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Pre-Order the Oculus Quest 2

Woman playing with Oculus Quest 2 VR headset

VR Headsets have been on the market for a handful of years now. But it wasn’t until last spring that they became truly accessible to the mainstream consumer, with the release of the original Oculus Quest headset. While previous headsets offered a mind-bending gaming experience, they were cumbersome, relying on external position sensors and needing to be tethered to a powerful computer. There were a few all-in-one VR headsets available, but they…

Experience the Samsung Gear VR in 4D at Abt

In just a few short years, virtual reality has grown from an expensive, high-tech toy into an approachable, accessible technology that you can enjoy in the comfort of your home for just a few hundred bucks. The Samsung Gear VR headset leverages the processing power and gorgeous display of the smartphones that millions of us have—Samsung Galaxy S6, S7 or S8 and their variants—to create an affordable option for immersive enjoyment of…

Abt Exclusive News Video Games April 4, 2017

Celebrate Vive Day with HTC

They say time flies when you’re having fun, which might be why it’s hard to believe that it’s been a full year since we first got to play with the HTC Vive virtual reality system. The Vive has been one of our favorite gadgets to come out in the last year. To mark its one-year anniversary, HTC has designated April 5th “Vive Day,” and will be celebrating with a variety of offers…

Abt Exclusive CES 2017 January 4, 2017

CES 2017: Lenovo VR Headset

Virtual Reality (VR) has made its way in the tech world, and especially in the gaming world. Virtual reality is fully immersive, giving you an extraordinary 3D experience. Top manufacturers like Lenovo are stepping up their game by providing more content and a better experience. The Abt team was able to get a sneak peek at Lenovo’s new VR headset at CES 2017. Just recently, Microsoft released Microsoft Holographic, a platform for…

Abt Exclusive CES 2016 News January 5, 2016

CES 2016: IndoTraq Indoor Tracking for Virtual Reality

One of the most exciting technological advancements of the last few years has been the dawn of functional, high-quality virtual reality headsets. Products like the Oculus Rift or Samsung Gear VR hold the promise of truly immersive gaming and movie experiences. And while they have the optics and illusion of immersion down pat, they do tend to suffer when it comes to truly seamless integration of the user’s movements and the reactions of…