Audeze and JBL Unveil Premium VR Headphones for Oculus Rift

January 5, 2017 | FRΛNK R.

The role of audio is crucial for creating a truly immersive and persuasive VR experience, and companies are finally starting to understand its value. Announced at CES 2017, two new headphone solutions were unveiled promising to deliver a superior VR … Read More

Samsung Confirms More than 5 Million Gear VR Headsets Sold Worldwide

January 4, 2017 | FRΛNK R.

Today at CES 2017, Samsung Electronics America chief Tim Baxter announced during the company’s press event that they have sold more than 5 million Gear VR headsets, which are powered by Oculus to consumers around the world, reports VentureBeat.

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KwikVR Add-On Promises Wireless Solution for the Oculus Rift Headset

January 2, 2017 | FRΛNK R.

Could we see a wireless version of the Oculus Rift sooner than we think? Well, Atlanta-based company, Scalable Graphics says they promise to make that happen with their own wireless add-on kit called, KwikVR—slated to debut at CES 2017 in … Read More

Heading into New Year ‘2017 Should be Mind-Blowing’, says Oculus

December 31, 2016 | FRΛNK R.

As we look back on the accomplishments the VR industry has achieved throughout 2016, we’re reminded that this is still just the beginning. While many consumers finally jumped into virtual reality for the first time this year, it’s clear that there … Read More

Oculus Acquires Eye-Tracking Startup Company The Eye Tribe

December 28, 2016 | FRΛNK R.

Could we possibly see eye-tracking capabilities in the next version of the Oculus Rift headset? Well, Oculus’ latest acquisition of The Eye Tribe, a Denmark-based eye-tracking startup, could hold the key to bringing the technology to the Rift.

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Oculus Winter Sale Begins with Up to 70% Off Rift and Gear VR Titles

December 20, 2016 | FRΛNK R.

Are you looking for some holiday cheer in VR? Well, starting today the Oculus Winter Sale is officially underway! Over 100+ titles for both the Oculus Rift and Gear VR are now on sale up to 70% off!

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Oculus Launches ‘Rooms’ and ‘Parties’ to Make VR More Social on Gear VR

December 16, 2016 | FRΛNK R.

In an effort to make virtual reality a much more social experience, Oculus has today started to roll out support for its highly anticipated ‘Rooms’ and ‘Parties’ features for the Samsung Gear VR, with support for the Rift coming in … Read More

Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe Steps Down, Will Now Lead PC VR Group

December 13, 2016 | FRΛNK R.

In a surprising announcement, Brendan Iribe, who co-founded Oculus with Palmer Luckey in 2012, has confirmed today that he will be stepping down from his top leadership role as CEO of Oculus to head up the new PC VR division … Read More

Xbox One Game Streaming Now Available on Oculus Rift

December 12, 2016 | FRΛNK R.

Xbox One to Oculus Rift streaming was first announced back in at E3 2015, and now, it’s finally available. Starting today, Oculus Rift owners can stream games from their Xbox One to the Oculus Rift via a Windows 10 PC.

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Oculus Launches Developer Preview of ‘Carmel’ WebVR Browser

December 11, 2016 | FRΛNK R.

Oculus has announced the release of a developer preview for its upcoming VR browser, codenamed ‘Carmel’. It was first revealed back at Oculus Connect 3 in October, and now you can experience it for yourself and get a glimpse at … Read More