Wed Mar 11 2015
The HTC Vive, developed in partnership with Valve Corporation. The HTC Vive, expected Holiday 2015 for consumers, boasts a pair of 1200x1080 displays, the coveted 90Hz refresh rate, 360 headtracking and the ability for users to roam within a 15x15ft space instead of staying seated. A headline partnership with PC gaming giant Valve, among others, means significant gaming support is guaranteed, while HBO, Lionsgate and even Google are also on the roster. Plugs in to a computer. Price TBA. -HTC
The Crescent Bay version of Oculus Rift DK2. Young tech startup Oculus VR powered onto the scene with a sturdy $2.4m Kickstarter success, made its developer kit available to both backers and website visitors, and attracted a number of developers from Valve, as well as gaming tech genius John Carmack, to its projects around the time of a March 2014 $2bn Facebook acquisition. Like the Vive, the Rift needs a computer to do a chunk of the heavy lifting: Dev Kit 2 uses the Samsung Galaxy Note 3's display for 960x1080 per eye, has 75Hz refresh, with a 100 field of view, headtracking via camera, and costs $350. -Oculus VR
Samsung's initial Gear VR. Not a full VR headset in itself but a visor mount for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 -- and, after a revised model announced on March 2, 2015, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge -- meaning that it's a self-contained unit. With the Note's touch screen covered up by its wearer's face, Bluetooth gaming controllers and keyboards can then come into play, though there are buttons on the Gear VR's exterior. The Note 4's display is 2560 x 1440 with a 60hz refresh, and has Oculus's headtracking module built-in. $199 for the Gear VR. The Note 4 typically retails at $299 on a 24 month contract, or $825 off-network; it's $199 for the Gear VR, which has a 96 FOV. -Samsung
Google Cardboard. It's USP is a low-tech approach which means anyone can make one for themselves -- as long that crucial pair of focal lenses can be sourced. Designed to work with any Android smartphone that can handle the Play Store's official Cardboard app, the headset itself is more like a pair of handheld binoculars rather than a hands-free visor. Unless you craft yourself a canny hat-mount. Google Cardboard can be bought from approved manufacturers as a self-assembly pack ($14.95), or ready-made in coardboard ($19.99), EVA ($34.99) or aluminum ($84.95). -Google Inc
The LG VR for G3 (L) and G3 handset. Based on the Google Cardboard but with a selection of custom tweaks and free for owners of the LG G3 phablet, the LG VR is formed from plastic, and houses a side-mounted neogymium ring magnet that's designed to work with the 3G's gyroscope, allowing wearers to access the device's apps and settings remotely. The G3, which totes a 1440p 5.5in display, can be found for $479 off-network. -LG
The Zeiss VR One. Hailing not from a smartphone manufacturer but instead a company with connections to them, the Carl Zeiss-designed VR One is platform agnostic where the Gear VR and LG VR are not -- it'll accommodate iPhones or Android handsets as long there's a slide-in tray housing to fit them. But it's not quite as open as Cardboard: though the iF Design Award winner is built for phones whose displays are between 4.7 and 5.2in, its fitted trays are currently specific to the iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S5. $99 for the headset. -Carl Zeiss
MWC 2025: Maxis Revolutionizing Malaysia’s Digital Landscape
At MWC 2025, Malaysia’s telecommunications and digital leaders are taking center stage, showcasing cutting-edge innovations that drive smart cities, education, and nationwide connectivity. As one of Malaysia’s leading telecom players, Maxis is at the forefront of 5G-Advanced technology, AI-driven learning, and bridging the digital divide.
Dua pelajar maut motosikal dilanggar kereta
Penunggang dan pembonceng motosikal masing-masing berusia 15 dan 16 tahun disahkan meninggal dunia di lokasi kejadian.
MWC 2025: MEASAT Pioneering Malaysia’s Satellite Revolution
From bridging the digital divide in rural areas to advancing next-generation satellite technologies, MEASAT is at the forefront of Malaysia’s satellite communications evolution. At MWC 2025, MEASAT is showcasing its hybrid satellite connectivity, integrating Geostationary (GSO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, alongside CONNECTme broadband and Earth Observation (EO) innovations.
Mangsa banjir di Melaka meningkat kepada 330 orang pagi ini
Kesemua mereka melibatkan penduduk yang terjejas di dua daerah, iaitu Melaka Tengah dan Jasin, dengan mangsa ditempatkan di lima PPS.
Pastikan tubuh kekal terhidrat elak strok haba - Pakar
Masyarakat perlu memastikan tubuh kekal terhidrat bagi mengelakkan risiko dehidrasi dan strok haba.
Kanada akan terus berdepan perang perdagangan dengan AS
Kanada telah mengenakan tarif 25 peratus ke atas import as bernilai 30 bilion dollar Kanada.
AS adakan perbincangan dengan Ukraine mengenai pertemuan di Arab Saudi
Perbincangan itu susulan surat daripada Zelenskyy kepada Trump, yang disifatkan oleh Witkoff sebagai "langkah pertama yang positif".
AWANI Ringkas: Hubungan Malaysia-Thailand
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
#AWANIRingkas 7 Mac 2025 | 9 AM
Berikut merupakan rangkuman berita setakat 9 pagi, 7 Mac 2025
1️⃣ Hubungan Malaysia-Thailand
2️⃣ Mohamad Hasan di Jeddah, Arab Saudi
3️⃣ Bila PRK DUN Ayer Kuning?
#awaniringkas
1️⃣ Hubungan Malaysia-Thailand
2️⃣ Mohamad Hasan di Jeddah, Arab Saudi
3️⃣ Bila PRK DUN Ayer Kuning?
#awaniringkas
Pasaran Saham Wall Street jatuh: Ketidakpastian polisi perdagangan AS
Saham Wall Street ditutup rendah pada hari Khamis, dengan Nasdaq mengesahkan ia berada dalam pembetulan sejak Disember. Presiden Donald Trump mengumumkan pengecualian tarif 25% untuk barangan dari Kanada dan Mexico di bawah Perjanjian Perdagangan AS-Mexico-Kanada (USMCA) selama sebulan. Ketahui lebih lanjut tentang reaksi pasaran terhadap ketidakpastian polisi perdagangan AS.