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Varjo's new VR-3 & XR-3 professional headsets have extreme resolution
Varjo today introduced its third-generation professional VR and XR headsets for enterprise professionals. The new headsets offer significant display and ergonomics upgrades, and the XR version features integrated LiDAR cameras for accurate spatial awareness. And to top it off, these headsets come in at half the cost of the outgoing models.
Varjo isn't just another headset maker. It sets itself apart from everyone else with its proprietary Bionic Display technology, which features an ultra-high-resolution display embedded in a larger display that fills the peripheral vision. You could think of it as a form of physical foveated rendering, whereby the central focal area where your eyes focus most of their time gives you human-eye resolution.
Varjo introduced the Bionic Display technology with the VR-1 headset several years ago, but the VR-3 and XR-3 feature a new and improved version of the technology. The new headsets feature a tiny uOLED screen with an incredible 1920 x 1920 px per eye. That may not seem like much, but it's important to understand that the 1920 x 1920 section comprises just 27-degrees horizontal and vertical field of view, which works out to a pixel density of 70 pixels per degree (PPD); an unheard-of number for VR devices.
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Forget monoblocks, EK just launched its first multiblock!
EKWB today revealed a fresh take on the monoblock concept. The company's new Magnitude multiblock system cools your CPU and VRM and makes contact with other heat-generating components.
The basic concept behind a monoblock is simple: use one block to cool your CPU and voltage regulation hardware (VRMs) to enable boundary-pushing overclocks. EK's new multiblock takes that idea and puts a little bit of a twist on it. Instead of a single block to contact both parts, the multiblock includes individual blocks for the CPU and VRMs that mate with special barb fittings to create an overly fancy monoblock cooler.
The EK-Quantum Momentum AORUS Z490 Xtreme is EK's first attempt at a multiblock cooler, and it addresses more than just the CPU and VRMs. The new block also makes direct contact with the power stages, chokes, and the 10G LAN controller on GIGABYTE's AORUS Z490 Extreme motherboard.
Continue reading: Forget monoblocks, EK just launched its first multiblock! (full post)
This AR headset can read your brain and speak for you
Cognixion today announced that it's bringing to market an augmented reality headset that incorporates a brain-computing interface to interpret your thoughts and dictate your speech. This headset gives a voice to people who don't have one and solves many accessibility challenges.
The Cognixion One augmented reality headset is a fully standalone unit that doesn't require any wires or outside computation. The headset includes brain computing interface (BCI) technology, which enables to device to interpret what you're thinking and respond accordingly. In Cognixion's words, Cognixion One "reduces the lag between intention and outcome."
The Cognixion One features direct integration with Amazon Alexa, enabling you to control things like home automation system, music selection, and even queue up games-all with just a thought. The headset can also interpret the words you're thinking and generate speech or convert them to text for private messaging. It also includes 4G connectivity so you can stay connected to your virtual assistant everywhere you go.
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One of the scariest games in VR just got creepier with a prison level
Have you ever wanted to hunt ghosts in prison? Yeah, me neither. But just in case you want to try, the latest Phasmaphobia beta release has a new prison level.
Phasmophobia is a 4-player co-op game where you and your mates try to hunt down ghosts and other apparitions in dark, spooky, haunted locations. This multiplayer psychological horror game even offers full VR support to make the experience all the most frightening.
In the latest beta update, the developers at Kinetic Games added a genuinely frightening new locale. You can now spend your nights wandering an abandoned prison in search of all the things that go bump in the night.
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Universal Studios and Nintendo built an AR Mario Kart ride in Japan
Universal Studios Japan partnered with Nintendo to build a $580 million Nintendo theme park, and one of the main attractions is an interactive augmented reality Mario Kart ride.
Super Nintendo World is a new theme park slated to open next February in Osaka, Japan. The new park will be part of Universal Studios Japan and has been a work in progress for over 6-years. When the park finally opens, guests will get to experience life-size recreations of Nintendo's franchises, with one of the main attractions being an augmented reality Mario Kart experience.
Sadly, you won't have full control over the karts; the experience is on rails. However, it is a multiplayer experience, and there are two side-by-side tracks to give it a bit of a competitive element. The ride includes interactive buttons, and patrons will don an AR headset to get the full experience out of the ride.
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Not every PS5 has the same fan--some are louder, some are quieter
Turns out that not all PlayStation 5 fans are created equal, and there's already multiple console fan variants out in the wild.
Sony has invested tremendously into the PS5's cooling solution. The copper-aluminum vapor-chamber heat sink, the liquid metal cooling paste, and the huge 120mm dual-sided intake fan create a quiet and cool console when under load. But there's slight variations to this cooling solution--namely with the fan blades.
French website Les Numeriques has uncovered two different fans used in Sony's next-gen PS5. The fans both have different designs and noise levels.
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Doom Eternal on Switch: digital-only, gyroscope aiming, Battlemode
The reports were true: Doom Eternal will be a digital-only game on the Switch, but Battlemode is still in.
Today Bethesda confirmed Doom Eternal will launch on Switch on December 8, right in time to raze hell before Christmas. The port won't come a physical cart, though, and is 100% digital-only on the eShop (or via download codes from third-party stores). This is why retailers like GameStop started cancelling pre-orders for Doom Eternal's physical Switch edition. Thankfully the game won't be too big and clocks in at 18GB.
Doom Eternal also sports gyroscopic tracking/aiming on Switch and Switch Lite consoles, which should add a new dimension of chaos to the shooter. We don't know the finalized performance targets for Doom Eternal on Switch, but id previously said it would hit 30FPS on the handheld.
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PlayStation 5 broke UK console sales records as all-time best-seller
The PS5 is now the best-selling launch console of all time in the UK, sources tell Video Game Chronicle.
While Sony hasn't delivered exact PS5 sales figures just yet, they did confirm the system had the biggest launch in PlayStation history, implying 2 million+ global sales. On a more regional basis, independent publishing sources tell VGC the PS5 has completely destroyed the PS4's 250,000 launch sales in the UK. This includes both pre-orders and sales made during the launch period.
The $499 disc-based PS5 model was favored by more UK consumers than the cheaper, but less readily available, PS5 Digital Edition. Sony may share PS5 sales data soon but we do know they plan to sell over 7.6 million PS5 consoles by March 2021. How many units that actually sell depends totally on the stock, and earlier reports suggested Sony could have as many as 8.25 million units available by early 2021.
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Now you can install Game Pass games that aren't even out yet
Microsoft is making it even easier for you to queue up your gaming sessions with the latest Xbox update.
First Microsoft let you pre-load games that you don't even own. Now a new update for Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and the Game Pass app lets you pre-install Game Pass titles that aren't yet live on the service.
All you have to do is download the Game Pass app, select the Console or PC section, and then scroll down to the Coming Soon section. These games can be pre-loaded onto your system but you can't actually play until access is granted. Microsoft says not every game will support the feature, though.
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Greedfall is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X with new expansion
Greedfall is getting enhanced and re-released on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S next-gen consoles, the developer today revealed.
Spiders' latest RPG Greedfall is coming to next-gen consoles as a separate re-release, and Focus Home Interactive will reprise its role as publisher. The devs are also making a brand new expansion for Greedfall, but exact details are light. The press release didn't mention any exact performance targets (e.g. 4K 60FPS) or whether or not existing PS4 and Xbox One owners would get a free upgrade to the next-gen version.
Right now info is slim and we know just two things: A next-gen version is coming, and a new story DLC is dropping. Specifics on expansion storylines, cost, etc. haven't been revealed.
Continue reading: Greedfall is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X with new expansion (full post)
This Samsung 4K Ultra HD HDR TV is 25% off for Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday is here, and if you haven't already been drawn in by Black Friday deals and spent your shopping budget, there are still some crazy that might need your attention.
Cyber Monday has brought massive discounts across a range of different items on Amazon, and one of those many items is TV's. One of the main takeaways from Black Friday, and Cyber Monday is that you have a chance of getting some really cheap Christmas presents for loved ones.
Sometimes a loved one deserves a really nice present, and what could be a better present for a loved one that likes technology than a brand new TV? In the entirety of this article you will find the original listing price for the TV, the discounted price, and the amount you will be saving if your chose to purchase it. Happy shopping!
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Unmissable Amazon Cyber Monday Deals: save up to 39% on Bose audio
Everyone loves good audio products, and they love them, even more, when they get them at a good price.
Listening to music through a bad audio device, whether it be headphones, or through a Bluetooth speaker, can turn your favorite song into a nightmare. Amazon has your back if you are having that problem as it has slashed prices on some of the best audio products on the market.
Bose is known for its high-quality audio products and is no stranger to the world of good audio. Amazon has decided to reduce the prices for some of the company's audio products, such as Bluetooth speakers and headphones for Cyber Monday. If you were thinking about grabbing an early Christmas present for your significant other or friend, now might be the chance!
Continue reading: Unmissable Amazon Cyber Monday Deals: save up to 39% on Bose audio (full post)
Here's the best tech deals at Best Buy for Cyber Monday, up to 50% off
It's that time of year again, deals are spilling out of every retailer, and now Best Buy has joined in on the action by announcing some crazy Cyber Monday deals.
Best Buy has revealed a large selection of amazing deals for a variety of different electronics. The company has slashed prices on items such as TVs, laptops, vacuum cleaners, phones, headphones, Chromebooks, gaming laptops, gaming monitors, and more.
In the entirety of this article, you will find each of the best-discounted items. It should be noted that these deals are scheduled to begin on November 28th - Cyber Monday. Get your wallets ready because Black Friday and Cyber Monday seem to be ridiculous this year. Check out the awesome deals below, and happy shopping!
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Motorola Edge 2020 price slashed by up to 43% for Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday is off and away, and if you are smart with your deals, you could grab some early Christmas presents at some really good prices.
One of the places you can grab some are really good deals is on Amazon, and as you might've already expected, the online retailer already has discounts on a large selection of products. If you were thinking about getting a new phone as a Christmas present for your significant other, or a friend, take a look at the discounts below on these two Motorola phones.
In the entirety of this article, you will find images of the two phones, the original listed price, the discounted price, and the amount you will be saving. Cyber Monday isn't here for long, and if you were planning on saving some money on this year's Christmas presents, now's the time to have a look at some gift ideas. Happy Cyber Monday shopping!
Continue reading: Motorola Edge 2020 price slashed by up to 43% for Cyber Monday (full post)
Crazy Amazon Cyber Monday Deals: save up to 28% on LG Laptops
Cyber Monday is here, and Amazon has blasted off with some ridiculous sales across a range of different items.
One of the many items that the online retailer has on sale is LG laptops, and if you were thinking of picking up an early Christmas present for someone special, this might be the time to do it. Amazon has slashed prices on a variety of different LG laptops, with discounts being as much as $28% off on select items.
If you are interested in checking out any of these laptops, they will be listed in the entirety of this article, along with the original listing price, the discounted price, and the amount you will save. Cyber Monday is not here for long, which means neither will these kinds of deals. With that all in mind, happy shopping!
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Insane Amazon Cyber Monday Deals: save up to 33% on JBL audio products
Cyber Monday is off to an amazing start, and if you are yet to pick up your Christmas presents for this year, then you are in for a treat.
Portable speakers have slowly become adopted by most people, but with each year that goes by, the portable speaker continues to evolve and improve. JBL is one of the leading brands in powerful audio products, and the company's portable speaker line-up is renowned as some of the best portable speakers money can buy.
Not only does JBL do great portable speakers, but the company's headphones are also a listening pleasure. Amazon's Cyber Monday sales have slashed prices across a range of JBL audio products, and for some select products, discounts are up to 50%. Below you will find some of the best Cyber Monday deals, the original listing price, and the amount you will be saving. Happy Christmas shopping!
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Bonkers Amazon Cyber Monday Deals: up to 66% off popular camera gear
Cyber Monday has arrived, which means another whole day of absolutely bonkers deals on a range of different items.
Amazon isn't shy with its sales, and Cyber Monday is no exception to that rule. Now, the massive online retailer has slashed prices on a large range of what could be considered popular camera gear. Since TikTok became an international hit app, creators are looking for lighting to spice up their videos, and one of the sought after lighting solutions is a ring light.
Having a ring light evenly disperses the light rays, which can add a much-needed element to a video. Lighting is everything when it comes to photography/videography, and as a photographer myself, I can say that if you have an average camera but have great lighting skills, you can turn what would be a good photo into a phenomenal one. Check out some of Amazon's hottest camera-related deals below.
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Powerful Amazon Cyber Monday Deals: up to 50% on Belkin phone chargers
The Thanksgiving sales have arrived, and now is the perfect time for you to go out and grab those much-wanted Christmas presents.
Black Friday has now passed, and while some awesome deals are still lingering, another sales day has taken its place - Cyber Monday. Amazon has kicked off Cyber Monday with a bang, and one of the many products that are heavily discounted is Belkin chargers.
Belkin, being a very common brand of phone charger, has a range of wireless chargers that could be the next perfect Christmas present for a family member or friend. In the entirety of this article, you will find each of the best-discounted chargers, the amount you will be saving, and the original price. Happy shopping!
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Pimax's new 5K headset doubles the refresh rate of most VR devices
Pimax just released a new version of its 5K-series of ultrawide VR headsets. This latest model boasts a crazy 180Hz refresh rate and still packs dual 2560x1440 displays. This is going to be fantastic for people with top-tier GPUs.
Pimax is always trying to push new boundaries with its VR headsets. The company's latest release is a shining example of Pimax's drive to go where no other headset maker dares to venture. Today, Pimax released the Pimax Vision 5K Super, which boasts the fastest refresh rate yet offered in a VR HMD. If you thought Valve's Index was impressive with 144Hz displays, what do you think about 180Hz in the new Pimax? It was first revealed at CES 2020 and now you can buy it.
Like the other Pimax 5K headsets, the Super packs a pair of 2560x1440 outward-canted displays that give you up to 170-degrees of horizontal field of view. The new model's significant difference is the faster screens, although you don't need to run the headset at full pace. The headset supports 90Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz, and 160Hz officially, and Pimax offers an experimental 180Hz mode if you really want to live on the bleeding edge.
Continue reading: Pimax's new 5K headset doubles the refresh rate of most VR devices (full post)
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT: max GPU clock of 3GHz, should stomp on RTX 3090
AMD is set to unleash its flagship Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card on December 8 for $999, a card that is now being teased to have the highest GPU clock of all of the Big Navi graphics cards @ up to 3GHz.
Patrick Schur teases on Twitter that the Radeon RX 6900 XT has a GPU clock of up to 3GHz -- annihilating the ~2.4GHz on the Radeon RX 6800 XT reference card and ~2.65-2.75GHz on custom AIB models of the Radeon RX 6800 XT.
AMD has a hard 2.8GHz GPU boost lock on the Radeon RX 6800 XT, but it seems the company wants to let Big Navi be more like Biggest and Baddest Navi with the Radeon RX 6900 XT seeing GPU clocks scale up to 3GHz which is incredibly exciting.
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