Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other endeavors, has announced its latest standalone virtual and mixed reality headset – the Meta Quest 3 (Oculus Quest 3). It is the successor to the Oculus Quest 2 (Meta Quest 2) and as expected, offer several improvements including the highest resolution display yet, improved graphical […]
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The Facebook Company Rebrands As Meta
Facebook – the company, not the social media platform, has announced plans to rebrand as Meta. The new parent company showcases the company’s new direction, which is to become a social technology company and focus on bringing the ‘metaverse to life and help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses’. As per the official statement […]
5 Fun Gadgets to Pass the Time
Today’s crazy era of rapid tech development has resulted in a tremendous variety of gadgets that make boredom a thing of the past. Whether you’re looking for a fun new hobby or just have extra money to burn, this list of new tech toys can help narrow down your search for an awesome new pastime. […]
Xiaomi Unveils Mi Band 3, Mi VR Standalone and 75-inch Mi TV 4
Alongside the new Mi 8 series smartphones, Xiaomi also unveiled three new Mi products – the Xiaomi Mi Band 3, Mi VR Standalone and the 75-inch Mi TV 4. All three will go on sale starting June 2018. Xiaomi Mi Band 3 The Mi Band 3 is the latest wearable from Xiaomi. It features a […]
Oculus Go Standalone VR Headset
Last week, Oculus announced its first standalone product, the Oculus Go at the Connect developer conference in San Jose, California. The wireless VR headset by the Facebook-owned company is scheduled to be released sometime next year (early 2018) for a price tag starting at US$ 199. Conceived to bring more freedom and accessibility to […]
Unpacked 2017: Samsung Gear VR with Controller and new Gear 360 Camera
The Samsung DeX wasn’t the only accessory launched for the new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+; the company also announced the new versions of Gear VR headset and Gear 360 camera. In order to rack up higher sales, the firm is offering the Gear VR with Controller to those who pre-order the devices early. The […]
Hugo Barra Joins Facebook as VP of virtual reality
Less than a week after announcing his departure from Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi after three-and-a-half years, Hugo Barra will be joining Facebook as the VP of Virtual reality (VPVR). The Brazilian will be in charge of the company’s VR efforts including the Oculus team. Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, made the announcement with an image of […]
Oculus Dawn Phablet/Tablet surfaces on Benchmark Listing
Known for its involvement in Virtual Reality (VR), Facebook-owned Oculus could venturing into the hardware business (fully or partially) soon. Couple of days ago, a 6.9-inch screen-sized device, the Oculus Dawn, from the company was put through its paces on GFXBench benchmark. The Oculus Dawn phablet/tablet device runs stock Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS out-of-the-box and […]
Samsung partners with Oculus on the New Gear VR for Consumer
Samsung has partnered with Oculus again, to announce a new consumer focused Samsung Gear VR Headset. Both companies worked together previously on the Gear VR Innovator Edition and the Gear VR for the Galaxy Note 4. Speaking at the launch, Oculus CEO, Bredan Iribe said; “Together with Samsung, we’ve redefined virtual reality and created the […]
Oculus Rift with Xbox One Controller to go on sale next year
Facebook and Oculus VR have officially announced the consumer version of the Rift virtual reality headset, simply called the Oculus Rift. The Rift first debuted as a prototype about three years ago, the VR now promises to deliver consumer virtual reality and next-generation VR gaming. The Oculus Rift features a Dual AMOLED display that offers […]