It’s a new year, and you know what that means – new tech. Immersive reality hardware is perhaps one of the most fast-paced spaces in the tech sphere where headsets and tools are constantly evolving into a better and far more powerful version of themselves. And now that we have entered into 2022, we’re excited to share our top picks for the best VR headsets in 2022 and two long-awaited exciting headsets that are rumoured to be released this coming year.
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(VRfun18) Reinventing education with Virtual Reality
With digital education a norm worldwide, we have an opportunity to cultivate a newer, better learning system with Virtual Reality technology. It is the next natural step for initiating the long-pending evolution of education at all levels. “I read, I forget, I see, I remember, I do, I understand” – these words by the famous Chinese…
(VRfun18) VR Painting vs. Real Life Painting
VR Painting vs. Real Life Painting I personally love art, and love learning how to paint because it feels so serene! After a long day at work, I sit down, listen to some ambient music, and paint the night sky scenery. It’s a great way to de-stress. There are several VR painting apps out there,…
(VRfun18) How VR is Changing the Future of Architecture
How VR is Changing the Future of Architecture Gone are the days of going to open houses. It’s now possible to put on a VR headset and see your future dream house without ever leaving the comfort of your home. In fact, a recent survey of architects revealed that nearly 70% of them were using…
(VRfun18) Best VR Headset For VRChat (2022)
VRChat is my second most played game on VR (with Beat Saber being first, because I use that for daily fitness). I have 500+ hours in VRChat and that number is still increasing. Some people have several thousand… If you’re interested in this game, you’ll likely be spending lots of time on it so you’ll…
(VRfun18) The Final Numbers on Quest 2’s Happy Holidays
Early signs indicate that Quest 2 had a blowout Q4, most of which came in the gift-heavy holiday period that caps off the quarter. As we’ve examined in the past, Quest 2 is primed for holiday sales due to its aggressive loss-leader pricing that puts Quest 2 in giftable territory.In addition to Q4 last year…
(VRfun18) The Promise of VR – Firsthand Technology
Full Article at HP Garage A much-needed new path for pain management Prescribing opioid painkillers as part of a traditional approach to pain management is common in the United States, but the practice has catalyzed a nationwide opioid addiction crisis. Over 130 Americans die each day after overdosing on opioids, and roughly 21 to 29 percent of…
(VRfun18) Kyrenia, Cyprus) – Firsthand Technology
Full transcript: Virtual Reality Is Here – Are You Ready? TEDx – Kyrenia, CyprusHoward Rose I’d like to ask you to close your eyes for a moment. With your eyes closed, try to picture this room in as much detail as you can. Now open your eyes and look around. Do you notice any gaps…
(VRfun18) Fitness Friday: Play Actively
Welcome to our fourth and final Fitness Friday of January. All month, we’ve shown you how to have tons of fun keeping your New Year’s wellness resolutions and stay healthy using Quest to embrace dance, rediscover sports, and redefine fitness. In Escape and Shape on Oculus TV, our VR hub for must-see entertainment, terrific real-world…
(VRfun18) Releases Recap: January 24 – 28
This week, we released a bunch of titles and updates across the Quest and Rift Platforms. Here’s a rundown of the highlights:Zenith: The Last CityWhether you’re joining the world solo or with friends, endless adventure awaits in Zenith: The Last City, an ambitious new VR MMO from Ramen VR. Featuring a massive world with multiple…
(VRfun18) VIVE SYNC VR Meeting Space Overview
When it comes to productivity, your environment plays a vital role in what foes and doesn’t get done. VIVE Sync offers coworkspaces for VR meetings regardless of where you are in the world. VR meeting room for up to 20 people Presentation for up to 30 people Social space Spatial audio Mountain view Our…
(VRfun18) Create Your First VIVE Sync Meeting
Here are 7 simple steps to create your VR meeting on VIVE Sync: Go to sync.vive.com and sign in with your HTC or social media account. After you sign in, click “create meeting“. Choose a meeting space based on your needs and preferences. Take a look at our meeting space intro to learn more about Sync’s…
(VRfun18) Raytheon and CAE examples show how VR can be utilised
VR 360 is a news, analysis and opinion site devoted to virtual reality technology, promoting thought leadership from leading brands and platforms and collaborating with industry bloggers to deliver insight, reviews and strategy for all aspects of the ecosystem, from developers to CIOs. Defence contractor Raytheon and airline simulation technology provider CAE have both made…
(VRfun18) Abu Dhabi culture and tourism department secures world record for
VR 360 is a news, analysis and opinion site devoted to virtual reality technology, promoting thought leadership from leading brands and platforms and collaborating with industry bloggers to deliver insight, reviews and strategy for all aspects of the ecosystem, from developers to CIOs. Abu Dhabi has been awarded the Guinness World Record for installing the…
(VRfun18) ‘We Met in Virtual Reality’ Is the Best Film From the
The Monitor is a weekly column devoted to everything happening in the WIRED world of culture, from movies to memes, TV to Twitter.Joe Hunting’s camera remains steadfastly trained on his subjects. They’re lingering in and around a place called Bar Pyxis, awkwardly flirting and bumping into one another. Most are dressed in their cyberpunk finest,…
(VRfun18) Inside VR Design: The Clever Weapons, Locomotion, & Open-world of
In Inside VR Design we examine specific examples of great VR design. Today we’re looking at the clever design of Stormland’s weapons, locomotion, and open-world. You can find the complete video below, or continue reading for an adapted text version. Stormland is an open-world action-adventure game with co-op support from Insomniac Games. It’s available on Oculus…
(VRfun18) Inside VR Design: The Clever Weapons, Locomotion, & Open-world of
In Inside VR Design we examine specific examples of great VR design. Today we’re looking at the clever design of Stormland’s weapons, locomotion, and open-world. You can find the complete video below, or continue reading for an adapted text version. Stormland is an open-world action-adventure game with co-op support from Insomniac Games. It’s available on Oculus…
(VRfun18) Editorial: Three Generations In The Metaverse
I convinced my Mom and Dad to buy a Meta Quest 2 for Christmas 2020 with hopes that the “Metaverse” could bridge the physical gap between us. I’m still waiting for that to happen. When I packed up my wife and kids and moved to Seattle in 2015, I knew that I was leaving behind…
(VRfun18) The 25 Best Oculus Quest Games And Best Meta Quest
It’s safe to say that Oculus Quest came out of the gates swinging. That makes picking a list of the best Oculus Quest games and best Meta Quest 2 games pretty tough. Facebook’s standalone VR headsets, which seem to have singlehandedly reignited the entire VR industry, launched with over 50 apps in 2019. In the…
(VRfun18) Project Cambria: Everything We Know About Meta’s Next Headset
Project Cambria is Meta’s next major headset release, but what exactly is it? We’ve got all the details we know about the device right here. Announced back at Connect 2021, Cambria is a different kind of headset for Meta. It’s not focused on massively expanding the VR userbase as seen with the $299 Meta Quest…
