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HP Unveils First Photograph of Omen X Virtual Reality Backpack PC

May 30, 2016 09:39 AM EDT

HP surprised the tech community when the company unveiled one of its latest creation, a backpack PC that can run virtual reality contents. The tech company has released a photo of the PC. Although it is still unnamed, it will be part of the premium Omen X line of devices.

Rumors Suggest That the Upcoming E3 Would be all About Virtual Reality

Jarred Eugenio |

May 30, 2016 08:58 AM EDT

This year's Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3, which would be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, is only two weeks away. Unsurprisingly, details about what the event has in store have slowly made their way online. Based on what is available, this year's E3 would be all about virtual reality.

HTC Enters Game Development; Creates Virtual Reality Game for Vive Headset

Phenny Lynn Palec |

May 27, 2016 05:39 PM EDT

Taiwanese tech giant HTC is developing its own virtual reality game which will be released for its flagship virtual reality headset, the HTC Vive. The game is called "Front Defense." HTC is allegedly planning to release a demo version of the game at the Computex conference in Taipei next week.

Facebook automatic alternative tool will be available to iOS users and it will be in English.

Facebook Acquires Virtual Reality Audio Firm Two Big Ears

Phenny Lynn Palec |

May 24, 2016 03:47 PM EDT

While most tech companies are focusing on the video elements of the virtual reality platform, Facebook is expanding its reach to cover the audio side of things. The social networking giant has acquired Two Big Ears, an audio firm that focuses on the virtual reality platform. On top of it all, Facebook is offering Two Big Ears' technology to the public completely for free.

Google Hosts Its Annual I/O Developers Conference

China's NetEase to Create Game for Google's Daydream Mobile VR Platform

Charissa Echavez |

May 19, 2016 11:15 AM EDT

China's NetEase officially announced on Wednesday that it is creating a game for Google's latest mobile VR platform Daydream.

Samsung 837 Presents a Q&A And VR Screening With 'The Jungle Book' Director Jon Favreau

China's Virtual Reality Market to be Worth $8.5 Billion by 2020

Charissa Echavez |

May 18, 2016 07:40 AM EDT

China's virtual reality market is expected to be worth $8.5 billion by 2020, and three tech giants are attempting to take advantage of the fast-growing market.

Acer's new line of products is in celebration of the company's 40th anniversary.

Acer Teams up With Starbreeze to Create Virtual Reality Headset StarVR

Phenny Lynn Palec |

May 17, 2016 03:01 AM EDT

Taiwanese electronics company Acer and Swedish video game developer Starbreeze have announced that they are collaborating to develop a virtual reality headset. The two companies are planning to create a joint venture to design, create, and sell the virtual reality headset dubbed StarVR.

The VR headset of Acer and Starbreeze will be called StarVR.

Acer Joins Game Company Starbreeze for VR Headset Creation

Ellie Froilan |

May 16, 2016 08:18 AM EDT

Acer has decided to join game studio Starbreeze to create a high-end virtual reality headset.

Samsung’s Gear VR Headset Now to Support Web Browsing

Gear VR From Samsung and Oculus Surpasses One Million Users

Phenny Lynn Palec |

May 13, 2016 06:57 PM EDT

While high-end virtual reality headsets like the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift are making headways in the tech community, the Samsung Gear VR is steadily raking in users and recently surpassed the one million mark. Thanks to its low price and the fact that it only requires a smartphone, Gear VR was able to sell more than one million units in just six months after the first consumer grade product was released.

HTC Launches $100 Million Virtual Reality Startup Accelerator Program

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Apr 29, 2016 12:07 PM EDT

As part of the its effort to push the boundaries of virtual reality even further, HTC has announced that it is launching a $100 million accelerator program that will target startup companies operating in the realm of virtual reality.

HTC has finally released the iOS counterpart of the companion app for Vive virtual reality headset.

HTC Vive iOS Companion App Now Available; Oculus Rift 2 to be Released at E3 2016?

Jayson Boral |

Apr 26, 2016 08:23 AM EDT

Weeks after HTC Vive’s companion app was released on Android devices, the Taiwanese multinational smartphone manufacturer HTC has finally released the iOS counterpart of the companion app for Vive virtual reality headset.

Nokia will help Disney to explore the creation of VR content for its movie releases with the use of Ozo camera.

Walt Disney to Use Nokia Ozo Camera for Upcoming VR Content

Ellie Froilan |

Apr 26, 2016 01:22 AM EDT

Walt Disney Studios has announced its deal with Nokia Technologies in using the new OZO virtual reality camera of the latter to take the audience behind the scenes of future movies.

Huawei Enters Virtual Reality Platform With its Own VR Headset

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Apr 16, 2016 08:58 AM EDT

Many tech analysts agree that virtual reality will be the next big thing in the tech community and companies are already clamoring to get into the market in order to get a piece of the action. The latest to join the foray is Chinese tech company Huawei after it launched its own set of mobile virtual reality headset.