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  1. Android News

    How does the Oculus Go stack up against the Samsung Gear VR

    Now that the Oculus Go has been announced, the folks at Android Central takes a look at how the standalone VR headset stacks up against the Samsung Gear VR.
  2. Android News

    Oculus partners with Xiaomi to make its first standalone VR headset

    Oculus has announced a partnership with Xiaomi to make its first standalone VR headset.
  3. Android News

    Cyanogen founder Steve Kondik now working on Oculus at Facebook

    Steve Kondik has updated his Facebook profile to show that he's now working on Oculus at Facebook. He's the former founder of Cyanogen Inc.
  4. Android News

    Oculus could be nearing the launch of its $200 standalone Rift VR headset

    Oculus is reportedly nearing the launch of a $200 standalone version of the Oculus Rift VR headset which will be unveiled later this year.
  5. Android News

    DEAL: Get the Oculus Rift and Touch bundle for just $399

    For a limited time, you can get the Oculus Rift and Touch controller for just $399, down from its regular price of $598.
  6. Android News

    Samsung Gear VR gains Chromecast support

    The Samsung Gear VR is getting support for Chromecast, Oculus has announced. You'll be able to stream your VR musings to your Chromecast screens to let others in on the fun.
  7. Android News

    How to use Oculus Touch like a Vive Tracker

    Cale from VR Heads has published a tutorial on how to use your Oculus Touch in a similar fashion as the HTC Vive Tracker.
  8. Android News

    AccuWeather now lets you look at the forecast in virtual reality

    AccuWeather now offers a new virtual reality app for owners of the Samsung Gear VR. The app offers "immersive weather news, innovative forecasts and 360-degree video of severe weather events".
  9. Android News

    Over 70 new games are coming for the new Samsung Gear VR with Controller

    Oculus has announced that 70+ new games are in development for the newly announced Samsung Gear VR with controller.
  10. Android News

    ZeniMax looks to stop the Oculus Rift from being sold

    Despite winning a $500 million judgement late last year, ZeniMax has filed an injunction from allowing Oculus to sell devices using the ZeniMax code.
  11. Android News

    Hulu adds two big features to its VR application for Oculus Rift and Gear VR owners

    If you own an Oculus Rift or Gear VR, and you enjoy VR content from the Hulu application then you'll get to use two new social features once it has been updated. Firstly, they're adding support for avatars to the social viewing rooms and secondly they're adding support for touch controllers.
  12. Android News

    Hugo Barra joins Facebook to lead Oculus

    Hugo Barra didn't take long to announce his next venture. He has joined Facebook to lead the company's VR division, which means he becomes the head of the Oculus division.
  13. Android News

    How to avoid motion sickness when using various VR headsets

    Matt from VR Heads has compiled a list of the different VR headsets and shared different ways to tell whether you'll be subjected to motion sickness while playing games.
  14. Android News

    Big VR companies form the Global Virtual Reality Association

    In an attempt to create industry standards in the VR space, Google, Oculus, Sony, HTC, Samsung and Acer have all banded together to create the Global Virtual Reality Association. The Global Virtual Reality Association, or GVRA for short, will be a resource for policymakers, consumers and...
  15. Android News

    Oculus uploads a new video for the Gear VR titled Experience Anything, Anywhere

    Over on the Oculus YouTube channel, they have uploaded a new marketing video for the Gear VR. The focus of the video is the mobile VR experience that is possible thanks to the Samsung Gear VR.
  16. Android News

    Oculus disables the Samsung Galaxy Note 7's Gear VR functionality

    The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 can no longer be used for Gear VR. Oculus released an update for the app which disables the smartphone from using the app to access VR content.
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    Pre-orders for the Oculus Rift touch controller have started

    Oculus is releasing a new pair of controllers named "Touch", which are now available for pre-order. The new controllers will be priced at $199 and the whole Rift and Touch set will be priced at $798.
  18. Android News

    Oculus founder tied to meme-centric Donald Trump group, loses developer support

    Oculus founder Palmer Luckey has been tied to the account NimbleRichMan from Nimble America, a group pushing anti-Hillary memes in support of Donald Trump, and the development community has swiftly and negatively responded. Although he has pledged support for Gary Johnson in a public apology...
  19. Android News

    Samsung Gear VR games will soon get achievements

    Achievements are all the rage in gaming, and now VR is set to get some. Oculus is implementing achievements for Oculus Rift games, and that same functionality will also come to Samsung Gear VR titles as Samsung and Oculus are partners.
  20. Android News

    Oculus warns Samsung Galaxy Note7 users not to use the Gear VR until their phone is replaced

    As you might imagine, using the Samsung Galaxy Note7 with the Gear VR is a bit dangerous at the moment. Oculus has just issued a warning on its site that Samsung Galaxy Note 7 owners should not use the Gear VR until they receive their replacement unit from Samsung.
  21. Android News

    Google reportedly killed its Oculus Rift competitor they were working on

    Over the last 12 months or so, there have been numerous reports and rumors about Google building a dedicated VR headset that would be similar to the Oculus Rift. Today, Recode is reporting that those rumors were true, but that Google decided to cancel it and opt for the Daydream VR platform...
  22. Android News

    Oculus Rift supply has caught up to demand

    Oculus has announced that the supply of Oculus Rift has finally caught up to demand. The company says devices will now ship within 2-4 business days of ordering. The company also announced that the Oculus Connect conference will happen in San Jose, California from October 5th through the 7th.
  23. Android News

    You can now play Oculus Rift games on the HTC Vive

    Gamers and VR enthusiasts were very upset when Oculus started implementing DRM in the games published on their system. This DRM prevented Oculus Rift games from playing on the HTC Vive, but it seems they have gone back on their stance. They still won't give up on copy protection, but Oculus...
  24. Android News

    The Oculus Summer Sale discounts select Samsung Gear VR games

    If you own the Samsung Gear VR and have been looking for a new game to play, then the Oculus Summer Sale might be discounting a game you'd be interested in. At this time, you can get the following games at a discounted price - Eve: GunJack – $4.99 (from $9.99) - Lands End – $1.99 (from...
  25. Android News

    Oculus Home on the Samsung Gear VR will look more like it does on Oculus Rift

    The Samsung Gear VR app will be updated soon. Oculus Home -- the name of the portal for exploring VR content -- will soon look as it does on the Oculus Rift. This includes a more detailed homely environment with more room to show menus and options.