Getting into VR can be a little daunting for the beginners. Starting from which laptop to buy to the processor and memory concerns, a lot has to be considered. Since a VR compatible system is very expensive nobody wants to jump into it without being sure about it. A common option to power up PC…
Author: Saman Malik
Barriers to Adopting Extended Reality
Extended reality (XR) is the umbrella term used to cover the full spectrum of virtual and real environments, including AR, VR, MR in addition to any and all future realities that may emerge in the coming years. Using an umbrella term identifies the intersection of all immersive techs, and several ways they are compatible and…
CES 2019 – Coolest VR Innovations
Best time for manufacturers and developers to display their latest developments in VR and AR tech is in Consumer Electronics Show. CES 2019 showed off a number of cool gadgets that impressed a lot of tech enthusiasts. Here are the best ones from this year’s products on display: Oculus Quest As demand for VR is…
The Future of Training in VR
The future of learning, training, investigating, visualizing and understanding things such as floods, fires, disasters, and crimes is now seen in recreating the scenarios to learn from it. VR is becoming a popular tool that can replicate a scene in a virtual space and allow the user to explore it from different angles in detail….
AR Helps Make Futuristic Motorcycle Helmet a Reality
Any tech enthusiast who’s interested in immersive technology like VR and AR would no doubt love to own stuff that looks straight out of future. We have heard a lot of ideas taking off in the field of virtual and augmented reality. If you’ve ever wanted to get the coolest gadgets your favorite character has…
Quest May Be Exactly What VR Needs
Oculus Quest promises an immersive quality in virtual reality that may help attract users to hang out in VR, strapping a headset on their face. This is the headset that’s thought to be the savior of VR platform. First referred to as “Santa Cruz”, its official debut was made in September 2018 at OC5. It’s…
Escape Room Series – A Matter of Mind Over Might
Robbery at the Museum is the first episode in the Escape Room Series where you step into the world of thieves. You become the genius robber who dares to break into the invincible museum. Put your logical thinking and problem-solving skills to the ultimate test as you dive into a fun-filled experience. Puzzle Your Way…
5G Network Opening Gateways for AR and VR
Recent hype of 5G network has created a buzz in countless technologies, most prominently in virtual and augmented reality. With countless applications of VR and AR in different fields, both technologies run on a simple truth: lower latency and a faster network will drive better experience. You might be hearing people writing off VR and…
Bringing the Magic of VR to Hospitals
Virtual reality is making another breakthrough. This time with its potential to replace pain medication for seriously ill, hospitalized children. Starlight Xperience is bringing the VR magic to these kids and make their unavoidable hospital visit as comfortable, fun and positive as possible. Starlight has partnered with Lenovo and Google to deliver a VR kit. The…
VR Gaming – The Next Level of Immersion
The true revolution came with virtual reality that introduced a gaming experience that has never been seen before. This immersion has only increased with time. There’s no doubt that virtual reality has been most famous in video game industry and holds a prominent future there. But what does more immersion means for games? How will…
AR To Help The Blind Navigate And Walk Freely
Recently, scientists have started to explore the possibilities of using augmented reality to help blind people navigate. Caltech scientists have come up with an algorithm that helps them navigate new and unfamiliar locations. The new computer vision algorithm works on the idea of real-world objects announcing themselves to the people upon entering a room. At…
Will New Vive-Based VR Headset Overshadow Oculus Quest?
The playing field of VR is getting wider and wider with the passage of time. Companies such as HTC and Oculus are speeding the process through continuous innovations. Just recently, Oculus announced its wireless headset Quest that has become a focal point for VR users. Not long after, HTC is getting its Vive Wave out…