Oculus SDK 2.3 released — Now Offers IPD Calibration Tool and Global Profiles

Oculus has released the latest version of their SDK. Now at version 2.3, the highlights include an integrated IPD Measurement and Adjustment tool and Global Profiles. New Features Oculus released the last version of it's SDK (Software Developer Kit) back in...

First Google Glass, Now the Sensics zSight 810 HMD takes a Shower

A few months back, Google Glass took its very first shower. Now, Sensics CEO Yuval Boger takes the zSight 810 ruggedized HMD for a dip to prove its durability. The Sensics zSight 810 is a ruggedized HMD for the professional...

Virtuix Omni Plays Multiplayer Minecraft [video]

Virtuix has released a new video showing Minecraft being played on two Omni's with the Oculus Rift. Will future LAN centers one day be filled with rows of Omnis? The Virtuix Omni is an omnidirectional treadmill made for virtual reality...

Console Makers Stay Mum on VR at E3, but Kinect 2.0 Could Be Key

Sadly, there were no VR-related surprises from the big console manufacturers at E3 this year. However, Microsoft's Kinect 2.0 could become a key virtual reality input device thanks to a rich set of features and substantially improved performance. Back when...

Valve Release Source Engine SDK with Oculus Rift Support

Valve has announced that the latest release of their Source Engine SDK has been released and that it now includes full support for the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality head mounted display. Source: The Half Life 2 Engine Valve have been at...

Oculus VR Sets Up Andrew Reisse Memorial Memorial Fund and Scholarship

As you may know Andrew Reisse, co-founders of the Virtual Reality startup Oculus VR, died tragically in a hit-and-run motor accident last month. Oculus have now announced details of a Memorial Fund to commemorate his life. The shocking news of...

Joe Ludwig from Valve speaking @ Ignite – The second coming of Virtual Reality [Video]

Speaking at the Ignite: Seattle event back in May, Joe Ludwig, Programmer at Valve Software (Half-Life 2, Team Fortress 2) delivers a brief, irreverent summary of the history and current state of Virtual Reality. Irreverent Joe Ludwig, speaking at the Ignite,...

Sixense Wireless Motion Tracking Development Kit Announced, Effectively the Hydra 2

Today Sixense, creator of the technology found in the Razer Hydra, announced a new wireless tracking development kit that will essentially come to form the Hydra 2. The company, which formerly sold its technology through Razer, will be marketing...

Intense ‘Alone in the Rift’ Reaction Shows the Potential of Virtual Reality Horror Games

Yesterday I demoed the Oculus Rift headset to a friend for the first time. After my usual playlist of demos, I put him into Alone in the Rift, a brief virtual reality horror demo. The ensuing reaction shows the...

Videos from the 1st Silicon Valley Virtual Reality (SVVR) Meetup Now Online

On May 16th 2013,  Karl Krantz chaired the first 'Silicon Valley Virtual Reality' meetup (SVVR for short). Developers, enthusiasts and industry luminaries gathered to usher in and discuss the new dawn of Virtual Reality now upon us. Revolution! The VR Revolution...