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For a long time, we’ve heard that VR is three to five years from becoming mainstream. While that premise remains questionable, HBO’s Silicon Valley is celebrating its fifth season with the launch of a VR experience called Silicon Valley: Inside the Hacker Hostel. The experience will be available on the HTC Vive, and will offer […]
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While some don’t care for the hit novel Ready Player One, it’s hard to deny that the book captured the hearts and minds of millions as it climbed the NYT Bestseller’s list in 2011. At the end of this month, a film adaptation of the book, directed by Stephen Spielberg, will be released in theaters. And given the book’s heavy focus on VR, it makes sense that HTC wants to… Read More
HTC’s new Vive Pro is for hardcore VR fans
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The HTC Vive isn’t the only Vive headset anymore.
HTC unveiled the HTC Vive Pro, a new VR headset that upgrades the Vive’s audio and resolution in a major way. It also comes with a redesigned headstrap.
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The new Vive Pro supports resolutions up to 2880 x 1600, which amounts to a 78 percent increase compared with the original Vive. On the audio side, the company says the Pro’s headphones, which support 3D audio and include a built-in amplifier, can compete with other high-end products.
It also has a slightly new design, compared with the original Vive. HTC redesigned the head strap to make it more comfortable — the company says it will now put less pressure on the front of the head. Additionally, it’s equipped with dual microphones with noise-canceling abilities. Read more…
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