Dunhuang Grottoes: Chinese Buddhistic Art in Virtual Reality. AltVR 2026-09-20 | Dunhuang Grottoes: Chinese Buddhistic Art in Virtual Reality.
VR Everyday: What Would Keep You Plugged In? | VR & Philosophy #18 AltVR 2024-01-27 | We are back with the VR & Philosophy podcast! This week's guest is my good friend Bendik Bjørnstad from the Youtube channel @UnitaryDesignation. Bendik is not really a proper VR user yet, but uses other computational media for gaming and social connections. We loosely discuss what we believe VR would have to become in order for us to use it everyday. Is a "killer app" required, or is it simply just comfort?The VR & Philosophy podcast is a podcast conducted either in reality or virtual reality, where we discuss philosophical questions pertaining to immersive virtual reality. Enjoy :)Oh, and if you want to join the discussion, don't hesitate to join the AltVR Discord: discord.gg/ZjJ6FuV4WE
Apples Master Plan with the Vision Pro AltVR 2024-01-14 | The Apple Vision Pro is being released in a month. Will Apple's VR headset fail? Will it succeed? In this video, I give my thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro for the first time. I claim that it is because their vision for spatial computing is quite boring that the Apple Vision Pro might indeed be a success. It might succeed exactly because it is not like general virtual reality headsets.Do you agree or disagree? Will the Apple Vision Pro be a flop, or is their vision actually awesome? Please do comment below, or in the Discord channel:AltVR Discord:discord.gg/FScC4YFXsu
The AltVR Book Club #1 AltVR 2024-01-01 | Happy New Year! In 2024, we're starting a book club!Join the AltVR Community at Discord by following the link: discord.gg/FScC4YFXsu...and join our book club!We start by reading HYPER REALITY: THE ART OF DESIGNING IMPOSSIBLE EXPERIENCES by Curtis Hickman. We will provide a sort of summary for those who are not able to buy the book at the Discord soon! The book does not exist as an audio book yet unfortunately, however, you can buy it at Amazon or the like. I do not have any affiliate links for this - but follow Curtis' own links here: curtishickman.comInvite your friends - and join our Discord!discord.gg/FScC4YFXsu
HTC Vive XR Elite - Detailed Review, Long Term Use AltVR 2023-09-04 | I have been using the HTC Vive XR Elite for almost 6 months.Here is my full detailed review of the Vive XR Elite, discussing the form factor, lenses, screen, field of view, the passthrough, the comfort, the content library, the streaming quality, and so much more!I am not sponsored by HTC Vive, nor do they send me the product for free. I paid for it with my own money, and here is my honest feedback about the product in the form of a long term review.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction01:44 TLDR;03:27 Form Factor05:50 Lenses08:32 Screen09:24 Field of View11:17 Passthrough14:08 Content Library18:24 Controllers19:38 Diopters22:35 Comfort25:24 Wireless Streaming
PSVR2: An Unsponsored Review AltVR 2023-06-03 | In this video, I summarize my experience so far with the PSVR2. I talk about the advantages as well as disadvantages of the Playstation VR 2 from my particular perspective. I hope that it can be of help for some people!BTW, I am lonely, please visit our Discord:discord.gg/ATGyj65c9N
ChatGPT Now Has A Body AltVR 2023-04-02 | I gave ChatGPT a body in Unreal Engine and implemented a voice interface.
Colorblind in VR AltVR 2023-03-13 | Ever wanted to know what it's like to be colorblind? In this video, we take a look at "Experience Colorblindness" in VR. VR has an edge over other media such as images in displaying this, as it can place you in real life situations and scenarios, and cover your entire field of vision.
Third Person Perspective in Real Life using VR AltVR 2023-03-12 | In this experiment, I use a drone and VR to view myself in Third Person in Real Life using Virtual Reality. This was a very weird experience, like playing a platform game only you steer your character (your self) through natural movement. The game I devised was to try to catch my cat Lucius and it proved harder than I imagined.
Virtual Becomes Reality: A Stanford VR Experience AltVR 2023-03-10 | In this video, we are checking out the free Steam VR experience titled: Virtual Becomes Reality: A Stanford VR Experience. We discuss the fascinating aspects of VR research and what it can teach us, and showcase some interesting examples from the app. Tag along!If it looks interesting, you can get the experience for free on Steam here:store.steampowered.com/app/1658530/Virtual_Becomes_Reality_A_Stanford_VR_Experience
PAVLOV on Playstation VR2 (FPS Online Shoter) AltVR 2023-03-06 | I decided to checkout Pavlov, and will be live streaming it. This can be an interesting game if the community is engaged and we get more players. Awesome haptics, and a CS:GO like game!Join me if you're interested in Playstation VR2 and seeing it in action!
How Scary is Resident Evil Village in Playstation VR? AltVR 2023-03-05 | We (me and @UnitaryDesignation ) streamed while we were gaming Resident Evil 8 the other day, here are a few excerpts of jump scares scenes in Resident Evil 8 on Playstation VR 2.
MURA FIX for Playstation VR2! AltVR 2023-03-04 | Since I detailed the mura effect on the Playstation VR2 in the last video, I have been trying to reduce it by various methods. I found one that works at reducing the PSVR2 mura effect almost completely - which I will be using for some games while playing. It is kind of a weird fix, and one that can be made better in time, so please try it yourself and give input on how it feels for you!Do you experience mura? If you do, please try out this fix and report back, and hopefully we can get a commercial product that is tailored for this fix while reducing caveats.
MURA on PSVR2 - Through The Lens / Real Footage AltVR 2023-02-27 | You may have heard of the mura issue with the PSVR2. Well, hearing and reading is boring, let's see what the mura effect actually looks like in the PSVR2. In this video, I will explain what mura is and show what it looks like through the lenses in my Playstation VR2.
[PSVR2 Live] Resident Evil 8 Village AltVR 2023-02-26 | It's nightmare time guys and gals.We're going in fresh into Resident Evil 8 Village on PSVR2. Please join us in our misery. Thank you for your service.
Horizon PS VR 2 Live: Call of the Mountain AltVR 2023-02-26 | Will be checking out the new PSVR2 Horizon Game, "Call of the Mountain"Streaming live now!
Moss: Book II - PSVR 2 - Live (4K) AltVR 2023-02-26 | Time for experiencing the sequel to Moss - live on PSVR2
Playstation VR 2 Unboxing Live - HYPE NATION AltVR 2023-02-22 | Just got home from work, will be unboxing my new PSVR 2 with you guys and discussing it!
Mark Zuckerberg Discovers VRChat Exists AltVR 2023-02-12 | After Mark Zuckerberg announced how Horizon Worlds would become the Metaverse, a question was immanent; what about VRChat? Does Mark Zuckerberg even know that VRChat exists, and why is Horizon infinitely worse all the while having infinitely more funding?Luckily, Zuckerberg was up to the challenge. Watch the video and check out Mark Zuckerberg discovering VRChat.Like our content here on AltVR?Find likeminded people at the AltVR Discord:discord.gg/mjtCBfU------MUSIC:Evening Melodrama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under aCreative Commons – 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200049Artist: http://incompetech.com
52 Definitions of Virtual Reality AltVR 2022-06-18 | In his book Dawn of the New Everything, Jaron Lanier (“The Father of Virtual Reality”) takes a look back at his life as a VR entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. Lanier founded VPL research, the first VR company to ever exist. Throughout his book, he delivers 52 unconventional definitions of Immersive Virtual Reality. Here, Lanier tries to answer the question of "what is virtual reality", while giving justice to its varied potential for eperiences. In this article, I will present each one of them, and discuss how Lanier’s ideas can help us to imagine the true potential of Virtual Reality — for better and for worse.Articles mentioned in video:medium.com/@VindenesJ/why-lucid-dreaming-is-better-than-virtual-reality-d725bbe685d3frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frvir.2021.656423/full0:00 Introduction0:47 Definition #1 1:18 Definition #2 1:55 Definition #3 2:34 Definition #4 2:45 Definition #5 3:24 Definition #6 4:17 Definition #7 5:09 Definition #8 5:48 Definition #9 6:23 Definition #10 7:10 Definition #11 7:49 Definition #12 8:35 Definition #139:07 Definition #14 9:38 Definition #15 9:59 Definition #16 10:28 Definition #17 10:58 Definition #18 11:07 Definition #19 11:39 Definition #20 12:28 Definition #21 13:13 Definition #22 13:46 Definition #23 14:52 Definition #24 15:13 Definition #25 15:52 Definition #2616:34 Definition #27 17:28 Definition #28 17:52 Definition #29 18:37 Definition #30 19:19 Definition #31 19:35 Definition #32 20:23 Definition #33 21:06 Definition #34 21:49 Definition #35 22:02 Definition #36 22:16 Definition #37 22:33 Definition #38 23:02 Definition #39 23:35 Definition #40 24:03 Definition #41 24:25 Definition #42 24:46 Definition #43 25:44 Definition #44 26:30 Definition #45 28:00 Definition #46 28:43 Definition #47 29:00 Definition #48 29:15 Definition #49 29:49 Definition #50 30:39 Definition #51 31:17 Definition #52
The Thought Experiments of Virtual Reality AltVR 2022-04-16 | In 2003, philosopher Nick Bostrom published a paper called “Are You Living In A Computer Simulation?” The paper discusses the possibility, or likelihood, of our living in a simulation. Here, Bostrom argues that there are three potential scenarios relevant for the question of whether we are living in a computer simulation. In this video, we will discuss this as one of the thought experiments of Virtual Reality. Bostrom argues that at least one of them has to be true:The human species is very likely to go extinct before reaching a “posthuman” stage where we can run simulations;Any posthuman civilization is extremely unlikely to run a significant number of simulations of their evolutionary history (or variations thereof);We are almost certainly living in a computer simulation.Here, Bostrom argues that if humans develop the possibility of running perfect simulations and actually want to do so (thus, if the first two possibilities are not true), then we are almost certainly already living in a simulation. How can this be?This is the topic for today's video, in addition to some other philosophical examples on the same topic!
Visiting an ILLEGAL VRChat Crypto World (NFT required) AltVR 2022-03-28 | In this video, I am visiting an illegal VRChat Crypto World that requires you to have an NFT to even enter into it! VRChat recently announced they will *not* integrate any NFT or Blockchain solutions into their platform. This ... might be for the best, but being interested in at least the potential and the revelry, I nevertheless decided to visit one of these worlds to see what it was all about. I show you how I went about to purchase an NFT on the Cardano blockchain that allowed me to access the Gaming Cardano stake pool's VRChat world.
HTC Vive Flow Review: Lens Design and Form Factor from the Future! AltVR 2022-02-25 | In this video, we take a look at the HTC Vive Flow, a new all-in-one / stand-alone VR Head-Mounted Display. I have been eager to take a look at this HMD for a long time because of its interesting look and form factor. It is also interesting that HTC caters to another market than gaming with this headset (that is, meditation, mindfulness, wellness, etc.)- and that it is intended for consumers and not business customers. I discuss the form factor, quality of display, their innovative lens design, and take a look at some of its supported applications, and take quite some time in giving my opinion on this product. For those who would like an in-depth review of my impressions of this HMD! 0:00 Introduction0:52 Who is it for?2:26: Device and Accessories3:55 Lens Design8:15 Setup and Controller8:42 WebVR10:39 Relaxation Apps11:21 VR Experiences11:50 Social VR12:50 Conclusive Review12:56 Graphical Quality15:17 Phone Controller16:10 Innovative Features17:09 Fan Noise and Dry Eyes17:50 Conclusive Remarks
Lo-Fi Girl in VR AltVR 2022-02-13 | Lo-Fi Girl in VR. Music: 11 am coffee by Lofi Leon: youtube.com/watch?v=DcNGcsSTG-4
Best 3D Printed Accessories For Your VR Rig AltVR 2022-02-09 | In this video, I show you how I have upgraded my VR setup by using a 3D printer! I'll show you better ways to keep your VR headset and controllers available and charged; get better sound on the HTC Vive; and how to use 3D printing to get a safer ceiling mount (and no cable tug for better immersion). All the products that I printed will be linked in the description below, which also serves to give credit to the artists that made this. It's all available for free :)INVITE LINK TO THE ALTVR DISCORD:discord.gg/A2cYWca5Z8The Bass Clip MKII by PanFX:thingiverse.com/thing:2896509Vive Tracker Dongle Wall Mount:thingiverse.com/thing:4574767(Although this one might be better):thingiverse.com/thing:4614972Vive Tracker Charging Mount:thingiverse.com/thing:4863485Vive Controllers (follow link in description for automatic charging!)thingiverse.com/thing:1527199
Jaron Lanier, “The Father of VR”, Warned us of Meta. AltVR 2022-01-12 | Jaron Lanier, Jaron Lanier, widely considered "The Father of VR", founded VPL Research in the 1980s and popularized Virtual Reality as a term. He now actively warns against Meta or Facebook's intention to create a Metaverse. While Lanier also have wonderful visions for what VR technology can provide humanity in the future, he also has nightmares of the evil potential of the technology he helped bear to fruition. Nightmares that are eerily similar to the vision what Meta - the largest VR & personal data company in the world - recently announced. In this video, I show how Jaron Lanier warned us of Meta. We take a look at Lanier's warning and why Meta is highly dangerous and should be boycotted.
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Virtual Land in the Metaverse (Decentraland / Sandbox) AltVR 2022-01-07 | With Meta’s announcement of their long term vision of owning the Metaverse, crypto tokens such as Decentraland ($MANA) and Sandbox ($SAND) soared to new all-time highs. While I am a big believer in the potential of blockchain technologies to create a decentralised Metaverse, blockchain approaches based on exclusive and scarce virtual land is entirely backwards and fails to grasp at what the Metaverse will become. In this video, I am telling you why.The video explains why the users of "the Metaverse" like Decentraland and Sandbox wish to become, does not benefit from having exclusive or limited virtual land. This is what Edward Snowden referred to as the NFT ish-ness of these projects. While Metaverse projects can greatly benefit from crypto, metaverse real estate is in my opinion the wrong approach. Virtual land investment might still increase in value, but one's investment will not be turned towards any good product that people in the end will want to use. We therefore haven't seen the best metaverse crypto tokens yet, in my opinion, it would have to be someone that opens up the space for everyone to participate, like a blockchain version of VRChat. While these projects are still better than Meta or Facebook or whatever, they do a lot of things wrong which limit their potential greatly. Whether Mana can still do an 100x or not (and I severely doubt it, it looks like Habbo hotel), it's not a good investment for humanity as we have the possibility to invest in projects that are actually good for us. Buying metaverse property for sale, whether Decentraland or Sandbox, is just silly.
Zen Republic: An Alternative Vision for the Metaverse AltVR 2021-10-31 | In the newest episode of the VR & Philosophy podcast (#17) I am finally visiting Zen Republic HQ to have a chat with its creator: Thomukas1. We had a wonderful chat about Facebook / Meta's vision of the Metaverse and why there is a need for a decentralized Metaverse. How should this be solved? Blockchain technology. We smoked some virtual joints, discussed our first experiences with virtual currencies (RuneScape Gold and Partyhats), Thomukas1 held a spontaneous RuneScape concert, presented his newest blockchain-based game Zen Fighters, and showed me some of the wonderful easter eggs in Zen Republic. A lot of fun stuff in just 40 minutes, if I was me, I would definitely pay attention to what Zen Republic is doing in terms of blockchain-based VR in the future. Luckily I am!You can join Zen Republic Discord here, where you can learn more about their newest project Zen Fighters: discord.com/invite/G7eE9C9RRg
My Mind Controlled VR Memory Palace (Guess my Crypto Recovery Phrase!!) AltVR 2021-10-07 | In this video, I am showing you my Mind Controlled Memory Palace, or Mind Palace! I am using a NextMind EEG sensor that allows me to create a Brain-Computer Interface to interact with my Memory Palace to store memories. Here, I will show you how I can use this to remember π, but I also store my crypto recovery phrase here. So partake in the 5000 subscriber giveaway and see if you can guess my crypto recovery phrase and steal/win all my Ravencoin!To partake in the competition:0: Watch the video, it contains all instructions.More concretely:1. Watch the video part where I show you the 12 objects I have stored in the Throne Hall.2. The 12 objects are associations to words that constitute my Ravencoin recovery phrase3. The order of the words in the recovery phrase is the order in which the objects are introduced4. The 12 words can be found amongst the words in this word list: kryptodots.com/wp-content/downloads/bip-0039-English-wordlist-2pag-v2.5.pdfIf that link doesn’t work, google «bip 0039 english» or go here: github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0039/english.txt5. To test your recovery phrase, download a Ravencoin wallet and enter the recovery phraseI use the wallet from ravencoin.org/wallet6. If you win, be sure to send your Ravencoin to another wallet, so that someone who cracks it after you doesn't win!You can learn more about NextMind and order your own development kit here:next-mind.comFIRST ROUND OF HINTS:1. Word and association is quite similar2. KANGAROO3. Where was he from again?4. Where does it go?5. Hint in video6. What does it do?7. Word and association is quite similar8. What can you use it for?9. Pay attention to what I’m saying in the video10. Meme lord. Why would I say such a thing11. Hint in video12. Very useful thing. For what is it useful?0:00 1:49 Giveaway info2:30 Mind Palace Tour6:53 More giveway info
We Created an Augmented Reality Memory Palace! AltVR 2021-09-24 | In this video, we show you how we developed an Augmented Reality Memory Palace for the Microsoft Hololens 2 to memorize the Periodic Table in VR. Great fun!Have a smartphone? Go to http://togethere.no to become a beta tester of the Togethere app that we are developing!Thanks to TekLab for borrowing us the Hololens 2 for the day. Check out TekLab here: https://teklab.uib.no/If you enjoyed this video, check out some of our other videos:VIRTUAL APARTMENT MEMORY PALACE:youtu.be/75h-DscgTSUVR IN FLOATATION TANKS:youtu.be/MHvNsftFO5Y
VRChat NFT Avatars AltVR 2021-09-06 | I made a golden avatar of myself and turned it into an NFT: bit.ly/3E2aTtwIn this video, I will show you how you can create a avatar that looks like you, rig it for full body tracking, upload it to VRChat, AND turn it into an NFT for sale on OpenSea! NFTs are an abbreviation for non-fungible tokens and may have a very important role for control of identity and asset ownership in social VR applications, or any mystical Metaverse that might be coming our way. Learn more about both today and be one of the first to create your very own NFT avatar!If you want more content on the future of the VR Metaverse related to Blockchain technologies, be sure to subscribe to the channel by going to this link: youtube.com/channel/UCECXzl0xf5HH0z7LvUGjFBgRelevant links for the tutorial:My NFT Collection on OpenSea:opensea.io/collection/matriseBellus3D Face App (iPhone X and later):bellus3d.com/faceappOther iOS/Android apps that you can use for scanning:all3dp.com/2/5-best-3d-scanner-apps-for-your-smartphoneBlender downloadblender.org/downloadReduce avatar complexity / polygonsall3dp.com/2/blender-how-to-reduce-polygonsLink to Adobe Mixamo for rigging avatarhttp://mixamo.comDownload Unitystore.unity.com/downloadVRChat documentationdocs.vrchat.com/docs/setting-up-the-sdkGLB converter onlinehttps://products.aspose.app/3d/conversion/fbx-to-glbLink to OpenSea NFT Storehttp://opensea.ioLink to MetaMask pluginmetamask.io/download
Vive Pro 2 Review: Glare, FOV, Readability & Sweet-spot Compared to OG Vive Pro. AltVR 2021-07-03 | In this video, we are checking out HTC's new Vive Pro 2. I'm going into TestHMD and comparing the FOV (Field of view), Glare, Readability and Sweet spot of the Vive Pro 2 to the OG Vive Pro (VP1) both with and without the GEAR VR Mod. I also test both the Vive Pro 2 and the OG Vive with a thin facepad. In the video, I discuss whether this is a worthy upgrade from those coming from the VP1 either with or without the GEAR VR Mod lenses.Like the VR t-shirt?If you buy one, you support our channel! You can get it, and many other designs, here: http://matrise.no/merch0:00 Intro1:05 Unboxing4:57 Test intro6:01 VP1 Test8:08 VP1 Slim9:45 VP1 Summary9:58 VP1 Gear VR Mod10:45 VP1 Gear VR Mod Summary11:18 VP2 Test13:45 VP2 Slim14:40 VP2 Summary14:49 Summary and general reflections
VR & Philosophy #17: Kent Bye AltVR 2021-05-28 | In this video, I sit down in Treehouse in the Shade in VRChat to discuss VR Philosophy with Kent Bye. Kent Bye is the host of the no #1 VR podcast: VoicesofVR, possibly the best resource available for anyone that is into the XR space. We discussed Ethics of VR, the process philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead, touched upon Postphenomenology, and much, much more! This was a wonderful experience for me and it was really interesting to be able to "interview the interviewer" and hear Bye's broad strokes as he addresses the mereology of the Virtual Reality industry. Enjoy!
Join me live for VIVECON 2021! AltVR 2021-05-12 | Today, HTC Vive will release two new headsets. I will attend the event in VR and live stream it here with commentary, let's have some fun together :)
Memoria: Stories of La Garma┃VR┃ AltVR 2021-05-06 | We are finally checking out Memoria: Stories of La Garma in VR. This application can be found at Viveport: viveport.com/63790c59-83b6-412a-93f8-ca9360eab84fMemoria: Stories of La Garma is an interactive virtual reality journey narrated by Geraldine Chaplin that gives audiences the chance to explore the stories trapped intact inside the cave of La Garma for more than 16.000 years.The user can walk around three spaces of the cave, captured with millimetric precision using laser scanners and photogrammetry, and unleash the memories of each space, including palaeolithic hunters, a mom and her child and the terrifying cave lion who made his way deep into the cave to live his final days.0:00 Intro3:12 Gameplay13:37 Outro
Nostalgic SteamVR Home Environments (Zelda, WoW, LOTR, Super Mario++) AltVR 2021-04-18 | In SteamVR Home you can change the environment entirely from a wide selection of user-created content. I'm showing how you can do this, and some nostalgic VR environments that you may have fond memories of from your childhood. We take a look at Outset Island from The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker; Kakariko Village from TLOZ: Ocarina of Time; Stormwind City from World of Warcraft, Super Mario 64, as well as taking a trip to Bag End in the Shire. Wonderful music and good vibes!
Should You Use Glasses With VR? It depends. AltVR 2021-04-08 | In this video, I discuss whether one should use glasses inside the VR headset or not. I discuss farsightedness, nearsightedness, as well as options for minimizing damage to your VR lenses as well as comfort. I also discuss the best option of them all, which is to integrate glasses or lenses inside your VR head-mounted display itself as VR prescription lenses, and show how my vr prescription lenses (by VR Optician) works.You can get lenses by VROptician here: vroptician.com(Not an affiliate link, I'm not making money of any purchases)Other companies I know of are VR Lens Lab and WidmoVR, however, I've not tried these myself.
The Kremer Collection Art Museum VR AltVR 2021-03-30 | In this video, we are checking out yet another VR museum: The Kremer Collection Art Museum. Fascinating architecture, extremely high quality photorealistic experience, this collection shows you many paintings by some great old Dutch masters. You can get this experience for about 10 USD at Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/774231/The_Kremer_Collection_VR_Museum
Climbing Mount Everest in Virtual Reality AltVR 2021-03-28 | In this gorgeous VR experience (Everest VR), we take a hike up the greatest mountain in the world: Mount Everest. Although this was released back in 2016, I hadn't checked it up until now, and happily found that this was very worth it! It holds great quality to this day. Beautiful scenery.In the experience, you go up through the various camps and get a very interesting perspective on how it is to climb this insane mountain.This costs approximately 10 USD at Steam:store.steampowered.com/app/384750/EVEREST_VR
Firebird Ep. 2: The Unfinished. A Magical Musical Experience in Virtual Reality AltVR 2021-03-26 | In this video, we are checking out Firebird, The Unfinished, the second episode in the Firebird or la Peri series. The Unfinished is a magical musical experience in virtual reality, with music from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and beautiful ballet performances. Very moving story which is beautifully crafted. High quality VR experience. Available for HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Valve Index and Windows Mixed Reality ast Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/691430/Firebird__The_Unfinished
Vintage Virtual Reality AltVR 2021-03-24 | In this experience, we are taking a look at an application called Vintage VR. Did you know that the first technological underpinnings of today's modern Head-Mounted Displays actually were invented as early as 1838?! In this video, I give a brief account of the history of Virtual Reality and show you an application that lets you experience the first stereoscopic images and photographs by simulating the first Stereoscope. Before the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive, tourism, business and recreation was performed through this primitive form of VR technology:Vintage VR is available for free at Steam:store.steampowered.com/app/466720/Vintage_VR
Top 30 VR Non-Gaming Experiences You Havent Heard Of (2021) AltVR 2021-03-20 | In this video, we are taking a look back at the first year of AltVR, and showing a compilation of our favourite, top 30 VR Non-Gaming Experiences! Explore VR art, meditation, cultural heritage, exploration, adventure and much more! These are mainly for PCVR, like Valve Index, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Windows Mixed Reality. Links to Steam and our in depth video of each experience is listed below!Steam links below:The Dawn of Artstore.steampowered.com/app/1236560/The_Dawn_of_Artyoutu.be/9XGZ0QMthZMThe Museum of Other Realitiesstore.steampowered.com/app/613900/Museum_of_Other_Realitiesyoutu.be/oM1bTM0ozxUBosch VRstore.steampowered.com/app/420020/Eye_of_the_Owl__Bosch_VRyoutu.be/w8fHBd99EREConscious Existence: A Journey Withinstore.steampowered.com/app/1093330/Conscious_Existence__A_Journey_Withinyoutu.be/FbicMIHg2XQNefertari: Journey To Eternitystore.steampowered.com/app/861400/Nefertari_Journey_to_Eternityyoutu.be/DfB9CgiLR_EThe Scream VRstore.steampowered.com/app/1097120/The_Screamyoutu.be/WZ-nZ95yHRwArt Plungestore.steampowered.com/app/570900/Art_Plungeyoutu.be/8m7DecAhqm0Mind VR Explorationstore.steampowered.com/app/1383450/_VR__Mind_VR_Explorationyoutu.be/5lv5FCojTBIRonestore.steampowered.com/app/999840/RONEyoutu.be/EHBy8uVHS1cMona Lisastore.steampowered.com/app/1172310/Mona_Lisa_Beyond_The_Glassyoutu.be/41J0nZcjw_UIL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VRstore.steampowered.com/app/1165850/IL_DIVINO_Michelangelos_Sistine_Ceiling_in_VRyoutu.be/OwrbLCg29mcThe Night Cafestore.steampowered.com/app/482390/The_Night_Cafe_A_VR_Tribute_to_Vincent_Van_Goghyoutu.be/O77Jko1KsDwDunhuang VRstore.steampowered.com/app/752200/VR_Dunhuangyoutu.be/dqu1nJtJXqMFREE DUNHUANG CAVEstore.steampowered.com/app/947240/61youtu.be/v8xsjW4DJQQBlortasiastore.steampowered.com/app/497450/Blortasiayoutu.be/jhoWWo9ZpW0Dreams of Dalistore.steampowered.com/app/591360/Dreams_of_Daliyoutu.be/HaoK09nIA5QAyahuascastore.steampowered.com/app/1212940/Ayahuascayoutu.be/7fVH7yvdjtc4D Toysstore.steampowered.com/app/619210/4D_Toysyoutu.be/vjg-0w5tjJwWhere Thoughts Gostore.steampowered.com/app/846080/Where_Thoughts_Goyoutu.be/ooHvbtyRq7kMyrdalssandur, Icelandstore.steampowered.com/app/1248990/Mrdalssandur_Icelandyoutu.be/nMUFmX3B5jEFushimi Inaristore.steampowered.com/app/1098490/Explore_Fushimi_Inariyoutu.be/1413ScyFnsMSoundSelf: A Technodelicstore.steampowered.com/app/590510/SoundSelf_A_Technodelicyoutu.be/27hm-jHnYBMThe Book of Distancestore.steampowered.com/app/1245640/The_Book_of_Distanceyoutu.be/J3OS3uSDp88La Peristore.steampowered.com/app/436490/Firebird__La_Periyoutu.be/rt7S-p1cR0oThe Bliss of Solitudeyoutube.com/watch?v=XgYWS-VjBEgSenza Pesostore.steampowered.com/app/496190/Senza_Pesoyoutu.be/c0WElQON5D4Google Lightfieldsyoutu.be/zSgL-byZ3qsBlueplanet VRstore.steampowered.com/app/1264180/Blueplanet_VRyoutu.be/rqxFbC-95w4Universe Sandbox 2 VRstore.steampowered.com/app/230290/Universe_Sandboxyoutu.be/e0bvppGjndgIn A Timelapse & Atmospherical Beingsyoutu.be/ULofcdV4-O0Orders of Magnitudestore.steampowered.com/app/1250300/Orders_of_Magnitudeyoutu.be/ScVgsjk8KEU0:00 Intro0:50 The Dawn of Art2:03 The Museum of Other Realities3:25 Bosch VR4:04 Conscious Existence5:00 Nefertari6:00 The Scream VR6:51 Art Plunge7:32 Mind VR Exploration8:33 Rone9:09 Mona Lisa10:04 Sistine Chapel10:45 The Night Cafe11:20 Dunhuang VR12:21 Blortasia12:48 Dreams of Dali13:18 Ayahuasca14:28 4D Toys15:15 Where Thoughts Go16:21 Myrdalssandur, Iceland16:32 Fushimi Inari17:22 SoundSelf: A Technodelic17:52 The Book of Distance18:22 La Peri18:43 The Bliss of Solitude19:23 Senza Peso19:56 Google Lightfields20:36 Blueplanet VR21:25 Universe Sandbox 2 VR22:00 In A Timelapse22:17 Atmospherical Beings22:36 Orders of Magnitude
This Box Gives You Hallucinations! LiBa Slim Review; Affordable Ajna Light Competitor AltVR 2021-03-01 | In this video, we are checking out the LiBa Slim by LightBath. This is a light machine that can be used in meditation. I was asked by LightBath give an honest review of this product. LiBa is an affordable competitor to the Ajna Light, a technology I've been interested in ever since I saw Dennis McKenna speak about it on the JRE a couple years back. This technology is often being markedet as stimulating the pineal gland (aka third eye) in order to produce DMT. While I don't necessarily believe this is well-founded for explaining the effects, this device is very impressive in its ability to provide interesting visuals! In the video, I present the product and review it together with a friend.If you want to purchase a LiBa Slim, go to lightbath.co.uk/?ref=AltVR and enter code AltVR to get £10 off any purchase over £349. Guy Harriman's "Theory and Science of the Ajna Light": researchgate.net/publication/316090457_Theory_and_Science_of_the_Ajna_Light0:00 AltVR Introduction0:50 Liba Slim Introduction2:10 Unboxing4:25 LiBa Setup5:23 Friend tries the LiBa8:34 Joakim tries the LiBa12:05 Summary of Review12:20 DMT & The Pineal Gland
I Blew Up The Simulation: Universe Sandbox 2 in Virtual Reality AltVR 2021-02-27 | In this video, we are checking out Universe Sandbox 2 in Virtual Reality; a great physics simulation of the universe that lets you create your own solar system, galaxies, whatever! Create the perfect universe and destroy it; it's literally in the palm of your hand. Available at Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/230290/Universe_Sandbox
Atmospherical Beings In a Timelapse (DeepStates VR). AltVR 2021-02-20 | In this video, we are checking out Deep States VR: Atmospherical Beings as well as Deep States VR: In a Timelapse. Both experiences are made by Marc Zimmermann. This is a follow-up to our video of The Bliss of Solitude. Zimmerman has also created Conscious Existence: A Journey Within, which we've released a video on before (link below). These are amazing experiences, and Marc has really designed some beautiful environments in which it is giving to just be and spend time. You can also turn on the trippy mode for extra psychedelic effects. Watch the sky melt in a timelapse, and travel to another alien planet filled with atmospherical jellyfish.What's even better for you, is that you can try this for free and contribute by giving feedback! To do so, join Marc's / EpicScapes' Discord server here, and try this and other experiences like it: discord.com/invite/MDZGNvjLink to our video of Zimmerman's "Conscious Existence: A Journey Within": youtu.be/FbicMIHg2XQ0:00 Intro1:58 Atmospherical Beings3:22 Atmospherical Beings Trippy Mode4:31 In A Timelapse5:40 In A Timelapse Trippy Mode7:41 Outro
NVidia is Blocking Cryptomining! New RTX Cards Will Have Ethereum Mining Limiter (3060, 3080 ti) AltVR 2021-02-19 | Nvidia is blocking cryptomining of cryptocurrency! NVidia just announced that they will be blocking cryptomining in the coming RTX 3060 cards of Ethereum. If miners attempt to use this card to mine Ethereum, the card speed will be reduced to 50% making it an unviable approach. This is great news for VR gamers and although it will not impact cards such as the RTX 3080 and 3090, hopefully Nvidia will cease this opportunity to show that they are concerned about gamers and wish to combat today's situation with scalpers and cryptomining farms taking the cards away from gamers. The new block will be for Ethereum, which is the most profitable to mine.What do you think? Have you ever used NVidia cards to mine Ethereum or Bitcoin?
VR & Philosophy #16: Skeeva on Facebook/Oculus Controversy, Apple VR and Valve BCI AltVR 2021-02-16 | In this video, I talk with the great and powerful Skeeva from the Between Realities podcast. On his platforms, Skeeva is vocal about how Oculus' mandatory Facebook signup is hurting gamers. Many find themselves in the situation that they can not leave the personal data-selling company without losing hundreds of dollars in games. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Quest 2, or the bio data theft unit as Skeeva calls it, and what is needed in an Oculus Quest 2 competitor. Moreover, we discuss the pro's and con's of having Apple enter the VR market which is rumored to happen soon. We also discuss Valve's recent explorations of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI).What do you think of Apple VR, how will it change the VR market?You can also listen to the VR & Philosophy podcast on every podcast platform available, just search it up!Subscribe to Between Realities (an awesome podcast) here:youtube.com/channel/UCeA0Q6k4xll-6q0FZ9IF4OQSubscribe to Skeeva here: youtube.com/user/skeeva0070:00 Introduction to Skeeva01:41 Facebook / Oculus Privacy05:45 Quest competitors06:49 Bio-data12:34 Brain Computer Interfaces13:16: Who to support?15:10 Apple VR25:20 HTC Vive Focus27:30 What should you do?
Smithsonian American Art Museum in Virtual Reality (Beyond the Walls) AltVR 2021-02-11 | In this video, we are going to check some photogrammetry of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Virtual Reality! Very high quality with beautiful paintings, this free experience is available for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift (PCVR). Steam link for free experience: store.steampowered.com/app/1087320/Smithsonian_American_Art_Museum_Beyond_The_Walls
The Bliss of Solitude — Deep States VR — Join Free Beta Trial! AltVR 2021-02-09 | In this video, we are checking out Deep States VR: The Bliss of Solitude by Marc Zimmermann. Zimmerman has also created Conscious Existence: A Journey Within, which we've released a video on before (link below). This is an amazing experience, and Marc has really designed a beautiful little world in which it is giving to just be and spend time. In addition, because there is now possibilities for guided meditation within the environment, this is really looking to be a beautiful application.What's even better for you, is that you can try this for free and contribute by giving feedback! To do so, join Marc's / EpicScapes' Discord server here, and try this and other experiences like it: discord.com/invite/MDZGNvjImo, this is far better than things like Tripp VR.Link to our video of Zimmerman's "Conscious Existence: A Journey Within": youtu.be/FbicMIHg2XQ
