Technology – and VR – Evolves to be More Accessible and Collaborative

Reading Time: 2 minutesOver the years, technology has evolved to become more intuitive and easier to use. As companies today are quickly adjusting to the new norm of remote workforces, technology offers new ways to address the changing face of work, keeping teams and employees engaged, collaborative and productive. Right now, we’re witnessing how relatively simple innovations make […]

Welcome to the Vive Sync Open Beta

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy David Sapienza, AVP of Content & Production at HTC VIVE It’s hard enough to achieve team cohesion when everyone works in the same office, but as a global company where teams are spread throughout the globe, it can be very challenging to maintain unity.   A few years back we realized we needed a tool […]

VIVE Cosmos 1.0.11.2 – Release Notes

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThank you for your continued support of VIVE Cosmos. The software has been updated as of 4.7.20. Below you’ll find detailed information on the topics addressed in update 1.0.11.2. Please update from your Vive console to ensure you have the latest version. [Tracking]  Controller Overall reduction in controller jitter, improving precise movements in e.g. Angry Birds and Tilt […]

Coming Soon: Cosmos Elite Headset (HMD Only) and External Tracking Faceplate, both with Half-Life: Alyx

Reading Time: 3 minutesHeadcrab, meet Cosmos Elite HMD. We’ve heard your feedback and soon we’ll offer an upgrade option for existing Vive owners (or those with base stations and controllers already). In the coming weeks, we’ll launch both a headset-only version of the Cosmos Elite Headset and the External Tracking Faceplate as a stand-alone accessory. Best of all, […]

Virtual Reality and the Science of Rehabilitation

Reading Time: 7 minutesBy Dan O’Brien, Global Head of Enterprise, HTC Vive *This conversation was originally scheduled as a talk at HIMMS. Due to the conference’s cancellation, we’ve converted the talk to a blog post. When you think of common applications for virtual reality (VR), several general topics and industries come to mind for most people – video games, entertainment, even fitness. It makes sense, since VR really […]

VIVE Cosmos 1.0.10.7 – Public Release Notes

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThank you for continuing to support of VIVE Cosmos. Below are public release notes for 1.0.10.7 on tracking, runtime and Lens. Please update and continue to share your feedback via the Vive Cosmos forum. VIVE Cosmos 1.0.10.7 – Public Release Notes Released March 3rd 2020 [Tracking] HMD: Reduced HMD movement jitter Controller: Overall performance improvement on controller […]

Gloomy Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose – A Chat with Developer Atlas V

Reading Time: 8 minutesThe third and final chapter of the charming and heartfelt animated experience Gloomy Eyes is now available exclusively on Viveport Infinity. Narrated by Colin Farrell, it tells the heartwarming yet bittersweet story of star crossed young love that transcends life and death. With wonderfully expressive animation and innovative VR enabled storytelling techniques, it will make […]

VIVE Cosmos 1.0.9.2 – Beta Release Notes

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Case Study: Virtual Home Tours are Changing the Way Buyers Shop for Real Estate

Reading Time: < 1 minuteReal estate developers face a unique challenge in their industry: How do you convince clients to invest in a property that doesn’t exist yet? While floor plans can offer a general outline, most people struggle to visualize their future purchase and develop an emotional connection to a new property from a two dimensional drawing. This […]

Most Played Titles in Infinity – 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes2019 was a milestone year for Viveport! With the mission of democratizing VR content, we pushed to give more access to more content for more people. In April, we launched Viveport Infinity. The world’s first VR subscription service, we upgraded our model to give members unlimited access to all titles in our Infinity library. With […]

VIVE Cosmos Software Update 1.0.8.8 – Release Notes

Reading Time: 2 minutesThank you for your continued support of VIVE Cosmos. Please continue to share your feedback via the Vive Cosmos forum. **Must read before updating** We discovered a bug that has a very small chance of bricking the headset during updates. This release will fix this for the future. The software has been updated as of 12.6.19. To safely upgrade […]

How to Use Your Oculus Quest with Viveport Infinity

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Oculus Link beta has finally arrived and we’re excited to welcome Quest owners to the Viveport Infinity community! With Infinity, Quest owners have unlimited access to hundreds of Oculus Rift compatible games, apps and videos, all at an accessible price ($12.99/month or less with a prepaid annual plan). From VR classics like Arizona Sunshine […]

Case Study: adidas Revolutionizes Internal Workflow with Virtual Reality

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHTC Vive and The Wild collaborated with adidas, one of the largest sportswear manufacturers in the world, to help streamline internal collaboration and workflow processes with virtual solutions. The Wild’s software facilitates a humanscale environment that can be explored on foot by key stakeholders Communication and collaboration are key in any organization, especially one as large […]

Viveport Infinity’s Black Friday Bonanza

Reading Time: 2 minutesViveport is celebrating the holidays early this year with our Black Friday deal beginning now! Starting today, a one-year membership to Viveport Infinity, the unlimited VR subscription service, is on sale for $60 (or local equivalent), a 45% savings! This special deal runs through December 1, 2019, and is available for VIVE, Oculus Rift, Valve […]

Viveport Infinity’s Black Friday Bonanza

Reading Time: 2 minutesViveport is celebrating the holidays early this year with our Black Friday deal beginning now! Starting today, a one-year membership to Viveport Infinity, the unlimited VR subscription service, is on sale for $60 (or local equivalent), a 45% savings! This special deal runs through December 1, 2019, and is available for VIVE, Oculus Rift, Valve […]

VIVE Cosmos Public Release 1.0.7.1 – Release Notes 

Reading Time: 4 minutesWe just released the largest software update to VIVE Cosmos since launch, and we’re tackling a number of fixes to ensure you’re getting the best experience possible. We’ve heard feedback from you on social and in the beta forums surrounding specific issues—including low-light tracking, controller stability, room setup, and a few other compatibility bugs. Please […]

Spend Halloween in Your Headset with Infinity

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe are deep into the pumpkin guts and fake spiderwebs that make up the Halloween season, and this year is more primed for terror than ever! INFINITY is bursting at the seams with quality chills, scares, and outright heart attack simulators. Don’t believe us? Take a look below at just a few of the mortifying […]

VIVE Cosmos – Beta Release Notes

Reading Time: 3 minutesThank you for your continued support of VIVE Cosmos. We are working on solutions to ensure you have the best VR experience possible. The Vive Cosmos Beta has been updated to v1.0.7 as of 10.24.19 via the Vive Console’s beta release program. You can refer here if you wish to join the Beta program. Below you’ll find detailed information on […]

Mario Kart Arcade GP VR Takes Off in Irvine, CA with HTC VIVE

Reading Time: 2 minutesA fan favorite. Reimagined in immersive VIVE VR. Experience it now at VR Zone Portal USA at K1 Speed. With VIVE headsets and trackers, players can not only play Mario Kart Arcade GP in immersive VR, they can shell and peel riders off course too. VR ZONE Portal is a one-of-a-kind virtual reality hub. Originating […]

Vive Cosmos: Release Notes

Reading Time: 2 minutesThank you for your continued support of VIVE Cosmos. We’ve heard your feedback and are working on solutions to ensure you have the best VR experience possible. Below you’ll find the latest information on a recent software update as well as updates coming in October. VIVE Cosmos 1.0.5 – Release Notes  Room setup performance improved […]

Designing Products in Virtual Reality First is the Future, Here’s Why

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor automotive design, creating a full-scale model is an integral part of the design process. With HTC VIVE Pro, Dassault Systemes designers, engineers and product managers are able to visualize and collaborate on virtual scale designs in real time without having to produce physical mockups. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkGJw2t6vIw?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque&w=730&h=411] The immersive experience is key; the design philosophy of Dassault […]

Case Study: Rinnai® America Increases Lead Generation by 50% With VIVE

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearn how Rinnai’s collaboration with HTC Vive and Groove Jones improved lead generation by 50% year-over-year with the use of VR technology. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvg6uG_V10E] Rinnai, the largest gas appliance manufacturer in Japan, is also the number one selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America.  Tankless water heaters are rapidly increasing in popularity […]