Apple hires developer of virtual reality painting app amid push into AR/VR

Adding to a growing stable of virtual reality experts, Apple recently hired developer Sterling Crispin, whose app "Cyber Paint" was among the first to take advantage of burgeoning mobile VR headset technology.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 6

VirtualLink USB-C standard reduces cables count for VR headsets, is a boon for Mac users

The VirtualLink Consortium has launched a new "Alternate Mode" for USB Type-C designed to reduce the number of cables required for virtual reality headsets to function, one that could make it even easier for Mac owners to get started with VR, and get accelerated video for USB-C monitors.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 0

macOS Mojave will include 'Plug & Play' support for HTC Vive Pro headset

Apple will make it easy for owners of the HTC Vive Pro to use their virtual reality headset with their Mac, with the company advising it has worked directly with HTC and Valve to add support for the peripheral to macOS Mojave.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 9

First look: Oculus Go, Facebook's standalone, iPhone-compatible VR headset

Facebook on Tuesday issued a surprise by announcing the immediate launch of its new Oculus Go standalone VR headset, which also boasts iPhone connectivity. AppleInsider got its hands on one of the first units, and offers a closer look.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 15

Oculus Go virtual reality headset starts shipping for $199 in 23 countries

The FaceBook-owned Oculus has started shipping the Go, a low-cost virtual reality headset that works without needing to be connected to a smartphone, Mac, or Windows PC, with the entry-level head-mounted display available to purchase in North America today.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 1

Apple's rumored AR & VR 'T288' headset may use 8K eyepieces, implement WiGig

Apple's rumored AR headset will be capable of both augmented and virtual reality, and will likely depend on a separate box acting as a "brain" for the device, a report claimed on Friday.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 66

Apple exploring use of eye-tracking technology in VR and AR headsets

Apple has considered ways to detect the eye movements of the wearer of a head-mounted display, such as the company's long-rumored augmented reality headset, one that uses a system of cameras and mirrors to work out the direction of the user's gaze while looking at virtual environments.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 8

VR and AR patent applications demonstrate Apple's work on ARKit headsets

A new batch of Apple patent applications published on Thursday by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office shows Apple is still working on technology relating to virtual and augmented reality, with filings showing a multi-resolution system for creating VR content, headset concepts, and a 3D document editing system.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 1

Pair of Apple patent applications describe partial display updates for VR and AR headsets

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has published a pair of patent applications from Apple describing system of switching between selectively updating part of an LED display and the entire screen, one that is described in each application's abstract as being useful for virtual reality or augmented reality headsets.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 0

Apple engineers to lead talks on AR, VR, Micro LED & other topics at May's Display Week

Several Apple engineers will be hosting talks at this year's Display Week, running from May 20 to May 25 in Los Angeles.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

Apple, LG & Valve pump $10M into OLED 'microdisplay' maker eMagin [u]

Further signaling Apple's augmented reality plans, the company has joined LG and Valve in a $10 million investment into eMagin, a maker of "microdisplays" for both AR and VR technology. [Updated with denial by eMagin]

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 1

Occipital's Structure depth sensor can scan objects in 3D on the iPad, provide VR on the iPhone

Occipital took to CES to show off its 3D scanning technology and how it can be used with iOS devices, including the Canvas app and Structure accessory that can quickly scan a room using an iPad, and the Bridge headset that turns an iPhone into a mixed reality device.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 1

Apple 2017 year in review: The realities of AR and VR plus Apple's ARKit

At the start of 2017, it was thought that Apple was falling behind other companies in developing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) related technologies in its products. By the end of the year, Apple has taken small steps towards establishing itself in the VR industry, but it has made great strides in the field of AR, with ARKit being the main driver for its progress.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 9

After $1.9 billion and seven years, secretive Magic Leap teases Lightwear AR headset

Virtual and augmented reality company Magic Leap has taken the lid off the project that is has been working on for the last seven years, and has debuted the Magic Leap One Lightwear goggles and required wearable computer, with the set to ship at some point in 2018.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 29

Apple previews Final Cut Pro 10.4 update with 8K timeline alongside new iMac Pro

In addition to giving testers a first look at the new iMac Pro desktop, Apple also supplied them with an upcoming release of Final Cut Pro X, which will add support for an 8K-resolution timeline and 8K ProRes files.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 21

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