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Virtual Desktop Update Brings Desk Passthrough & Reduced Latency At High Bitrates
- Virtual Desktop's latest update brings Desk Passthrough, reduced latency at high bitrates, and a new virtual environment.
- Desk Passthrough is available for Meta Quest headsets, allowing users to cut out a rectangular plane to see passthrough instead of VR.
- The update reduces the decoding latency of PC VR streaming at high bitrates for headsets with the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset.
- The update also introduces a new virtual environment called First Class.
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Asgard's Wrath 2 Faces The Trickster's Legacy In Its Last Cosmic Event
- Asgard's Wrath 2 concludes with 'The Trickster's Legacy' Cosmic Event, facing off against Loki once again.
- Players must repair distorted realities by completing various objectives and earn unique rewards.
- While this is the final new event, previous events will be replayed for a chance to earn rewards.
- A new outfit, exclusive for Meta Quest+ subscribers, is also added to the game.
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Trivia Crack World Tests Your Knowledge Today On Quest
- Trivia Crack World is a VR multiplayer game available today on Quest.
- Developed by Etermax, it offers thousands of questions across various trivia categories.
- Players can enjoy solo gameplay or engage in four-player multiplayer matches.
- The game features fairground-style minigames and supports user-generated questions.
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The fundamentals of virtual reality (VR) for engineering
- Virtual reality(VR) technology has opened up new possibilities for engineers and manufacturing professionals.
- VR uses a head-mounted display (HMD) to immerse a user in a simulated, computer-generated world.
- Engineers can use VR to get up close and personal with their designs and analyze them from different angles.
- VR headsets can help design ergonomics of human-operated machines and evaluate user interaction and optimize the design accordingly.
- VR technology can be used as a virtual meeting space for collaborative design and review designs adding immeasurable value.
- There are plenty of VR headset options ranging from consumer-targeted products to enterprise headsets that support better resolution and responsiveness.
- VR provides an unparalleled way to visualize and refine a design, thus becoming an integral part of many engineering workflows.
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Leaked VR Controllers From Valve Revive Hope for a Next-gen ‘Deckard’ VR Headset
- Leaked 3D models hidden in a recent SteamVR update indicate the possibility of a new VR motion controller and gamepad from Valve.
- The VR motion controller, code-named 'Roy', features a traditional gamepad-style button layout, providing better support for titles that use gamepads.
- The leaked models suggest that Valve's rumored VR headset, known as 'Deckard', may include PC VR wireless streaming capabilities, eye-tracking, and passthrough AR features.
- Valve has a history of unexpected releases, so the inclusion of these controller models in SteamVR software could hint at a potential upcoming release.
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VR’s Most Popular Fishing Game is Finally Coming to PC VR, Five Years After Quest Launch
- Devs United Games is bringing the popular VR fishing game, Real VR Fishing, to PC VR headsets next month.
- The PC VR version will follow the same pricing policy and gameplay as the Quest version, with all DLCs available on Steam at launch.
- Real VR Fishing features 40 fishing holes and 150+ fish species as standard, with DLC packs adding 95 more fishing locations and over 300 fish species.
- The Steam version won't have cross-play multiplayer between Quest, Pico, and PC VR platforms, but will include built-in YouTube and web browsing.
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Bigscreen Beyond Comes With The Audio Strap For Black Friday
- New buyers of Bigscreen Beyond get the Audio Strap for free on Black Friday.
- Bigscreen Beyond is an ultra-compact and ultra-light SteamVR headset designed for comfortable long-duration VR sessions.
- The headset does not come with positional tracking or controllers but uses the SteamVR tracking system.
- The Audio Strap, normally priced at $130, adds integrated off-ear speakers and improves comfort.
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Vuzix AR Smart Glasses Gain Microsoft Intune Integration
- Vuzix integrates Microsoft Intune into its M-series of AR smart glasses to aid IT deployment.
- The integration allows businesses to deploy hardware across their workforce with ease.
- Vuzix gains official certification from Microsoft Intune to support scaling and distribution efforts.
- Integration enables management of smart glasses settings, security, and application access.
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Valve Deckard 'Roy' Controller Models Discovered In SteamVR
- Models of Valve Deckard's 'Roy' controllers were discovered in SteamVR driver files.
- The controllers have bumpers, a D-pad, thumbsticks, buttons, index triggers, and grip triggers.
- Valve's next headset, codenamed Deckard, will likely use computer vision tracking and focus on playing flatscreen Steam games.
- It is unclear whether Deckard will be a premium product or an aggressively priced competitor for Meta's Quest headsets.
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Quest 3S From Target Comes With A $75 Gift Card For Black Friday
- Target is offering a $75 gift card with Quest 3S headset purchases until the end of Sunday.
- The deal stacks with the free game, Batman: Arkham Shadow, that comes with Quest 3S purchases.
- Customers can use the gift card to get Meta's official Quest 3S accessories at discounted prices.
- Similar offer briefly available on Amazon, leading to rapid sell-out of Quest 3S on the platform.
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Quest 3S From Amazon & Target Comes With A $75 Gift Card For Black Friday
- Amazon and Target are offering a $75 gift card with Quest 3S headset purchases until the end of Sunday.
- The gift card can be used to get the official Elite Strap for free or to get the official Elite Strap with Battery at a discounted price.
- Quest 3S also comes with the game Batman: Arkham Shadow for free.
- Meta is offering 40% off on several Quest games on its Horizon Store for Black Friday.
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Licking this “lollipop” will let you taste virtual flavors
- Researchers have developed a handheld lollipop-shaped user interface that can recreate different flavors in virtual environments.
- Traditional approaches for taste stimulation in VR include chemical, thermal, and electrical stimulation.
- Chemical stimulation requires bulk storage of flavoring chemicals and has a long delay time.
- Thermal variations require a complicated system with cooling subsystem and temperature sensors.
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Premier League Player Takes You To The VR Soccer Pitch Next Week
- Premier League Player, the first officially licensed Premier League VR game, is set to launch next week exclusively on the Quest platform.
- Developed by Rezzil, known for their sports VR and XR games, Premier League Player will feature 20 Premier League teams with authentic kits and realistic stadiums.
- The game will include a 'Moments Mode' that allows players to experience memorable moments from the 2023-2024 season, as well as the ability to play as a goalkeeper, participate in free play and training drills, and customize characters in 'The Sanctuary' hub.
- Premier League Player will be available on December 3, 2024.
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We Didn’t Expect This Good of a Quest 3S Black Friday Deal
- Amazon is offering an impressive Black Friday deal on the Quest 3S headset.
- The deal includes a $75 digital credit for Amazon, making the headset effectively $225.
- The deal is applicable only to the Quest 3S (128GB) model and includes bonuses like a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial of Quest+.
- Considering the recent launch of Quest 3S, this unexpected Black Friday deal makes it an unbeatable value.
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Trombone Champ: Unflattened Is An Absurdly Funny VR Rhythm Game
- Trombone Champ: Unflattened, a VR rhythm game, captures the comedic spirit of the original game.
- The game builds upon the existing foundations and delivers ridiculously silly fun.
- The core mechanics remain close to the original game, with additional gameplay options.
- Trombone Champ: Unflattened is available now for Quest, PC VR, and PS VR2.
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