Our First Look At The Futuristic VR Sports Game Ultimechs

Are giant mechs the future of VR esports? Ultimechs by Resolution Games is a fast-paced futuristic VR sports game that will have you buckling yourself into the pilot seat of a giant state-of-the-art mech and competing in front of a sold-out arena packed ... more - vrscout

This Giant VR Bicycle Game Looks Like An Insanely Good Time

To bring the experience to life, QValem developed his own virtual race track and layered it over the real world. In a Reddit post shared earlier this week, a developer going by the name of u/QValem showed off an experimental VR game for the Meta Quest ... more - vrscout

AR Smart Glasses Make Their Way To The Veterinary Office

AR technology isn’t helping just human patients. Vet CT, a veterinary technology (“VetTech”) based out of Cambridge, United Kingdom, has partnered with the Pennard Vet Clinic on a trial program demonstrating the practical use-cases of AR technology in ... more - vrscout

The HoloLens 2 AR Headset Can Now Be Used While Driving

Microsoft has partnered with German automotive manufacturer Volkswagon to develop an AR (augmented reality) GPS navigation system powered by Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset. The ‘Moving Platform’ feature, as it’s referred to by Microsoft, ... more - vrscout

VR Developer Closes Russian Office Amid Invasion Of Ukraine

The developers behind Jentrix and Requisition VR show their support for the Ukraine. London-based VR game studio Arcadia announced recently that it has shut down its Moscow branch as a direct result of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. The company ... more - vrscout

Are Human-Powered Motion Simulators The Future Of VR?

Sometimes, less is more. A new VR motion simulator from a company called Kinerse is making waves online thanks to its human-powered design that removes the need for external power. Instead of relying on motors or electronic actuators, this “passive motion ... more - vrscout

Stop What You’re Doing And Watch These 5 VR Films

The future of storytelling is looking bright. With all this attention on gaming, it’s easy to forget that VR can be a powerful narrative tool in the hands of an experienced filmmaker. The technology offers storytellers the unique opportunity to immerse ... more - vrscout

Meta’s VR Events Platform Venues Is Joining Horizon Worlds

The company says that Horizon Worlds will be available in additional countries sometime this summer. Meta yesterday announced plans to merge its VR live events platform, Horizon Venues , with its growing VR metaverse, Horizon Worlds , offering users ... more - vrscout

Nvidia Uses Holograms To Shrink The Size Of VR Headsets

Hologram technology can greatly improve pixel details in VR. One of the biggest barriers to getting more people into VR headsets is the headsets themselves. They can be bulky and uncomfortable to wear because of the technical requirements involved, such ... more - vrscout

NASA Needs Your Help Building A VR Mars Simulator

Earn money helping NASA build a next-gen simulator for researchers and astronauts. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is teaming up with Epic Games to develop a hyper-realistic VR simulator that will replicate the harsh conditions ... more - vrscout

The Vatican Is Opening Its Own VR Gallery To ‘Democratize Art’

The digital venue will feature NFT artwork based on famous works from The Vatican’s collection. One of the most popular art museums in the world is teaming up with metaverse developer Sensorium Corporation to launch an official NFT gallery available ... more - vrscout

Snapchat Is Bringing AR To Live Nation Concerts

The first Live Nation concert to use Snap AR Lenses will be the Electric Daisy Carnival later this month. Snap and Live Nation Entertainment are teaming up for a multiyear deal that will bring Snapchat AR (augmented reality) experiences to select Live ... more - vrscout

AR Technology Tees Off At The PGA Tour

Immersive technology invades professional golf. COVID-19 has affected seemingly everyone over the past two and half years, from small families to multinational conglomerates. Very few have remained immune to the incomprehensible damage caused by the ... more - vrscout

Meta Is Reportedly Launching Multiple 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 ... more - vrscout

Hologram Voicemails Are Here Thanks To Asynchronous Reality

Mute the real world and revisit interactions you may have missed using this mind-bending technology. Have you ever had one of those days where you needed to just sit down at your desk and focus to complete a task, but couldn’t because of all the distractions ... more - vrscout

Kat VR’s New VR Treadmill Promises More Bang For Your Buck

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, ... more - vrscout

Snapchat’s New AR Shopping Tools Are A Game-Changer

“Try before you buy” takes on a whole new meaning with Snap’s AR shopping Lenses. During last week’s Snap Partner Summit, Snap Inc. announced a handful of new updates on the way to Snapchat that promise to take the uber-popular social media platform ... more - vrscout

Mouth Haptics Let You Kiss, Smoke, And Eat Spiders In VR

Has technology gone too far? Researchers working for Carnegie Melon University’s Future Interfaces Group have developed a new haptic feedback device that utilizes ultrasonic transducers to simulate a realistic sense of touch on your mouth, allowing for ... more - vrscout

5 Hidden Gem VR Games You May Have Missed

Don’t miss out on these surprise sleeper hits for popular VR headsets. We’ve created a lot of lists here at VRScout, from the best VR fitness apps to the most popular metaverse worlds . With such an overwhelming amount of quality games and apps hitting ... more - vrscout

Meta’s Next VR/AR Headset Will ‘Replace Your Laptop’

Zuckerberg shares more information on the company’s upcoming XR headset ‘Project Cambria.’ During a Q1 2022 earnings call , Meta (formerly Facebook) co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared new information with investors regarding its next headset which ... more - vrscout

Researchers Use VR/AR Tech To Control The Human Body

Electronic Head Actuation will have you turning the other cheek, whether you like it or not. A recently published paper from the University of Chicago shows how researchers are able to use electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) to manipulate a person’s ... more - vrscout

How VR/AR Technology Is Being Used To Treat Autism

XRHealth brings its unique VR/AR therapy to the United States . XRHealth, a VR/AR technology company specializing in digital healthcare, today announced plans to bring its unique XR therapy to ASD (autism spectrum disorder) patients located in the United ... more - vrscout

Grandpa Creates Hologram Twin For Future Grandkids Using VR

Not even death will stop this tech-savvy grandfather from meeting his great-grandchildren. Jerry Terrance, an 85-year-old grandfather from Los Angeles, California, has turned himself into a 3D hologram that will serve as a humanoid time capsule for future ... more - vrscout

This VR Developer Wants You To Decide Its Next Game

“ We want to make a game for the gaming community with the gaming community.” Developer MyDearest, the same team behind popular VR titles like Tokyo Chronos , ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos , and the upcoming Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate , today announced ... more - vrscout

Giant VR Robots Are Building Railways In Japan

Could VR-powered humanoid robots be the future of heavy construction? Over the years we’ve seen a number of major corporations try their hands at marrying VR technology and robotics, from VR convenience store employees and a remote-controlled bomb squad ... more - vrscout

Halo Infinite In VR Looks Like A Pretty Fun Time

A new video shows 343 Industries’ popular first-person shooter game Halo Infinite being played in VR, and the results are pretty incredible. Over the past few days, a Reddit user going by the name of u/Dyortos has been sharing footage of themself playing ... more - vrscout

The Meta Retail Store Will Feature A ‘First-Of-Its-Kind’ VR Demo

Gameplay is broadcasted in real-time to a wall-to-wall curved LED screen. Meta (formerly Facebook) today announced plans to open its first brick-and-mortar retail store on its campus in Burlingame, California. Here visitors will have the chance to go ... more - vrscout

VR Social Platform Rec Room Partners With YouTuber MrBeast

Get your hands on a limited edition MrBeast t-shirt for your Rec Room avatar. Just a few months into 2022 and Rec Room is already making waves with a series of major partnerships. Today we learned that the popular VR social platform is teaming up with ... more - vrscout

The Coachellaverse Is A Multi-Sensory AR Music Experience

Enter the Coachellaverse. Everyone’s favorite music & arts festival Coachella is currently underway in Indio, California. This year’s event is expected to attract over 750,000 attendees as people from around the globe gather to celebrate music, art, ... more - vrscout

An Elden Ring VR Mod Is Coming To Crush Your Soul

Now we can devour the Gods together… in VR. Developer FromSoftware has created a bit of a reputation for crafting brutally difficult video games, Bloodborne, Sekiro, and of course its iconic Dark Souls series. The company’s latest game, Elden Ring , ... more - vrscout