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HTC Vive Flow Virtual Reality Glasses Review

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HTC Vive Flow Virtual Reality Glasses Review

Here we are going to discuss about the new tech news all over the world. HTC, the leading manufacturer of virtual reality glasses, announced its latest product, the Vive Flow glasses, which come with an external design similar to traditional glasses.

Design and Specifications

HTC's new sunglasses look completely different from most of the other Vive series of eyeglasses, as they come with a design similar to the traditional sunglasses. The glasses weigh 189 grams, and contain two 2.1-inch LCD lenses with a resolution of 1600 x 1600 pixels for each eye. The lenses give you a field of view of up to 100 degrees. It supports a refresh rate of up to 75 Hz. That's down from the 120-degree, 90Hz rate you'd find on the more expensive Vive Focus 3 and about the same refresh rate but lower field of view than the original Quest. Two front cameras handle motion tracking from the inside out. The company plans to support hand tracking as well. The glasses also include dual microphones with echo and noise cancellation. It supports 3D spatial audio technology. The glasses can connect to headphones and earphones that work via Bluetooth. In addition, the HTC VR headset uses the latest generation Qualcomm XR1 processor. It comes with an internal storage capacity of 64 GB. But it does not include a microSD card slot.

HTC Vive Flow Virtual Reality Headset Review

And unlike previous VR goggle models, the Vive Flow won't come with a joystick. Instead, you have to wirelessly connect it to an Android smartphone and use the phone as a remote control. In addition to controlling the glasses, phone connectivity allows you to mirror Android apps, call up a virtual copy of your phone's home screen, and run video streaming apps in a floating window. The glasses are not paired with iPhones. Although the company did not rule out future support. But she pointed out that there are obstacles to iOS running well with the glasses.

HTC Vive Flow Virtual Reality Headset Review

The performance

The glasses come with a built-in battery. But HTC says they only last a few minutes, and are designed to let you switch power supplies without turning them off. As a result, you need either the HTC battery, which is sold separately at $80, or any 10,000 mAh power bank and USB-C cable. The company states that the primary goal of using Vive Flow is to obtain immersive visual experiences. So you can watch a 360-degree video or sit in a virtual environment. But you cannot use apps that require virtual hands features. This excludes most popular VR games. However, the company plans to launch the glasses with 100 apps and 150 support by the end of the year. In addition to uses such as video streaming, the release announcement promotes the Tripp Meditation app and MyndVR virtual reality therapy service designed for seniors. You can also interact with VR social spaces like Vive Sync and watch video feeds, which are common via AR glasses. Vive Flow supports a limited subset of apps via the HTC Viveport Store. Users can subscribe to a discounted broadcast-focused version of $5.99 per month for the Viveport app subscription service.

Comparing HTC eyeglasses with its competitors

Here are some more new tech news .The Vive Flow VR headset appears to be intended for people who find it complex to use existing VR headsets. And that through its design and weight and does not need a lot of accessories to work. The company's focus on older users is part of this strategy. This is the reason for the sunglasses-like design rather than the straps you find on most other eyeglasses.

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