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Valve Ventures Into VR With ‘Half-Life: Alyx’

Valve Ventures Into VR With ‘Half-Life: Alyx’

Valve stunned fans today with an announcement on their official Twitter account, one mentioning a new Half-Life game. The last game in the series was released 12 years ago, and fans have been awaiting an update, with some abandoning hope altogether. The newest title, Half-Life: Alyx, is part of a separate flagship VR trilogy promised […]

4y ago

Virtual Influencers Are Starting To Take Over — And It’s Really Creepy

Virtual Influencers Are Starting To Take Over — And It’s Really Creepy

Bella Hadid recently made headlines with an advertisement in which she appeared to kiss another woman. However, she never kissed anyone at all. The person with whom she shared the passionate embrace was not actually a person, but rather a collection of pixels, per The New York Times. Her name is Miquela Sousa, but goes […]

4y ago

One Man Spent 24 Hours Inside A Virtual Reality Version Of ‘Minecraft’

One Man Spent 24 Hours Inside A Virtual Reality Version Of ‘Minecraft’

While virtual reality gaming is a long ways off from reaching widespread market penetration, those who regularly play games in VR tend to adhere to a simple rule: take breaks. While virtual reality has the potential to provide some of the most immersive interactive experiences, many gamers find it difficult to play for long stretches […]

5y ago

‘The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’ Gets Virtual Reality Support And Faster Loading Times

‘The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’ Gets Virtual Reality Support And Faster Loading Times

While The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild released over two years ago, that hasn’t stopped Nintendo from updating and retooling its magnum opus. Having come out on the same day as the Nintendo Switch, Breath of the Wild released to critical acclaim, with reviewers praising it for its strong open world design, tight […]

5y ago

Netflix’s ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ Trailer Released With Premiere Date Announced

Netflix’s ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ Trailer Released With Premiere Date Announced

Fans of the futuristic sci-fi series Black Mirror can celebrate because the first peek of Netflix’s Black Mirror: Bandersnatch was unleashed this morning. What’s more, according to the Verge, the trailer confirms Bandersnatch can be streamed for the first time tomorrow. On the other hand, it isn’t clear if the entry in the latest dystopian […]

5y ago

Virtual Reality Game ‘Paper Dolls’ To See EU Retail Release This December

Virtual Reality Game ‘Paper Dolls’ To See EU Retail Release This December

Winking Entertainment is a Chinese and Taiwanese video game developer and publishing company based in Shanghai and originally founded in 1997. Winking Entertainment launched its most recent video game, titled Paper Dolls, on the PlayStation virtual reality platform (VR) just in time for Halloween. Now, in keeping with the holiday release theme, Winking Entertainment, in […]

5y ago

New ‘Skin’ Makes Household Objects Into Robots

New ‘Skin’ Makes Household Objects Into Robots

Ever wish you could make your favorite plush toy from your childhood walk around, or give your daughter a wave? Many of us might like to see our old Cabbage Patch doll walk over and try to open the fridge or to set our kid’s teddy bear on the floor and watch it crawl toward […]

5y ago

‘Ready Player One’: Virtual Reality Movie Is Scary Close To Actual Reality

‘Ready Player One’: Virtual Reality Movie Is Scary Close To Actual Reality

There are many movies that predict the future of humanity. There are those that predict we will have flying cars, while others like Ready Player One which talk about the use of virtual reality as a way of life. Steven Spielberg’s new movie is set to be released in the next few days, but the […]

6y ago

Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Shows Off Its ‘Fleet’ Of Spaceships In Revamped, VR-Enabled Website

Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Shows Off Its ‘Fleet’ Of Spaceships In Revamped, VR-Enabled Website

Virgin Galactic has partnered with Microsoft to exhibit its efforts toward ushering in a new age of space transportation in the world. The firm has rolled out its upgraded, virtual reality (VR)-enabled website that allows visitors to experience an absorbing tour of Virgin’s state-of-the-art spaceships, including the SpaceShipTwo plane and the WhiteKnightTwo “mothership.” The touch-optimized, […]

6y ago

This Electronic Skin Gives You The Power To Move Virtual Objects Without Touch

This Electronic Skin Gives You The Power To Move Virtual Objects Without Touch

Have you ever wished that you could control an object without having to touch it? There’s electronic skin being developed that will enable you to do that and more. But you won’t be able to use it to pick up the remote control from across the room just yet. The technology is destined to be […]

6y ago

Virtual Reality Gym That Makes Exercise A Video Game Seen At CES 2018, But Is It Safe?

Virtual Reality Gym That Makes Exercise A Video Game Seen At CES 2018, But Is It Safe?

Virtual reality and exercise typically don’t sound like two things that would go together, but a company out of Boise, Idaho, is taking VR to the gym. Black Box has created modified gym equipment that turns working out into a video game when they’re paired with VR goggles. The company’s goal is to turn exercise […]

6y ago

Scientists Develop First Meta-Lens That Can Focus Entire Spectrum Of Light In One Point

Scientists Develop First Meta-Lens That Can Focus Entire Spectrum Of Light In One Point

Meta-lenses were first created in 2016 as a revolutionary alternative to the conventional lenses used in optical devices and other gadgets. While these flat lenses immediately stand out for being considerably smaller and lighter than standard concave or convex lenses, they have also been quite limited in their ability to focus light. But that might […]

6y ago

Gaming Trends For The Holidays From Tech Expert Katie Linendoll

Gaming Trends For The Holidays From Tech Expert Katie Linendoll

Gaming trends will likely be a hot topic around the Thanksgiving table. With more than a billion gamers worldwide, being in-the-know is important when it comes to having the best gaming experience. Technology guru and Emmy-winning TV personality Katie Linendoll has a lot to share on that matter. The two biggest trends range from extremely […]

6y ago

A VR Surprise Awaits NBA Fans, And It Will Start Off In Los Angeles

A VR Surprise Awaits NBA Fans, And It Will Start Off In Los Angeles

Intel’s digitization of sports will completely change how fans experience NBA. If all goes well, NBA fans will be treated to a high-tech, immersive game experience next year. Fans can personally engage with NBA players, the action, and the audience in any way they want. Last week, Intel and Turner Sports announced a multiyear partnership […]

6y ago

‘Star Wars’ Virtual Reality Immersive Experience From The VOID Coming To Disneyland And Walt Disney World

‘Star Wars’ Virtual Reality Immersive Experience From The VOID Coming To Disneyland And Walt Disney World

A brand new way of experiencing the world of Star Wars is coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland that will allow you to become fully immersed in the galaxy. Set to open by the end of 2017, “Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire” will come to both domestic Disney locations and allow guests to […]

6y ago

Apple Acquires German Company Specializing In Eye Tracking, Hinting At AR Future

Apple Acquires German Company Specializing In Eye Tracking, Hinting At AR Future

Apple has acquired a German IT company that specializes in the development of eye-tracking glasses. The company’s technology is designed for use in several different fields, including neuroscience, psychology, and augmented reality. The deal was reported by MacRumours, which claims Apple has “almost certainly” purchased SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI) for an unknown sum. The transaction has […]

6y ago

‘Breaking Bad’ Gets Virtual Reality Experience As Vince Gilligan Teams Up With Sony

‘Breaking Bad’ Gets Virtual Reality Experience As Vince Gilligan Teams Up With Sony

Fans of the hit cult show Breaking Bad might be pleased to know that notorious duo Walter White and Jesse Pinkman might make a comeback to dominate once again, this time in the world of virtual reality. In a recent report by Time, it was revealed that Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan is teaming up […]

6y ago

Intel To Unveil Newfangled VR Games Next Month

Intel To Unveil Newfangled VR Games Next Month

Intel is all set to show off its VR expertise to gamers next month. On June 12, Intel will host its first E3 press conference at the Theatre at Ace Hotel. In a press release issued by the company, Intel stated that it is all set to demonstrate the latest in gaming, revealing exciting news […]

7y ago

Intel Ties UP With Universities To Work On Virtual Reality And 4K Videos

Intel Ties UP With Universities To Work On Virtual Reality And 4K Videos

Intel is all set to take on virtual reality and videos by collaborating with Carnegie Mellon University and Stanford University. The company has tied up with Carnegie Mellon University to implement a three-year, $4.125 million research program to unlock the value of the growing volume of online video. Together, the duo will put new analytics […]

7y ago

‘Alien: Covenant In Utero’ Lets Fans Experience Violent Chest Bursting Birth As Neomorph Alien

‘Alien: Covenant In Utero’ Lets Fans Experience Violent Chest Bursting Birth As Neomorph Alien

For fans of Alien movies, scenes of those parasitical aliens bursting out from chests of their unlucky hosts’ bodies define the particular brand of terror offered by the long-running franchise. Now, fans can make the terrifying experience even more realistic with the recent release of Alien: Covenant In Utero. Thanks to the latest developments in […]

7y ago

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