VR ‘death simulator’ shows what happens when you die

The unsettling new art installation takes you “from cardiac arrest to brain death” in a hospital-style setting alongside other participants. Visitors lie down on a bed that vibrates to the beat of their pulses while wearing VR headsets.
#EveningStandard #News #Technology #VirtualReality


Yesterday

Half-Life: Alyx NoVR Mod Update #4 is available for download

The “GB_2 Development Team” has released a brand new version of the No VR Mod for Half-Life: Alyx. The team will be adding some new cool features in future versions. HL: alyx’s noVR Mod looks better than ever.
#GB_2DevelopmentTeam #Half #Life #News #Technology #VirtualReality


Yesterday

Apple unlikely to unveil mixed reality headset at WWDC 2023

Rumoured to make its debut in late 2022 but that didn’t happen. But as the tech giant gearing up for the WWDC 2023, it was expected that we may finally see some of the AR/VR headset at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference. Known apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests otherwise.
#MingChiKuo #Apple #WWDC #WorldwideDevelopersConference #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 days ago

Pokémon Go players are quitting en masse after huge Remote Raid reductions - Dot Esports

Players can only take part in a maximum of five remote Raids per day. A single pass now costs 195 PokéCoins and a three-pack costs 525. The community’s reaction to the changes hasn’t been great.
#DotEsports #PokémonGo #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 days ago

Pokemon GO Remote Raid Pass nerfs: Price changes, participation limts and more

Niantic announced several changes to remote raiding in a recent Pokemon GO blog post. The new remote Raid Pass changes will appear to further hobble remote raids in the immediate future. This will lead to more controversy in the community.
#Niantic #PokemonGO #Pokemon #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 days ago

The official D&D Virtual Tabletop is looking pretty slick

Wizards of the coast is developing a virtual tabletop system in unreal Engine 5. It's designed to emulate the in-person experience while also taking advantage of a digital playspace. DMs can spawn minis and tweak monster stats on the fly, and roll checks can be done manually or automated.
#D&D #VirtualTabletop #unrealEngine5 #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 days ago

When are Cutiefly and Ribombee arriving in Pokemon GO?

Pokemon GO trainers will need to evolve Cutiefly into Ribombee with 50 candies. The two Pocket Monsters may be seen mostly as Pokedex fillers by the community.
#Cutiefly #PokemonGO #PocketMonsters #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 days ago

5 most used Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's VGC 2023 Series 2

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet VGC 2023 Series 2 was the most used in the series 2 series 2. A huge base Attack stat of 140 will make its Fake Outs hit deceptively hard, not to mention its Fighting and Electric STAB moves being even more dangerous.
#VGC #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 days ago

PSVR 2 price cut might be needed to avoid a "complete disaster"

The PSVR 2 is reportedly off to a slow sales start. Sony's new-gen PS5 headset just launched around a month ago. IDC estimates the headset has sold around 270,000 units since launch. Sony might need to consider a price cut for the headset if it wants to boost sales.
#PSVR #PSVR2 #PS5 #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 days ago

PCVR fans need to download the next Meta Quest Pro update as soon as possible

The next update will turn local dimming on by default for Link and Air Link titles. LCD panels on the other hand use a backlight, so even if an LED is switched off it’ll still provide some light.
#PCVR #MetaQuestPro #News #Technology #VirtualReality


3 days ago

Stephen Colbert Wants an Assault Weapons Ban: “Fewer Guns Equals Fewer Shootings”

Colbert proposed an assault weapons ban, for a simple reason: "Fewer guns equals fewer shootings" the late-night host said that 'the obvious solution' to the nation's mass-shooting epidemic would be banning assault weapons. He said the risk of dying was 70% lower than it is today.
#StephenColbert #VanityFair #AssaultWeaponsBan #News #Technology #VirtualReality


3 days ago

New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Event Announced

If you head into your local GameStop this weekend, you'll receive a code to redeem a Flying-Type Lechonk for the new generation games Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. The code for this Mystery Gift will be redeemable until 30th June 2023.
#NintendoLife #Scarlet #Flying #News #Technology #VirtualReality


4 days ago

How to Shiny hunt Samurott in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet - Dexerto

The 7-star Tera Raids are Shiny locked, which means the boss Pokemon can’t appear in its Shiny form. The only way to hunt a Shiny Samurott in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is by breeding for one. Players can use the Masuda Method for breeding, which will raise those odds to 1/512.
#Sam #PokemonScarlet #TeraRaids #News #Technology #VirtualReality


4 days ago

Can Lugia be shiny in Pokemon GO? (March 2023)

Pokemon GO will be a 5-star Raid Boss from 10:00 am local time on March 28 to 10:00 am on April 10. It will also appear extensively during the Raid Hour on March 29, 2023 from 6:00-7:00 pm local time.
#Lugia #PokemonGO #Pokemon #News #Technology #VirtualReality


4 days ago

Emperia outfits Tommy Hilfiger with cross-metaverse virtual hub

The retailer is simultaneously unveiling several virtual experiences across various platforms, including Decentraland, Roblox, Spatial, DressX and Ready Player Me. The platform will provide a central hub to easily move in and out of each experience.
#TommyHilfiger #Emperia #News #Technology #VirtualReality


4 days ago

Apple to unveil Rs 2 lakh-worth mixed reality headset soon, but some employees are not convinced - India Today

Some apple employees are worried about the $ 3,000 price tag for a product in an unproven market. Other concerns are about the mixed-reality headset's utility. Apple also reportedly organised a high-profile meeting to showcase the product to the company's 100 highest-ranking executives.
#Apple #News #Technology #VirtualReality


6 days ago

At Apple, rare dissent over a new product: Interactive Goggles

The video captivated a room of the company’s 100 top executives with a concept video as polished as an apple commercial. The video showed a man in a London taxi donning an augmented reality headset and calling his wife in San Francisco.
#Apple #News #Technology #VirtualReality


6 days ago

Auckland Floods: Elderly couple trapped in storm repair limbo: ‘I just can’t live like this’ - NZ Herald

RNZAn elderly west Auckland couple face months of living in a storm-damaged house after the anniversary weekend flood. A tree crashed through one of their second-floor bedrooms on the night of the storm, damaging windows, walls and parts of the roof. The couple are now dealing with leaks, mould and rat issues in their home.
#NZHerald #Auckland #News #Technology #VirtualReality


6 days ago

Apple employees fear MR headset could be an expensive flop

Skeptics of the plan worried about the chances of success for the device once it launches. Apple has allegedly demonstrated its mixed reality headset to its top executives recently. A report cites insiders about apple's plans is not necessarily accurate.
#Apple #News #Technology #VirtualReality


6 days ago

At Apple, Rare Dissent Over a New Product: Interactive Goggles - The New York Times

The video captivated a room of the company’s 100 top executives with a concept video as polished as an apple commercial. The video showed a man in a London taxi donning an augmented reality headset and calling his wife in San Francisco.
#Apple #London #News #Technology #VirtualReality


6 days ago

Apple Executives Reportedly Got A Sneak Peek At The Company’s AR Headset Last Week

Rumored 'Reality Pro' is all said to make its debut in the coming weeks. Apple reportedly provided a demo to executives at the Steve Jobs theater last week. It is possible an AR headset preview is given in a few months.
#Apple #News #Technology #VirtualReality


6 days ago

Niantic is trialing a new feature to make finding Pokémon Go raid buddies a breeze - Dot Esports

Campfire is an invite-only companion app to Pokémon Go. The feature is only being trialed for a limited time. It's only available until March 29.
#Niantic #PokémonGo #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

Atari renaissance continues with another fascinating retro release

Atari 50 is one of the best retro gaming compilations I've ever played. It's an interactive museum packed with videos, advertisements, stories and games. Players will be able to explore the fabled Atari headquarters in Sunnyvale, California.
#Atari #Atari50 #Sunnyvale #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

5 ways Niantic can change Pokemon GO Community Days for the better

Players around the world are a bit bittersweet as they are reminded of the current state of the monthly events and how the occasion used to be so much better for the playerbase. Some trainers are starting to feel that Pokemon GO's Community Days are less about the community that these events were implemented to celebrate and more about Niantic finding every possible way.
#Niantic #Pokemon #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

Oculus Publishing has over 150 Quest titles in active development

Meta's VR gaming arm is finally getting an official name: Oculus Publishing. Over 500 games are now available for Quest 2 via the Quest Store. More than $1.5 billion has been spent on VR apps and games on Quest.
#OculusPublishing #Quest2 #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

Best team for the Mountain Cup in Pokemon Go - Dexerto

Putting together the best team possible will help you climb to the top. The mountain cup only allows Ice, Ground, Rock, and Steel-type Pokémon to enter.
#MountainCup #PokemonGoDexerto #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

Pokémon Go Ditto disguises list for March 2023 - Polygon

Ditto is an elusive Pokémon in Pokémon Go, as it disguises itself. You’ll want to know what the disguises are currently if you’re hunting.
#Polygon #PokémonGoDitto #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR Graphical Issue Are Being Looked Into 'As A Matter Of Urgency' - PlayStation Universe

The studio is looking into widespread reports of ‘graphical issues’ players have experienced in The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR for PSVR 2. A potential cause of the reported blurring has been identified, along with other issues still undergoing testing and reproduction.
#PlayStationUniverse #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

Pokemon GO Let's GO Collection Challenge and Field Research: All tasks and rewards

The Let's GO event will feature an exclusive Collection Challenge and Field Research task. The event will run for a little over a week and come to an end on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Trainers will need to participate and engage with the event's offerings within this schedule.
#Pokemon #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

All Pokémon Go: Let's GO Special Research tasks and rewards - Dot Esports

The event runs from march 21 to 29 and the theme is a bit wild. Professor Willow’s research into the limelight with rare encounters available for players around the world. The event will feature a new Team Go Rocket Takeover featuring plenty of new Shadow Pokémon.
#Willow #DotEsports #PokémonGo #LetsGO #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

Pokemon Go Reveals April Community Day Details

The next community day will center on togetic, giving players a chance to find the Fairy/Flying-type more commonly in the wild. The event will take place on Saturday, April 15th starting at 2 p.m. Local time. Players in need of a Togepi will get a togekiss that has the Charged Attack Aura Sphere.
#News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

Pokemon Go player catches world’s first Shiny Jirachi - Dexerto

A dedicated Pokemon Go player has grinded the Jirachi Masterwork Research tasks since Hoenn Tour Las Vegas. In 2021, Pokemon Go introduced masterwork research challenges which allow players to complete difficult tasks to earn an encounter with an incredibly rare Shiny Pokemon. A new background for the encounter was found inside the files of a future update.
#PokemonGo #Jirachi #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

GOG's Spring Sale kicks off with a free game for everyone

The big Steam sale kicked off last week, and now GOG has begun its own Spring Sale (opens in new tab), complete with daily deals and the traditional free game for everyone. Lorelai is the concluding chapter of the Devil Came Through Here adventure game trilogy.
#GOG #Lorelai #DevilCameThroughHere #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

GOG Spring Sale is live with more free games

The first free game is Lorelai, a horror adventure with an immersive story. You can claim this one until March 23rd at 2 PM UTC.
#GOG #Lorelai #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

What is the best moveset for Slowpoke, Slowbro and Slowking in Pokemon GO? (March 2023)

A quick look at their stats and movesets can provide a lot of insight. The slowpoke family is a water and psychic-type, while Galarian Slowpooke is pure Psychic. It is the final evolution of the slow family.
#PokemonGO #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

When is Shadow Regice coming to Pokemon GO? (March 2023)

The next Team Rocket Takeover event will take place on march 25. Shadow Regice will be available until the next team Rocket takeover event. A lot of attention is being given to the arrival of the next Regi, Regice.
#ShadowRegice #PokemonGO #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

After a decade of hanging on, Google officially discontinues the last of its Glass headsets

As of march 15, 2023, we will continue supporting Glass Enterprise Edition. It's had this extended second life for industrial and medical settings for some time.
#Google #GlassEnterpriseEdition #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

Resident Evil 4 Remake Mods remove yellow paint & aiming zoom

A lot of cool mods for RE4Remake have already surfaced online. The first mod removes the yellow paint from the game's destructible objects. By using it, the camera will remain the same whenever you aim.
#ResidentEvil #News #Technology #VirtualReality


1 weeks ago

Switchback VR Developer Investigating Game's Iffy PSVR2 Visuals

The game has been developed exclusively for PSVR2. It barely looks like a step-up from PSVR, with muddy, middling visuals and even the odd performance hiccup. Supermassive has now released a statement.
#ushSquare #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

Pokemon GO Slowpoke Community Day: All Timed Research and Field Research tasks and rewards

The slowpoke Community Day is slated to be held on march 18, 2023. Trainers can purchase tickets for the same at a price of $1 (or its equivalent in the player's local currency) the event-exclusive Timed Research and Field Research tasks are as follows:Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon.
#Pokemon #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

Turns out you can connect a PS VR2 to a PC, it's just not very good

The new PS VR2 (opens in new tab) headset is out now. It's not outputting as a VR headset, or being recognised by any VR apps as one. But it works on any laptop with a USB-C display connection.
#PCGamer #PSVR2 #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

Former Apple Engineer Who Worked On AR Headset Development Claims Company Is Under Huge Pressure To Ship The Product

Rumored to be apple's official name, has been in development for seven years. A former engineer says the company has been under pressure to ship it. It is possible that the CEO, Tim Cook, was being pressured by these individuals to bring the headset to the market.
#Apple #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

This Resident Evil 4 Remake Demo Mod allows you to explore more hidden areas

The mod is only for the demo version of RE4 as these areas will be available in the final version. This mod allows you to explore more hidden areas of its village. There are T-poses in some scenes.
#ResidentEvil4Rema #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

Latest Pokémon News: Go players triggered over makeshift fix, Niantic vows to make up for Elite Raid fiasco - Dot Esports

Niantic has promised to make up for all the technical issues that impacted Elite Raids last weekend. A talented artist who has a knack for designing Pokémon created a stunning Paradox Zapdos and Paradox Regirock designs.
#Niantic #ParadoxZapdos #ParadoxRegirock #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

How to invite more than 5 friends to a Pokemon GO raid (March 2023)

Trainers can invite more than five players after a 30-second cooldown. A new post via the game's Help Center confirms the change. It appears that a recent update may have added a way to invite more friends.
#HelpCenter #PokemonGO #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

Best VR Headsets In 2023 - GameSpot

2023 has already been an exciting year for the virtual reality space due to the launch of the PSVR 2. The Meta Quest 2 is a powerful mobile VR headset that gives you great experiences without connecting to a PC--no sensors required (though you can, if you so choose)
#GameSpot #PSVR2 #MetaQuest2 #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

PSVR 2 needs to change to outsell its predecessor

Sony is confident that PSVR 2 could outsell its predecessor. But things will need to change in order to make that happen. It's not backwards compatible with original PSVR games, for a start.
#Sony #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

What are Shadow Raids and how do they work in Pokémon Go - Dot Esports

New mechanics pop up in Pokémon Go all the time, but it is rare when they involve exclusive, meaningful, and paid content. Bringing the experimental Pokémon into a type of familiar setting like raids is a good twist, but the way it functions is quite mysterious. Niantic has been looking for ways to expand Team Go Rocket content over the last year or so.
#PokémonGoDotEsports #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

What are Shadow Pokémon and how to Purify them in Pokémon Go - Dot Esports

Shadow Pokémon are mysteriously shrouded in a purple haze when left behind by a Team Go Rocket Grunt and Leaders. Players will need to Purify them if they want to get rid of the aura. A wild Shadow Pokémon can be caught after the foe is defeated.
#GoRocket #PokémonGoDotEsports #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

What are Shadow Raids in Pokemon GO? (March 2023)

A recent datamine indicates that Niantic isn't finished with assessing the raiding system. There are 5 levels, and there is a new raid ticket specifically for these new Shadow Raids. It's unclear what the bosses in these raids may be.
#Niantic #PokemonGO #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

Pokemon Go Leak Reveals New Shadow Raids

New leaks suggest several different levels of Shadow Raids will be coming to the game. The raids can apparently be done remotely, but in order to participate, it looks as though Niantic is going to employ a ticket system. First up, there are 5 levels, and there is a new raid ticket.
#Niantic #ShadowRaids #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

Who is Pro Golfer Scottie Scheffler's and wife Meredith Scudder?

Scottie Scheffler married his high school sweetheart in 2020. The couple's recent hole-in-one with his wife is a testament to the power of true love. He is known for his golf skills, but he has publicly spoken about being Christian.
#ScottieScheffler #Christian #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

Apple VR headset's first big leak might be too good to be true

A new leak shared by macRumors is claimed to show the first actual components from the long-awaited headset. If the images are legitimate then this would be the first physical evidence that Apple is indeed working on a VR headset, and that it will soon have something physical to show.
#Apple #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

Apple CEO Tim Cook Favoured Ops Team's Decision For Early Launch Of Mixed Reality Headset

The MR headset is expected to debut this year, according to the financial Times. Reports suggest Tim Cook preferred the operations team's decision over the concerns of the design team, the media platform adds. The company is expecting orders for a million units in the first 12 months.
#TimCook #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

Zero Latency opens its first New Zealand virtual reality gaming arena - NZ Herald

The Melbourne-based company has opened its first venue in central Auckland. Zero Latency has spent close to half a million dollars to open its doors. The new facility is designed to fill a gap in the market for late-night entertainment for young tourists.
#ZeroLatency #Melbourne #Auckland #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

Can Smeargle be shiny in Pokemon GO? (March 2023)

Smeargle, the Painter Pocket Monster, is one of the most unusual creatures in the franchise. It is the only creature to use the snapshot feature to see. Players will need to register a Buddy Pokemon before hunting for the shiny creature.
#BuddyPokemon #PokemonGO? #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

Can Regidrago be shiny in Pokemon GO? (March 2023)

Regidrago made its Pokemon GO debut on march 11 in Elite Raids. The pocket monster is part of the Legendary Titans and was introduced in the main series games in Generation VIII.
#PokemonGO #News #Technology #VirtualReality


2 weeks ago

Pokemon Go Battle League glitch pits trainer against an invisible god - Dexerto

A strange glitch put one trainer face to face with an invisible Pokemon. The glitch comes from a reddit user who made a post titled, "What type of invisible 50,000cp god Pokémon does this dude have" some fans joked that there is no Pokemon on the field at all.
#Dexert #PokemonGoBattleLeague #Pokemon #News #Technology #VirtualReality


3 weeks ago

Niantic apologizes for unfinished Regidrago Elite Raids, offers time extension - Dexerto

AdNiantic has apologized to players affected by a myriad of issues surrounding Regidrago's Elite Raids in Pokemon Go. Trainers were already wary of the event and offered a one-day extension to those players that were prevented from joining.
#Reg #Niantic #RegidragoEliteRaids #PokemonGo #News #Technology #VirtualReality


3 weeks ago

What are Elite Raids and how do they work in Pokémon Go? - Dot Esports

Elite Raids are a special type of raid battle only used for certain encounters within very limited timeframes. They feature rare Pokémon as bosses, which is part of the reason they appear so infrequently. This makes them even rarer to see, and tie into exclusivity.
#DotEsports #PokémonGo #News #Technology #VirtualReality


3 weeks ago