Tag Archives: Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality Is AT The ‘NES’ Stage Right Now

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Daryl

Two years ago, virtual reality looked like it would remain a niche technology. Then, the first Oculus Quest came in and changed the course. A wireless and rather comfortable headset that could play decent games, even if they weren’t as … Continue reading →

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How 5G Is Going To Change Our Lives

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Daryl

5G networks have just started rolling out. Some people aren’t that excited because not only are they happy with current 4G networks, but they don’t realize how 5G networks can change the world. It’s the biggest thing to happen to … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward To CES 2019

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Daryl

The new year is coming, which means one thing to the geek world: CES is coming the second week of January. Hopefully, this year’s show will be better than last year’s. Let’s take a look at some of the things … Continue reading →

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The HTC Vive Pro Looks Tempting, But Is It Too Late?

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Daryl

Virtual reality was supposed to be the big new thing two years ago. It seemed like devices such as the Oculus Rift, the HTC Vive, and the PlayStation VR would show up in homes everywhere. However, that hasn’t happened. Some … Continue reading →

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Microsoft New Mixed Reality Platform And Samsung’s New HMD Odyssey Headset Show Potential

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Daryl

This blog has gone over the fact that virtual reality appears to be stalling. The Oculus Rift didn’t make VR mainstream, and neither did the HTC Vive. Have you heard anybody talking about Sony’s PlayStation VR in a while? The … Continue reading →

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AltspaceVR Gets Ready To Shut Down

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Daryl

This is bad news for the virtual reality industry. More than any app, AltSpaceVR demonstrated the best aspect of VR — bringing people together in virtual environments. I have used AltspaceVR far more than any other app available for my HTC … Continue reading →

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How Much RAM Do You Really Need In A Laptop?

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Daryl

One of the biggest misconceptions of laptops is that the more RAM (random access memory) you have, the more happy you’ll be with your device. While RAM is important, there are other factors that determine power, especially the CPU and … Continue reading →

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Unboxing The 2017 Gear VR With Controller

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Daryl

I received the Gear VR yesterday as a free promotional item with the purchase of my Samsung Galaxy S8+, which I may not end up keeping (that’s for another article). I was looking forward to trying the new Gear VR, … Continue reading →

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‘Racket NX’ Is Another Winner For The HTC Vive

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Daryl

Racket NX for the HTC Vive offers a lot of excitement….and exercise too. Racket NX has been in demo mode for the past several months. Recently, a full and more polished version was released. I fully admit to not trying … Continue reading →

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VR Baseball – Home Run Derby Shows The Power Of Virtual Reality

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Daryl

The thought of a VR baseball simulation may make some dizzy, but VR Baseball – Home Run Derby has produced a simple experience that not only makes you feel like you are a batter, but it can help you practice … Continue reading →

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