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Hello WebXR review: a nice showcase of WebVR for developers and newbies

Hello WebXR review: a nice showcase of WebVR for developers and newbies

To celebrate the release of WebXR API 1.0, Mozilla has released an experience called “Hello WebXR”, that should serve to introduce newbies to VR, showing them basic VR interactions and capabilities. I have tried it, and I want to let you know my impressions with it. Video review You can watch my full hands-on, plus […]

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020
by Skarredghost
The Potato 4K is the worst VR headset of 2019

The Potato 4K is the worst VR headset of 2019

It’s the last day of 2019, and it’s time for every website to give awards about the best VR game, the best VR headset and whatever category that comes to the mind of the journalists. But no one ever talks about the worst, so to close the year with a smile, let me talk about […]

December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
by Skarredghost
Viveport Streaming review and comparison with Oculus Link

Viveport Streaming review and comparison with Oculus Link

Finally I have been able to try Viveport Streaming, the solution that lets you use your Vive Focus Plus to play PC VR games via Wi-Fi streaming. I made various tests and so I can not only review it, but also compare it with its competitor solution, the Oculus Link. Are you intrigued? Viveport Streaming […]

December 27, 2019January 6, 2020
by Skarredghost
Oculus Quest hands tracking review: an impressive first step towards natural UX

Oculus Quest hands tracking review: an impressive first step towards natural UX

Last week, Oculus rolled out the runtime v12 of the Oculus Quest, which took various features to the standalone headset, and among them, there is hands-tracking support. I was very curious to try it, and yesterday, as soon as I could, I gave it a look. Do you want to know my hands-on (pun intended) […]

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019
by Skarredghost
Oculus Link Beta review: an amazing solution still to be improved

Oculus Link Beta review: an amazing solution still to be improved

In these days I have given a try to the Oculus Link, the amazing feature announced by Facebook at the Oculus Connect 6 that is able to transform the Oculus Quest into a tethered headset… let’s say an Oculus Rift Q. But is it good as people say? Is it really able to destroy completely […]

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019
by Skarredghost
Radial-G: Proteus preview: racing at full speed on the Oculus Quest

Radial-G: Proteus preview: racing at full speed on the Oculus Quest

Today I have been able to try in preview Radial-G: Proteus, a racing game for the Oculus Quest. This name is surely not new for you, since Radial-G: Racing Revolved has been one of the first games for the Oculus Rift CV1. Now, Tammeka Games is back at it, and with the help of the […]

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019
by Skarredghost
Doctor Who: The Edge Of Time review: an experience good for the fans of the serie

Doctor Who: The Edge Of Time review: an experience good for the fans of the serie

Today I have been gifted a key to play “Doctor Who: The Edge of Time”, a virtual reality experience based on the popular TV serie “Doctor Who”. It’s my second time playing a VR experience starring Doctor Who (the first time has been in Qingdao when I reviewed “Doctor Who: The Runaway”), and that’s pretty […]

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019
by Skarredghost
Skyworth v901 review: a 4K 3DOF VR headset to watch high-res videos

Skyworth v901 review: a 4K 3DOF VR headset to watch high-res videos

When I was in Qingdao, the general manager of Chinese manufacturer Skyworth has made me try a 3DOF VR headset called v901, and I was impressed by the 8K video I have viewed inside, so he has kindly given me a sample of the device to test and review. Are you interested in my impressions […]

November 9, 2019November 9, 2019
by Skarredghost
WCVRI: Hands-on with new North Star headset, Virtualizer 2, Pareal VR and more!

WCVRI: Hands-on with new North Star headset, Virtualizer 2, Pareal VR and more!

At WCVRI, I have tried some cool AR/VR hardware. Let me tell you my first hands-on impressions on it! North Star AR headset Project North Star is an opensource reference design for a wide-FOV augmented reality headset that Leap Motion (now Ultraleap) has given to the community. The project is very interesting, but unluckily the […]

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019
by Skarredghost
My day as a speaker at View Conference 2019, trying the Rift S and NFB’s VR storytelling experiences

My day as a speaker at View Conference 2019, trying the Rift S and NFB’s VR storytelling experiences

Last year I have attended the View Conference as a blogger, and I have been able to listen to super interesting talks (like the one of Jan Pinkava) and to interview amazing people in the VR field (like John Gaeta and Donald Greenberg). This year, I attended the WCVRI in China, so unluckily, I haven’t […]

October 26, 2019October 26, 2019
by Skarredghost
Huawei VR glasses hands-on preview: a majestic 3DOF headset

Huawei VR glasses hands-on preview: a majestic 3DOF headset

At WCVRI in Nanchang, China, I have finally been able to put my hands on the just-announced Huawei VR glasses and so I can write a short review for you. I’ve come out pretty impressive by them, so be sure to read this article to discover with me why they are cool. Some weeks ago, […]

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019
by Skarredghost

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