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The Gear VR’s new, leaner home screen has fancy avatars and a VR web browserThe Gear VR’s new, leaner home screen has fancy avatars and a VR web browser
The Gear VR’s new controller makes it more expensive, but a lot more usefulThe Gear VR’s new controller makes it more expensive, but a lot more useful
Oculus now lets you stream VR gameplay to Facebook LiveOculus now lets you stream VR gameplay to Facebook Live
Explore the International Space Station in VR right nowExplore the International Space Station in VR right now
The five most interesting Oculus games at GDCThe five most interesting Oculus games at GDC
Adi Robertson and Nick Statt
Samsung and Oculus made a controller for the Gear VRSamsung and Oculus made a controller for the Gear VR
ZeniMax is trying to stop Oculus from selling Rift headsets and VR gamesZeniMax is trying to stop Oculus from selling Rift headsets and VR games
Rock Band VR for Oculus Rift is coming out March 23rdRock Band VR for Oculus Rift is coming out March 23rd
Oculus ordered to pay $500 million in ZeniMax lawsuitOculus ordered to pay $500 million in ZeniMax lawsuit
Hugo Barra left Xiaomi to run VR at FacebookHugo Barra left Xiaomi to run VR at Facebook
Palmer Luckey defends the early days of Oculus in VR trade secrets trialPalmer Luckey defends the early days of Oculus in VR trade secrets trial
Oculus engineer arrested for allegedly soliciting underage girl in sting operationOculus engineer arrested for allegedly soliciting underage girl in sting operation
Oculus just made Gear VR way more social with voice chat and virtual living roomsOculus just made Gear VR way more social with voice chat and virtual living rooms
Five big questions about Oculus’ CEO shakeupFive big questions about Oculus’ CEO shakeup
Oculus’ CEO is stepping down to lead its new PC virtual reality groupOculus’ CEO is stepping down to lead its new PC virtual reality group
Cracking the elaborate code

Why body language holds the key to virtual reality

Ben Popper
Nine great Oculus Touch games you should try (or watch) right now
The Oculus Rift now officially runs on cheaper PCsThe Oculus Rift now officially runs on cheaper PCs
How game designers find ways around VR motion sicknessHow game designers find ways around VR motion sickness
Seven VR predictions from Oculus CEO Brendan IribeSeven VR predictions from Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe
Oculus Connect 3: The biggest news from Facebook’s big VR eventOculus Connect 3: The biggest news from Facebook’s big VR event
Oculus Touch controllers are now available for preorder for $199Oculus Touch controllers are now available for preorder for $199
Rich McCormick and Adi Robertson
Facebook’s Michael Booth answers our questions about VR social networksFacebook’s Michael Booth answers our questions about VR social networks
Why it’s cool that there’s no gender option in Oculus AvatarsWhy it’s cool that there’s no gender option in Oculus Avatars
Oculus’ new wireless prototype could be VR’s next great leap
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And it’s Oculus’ next big bet

Adi Robertson
The 8 biggest stories from Oculus Connect 3
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I built a beautiful VR avatar in the Oculus RiftI built a beautiful VR avatar in the Oculus Rift
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Here’s what you’ll be playing with the new Oculus Touch controllersHere’s what you’ll be playing with the new Oculus Touch controllers
Mark Zuckerberg’s new VR pitch sounds like Steve Jobs introducing the iPadMark Zuckerberg’s new VR pitch sounds like Steve Jobs introducing the iPad
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Oculus announces new $49 in-ear headphones for the RiftOculus announces new $49 in-ear headphones for the Rift
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Oculus Touch will be available on December 6th for $199Oculus Touch will be available on December 6th for $199
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Oculus Avatars look like the future of video game character creationOculus Avatars look like the future of video game character creation
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Mark Zuckerberg is playing VR games with world leadersMark Zuckerberg is playing VR games with world leaders
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Oculus is working on a cheaper, wireless VR headsetOculus is working on a cheaper, wireless VR headset
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How to watch the Oculus Connect 3 event: start time, live blog, and streaming
Are you willing to pay $200 for Oculus Touch controllers?
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Mark Zuckerberg says he’ll reveal ‘something new’ for Oculus tomorrowMark Zuckerberg says he’ll reveal ‘something new’ for Oculus tomorrow
How Harmonix put Rock Band into a virtual reality world
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A long road to a simple fantasy

Adi Robertson
Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe weighs in on Palmer Luckey’s apologyOculus CEO Brendan Iribe weighs in on Palmer Luckey’s apology
Palmer Luckey’s Trump fund has been a kick in the teeth for VRPalmer Luckey’s Trump fund has been a kick in the teeth for VR

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