Guides

1. DreamlandXR   Source: Dreamland XR Start Date: January 6th, 2020 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Description: A music, technology, and e-sports festival. Dreamland XR is dedicated to driving transformative changes in the immersive technology industry that perpetuate the expansion of the medium for both developers and consumers alike. Why You Should Attend: Dreamland XR will host a variety of VR tournaments, speakers, demos, and parties. A fun event to attend during CES in Las Vegas, NV. 2. CES             Source: CES Start Date: January 7th, 2020 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada  Description: CES is the world's gathering place for all those who thrive on the business of...

By Brandon Kerman, November 12th, 2019 The virtual reality experience can be a truly immersive one, but for many including ourselves, it can leave the user with unwanted acne breakouts. This is typically caused by the VR headset in areas where it tends to press up against the face. But why does this happen exactly? “When skin pores get clogged, usually by dead skin cells, oil cannot discharge and accumulates in the pore and under the skin, creating a whitehead or blackhead,” explains Viseslav Tonkovic-Capin, MD, a Kansas City dermatologist and editor at DermBoard.org. “This is a perfect environment for [the bacteria]...

By Brandon Kerman, September 19th, 2019 Most people don’t have the cash, space or expertise to build a room-scale, multi-headset VR rig inside their home. Handling VR in bulk is primarily used in collaboration environments, such as businesses. Businesses could much more easily dedicate a VR room, have staff knowledgeable enough to set it up and achieve a constant flow of customers or co-workers to make it all worthwhile. With more businesses embracing the opportunities created by the technology of virtual reality, the window of possibilities for their operations has expanded exponentially. Breakthroughs in VR technology have allowed big companies such as Johnson...

By Brandon Kerman, August 8th, 2019 Have you been unable to update your Oculus software because of the following error: I managed to figure a way around this error despite the fact that I did not have enough free disk space available on my hard drive for the Oculus app update. Here is a step-by-step on what I did and how I was able to force upgrade the Oculus app: Blue banner displayed at the top of the Oculus app: "Sorry, we're having trouble updating Oculus. Please make sure you have at least 12.00 GB of disk space free."  The number...

By Brandon Kerman, August 1st, 2019 Whether you're a frequent expo exhibitor or just an avid VR enthusiast who enjoys sharing the experience of virtual reality with friends and family, chances are that at some point you may want to travel with your VR equipment. This ultimate guide includes tips, tricks, and things to consider when traveling by flight with your VR equipment. 1. Preparation Before Trip Imagine this... You've packed up your VR headset and all of the components needed (or so you think) to hop into virtual reality at the end of your destination. You're so excited, you're practically shaking...