Marco Romero: November 2016

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

HOMIDO V2

Homido V2 Virtual Reality Headset for Smartphone
http://www.homido.com/en/shop/products/homido-hmd-v2

We are very proud to announce to our clients, partners and friends the acquisition of the latest design by the French company Homido, which with this second version has greatly improved its first model reaching the ideal comfort level for visualization of Virtual Reality and 360º Videos for smartphones (Android & iOs). One of the main features of this excellent headset design is the interpupillary adjustment (which doesn't have the Samsung VR) as well as the optimal 103° Field Of View.

Important to note that this design includes the "conductive button" (silver color) that didn't have the previous design, so it is guaranteed compatibility with any kind of app that requires user interaction with the touch screen. It should be noted that is possible to make a individual adjustment of the field of vision according to the eye (left or right) as the previous version, ideal for users that have myopia or astigmatism.

This new design includes a retractable hatch with magnetic clasp that secures the smatphone and enables the use of practically any size and model. Equipped with 35mm lenses and a design that enables an ideal ventilation, make this headset the ideal choice for VR visualization for any kind of smartphones.

Photographic reference:

Homido V2

Original Design vs Version 2 comparison

Original Design vs Version 2 comparison

Original Design vs Version 2 comparison

Original Design vs Version 2 comparison

More Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHskLQsJaf

Reviews:

Homido's V2 headset is a huge upgrade over the original!
http://www.vrheads.com/homido-v2-huge-upgrade

Homido Goes All-In With the V2 for Mobile Virtual Reality
https://geekdad.com/2016/08/homido/

Homido V2
https://www.virtual-reality-shop.co.uk/homido-v2/

Homido V2 : Le nouveau casque de réalité virtuelle d’Homido
http://www.realite-virtuelle.com/test-homido-v2

Homido Launching V2 Virtual Reality Headset, Controller, 360-Degree Camera
http://www.megatechnews.com/homido-launching-homido-v2-virtual-reality-headset-controller-360-degree-camera/

Homido presents new Virtual Reality headset V2 for smartphones
http://www.mobilescout.com/new-products/news/n71613/Homido-Virtual-Reality-V2-smartphones.html

Homido V2 : un nouveau casque de réalité virtuelle complet grâce à ses accessoires
http://hitek.fr/actualite/homido-v2-casque-realite-virtuelle-android-ios_10280

Friday, November 4, 2016

VRMark Advanced Edition

http://www.futuremark.com/benchmarks/vrmark

The Finland-based studio "Futuremark" has launched VRMark on Steam and its own website. The app comes with a couple of tests (Orange Room - Blue Room) that will help you see if your PC meets the performance requirements for both the Rift and Vive.

VRMark will test performance within demanding environments that any PC owner looking to run VR will have to match. They can be run either with or without headsets.

"VRMark Advanced Edition" - Benchmarks screen

VRMark - "Orange Room" details

VRMark - "Orange Room" stock setup

VRMark - "Blue Room" details

VRMark - "Blue Room" stock setup

Personal results:

VRMark - "Home" screen

VRMark Orange Room Benchmark Desktop 1.0 (04/11/2016):
http://www.3dmark.com/vrpor/21828

VRMark Blue Room Benchmark Desktop 1.0 (04/11/2016):
http://www.3dmark.com/vrpbr/7994

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VRMark Advanced: Latest version 1.0.1227 | November 3, 2016
http://www.futuremark.com/benchmarks/vrmark
http://store.steampowered.com/app/464170/
https://www.facebook.com/Futuremark/

VR Headset Comparison:

https://www.futuremark.com/hardware/vr-headsets

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Unity Connect

Is a source of pride to be formally included in the platform "Unity Connect" (Beta Version),
so we can move forward with the development of new projects and open up to new horizons.

Unity Connect - Company Profile:
https://connect.unity.com/t/581a2b2132b306001b43e62f

Unity Connect - Personal Profile:
https://connect.unity.com/u/581a1f0832b306001b43e486

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Samsung Gear VR (2016)

Samsung Gear VR (2016) - SM-R323NBKAXAR - Virtual Reality Headset powered by Oculus.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/virtual-reality/gear-vr/sm-r323nbkaxar-sm-r323nbkaxar/
http://www.samsung.com/us/explore/gear-vr/?cid=van-mb-cph-0716-10000089
http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/gear-vr/

Honestly think about improving something that is good in itself is no easy task, and this is the case of the "Samsung Gear VR" with its new model. The main reason that motivated me to opt for the new model (despite not have the inter-pupillar config option as "Homido" headset have) is that the first version of the Gear VR is designed for a small-scale face (IPD: 54 ~ 70 mm), this means that for people who have big face the "tunnel" effect increases.

In this new model the Field of View was increased to 101 degrees, beating the 96º of the first initial model; which means a considerable difference in visualization quality. An added value of the new Samsung Gear VR 2016 is the compatibility 100% with the "Gear 360" camera, which is an excellent complement for content development to this VR headset.

In few words the new model of Samsung Gear VR is the best choice of VR visualization for Samsung smartphones apps.

Additional VR Hardware:

- Intel Dual Xeon Server http://goo.gl/6qFKat
- 3D Desktop Computer http://goo.gl/WqiqBp
- Oculus Rift DK2 http://goo.gl/O9K6Pf
- Samsung Gear VR: http://goo.gl/vXcb7A
- Homido VR headset http://goo.gl/fCltxb
- Stratus XL Controller http://goo.gl/90s69J
- Kinect 360 Motion Sensor http://goo.gl/VVLG5r
- Kinect V2 Motion Sensor http://goo.gl/0D6NQ8
- VR Hardware: http://goo.gl/f22O9t
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti Superclocked http://goo.gl/bSbZkm
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Superclocked http://goo.gl/Yhh4fb

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

HOMIDO V2

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Reviews:

Friday, November 4, 2016

VRMark Advanced Edition

Personal results:

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Unity Connect

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Samsung Gear VR (2016)

Photographic reference:

Recommended reviews:

Related information:

Additional VR Hardware: