Oculus Rift Leads Over HTC Vive in December Steam Hardware Survey

January 4, 2019 | FRΛNK R.

In the latest data from Valve’s monthly Steam Hardware Survey, it appears that the Oculus Rift has continued its market share gains over the HTC Vive virtual reality headset.

According to the December figures, which are based on an optional … Read More

Oculus Quest Standalone VR Headset Shows Up in FCC Filing

December 23, 2018 | FRΛNK R.

It appears like Oculus’ highly anticipated launch of the Oculus Quest standalone headset is on track for its Spring 2019 release. A new FCC filing for a VR headset, which closely resembles the Oculus Quest design was published on Friday.

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Oculus ‘Winter Wonderland’ Sale Offers Major Savings on Hundreds of VR Titles

December 21, 2018 | FRΛNK R.

It’s that holiday time of the year, and Oculus ‘Winter Wonderland’ sale is officially here. Starting today, hundreds of titles across Rift, Oculus Go, and Gear VR are on sale with major savings of up to 60% off on the … Read More

Facebook Open Sources ‘DeepFocus’ AI-Powered Rendering System

December 19, 2018 | FRΛNK R.

Oculus’ parent-company Facebook has announced that it’s releasing the code behind its AI-powered rendering system, DeepFocus, which is used to create realistic and natural looking real-time blur for a more true-to-life visual experience in virtual reality.

The DeepFocus AI-powered software … Read More

Sling TV, ESPN, and FOX NOW Launches on Oculus Go

December 17, 2018 | FRΛNK R.

Back in June, Oculus launched its Oculus TV app, a dedicated hub for watching flatscreen 2D shows and movies from various streaming providers in virtual reality, on the standalone Oculus Go headset. Now, Sling TV, ESPN (including ESPN+), and Fox … Read More

Facebook and ZeniMax Media Settle Oculus VR Lawsuit

December 13, 2018 | FRΛNK R.

After nearly five years, the long-running legal battle between Bethesda Softworks’ parent company ZeniMax Media and Oculus’ parent company, Facebook, over the VR technology developed in the Oculus Rift headset has finally come to an end.

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Oculus and ESL Team Up for 100K VR Charity Challenge

December 11, 2018 | FRΛNK R.

Oculus and ESL, the world’s largest esports company, are teaming up for the Change the Game VR Charity Challenge (VRCC) to help raise awareness for mental health and support veterans through the power of gaming.

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Will Oculus Quest Launch at Facebook F8 Conference in April?

December 5, 2018 | FRΛNK R.

Oculus’ parent-company Facebook has announced that its F8 annual developer conference is set to take place on April 30th-May 1st of next year, and many are speculating that this will be when the company launches its highly-anticipated Oculus Quest.

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Oculus is Now Fully Part of Facebook Technologies

November 20, 2018 | FRΛNK R.

It was only a matter of time, but Oculus VR LLC has now officially been fully absorbed by its parent-company Facebook, and is no longer the legal entity that it was when it first started back in 2012.

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Oculus Referral Program Offers Free Store Credit and 10% Off Rift or Go

November 15, 2018 | FRΛNK R.

With the holiday season approaching, sharing the world of virtual reality with friends and family makes everything better, and with Oculus’ new referral incentive program, it’s now even more enticing to invite others to purchase an Oculus Rift or Go.

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