A quick overview of some news. Oculus launches update #30 bringing features to Quest 2 and Quest 1. Facebook is also prototyping putting advertisements in VR applications. Quest 2 goes on sale for the first time. Sony releases a few more PSVR 2 details. Finally we end with a deep dive into different lenses with their pros and cons.If you like this podcast please rate and review us in your favorite podcast app and consider becoming a patron here.Enjoy!

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Through The Looking Glass

HTC showing off their manufacturing as they come out with new headsets to add into their growing list of headsets. How many will they end up with? We also briefly talk over some Pico and PSVR2 news. Here's hoping for the best! There is also some more information on the start up  and cheaper option to Vive pucks, the Tundra Trackers. We finish it off with an overview of what is new in the Oculus version 28 & 29 updates, including the Logitech k830 tracking keyboard and Airlink.If you like this podcast please rate and review us in your favorite podcast app and consider becoming a patron here.Enjoy!

HTC Making MORE Headsets, While Oculus Releases "Airlink"

Rumors reported from an insider about Apple's AR headset codenamed "N301." Apple isn't the only name in the rumor mill though with some new found patents from Valve. Money talks with Applied VR and Rec Room getting surprising amounts in backing. Lastly, our thoughts on some new PSVR2 controllers from pictures that have been released by Sony themselves.If you like this podcast please rate and review us in your favorite podcast app and consider becoming a patron here.Enjoy!

Apple's Mysterious "N301" Prototype

Vive tracker 3.0 has arrived. We also talk about the new Varjo headset and a review on Oculus' new couch feature. Also a little piece on Pico New. After that,  we go over some new software.If you like this podcast please rate and review us in your favorite podcast app and consider becoming a patron here.Enjoy!

Vive Tracker 3.0 Has Arrived

A little VR news from everywhere. PSVR 2 was officially announced. We have some updates on Apple's headset and the passthrough on the Lynx headset. Open XR is seeing a push in support from Steam. Oculus has released a experimental Couch mode feature.If you like this podcast please rate and review us in your favorite podcast app and consider becoming a patron here.Enjoy!

Couch mode activated!

Is facebook taking a step in the right direction? Possibly, but sadly not when it comes to their Quest 2 elite headstraps apparently. Some big news also came from Google about Tilt Brush. Gravity sketch seems to be in the same boat as well. There's also some rumors about a Apple VR headset that we discuss. Now certainly seems to be the time according to some VR numbers that have been shared from Steam!If you like this podcast please rate and review us in your favorite podcast app and consider becoming a patron here.Enjoy!

A change in Facebook?

Our first podcast of 2021. We go over some end of the year news about Facebook user account problems, lawsuits in Europe, and a tidbit about Cyberpunk 2077 using VorpX to play Cyberpunk in VR. We also talk about some of the apps and games we have tried recently including Felix & Paul's app as well as some Star Wars experiences. Ending with a little overview of the recently published book Ready Player Two.If you like this podcast please rate and review us in your favorite podcast app and consider becoming a patron here.Enjoy!

New Year, New VR

Episode recorded 11/25/2020 This week we discuss some of the best practices and things to avoid we've learned over the last 5 years of setting up VR playspaces both privately, at meetup events, and professionally. If you are looking for tips on setting up a space THIS is the episode to listen to. If you like this podcast please rate and review us in your favorite podcast app and consider becoming a patron here.Enjoy!

Setting Up the Ideal VR Playspace

Episode recorded 11/11/2020Quest 2 Jailbroken?! Elite Headstraps breaking, users still locked out of their Facebook/Oculus accounts and more VR news this week. If you like this podcast please rate and review us in your favorite podcast app and consider becoming a patron here.Enjoy!

Quest 2 ongoing struggles and other VR News

Houston we have a problem. The Oculus Quest launch went off without a hitch for some and others dealt with instant account bans. This episode Eric, Josh, Kevin, and William discuss the ups and downs of the new headset.

Oculus Quest 2 Release and Review

This week Eric, Kevin and William discuss some of the recent investments made into VR and AR through crowdfunding and other sources, The Omni One home based locomotion solution and Quest 2 orders seem to be shipping. If you like this podcast please rate and review us in your favorite podcast app and consider becoming a patron here. Enjoy!

New Investment in VR/AR and Quest 2 Getting Shipped

Join Eric, Josh, Kevin and William as they share their reactions to the first Facebook Connect livestream and Carmack's Unscripted talk.

Facebook Connect Aftershow

Facebook Connect predictions from Erick, Kevin, Josh and William

Facebook Connect Predictions & GTX 3090

It's another VR news episode! Between Neural interfaces, Microsoft Flight Simulator VR getting a exclusivity release and the Lynx-R1 slimmed down redesign there's plenty to talk about. Join us!

VR News: Neural Interfaces, Microsoft Flight Sim, Lynx-R1 Redesign

Eric, Josh, Kevin and William sit down to discuss the latest Quest S leaks as well as the new features coming in the latest firmware update as well as the other VR/AR related news bits of note. If you like this podcast please rate and review us in your favorite podcast app and consider becoming a patron here.Enjoy!

VR News: New Quest features and potential refresh specs and more

The Virtually Relevant podcast is a biweekly show hosted by members of the HoustonVR community. We give our take on the latest VR and AR news, controversies and experiences from a variety of backgrounds and viewpoints.

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