There's a lot of technology out on the market for VR because the industry is blowing up. As more and more options become economically available, one has to ensure that what they buy will not be replaced by something else later on down the road. In this article, we'll...
Owners of lower-end PCs will be happy to hear that Oculus is bringing forward Asynchronous Spacewarp. While at first this might seem as a technological jargon that has come out of a Star Trek movie, Asynchronous Spacewarp (ASW) is actually a new software technique that allows VR games to...
Some disregard virtual reality as a fad, but the truth is that it is a technology that will soon revolutionize the way we live. This is further shown with new investments in VR and new experiences that introduce a wider audience to the exciting capabilities of what VR has...
A few weeks ago Lenovo Phab 2 Pro hit the market as the first ever Google Tango-enabled smartphone. With exclusive augmented reality features, the device offers a glimpse into what the future might hold for this technology.
What is Tango
For those unfamiliar, Google Tango is a new technology platform for augmented...
YouTube started out as a small video-sharing website. Today, it's a Google subsidiary and a platform for everybody from musicians to chefs. Alexa Internet ranks it as the second most popular website in the world. A lot can happen in a decade. YouTube VR is a taste of what the...
For decades humanity has experimented with binocular cameras, trying to reproduce the same sight we have in 3D. One of the first 3D cameras, Verascope f40, came out in 1938. But why hasn’t everybody gotten their own 3D cameras these days to capture their experiences—just as they have with...
Last Friday, the newest modification to the VR headset hit the market and it sent the VR world into a panic frenzy to buy the new dongle, which was sold out in less than 20 minutes. However, let's look a little bit deeper into this dongle and see if...
As a developer, there's not a lot of technology that truly surprises me or completely changes my life. Having said that, VR is the exception to this rule as VR has changed a few aspects of my life on both a regular basis and a developmental basis. Here are...
We're always excited to see new developments in mobile VR, as there is so much potential in our smartphones, both in terms of raw power and the fact that smartphone VR experiences don't need wires to work. In fact, having a VR experience run directly on the viewing device...
One of the milestones in achieving an immersive virtual experience is the ability to be able to physically feel the virtual worlds. While at this point people are able to experience virtual reality with visual and auditory sensations, physical touch has been thought to be years off. Nevertheless, a...
In order to receive the best VR experience possible, we've taken into account what you will need, what will make things convenient and what will hopefully prevent you from getting hurt. Here are the top 11 things you need in order to ensure the best VR experience.
1. A Perpendicular...
Have you ever tried to recreate yourself in a video game? Sometimes it feels like the battle is lost before it even begins. Plenty of games offer the ability to create your own personalized avatar. The later Elder Scrolls and Fallout titles, as well as many MMOs to name...
Virtual reality has received a great deal of attention lately, and not just from gamers. There are multiple studies showing that virtual reality experiences could change the way we view ourselves and how we manage our lives. Some researchers believe VR could be the missing piece to help people...
Want more fit games to consider the next time you're on your Vive? No problem! We sifted through the library and found another five that are sure to give you the cardio blast you need and get your arms, legs and body moving more than you ever thought possibly...
The concepts of presence and spatial awareness play an important role in virtual reality (VR) games and experiences. One recent study looked at both and evaluated whether the two were directly correlated, which would increase the quality of VR development.
The study was conducted by Dr. Matthew Coxon of York...
Mativision's VRinOR
As we've shown time and time again here on VR Fitness Insider, virtual reality is a medium that is more than just a vehicle for entertainment. Mativision is a company who is continuing to prove that, with the launch of VRinOR.
The platform's name means "virtual reality in the operating room." It...
More than one-third (36.5%) of adults in the U.S. are considered obese. Some obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, and these are a few of the leading causes of preventable death. The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the U.S. was $147 billion in...
Icaros has become one of the more well-known names in virtual reality fitness. Since its founding one year ago, the Germany-based startup company and its fitness machine has been covered on a variety of sites, called the "most fun thing at SxSW," and even featured on Mashable Tech's Vine. Icaros' mission statement is...
I actually like going to the dentist. With modern technology and a quality, caring dental staff, the pain has nearly been eliminated. It’s not the most comfortable thing in the world, but the clean feeling afterwards is pretty nice. It’s not a bad experience, except for one thing:
Getting a...
Most people don't need any added incentive to try out the games on their HTC Vive, but one look at these 10 games that are about to be released is sure to make even the most passive gamer jump for joy. So, go ahead, get up, burn some calories,...