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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BMW integrates HTC Vive into its development process

Luxury car maker BMW has announced that they will be integrating HTC’s Vive virtual reality device as part of their vehicle development process.  The automaker said integrating this product will help them iterate designs much faster and implement changes quickly as well. BMW boasts they have been using VR systems since the ‘90s but using the Vive will be more cost-effective for them in the long run. BMW has been evaluating the Vive throughout 2015 by using several developer kits for various pilot projects since last autumn.

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HTC Vive VR pricing fixed at US $800

HTC's Vive VR headset, though of to be the most compelling competitor to Oculus just revealed its pricing. The device will ship in April and will cost US $799 (which in today's Canadian dollar will set you back $1099.94), this price is US $200 more than the Oculus Rift. Developed in tandem by HTC and Valve, the Vive VR will ship with two controllers, two base stations that track the user's movement in the room. The package will be bundled with two games, Job Simulator and Fantastic Contraption. Pre-orders for the device begin on Feb 29 for shipping sometime in April.