Virtually Relevant

HoustonVR
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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.

  1. 07/02/2021

    Through The Looking Glass

    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!

    1 hr

  2. 06/16/2021

    HTC Making MORE Headsets, While Oculus Releases "Airlink"

    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!

    1h 19m

  3. 06/07/2021

    Apple's Mysterious "N301" Prototype

    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!

    54 min

  4. 04/12/2021

    Vive Tracker 3.0 Has Arrived

    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!

    55 min

  5. 03/19/2021

    Couch mode activated!

    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!

    59 min

  6. 03/03/2021

    A change in Facebook?

    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!

    1h 8m

  7. 01/26/2021

    New Year, New VR

    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!

    51 min

  8. 11/25/2020

    Setting Up the Ideal VR Playspace

    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!

    1h 17m
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    HoustonVR
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019 Virtually Relevant
  • Show Website
    Virtually Relevant