As the year moves on, so does the technology industry. Sometimes so much happens at once it's impossible to keep track. This is very true with Virtual Reality, which seems to have found new life in this quarter. Last week we looked at a few new headset on the horizon.
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When talking about Virtual Reality, the press tends to talk about the main three or four. That depends on whether or not you consider Samsung's Gear VR a legitimate headset compared to the heftier versions on PC and PS4. This conversation is going to have to be broadened out soon
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Just because the holiday season is over does not mean you can't still be on the lookout for cool gadgets. Every month VR Zone is going to showcase 20 of the very best gadgets that you can buy right here in Singapore. Whether you are in the market for computer
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What helps make Virtual Reality even more realistic? Haptic feedback. Without simulating the feeling of pressure in your hands, a lot of VR experiences would fall very flat indeed. However, a rumble pack in a controller can only take you so far. For the next level of immersion, the next
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The most recent iteration of commercial Virtual Reality is almost a year old now, and it's made an impression. Investors around the world are hoping to make big bucks on this latest gaming trend. While sales of headsets themselves haven't been the most stellar, there have been some amazing experiences. From
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[caption id="attachment_120487" align="aligncenter" width="1440"] Image courtesy: HTC, Via Twitch.Tv[/caption] Did you know that HTC hosted a summit all about the HTC Vive? No, well HTC just hosted a summit all about the HTC Vive, called the HTC Vive Summit. Just like everything else these days, it was hosted live on
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Did your iPhone just decide to take a its own life after years of abuse and overuse under your tormenting dictatorship? If it’s true, and your iPhone has decided to leap off the table and crack its head, or drown in a sink or swimming pool, then you might be
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With hundreds of Vendors and Exhibitors, there is a little bit of everything at every CES. Some of it is an awe-inspiring look into the future. Some are more grounded but just as interesting looks into the year ahead. However, there are several products which are just weird for one
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Not to alarm you, but it's Christmas in four days. That means that soon 2016 will have come to an end and with it many disappointments. VR, for a start, has failed to capture the imagination of the wider public. Apple has taken a wide variety of bizarre product decisions.
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Very few AAA games series stand the test of time. Even former stalwarts like the Settlers end up either retiring outright or becoming online-only clickers. Others, however, get a second lease of life when they are revived. Doom, Wolfenstein, and others have gained a second lease on life. Normally this
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The year is drawing to an end, and it's safe to say that it's been a disappointing one for Virtual Reality. Hardware developments have been fantastic; that is without question. In fact, we should be grateful that anything as ground-breaking as the HTC Vive exists. However, the excitement around the
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Christmas is once again within a matter of weeks. If you have remained on top of things, you have already bought your gifts and started getting into the spirit of the season. If not, well you missed your chance with Black Friday already, so better luck next year. Some of
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It's not only about how much battery your smartphone can hold, it's also about how much fast you smartphone can refuel. After all, if your smartphone is dying, and you've got to leave the house soon, a fast-charging smartphone with QuickCharge 3.0 or VOOC Flash-Charge is going to be immensely
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Unless you are lucky enough not to be subscribed to Singtel, chances are you didn't have any broadband last weekend. Over the course of 24 hours, Singtel users simply did not have access to the internet. Anyone who needed access to either work or study needed to use their mobile
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If you've watched pretty much any mainstream movie in the last ten years, you'll notice a trend. Apart from deciding that teenagers were the most attractive target audience, doomsday scenarios have become super popular. So many films from Independence Day to The Hunger Games deal with some dystopian future. Now,
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GoPros are the gold-standard for action cameras, there is no doubt in that. When it comes to recording your snowboarding escapades or water rafting experiences, GoPro is the first camera you turn to. However, if you are seeking to be a little less mainstream, there are actually a variety of action
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Virtual Reality is a fantastic means of immersion into a video game world. It really is superior to just about ever other method tried before. Virtual Reality is so effective, in fact, that I would argue that it is too good. At least, for certain properties, it would be far
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Need a smartphone on a budget, consider these Android smartphones that are so powerful you won't believe they're entry-level devices. For under S$400, it's possible to grab a smartphone that looks good and feels good. Who says speed and performance have to come at a hefty price? Xiaomi Redmi Note
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Last week I covered the Virtual Reality Symposium here in Singapore. Most of the discussion hinged around the business elements of the technology and what they could mean for various sectors. All very interesting, but not directly useful for consumers to decide on whether or not it's worth looking into
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Many want Virtual reality to succeed. Not just manufacturers of the headsets or the programs, although they have a strong vested interest in seeing it succeed. However, many consumers want VR to work out as well. It is expensive after all, so if you bought into the technology early, you
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