VR Technology Used To Help Separate Conjoined Twins

Surgeons call it ‘Man-on-Mars stuff.’ In one of the most complex separation procedures ever conducted, three-year-old conjoined twins Bernardo and Arthur Lima were successfully separated by medical professionals with the help of VR technology. According ... more - vrscout

Interview: Director Of HBO Doc We Met In Virtual Reality

Learn how to the most interesting documentary of 2022 came to be. We Met In Virtual Reality is a new feature-length documentary film that follows the stories of five individuals using VR technology to connect with each other and the world in a variety ... more - vrscout

Daft Punk 360 VR Tribute Show Coming To Los Angeles

Electronic dance music fans in Los Angeles are in for a treat. Starting next month, Wisdome LA, a 12,000-square-foot VR venue located in Los Angeles, CA, will be hosting a series of live EDM shows inspired by the iconic robot duo Daft Punk. CONTACT: ... more - vrscout

Snapchat’s New AR Game Let’s You Hunt Ghosts

Do you love hunting ghosts but find yourself lacking any haunted property in which to investigate? Ghost Phone is a new in-game app from Snapchat that turns your smartphone into an augmented reality (AR)-powered ghost hunting device. The game has you ... more - vrscout

VR Sim Teaches You The Art Of Baggage Handling

Immerse yourself in five challenging airport scenarios. Airport Ground Handling Simulator VR is an upcoming VR simulator for PC VR headsets that puts you in the shoes of a ground handler and tasks you with completing a variety of activities as part of ... more - vrscout

The Meta Quest 2 Gets A Price Bump

New headset owners can pick up a copy of Beat Saber free for a limited time. Beginning August 1st, the price of all Meta Quest 2 headsets will increase by $100. The 128GB model will be available for purchase at $399.99 and the 256GB model for $499.99. ... more - vrscout

VR Game Lets You Create & Play Your Own Board Games

The future of tabletop gaming is looking bright thanks to VR. All On Board is a mod-based VR platform currently in development for Meta Quest and PC VR headsets that allows you to play an ever-expanding catalog of multiplayer board games built by the ... more - vrscout

Game Of Thrones AR App Lets You Tame Your Own Dragons

Learn ancient Valyrian and command an army of beasts with voice commands. In case you’ve been living under a rock, the new Game of Thrones prequel series House of Dragons is set to debut next month on HBO, offering fans a fresh take on the iconic fantasy ... more - vrscout

ActiveLook Brings “Light AR” To Sports Sunglasses

Augmented reality for athletes. MicroOLED, an electronics company specializing in OLED microdisplays, earlier this week announced the latest version of its ActiveLook System, a see-through heads-up display designed for sports brands and eyewear manufacturers. ... more - vrscout

VR Malware Lets Hackers Into Your Headset

“ Big Brother” is watching. According to researchers at ReasonLabs, a leading cyber security company, hackers have developed a new form of VR malware for Android-based headsets like the Meta Quest that lets them record your headset screen. The “Big Brother” ... more - vrscout

AR-Powered Hard Hats Could Improve Workers’ Health

The device can be attached to different types of headgear and used for a variety of occupations. RUMEN is an augmented reality (AR) heads-up display that allows its wearer to adjust the lighting of their real-world environment in real-time. According ... more - vrscout

VR Shooter Gambit! Lets You Fight Baddies With A Defibrillator

Charge up your ‘Gun Fever’ bar to unleash hell upon your foes using a variety of insane weaponry. Gambit! is an outrageous-looking VR shooter that has you joining a group of unstable mercenaries on a mission gone horribly, terribly wrong. The only way ... more - vrscout

Superman 64 Is So Much Better In VR

A new prototype experience brings the infamous Nintendo 64 game to life on headsets , and it’s not half-bad… In May of 1999, Superman 64 launched on Nintendo 64 consoles. Despite impressive sales, the third-person action game was universally panned by ... more - vrscout

Ubisoft’s Splinter Cell VR Game Is Officially Canceled

Still no word on the status of the highly-anticipated Assassin’s Creed VR game. It was back in 2019 that rumors began circulating about a Splinter Cell VR game potentially in development at Ubisoft’s Red Storm studio with support from Reflections. In ... more - vrscout

Watch: Final Episode Of Space Explorers: The ISS Experience

Join the crew of Space X for a final time as they prepare to leave ISS and return to Earth. Photos from the James Webb Space Telescope have begun showing up on social media feeds everywhere, and people are blown away at just how infinite outer space ... more - vrscout

This VR Gun Is An Elegant Weapon For A More Civilized Age

The ViR controller may be the sleekest VR haptic gun we’ve seen yet. First spotted by Yanko Design , the ViR controller promises improved gun haptics for VR headsets with its realistic force feedback and a unique ergonomic design. According to its creator, ... more - vrscout

Gorilla Tag Is Adding A New VR Paintball Game Mode

Everyone’s favorite ape simulator is about to get even better. This week developer Another Axiom announced a new game mode for its smash-hit multiplayer game Gorilla Tag . In a video posted on Twitter, players can be seen battling it out across the original ... more - vrscout

Google Will Soon Begin Testing Its AR Prototypes In Public

Keep a look out for Google’s AR glasses next time you’re out for a stroll. This past January, reports began circulating that Google was in the development of its own augmented reality (AR) glasses that enable wearers to blend virtual graphics with the ... more - vrscout

Quest App Lets You Build AR Structures & Order The Parts IRL

You can sign up to be a beta tester today. Augmented reality (AR) technology can be an amazing tool for home design. Apps from both Amazon and IKEA let you place virtual furniture in any real-world space with the swipe of a finger. If you like what you ... more - vrscout

Nike Partners With RTFKT To Launch AR Hoodies

Digital fashion for the real world. Last year, Nike officially acquired RTFKT Studios, a Web3 fashion house specializing in digital apparel. Shortly thereafter the company released RTFKT x Nike Dunks Genesis CryptoKicks, a pair of physical sneakers with ... more - vrscout

Learn How To Build A Gaming PC In VR

Build the computer of your dreams, regardless of budget. Available now on PC VR headsets, PC Virtual LAB is an educational VR game that teaches you how to properly build your very own high-powered gaming PC while improving your knowledge of basic computer ... more - vrscout

Batman AR Board Game Punches Its Way To Kickstarter

Dispensing justice in AR. Batman: The Arkham Asylum Files is a next-gen board game from Infinite Rabbit Holes that uses augmented reality (AR) technology to immerse players in a mixed reality experience based on the classic DC superhero. Using a smartphone ... more - vrscout

3D-Printed Eyes On The Quest 2 Is Pure Nightmare Fuel

Has technology gone too far, or not far enough? Wouldn’t it be nice if you were able to connect with others in the real world while immersed in your favorite VR games and apps? VFX artist and XR developer Jake Berg thinks so, which is why the digital ... more - vrscout

This Technology Can Turn The Real-World Into Living Art

Researchers can take an image and use it as a reference point to create a virtual world, object, or person. As companies explore having a metaverse presence through a digital twin, the ability to quickly and easily build out stylized 3D content and virtual ... more - vrscout

See How You Look With A Virtual Beard Using AR Technology

Have you ever wondered what you might look like with facial hair? With the YouCam Makeup app, you can “try on” virtual beards before committing to the look. The app is powered by a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) ... more - vrscout

Aliens VR Game Currently In The Works From Survios

“Game over, man. Game over!” Survios, the same team behind popular VR games such as Sprint Vector and Creed: Rise to Glory , has partnered with 20th Century Studios to bring the legendary film studio’s iconic Aliens franchise to VR. Details are light ... more - vrscout

AR Opera Glasses Could Change Broadway Forever

Immersive technology brings the stage to life like never before. Students from the South Korean Hongik University have developed a pair of reimagined 19th-century opera glasses that utilize AR technology to immerse spectators in Broadway shows in a variety ... more - vrscout

Jordan Peele Films “Us” And “Nope” Head To The Metaverse

Monkeypaw Productions has partnered with Meta to bring his collection of unique films to life in Horizon Worlds . Writer and director Jordan Peele ( Key & Peele, Get Out ) has carved himself a nice little niche in the film industry with his series ... more - vrscout

Magic Leap’s New AR Headset Is Coming This September

The Magic Leap 2 will be available for purchase starting at $3,299 through select partners. American startup company Magic Leap has announced the official price and specs of the Magic Leap 2, its latest mixed reality headset designed for professionals ... more - vrscout

AR-Powered Hotels Have Officially Arrived

Immersive technology could change the hospitality industry forever. Moxy Hotels, a chain of stylish hotels owned by Marriot, today announced the Moxy Universe, Play Beyond , an augmented reality (AR) experience that allows guests to interact with the ... more - vrscout