Leaked 3D models hidden in a recent SteamVR update appear to show off a new VR motion controller, sparking renewed hope that Valve is gearing up to release its long-rumored ‘Deckard’ VR standalone ...

The last big hurdle to making virtual worlds (nope, not going to call it the other thing) a truly realistic experience is providing tangible feedback to other senses too, like touch. There’s been ...

We've seen generations of hand-operated PlayStation controllers, but what about a peripheral designed for your feet? Sony's latest patent is just that. Sony's latest VR patent (US20230398438) is a ...

Sony is making strides in the world of VR gaming by launching controller-free hand tracking on the PlayStation VR2 announced at SIGGRAPH Asia 2024. During the event, the video game giant says that the ...

Apple is going all-in with hand-tracking for its upcoming Vision Pro, but can hand-tracking really replace proper VR controllers? Meta, Apple’s main competitor in the space, isn’t going so far as to ...

The controllers will set you back $249.99 at full price, although I'm seeing an introductory offer that brings them down to $174.99. While hand tracking is available, I wouldn't recommend it for most ...

A new report claims Apple has approached Sony in an effort to bring handheld game controller support — and presumably more games — to the Apple Vision Pro. Bloomberg reports that a future update to ...

Sony introduced controller-free hand tracking for PS VR2 at Siggraph Asia 2024, demoing it with a cleaning mini-game. The technology tracks hand movements at 60 fps and can recognize 12 gestures, ...

A virtual hand is supposed to follow voice commands and make virtual reality usable without hands and controllers – thanks to ...

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