Sometimes a new product doesn't catch on. Whether too niche, too buggy, or too cumbersome, here are 10 examples of innovative tech that time has forgotten.
| Michael Bizzaco | April 25, 2023 |
Researchers from the University of Chicago have come up with a, frankly, mind-boggling way of delivering the sensation of temperature in virtual reality.
| Luke Dormehl | June 30, 2020 |
Oculus is discontinuing Oculus Go but will maintain its system software with bug fixes and security patches through 2022 for those who still own the VR headset.
| Allison Matyus | June 23, 2020 |
Apple is reportedly aiming to unveil its long-rumored AR/VR headset in 2021 and release the device in 2022, followed by AR glasses by 2023 at the earliest.
| Aaron Mamiit | April 25, 2023 |
High-definition virtual reality experiences don't require a tethered desktop. Our guide to the top VR-ready laptops will help your VR experience stay flexible.
| Kevin Parrish | April 26, 2022 |
HP teamed up with Valve to introduce the new Reverb G2 Windows Mixed Reality headset. The follow up to the Reverb G1, the new headset is designed for gamers
| Arif Bacchus | April 25, 2023 |
Peter Chou may be best known for co-founding HTC, but since moving on, he has become more deeply immersed in VR, culminating in a new project called XRSpace.
| Andy Boxall | April 25, 2023 |
Apple confirmed its acquisition of NextVR, a startup that broadcasts events to virtual reality headsets, and also holds more than 40 patents for VR technology.
| Aaron Mamiit | April 25, 2023 |
Videoconferencing platforms have exploded since coronavirus. But those looking for more dimensions are turning to virtual reality, and selling out headsets.
| Meira Gebel | April 25, 2023 |
A lot of kids are home from school these next few weeks due to the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean they have to pause educational and interactive learning.
| Allison Matyus | April 25, 2023 |
Meet Adobe Aero, a free iOS app that brings Photoshop art -- or even your own photographs -- into the real world using augmented reality.
| Hillary K. Grigonis | April 25, 2023 |
The Valve Index VR headset will be back in stock for on Monday, March 9, after the coronavirus impacted production. It goes on sale in time for Half-Life: Alyx.
| Cody Perez | March 9, 2020 |
HTC is deepening its push into the world of enterprise virtual reality by introducing new bundles alongside a lower price for its Vive Pro Eye headset. Now you can add more base stations or tack on an extended warranty.
| Chuong Nguyen | April 25, 2023 |
Qualcomm launched the XR2 platform in December, but now it's unveiling a reference design based on the platform. The design features 5G and two 2K displays.
| Christian de Looper | April 25, 2023 |
Coronavirus is impacting hardware production, with Valve announcing that it will have 'far fewer' units of its Index VR headset available to purchase.
| Georgina Torbet | April 25, 2023 |
HTC has launched a series of new "faceplates" for the Vive Cosmos. A new high-end bundle, the Cosmos Elite, adds support for external tracking.
| Luke Larsen | April 25, 2023 |
HTC's new Vive Cosmos Elite VR headset is designed to be flexible with a modular design. Like the original Cosmos, the Elite can accommodate new faceplates to bring additional features in the future.
| Chuong Nguyen | April 25, 2023 |
PlayStation VR on PS5 could be more immersive than the PS4's if a patent application is any indication. Technology in the application is similar to Valve Index.
| Gabe Gurwin | April 25, 2023 |
Game developers surveyed ahead of GDC 2020 appear to have more faith in VR, and the Oculus Quest is a big reason after its successful launch last year. The support for the Oculus Quest is supported by the headset's sales figures, which helped boost total VR hardware spending by about $500 million in 2019.
| Gabe Gurwin | February 17, 2020 |
The OpenVR benchmark has recorded an anomaly result which seems likely to be a pairing of an AMD CPU and GPU that has output a score higher than that of a 2080 Ti. Almost 30% faster, in fact, with even the most overclocked 2080 Ti setup falling short by almost 20% itself.
| Jon Martindale | January 10, 2020 |
CES 2020 is happening right now, but taking a look at the official event schedule can be overwhelming. With multiple events at nearly every hour that will number into the hundreds, here are the most important events, talks, panels, and keynotes at Consumer Electronics Show 2020.
| Mathew Katz | January 8, 2020 |
The HTC Vive wasn't my first VR love, but it was the most impactful. So why did I abandon it? I can't say for sure, but maybe I can rekindle that interest with some new accessories and upgrades for my aging headset. It's certainly cheaper than buying any of the new generation outright.
| Jon Martindale | December 28, 2019 |
Facebook is still trying to earn back user trust -- while simultaneously exploring creating its own operating system to power hardware like Occulus and Portal. The new OS could prevent upcoming hardware form being limited by restrictions inside Android.
| Hillary K. Grigonis | December 21, 2019 |
For years, if you were legally blind and wanted to watch TV, your choices were slim. Most people resorted to described video soundtracks as a way to "hear" what was going on. Comcast has joined up with NuEyes to offer a second option: Watching live and on-demand TV on VR goggles for those with visual impairments.
| Simon Cohen | December 11, 2019 |
Qualcomm has launched a new augmented reality chipset that is set to power the next generation of AR headsets. The new Snapdragon XR2 supports up to a hefty 3K per eye, along with two times the CPU and GPU performance of the company's previous-generation AR chipset, the Snapdragon XR1.
| Christian de Looper | December 13, 2019 |
Oppo doesn't only want to be known as a smartphone maker, and is branching out into new product categories, with the new AR Glass headset being one of the more exciting examples of the shift. It appears to take on Microsoft's HoloLens headset, and will provide augmented reality fun and games after launch next year.
| Andy Boxall | December 10, 2019 |
Magic Leap is reportedly in trouble. After raising $2.6 billion, its $2,295 Magic Leap One Creator Edition AR headset sold only 6,000 units in its first six months, according to The Information. A spokesperson for the startup disputed the report, but did not provide a clearer picture on the company's status.
| Aaron Mamiit | December 7, 2019 |
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Caleb Denison and Nicole Raney break down the biggest trending tech stories of the day, including the iPhone 11 sneaking data location, Qualcomm teams with Pokemon Go creators, Uber’s sexual assault problems, more Teslas on the way, and more.
| T. Werkhoven | April 25, 2023 |
You can currently buy a PlayStation VR Mega Pack bundle for just $200, giving you the headset, camera, and five of the best games available on the headset. Paired with a $200 PS4 that also includes three of the best standard PlayStation 4 games of the generation, it's an absolute steal.
| Gabe Gurwin | November 30, 2019 |
Russian farmers are putting VR headsets on their cows to help improve milk production. It may sound like a load of bull, but apparently it really is part of an ongoing experiment. The modified headsets play visuals that simulate a “unique summer field,” helping to relax the cows so that they produce more milk.
| Trevor Mogg | April 25, 2023 |
Beat Games, the studio behind Beat Saber, has joined the Facebook-owned Oculus Studios. The studio's game is one of the most popular games available on VR platforms, including Oculus Rift and Quest. Facebook said it is going to continue making major VR-related announcements over the next year.
| Gabe Gurwin | November 26, 2019 |
Microsoft's Phil Spencer has revealed that he has no plans to support virtual reality on the upcoming Xbox system Project Scarlett. The PS4 and PS5 both support PlayStation VR headsets, and the Oculus Quest allows players to experience VR without needing an external PC, phone, or console at all.
| Gabe Gurwin | November 26, 2019 |
At Oculus Connect 6, Facebook unveiled a powerful new addition to the Oculus Quest: Hand-tracking. Using the cameras already built into the Quest, the software is able to sense and recreate your hands and individual finger movement in VR. Is it too good to be true?
| Chuong Nguyen | November 27, 2019 |
According to a new report, Apple's augmented reality headset may not be released until 2022, despite rumors that the company was planning on releasing it in 2020. The report notes that Apple will release an Oculus Quest-type headset in 2022, followed by a glasses-type device in 2023.
| Christian de Looper | November 11, 2019 |