Developer finds way to have a ‘shared reality’ with the HoloLens and Vive

A new proof of concept setup from software developer Drew Gottlieb reminds us that we’re no longer just limited to having a virtual or augmented reality experience. It’s possible to have a “shared reality” and he’s done this with the Microsoft HoloLens and HTC Vive. Having this setup brings the VR experience beyond just one user. The video above shows how he gets it to work with a 3D painting app similar to Tilt Brush. Aside from thinking about the possibilities this’ll bring into the gaming space, Gottlieb also demonstrates what this’ll mean for work collaboration in areas like the creative space.

Source: Engadget

Demo for a HTC Vive Tracker accessory lets you take photos in VR

The Vive Tracker pushes the capabilities of HTC’s virtual reality headset further by letting actual objects be turned into controllers. One developer taking advantage of this is dotdotdash. Their team has created a virtual reality camera that will let you take pictures inside the VR space and even print these out in real life. Called the D3-U, it’s currently only a concept but a brief VR demo shows what it can do. The D3-U was used to capture images of mysterious life forms on Kepler 22-b. But it isn’t just simple point-and-shoot, just like how we use modern smartphone cameras, the D3-U lets users zoom in and out, use real-time filters like X-ray and thermal images. Imagine what this proof-of-concept can bring into the VR space if it ever does become widely available?

Source: The Verge

CES 2017: These are 23 apps HTC plans to debut for the Vive

HTC plans to release a slew of new apps for its Vive virtual reality headset at CES 2017. The company has already named 23 of over 30 apps they plan to demo in Las Vegas. These include a lot of games such as Star Trek: Bridge Crew, Front Defense, Knockout League, The Nest, and Arcade Saga, to name a few. It won’t just be about the games though, there will be enterprise, medical, and education apps thrown into the mix, too. HTC will be part of a handful of events at CES, such as a VR and Fitness showcase on January 4 and VR showcases for CES Showstoppers attendees on January 5. We’re listing down below the apps HTC is confirmed to be showing off but we have to wait and see what else they plan to tease at the show.

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Ubisoft plans to make multiplayer VR lineup support cross-platform play

With virtual reality gaming in its infancy, getting a large pool of players on one platform is tough. Thankfully, Ubisoft is thinking the same way and is planning to make its major multiplayer VR releases available across various platforms. The support for cross-platform play will start with Eagle Flight. It’ll work for PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive (when it releases). Some of the other games to get cross-platform support include Werewolf Within, which comes out on December 6, and Star Trek: Bridge Crew, which comes out March 14.

Source: Kotaku