When VR isn’t immersive, players may bail — for good
Over the past week, I heard Facebook’s Oculus VR unit talk about using sophisticated tricks to help increase immersion in virtual reality games. From...
Lenovo Mirage Solo is a major upgrade over Oculus Go
Leaning around in Oculus Go is not fun. The urge to try anyway can be strong, as what happened to me when Upload games...
The DeanBeat: Big money and the super-rich have descended on esports
The 4,000 or so investors and VIPs who attended the Milken Global Conference this week heard sessions about luxury brands, avoiding war in North...
Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with snipping, Sets, Fluent, security, and gaming improvements
Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 17661 from the RS5 branch. Among the changes are snipping, Sets, Fluent, security, and gaming improvements.
Google says Chrome blocks ‘about half’ of unwanted autoplays
Google released Chrome 66 just over two weeks ago. The highlight was that content with sound no longer starts playing unexpectedly until you hit...
Google Maps Platform arrives with pay-as-you-go billing, free support, and Cloud requirement starting June 11
Google Maps Platform promises streamlined API products, a simplified customer experience, a single pricing plan with pay-as-you-go billing, free support, a single console, and new industry solutions. The catch? Starting on June 11, you'll need a valid API key and a Google Cloud Platform billing account to access it.
Oculus Go review — Mobility makes it a powerful experience
Facebook’s Oculus division has been working on making virtual reality into an easier, more accessible, and hassle-free experience. The result is the Oculus Go,...
Oculus Go VR headset hits shelves ahead of F8 launch and developer giveaway (Updated)
Just ahead of Facebook’s F8 conference for developers today, photos and new details emerged suggesting that the company’s low-cost standalone VR headset Oculus Go...
How to force Windows 10 to download the April 2018 Update
Microsoft will be rolling out the free Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) gradually. If you want to get it now, you can download and install it manually using the Windows 10 Update Assistant.
Why the future of immersive storytelling is in ‘all shades of reality’
Lucasfilm has had decades to perfect its storytelling craft in film and TV. However, the same can’t be said for its work in immersive...