(VRfun18) Kat VR’s New VR Treadmill Guarantees A Lot More Bang For Your

Switchable Vehicle Simulation Modes transform the company’s VR treadmill into a vehicle and cockpit simulator.KAT VR yesterday announced two new additions to its lineup of consumer-ready VR treadmills that promise more for less. Heading soon to Kickstarter, the Kat Walk C2 and KAT Walk C2 Plus feature a meriad of improvements over the original KAT…

(VRfun18) Why Qoocam EGO uses a rare type of 3D viewer

I received a sample of the Qoocam EGO for review and it turns out that it uses a rare type of 3D viewer.Kandao Qoocam EGO is a 3D camera with removable 3D viewerKandao Qoocam EGO is a new 3D camera with removable 3D viewer.  Although 3D hasn’t really become mainstream yet, Kandao is hoping that…

(VRfun18) Exactly how to link Meta Pursuit 2 to a computer as well as

(Pocket-lint) – The Quest 2 is a great virtual reality headset for a number of reasons. If offers you the freedom of wireless VR, it has a great catalogue of virtual reality games and it’s affordable too. One of Meta Quest 2’s greatest features though is the fact that as well as acting as a standalone…

(VRfun18) Meta Is Supposedly Releasing Several VR Headsets By 2024

Project Cambria will supposedly release this September followed by a new Quest in 2023. A new report by The Information states that Meta (formerly Facebook) is currently in the development of four new headsets that will release by 2024. The website claims to have seen an internal roadmap outlining the company’s next steps, revealing an…

(VRfun18) Where to find Lightsabers in Fortnite, how to block hits

You need to find Lightsabers in Fortnite in order to complete May the 4th challenges as part of Star Wars day celebrations in Fortnite. For completing the block hits using a Lightsaber challenge, you will earn 30k Fortnite XP, which will help you unlock skins from the new battle pass. Below you will find information…

(VRfun18) Twist in the Plot: DJI teases new product on May

DJI’s next droneDJI posted a teaser for their next product release on May 10, at 9am EDT.  The product will almost certainly be the DJI Mini 3 Pro.The teaser uses the tagline, “A Twist in the Plot,” which refers to the Mini 3 Pro’s unique capability of shooting vertical photos and videos for social media,…

(VRfun18) NVIDIA and Standford collaborate on research project that packs VR display technology into ultra-thin holographic glasses

In Virtual Reality News May 5, 2022 – NVIDIA has released a total of 16 research papers, along with several research projects, which will be on display at SIGGRAPH 2022, taking place August 8-11 in Vancouver, Canada, and online. The papers and projects highlight the latest academic collaborations in graphics and AI research to enable…

(VRfun18) Which Blockchains are Behind the Top Metaverse Platforms?

With the rise of new technologies, the blockchain will be among the key drivers for new forms of transactions, interactions, socialization and content consumption in the years to come.The Metaverse, a shared virtual environment where individuals can socialize, interact, and conduct business, relies heavily on blockchain technology to enable peer-to-peer (P2P) exchanges and share decision…

(VRfun18) Avatar ecosystem company Genies announces $150M in Series C funding

In General XR News April 15, 2022 – Genies, a provider of an “avatar ecosystem” consisting of 3D avatars, fashion and collectibles, spaces and venues, and social experiences, has this week announced that it has raised USD $150 million in Series C funding led by Silver Lake, in order to fuel its mission of empowering…

(VRfun18) DPVR partners with Edutech Expert and Veative to promote educational VR headsets to 10,000 schools across Poland

In Virtual Reality News April 19, 2022 – DPVR, a manufacturer and provider of virtual reality (VR) devices, has recently announced that it has entered a cooperation agreement with Edutech Expert, a Poland-based provider of educational products and services, and Veative, a provider of immersive learning solutions, to promote educational VR headsets to more than…

(VRfun18) One of the best VR video games in 2022

With all the best VR games we’ve got to recommend below, you’d better make sure your headset is fully charged or firmly plugged in. There’s a lot to play even though this platform is still relatively young, and you’re sure to love them.Some of these games are ones that you’ll recognize from regular consoles, but…

(VRfun18) Fortnite dead drop intel locations and how to secure insider

Secure insider intel from a drop dead is one of the Week 6 Resistance challenges in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2. To reach this challenge, you must first complete the Resistance challenges for Week 5 and two of Week 6’s Resistance challenges, including setting up recon cameras. Completing this challenge will reward you with 23k…

(VRfun18) Meta burned $2.96 billion on Reality Labs last quarter

Meta’s first-quarter financial results for 2022 are here and a bit mind-boggling. It’s the first full year that the company is operating under the “Meta” branding, with a big pivot towards being a “metaverse company.” And so far its Reality Labs division is losing almost $3 billion a quarter ($2.96 billion, to be precise), while…

(VRfun18) VR Researchers Have Basically Figured Out How to Simulate the Feel of Kisses

Without adding any hardware that actually makes contact with the wearer’s face, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University’s Future Interfaces Group have modified an off-the-shelf virtual reality headset so that it recreates the sensation of touch in and around a user’s mouth, finally fulfilling virtual reality’s inevitable one true purpose.Aside from handheld controllers that occasionally vibrate,…

(VRfun18) Physical Touch in the Metaverse with the Emerge Home System

The Metaverse brings us a step closer to digital experiences that mimic the real world except for one thing: the element of physical touch.Several companies are working on haptics technology that will provide touch-based feedback in virtual reality (VR). Currently, haptics development is a complex process and still relies on VR controllers.Now, firms have designed…

(VRfun18) Is Full Sensory Possible in a Haptic Bodysuit?

A full sensory experience powered by haptics is the ultimate frontier when it comes to immersive reality in the Metaverse. A haptic bodysuit can do more than just recreate touch in the virtual world – it can also augment physical sensations and a user’s overall experience, whether on social interactions or gaming.Some haptic bodysuits do…

(VRfun18) DPVR announces new plug-and-play 4G/5G module for its Virtual Reality headsets, enabling access to VR experiences in remote areas

In Virtual Reality News March 30, 2022 – DPVR, a Shanghai-based company specializing in virtual reality (VR) device design and manufacturing, has officially launched the DPVR 4G / 5G module for its all-in-one virtual reality headsets. The company stated that the new module is designed to suit to the global enterprise market and will enable verticals…

(VRfun18) Overwatch 2’s Sojourn is great and its hero reworks are transformational

You’d better sit down before I tell you this: in Overwatch 2, Bastion no longer stays still while turreted. Yes, the infamous party-wiping mounted chaingun of a character can now move around while in turret form. Bastion is completely transformed – and is not the only one. I’m playing the Overwatch 2 closed alpha PvP…

(VRfun18) The XR Week Peek (2022.04.18): Pico Neo 3 Link launches in Europe, Meta offers monetization tools in Horizon, and more!

Happy Easter Holidays to whoever celebrates it! Yesterday I have eaten a lot, including a chocolate egg and an Easter cake with tons of pistachio and hazelnut cream. And today I’m going to do the same… the goal is gaining 10 kilos in 2 days haha. VR is cool and all the rest, but Italian…

(VRfun18) If the metaverse is the future of social media, teens aren’t convinced

If the metaverse is the next generation of digital life, it will have to sell itself to the next generation of digital kids. But according to a survey of the Gen Z cohort, many teenagers are skeptical over the idea of a vaguely defined online world, despite the hordes of young people on game platforms like…

(VRfun18) Apple WWDC 2022 date, rumors, iOS 16 and everything to

Apple just revealed the date for WWDC 2022 (which starts on June 6) its annual conference for developers. The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference is an event where Apple execs show off the next generation of the operating systems that run all of its iPhones, Macs, iPads, Apple Watches and Apple TVs.Just like with previous recent…

(VRfun18) Where to pre-order Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga: price,

With big discounts on all platforms. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is an upcoming compilation of games featuring the stories of the nine mainline Star Wars movies. The game is being released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox One and Series X.The game promises the same charming action adventure gameplay you can expect from…

(VRfun18) Get an Xbox Series S bundled with a second controller and a Razer Kishi for under £290

Everybody gets a controller. The best and cheapest way to get into next-gen gaming right now is through the Xbox Series S. Microsoft’s digital-only console is able to play the latest games such as Halo Infinite and Flight Simulator, while also giving you a high-res 1440p experience in titles like Fortnite in a sweet, small package…

(VRfun18) Norco review

I was a little worried Norco wouldn’t be very much fun. The first from independent studio Geography of Robots, it’s a dark game, a story about a region’s bleak, collapsing future. And on the surface a serious one, too, with all its staid point-and-click vistas and dense blocks of prose. Serious is fine, of course.…

(VRfun18) Anno 1800’s fourth season of DLC promises airplanes, agricultural revolution,

First DLC arriving 12th April. Acclaimed Industrial-Revolution-era city builder Anno 1800 has enjoyed significant success since its release in 2019 – having surpassed more than 2m players at last count – and Ubisoft is capitalising on its continuing popularity with a fourth season of DLC. That much we already knew, but now the publisher has provided…

(VRfun18) Rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon sells for record-breaking $900k

A rare Pikachu Illustrator card has been purchased for a heady $900k, making it the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold. The card in question features a Pikachu adorably clutching a paintbrush as it stands over a painting of a Charmander (via Kotaku). The card is then offset with a holographic background. Its layout is…

(VRfun18) Sony’s response to Game Pass is both confident and conservative

The good news, for those who like their games industry a little less homogenous, is that Sony continues to tread its own line with the much-anticipated makeover of its PlayStation subscription service. The new PlayStation Plus might look broadly similar to Game Pass, and at its top tier it costs broadly the same too, but…

(VRfun18) Best student computer in 2022

Trying to find the best student computer isn’t always easy for several reasons. You’ll need to consider a variety of things such as size, power and price when shopping for the best computers that meet your overall needs as a student.Admittedly, there are many machines to choose from. This makes things difficult, but whether you…

(VRfun18) Our First Consider The PlayStation VR2

Sony’s next console VR headset features an “orb” design heavily inspired by the PS5.After months of teasing, Sony has officially unveiled the design of its latest VR headset, the PlayStation VR2. The highly-anticipated VR device was originally announced almost a year ago to this day. Since then the company has released new information about the…

(VRfun18) Intel Core i7 12700K and Core i5 12400F review: value champs

Last November we took a look at Intel’s first 12th generation desktop processors, and today we’re back to finish the job. In that initial piece, we reviewed the Core i9 12900K and Core i5 12600K and came away impressed. As it turns out, a modern 10nm process, a larger L3 cache and a new hybrid…

(VRfun18) Elden Ring review – FromSoft ventures into a sumptuous open world

At first, it’s happening so slowly that you barely notice it. Out on the rolling, introductory fields of Limgrave, every encounter, no matter how small, is a risk – one that must be carefully weighted and considered before launching yourself into the fray. Elden Ring reviewPublisher: FromSoftware, Bandai NamcoDeveloper: FromSoftwarePlatform: Played on PS5Availability: Out 25th…