HTC Vive Accessories
HTC and Intel to Show New WiGig Wireless VR Solution at E3 2017 (Updated)
HTC have announced that, in addition to its TPCAST wireless add-on, it's also working with Intel on a WiGig powered wireless VR solution and it's keen to find more partners to work with on further solutions too.
HTC seems to...
Vive Deluxe Audio Strap Gets June 6th Release Date
HTC announced a serious looking upgrade for its Vive headset earlier this year at CES 2017. The 'Deluxe Audio Strap' replaces the original device's harness and upgrades it with integrated headphones and a new, more robust adjustable head assembly.
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TPCAST Announces Business Edition Wireless VR Kit, Up to 6 Simultaneous Users
TPCAST, makers of a 60GHz wireless VR add-on for the HTC Vive, have announced a Business Edition version of the device which is said to allow up to six of the units to work in one local space without...
HTC Releases Full Body Tracking Code for Use with Vive and Trackers
HTC Vive Senior Engineer James Xiong has provided a Vive IK Demo on GitHub, which includes a reference source code and Unity demo. Using the HTC Vive headset and controllers combined with three Vive Trackers, the program uses hardware tracking...
HTC Vive Tracker Juggling (yes, juggling) Demonstrates Impressive Performance
The Vive Tracker, a 'puck'-like device designed to attach to objects to track them in VR via the SteamVR Tracking system, went on sale this week after 1,000 units went out to developers earlier this year. One developer aptly...
HTC Vive Tracker is Now on Sale to General Public for $99
HTC's Vive Tacker, the Lighthouse-compatible puck that promises to get more than your hands into virtual reality with a bevy of hardware applications, is now officially available for sale to anyone with $99.
Vive Tracker made its debut at CES...
HTC Confirms Vive Tracker and Deluxe Audio Strap Prices and Pre-order Dates
HTC announced the new accessories, the Vive Tracker and Deluxe Audio Strap, back at CES 2017 earlier this year but didn't provide pricing or release date info more specific than Q2. At $100 for each accessory, the pricing falls...
Vive Tracker Dev Kits Are Shipping to Developers, Applications Remain Open
HTC promised to give away 1,000 Vive Tracker dev kits in an effort to kick start an ecosystem of accessories and VR game implementations for the motion-tracked accessory. Now the company says the first shipments are on their way...
Kickstarter Goal Within Reach for VRGE VR Headset Dock in Final 24 Hours
The sleek-looking VRGE VR headset dock Kickstarter looks set to come down to a photo-finish. Heading into its final 24 hours, the crowdfunding campaign is within $2,000 of its $30,000 goal.
We've had our eye on the VRGE Kickstarter since it...
VRGE VR Headset Dock Passes 50% Mark on Kickstarter with One Week Remaining
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1910388709/vrge-virtual-reality-hardware-charging-dock/
The impressively svelte VRGE VR headset dock has passed the 50% mark of its $30,000 Kickstarter campaign goal. With support for the Vive, Rift, and PlayStation VR (and their respective controllers), the dock appears to be a smart accessory for VR...
‘rEvolve’ Vive Flip-Up Head-Mount is Nearing Six Times its Kickstarter Goal
The third-party head-mount for the HTC Vive from SynergyWiz quickly reached its crowdfunding goal on Kickstarter, and is now approaching 6x the required amount. The rEvolve is designed to improve comfort and adds a visor-flip function.
We recently reported that...
Vive Tracker Capabilities Detailed in Developer Documentation
Ahead of the Vive Tracker's consumer launch later this year, HTC plans to send 1,000 units to developers to kickstart an ecosystem of accessories and content which can make use of the device. New developer documentation details the ins...
VRGE VR Dock Hits Kickstarter with Support for Multiple Headsets and Controllers
https://vimeo.com/197321437
VRGE’s VR Dock is a storage and charging unit compatible with multiple headset and controller designs. Featuring a wood finish and protective rubber bumpers, the prototype has an elegant appearance, and is currently seeking crowdfunding via Kickstarter.
The current generation...
HTC Plans to Certify Accessories Approved for Use with Vive Tracker
At CES earlier this month, HTC announced the Vive Tracker, a standalone tracking device which taps into the Vive's Lighthouse tracking system, and which can be attached to objects to track them in VR, including purpose-built accessories. The company...
Vive Strap Accessory with Flip-up Visor and PSVR-style Comfort Passes Crowdfunding Goal
https://youtu.be/OBhc4UhU8NM
Florida based SynergyWiz is designing a third-party head-mount for the HTC Vive which uses a PSVR-stlye 'halo' mounting design for added comfort, and offers the much desired visor flip functionality.
Among the three major headsets out there, not one offers what...












