With all the news floating around the M1 Mac minis and MacBooks, you’d think that these products are perfect. Of course, nothing comes out perfect the first time, even for Apple, and there are some problems that may have been buried under the ton of good ... more - slashgear
Cars that were used on-screen in popular movies tend to sell for serious money when they head to auction. The car in the images below is a 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible, and it was driven on screen in the classic James Bond movie “On Her Majesty’s ... more - slashgear
Although it is only recently that OPPO’s name became more familiar around the world, the company has long been making innovations in the smartphone space, including some rather unconventional form factors. Those include the OPPO N1’s rotating camera as ... more - slashgear
Cornell researchers have created a fiber-optic sensor utilizing inexpensive LEDs and dyes that resulted in a stretchable skin-like material able to detect deformations, including pressure, bending, and straining. The sensor could have soft robotic systems ... more - slashgear
The next software update for Oculus Quest ads some features for both Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2. For Oculus Quest 2, specifically, this update will add native support for 90Hz refresh rate “across the entire platform. The display system in the VR ... more - slashgear
Oculus Virtual Reality Checks (VRCs) is a set of technical recommendations “designed to help developers create more accessible VR software.” The company suggested today that this set of recommendations will allow developers to make their VR apps more ... more - slashgear
We’ve already seen an official teardown of the PlayStation 5, and today, it’s time to take a look inside the console’s new DualSense controller. Generally speaking, controllers are something of known quantity – we wouldn’t necessarily expect the inside ... more - slashgear
Oculus has taken up the majority of the VR news of late, though not always in a positive light thanks to parent company Facebook. It isn’t the only game in town, of course, but HTC’s Vive has mysteriously gone a bit silent. And then there’s the realm ... more - slashgear
Google is one of the companies offering some fun digital treats for Halloween this year, ones that you can enjoy using your phone and, for Nest owners, your smart doorbell. The content includes new AR experiences involving ghosts and skeletons, as well ... more - slashgear
Since the PlayStation 5 was confirmed, Sony has been fairly quiet about virtual reality except when it comes to whether or not current-gen PlayStation VR headsets would be forward compatible with PlayStation 5 hardware. We’ve been told since the the PlayStation ... more - slashgear
When it comes to virtual reality displays, the screen door effect is a very real concern for manufacturers. The screen door effect gives certain displays a mesh-like appearance that’s particularly noticeable when lower resolution displays are viewed up ... more - slashgear
The Oculus Quest 2 is an admittedly impressive kit as far as standalone VR systems go. Its otherwise positive debut, however, has been marred by controversy, confusion, and consternation over the requirement to have and use a Facebook account to even ... more - slashgear
From a purely business point of view, it’s no surprise really that Facebook wants to unify all its platforms under a single account. While it can’t really force that on Instagram and WhatsApp, especially not while under intense scrutiny, it was able to ... more - slashgear
Stanford researchers have worked with collaborators in Korea to develop a new OLED architecture that borrows solar panel technology. The new displays could be used in televisions, smartphones, and virtual or augmented reality devices. Researchers say ... more - slashgear
Microsoft Research has made progress over the years and moving towards a virtual reality experience where feelings in the VR setting are on par with the realistic visuals produced by head-mounted displays. Microsoft Research has moved beyond some of its ... more - slashgear
We now live in a world that revolves around digital objects but we still naturally have to deal with physical ones. Bridging the two have never been easy nor seamless but a lot of technologies, like augmented reality or AR, try to narrow the gap. But ... more - slashgear
Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) works on many projects intending to make interacting with technology more approachable. Technology FRL is working on includes VR headsets and AR glasses. Hand tracking technology is particularly important to virtual reality ... more - slashgear
The Nintendo Switch game Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is a masterpiece of simple yet extraordinary at-home gaming fun. It combines good game design with the magic of successfully bridging the gap between reality and virtual reality with one of the most ... more - slashgear
During its I/O 2019 event last year, Google introduced a new Google Assistant feature called Driving Mode, which, as its name suggests, is a special interface specifically designed for users who are driving. Whereas Android Auto is dependent on your car’s ... more - slashgear
Sony Electronics has officially unveiled its new Spatial Reality (SR) Display, which is made using the company’s Eye-Sensing Light Field Display. The display was shown off at CES in January and doesn’t require a VR headset. Sony says that the display ... more - slashgear
It was inevitable that Facebook would eventually leave a more tangible mark on its Oculus VR business but it still ruffled some feathers when it was revealed that to even use an Oculus headset, one would need to have a Facebook account. Facebook probably ... more - slashgear
It’s no secret that exposure to nature, such as a walk at an orchard or a hike at the nearest park, offers mental health benefits, as well as some other potential benefits, including reduced cortisol hormone levels and decreased blood pressure. What about ... more - slashgear
Just last month, Facebook made a big splash in the VR and AR scenes with new products and a new direction for Oculus. Discontinuing its original standalone VR headset, the social media giant launched the Oculus Quest 2, boasted to be lighter both in size ... more - slashgear
Apple has announced what will soon be one of the most notable mobile smartphone cameras on the market with its newly unveiled iPhone 12 Pro. This model features, among many other things, a LiDAR scanner that opens the door to new possibilities far exceeding ... more - slashgear
Google has announced an update to its Google Meet collaboration software, adding a new breakout room feature that makes it easier for smaller teams of people to collaborate. The feature is first arriving for people who organize remote teams on Enterprise ... more - slashgear
The United States Army Research Laboratory’s Research Office has provided funds under the Small Business Innovation Program to develop prototype AR goggles for dogs. The project aims to provide technology that makes for safer canine scouting missions ... more - slashgear
A new home virtual reality treadmill could help turn your living room into a Holodeck, with the Virtuix Omni One offering a consumer version of the infinite-walk tech. Omni Pro made waves for its ability to unlock virtual environments for limitless exploration ... more - slashgear
Many of the augmented reality or AR apps we have on our smartphones are often used for transient things, from whimsical AR stickers to arrows and directions you’ll probably only need once. Augmenting the real world digitally, however, becomes even more ... more - slashgear
Facebook has announced an update for its Portal products that add support for one of the most common streaming entertainment apps on the market, Netflix, as well as a few other notable features, including two that leverage the smart camera. The new support ... more - slashgear
For simulator fans, the latest iteration of the well-aged Flight Simulator could be the franchise’s biggest release yet and in more ways than one. The complete set of launch assets spans 10 dual-layer DVDs and that’s not yet including the updates that ... more - slashgear