facebook/Oculus today announced its first standalone product, the Oculus Go, which ships early next year, starting at $199 USD. The new headset doesn’t require a phone or computer. Everything you need to enjoy VR is built-in. The headset is lightweight and the fabric is soft and breathable, allowing for an enjoyable experience when gaming for … Read more

Valve Opens Up SteamVR Tracking Technology to 3rd-Party Hardware Makers

Valve today announced royalty-free licensing of SteamVR Tracking for 3rd-party hardware makers. This tracking technology enables hardware developers to build highly precise position and orientation sensing into devices of all kinds. It is the same tracking technology currently being used in the HTC Vive. Valve expects the technology to be used in a variety of … Read more

Plantronics RIG 4VR Gaming Headset for PlayStation VR

Plantronics has announced the RIG 4VR gaming headset designed for use with the PlayStation VR. It comes with interchangeable cables for use with PlayStation VR and DualShock 4 wireless controllers and will be available worldwide alongside the launch of the PlayStation VR in October 2016. The RIG 4VR features 40mm drivers paired with low-frequency resonators … Read more

Tickets Available for VRLA Summer Expo 2016

VRLA is the world’s largest virtual and augmented reality expo, welcoming both consumers and industry professionals. The summer expo will feature demos of projects in development for the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, Google Cardboard, Samsung GearVR, and more. Presentations and panels are also scheduled. Over 100 exhibitors will fill the Convention Center West … Read more

HTC Vive Shipment Updates

HTC has issued a public statement regarding recent customer concerns, including expected delivery dates and payment processing. Below is HTC’s official response: In an effort to shed light on recent shipping issues reported since shipments began Monday, we would like to address several questions that have been asked in various forums. We understand that multiple issues … Read more

‘Detached’ Developer Interview

Anshar Studios is hard at work on Detached, their first FPX (first-person experience) game with VR support. Designed from the very beginning for Virtual Reality headsets, Detached focuses on rivalry, exploration and survival. What’s your VR backstory? My first time with Oculus Rift was around August 2013. After I took off the goggles, I immediately realized that … Read more