Varjo Insider Blog

Pop the hood on the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality community.

The Varjo Insider blog is the perfect place to keep up to date with our developer insights, tech tips, and insider opinions on VR, AR, and XR hardware and software.

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XR|VR tips and tricks / March 30, 2023

The Ultimate Remote Work Experience: I Wore the Varjo Headset For An Entire Workday

Jonathan Hawes from RAVE Computer wore the Varjo XR-3 headset for an entire workday. Read to find out what he discovered on its wearability.

XR|VR tips and tricks / March 24, 2023

Creating the World’s Most Immersive Mixed Reality Demo

The secrets behind getting 12,000 mixed reality birds to fly around the Varjo HQ as part of one of the most jaw-dropping XR expereinces made.

XR|VR tips and tricks / March 17, 2023

8 Best VR Games for Varjo Aero: Top Picks from the Varjo Team

In this blog post, we have gathered recommendations from eight Varjo experts sharing the best VR games to play with the Varjo Aero headset.

Racing Sim / February 24, 2023

Combining VR and Pioneering Simulation Gear for the Ultimate Sim Racing Setup

This article details a sim racing setup with gear from both Simucube and Varjo – a combination designed for the ultimate sim racing experience.

Medical Research / February 10, 2023

Bridging Neuroscience and XR Insights Session: Your Questions Answered

Find an answer to all your questions from Varjo and OpenBCI's Insight Session on bridging neuroscience and XR in this latest article.

XR|VR tips and tricks / February 2, 2023

Unlocking Mixed Reality with Chroma Key: Expert Tips for Creating Your Chroma Studio

Read on to learn how to unlock the full potential of mixed reality by utilizing chroma key with Varjo’s mixed reality technology.

Training and Simulation / January 19, 2023

Revolutionizing Medical Training with Immersive Technologies: 5 Use Cases for VR and XR in the Medical Field

Learn how immersive technologies, such as VR, XR and AR, can enhance medical training and help medical staff prepare for challenging real-life scenarios.

XR|VR tips and tricks / December 22, 2022

Make Cutting-Edge VR and XR More Portable With a Backpack PC

Backpack PCs can allow for increased mobility and level-up the way you can experience Varjo’s human-eye resolution VR and XR.

Design / December 8, 2022

Demo Preview: How Mixed Reality Can Help Interior Designers Ditch the Measuring Tape

Mixed reality can offer interior designers an unforeseen dimension of creativity, precision, and decision-making confidence – learn how from this blog.

Medical Research / November 15, 2022

Combining VR and Neurotechnology with OpenBCI’s Galea

OpenBCI’s Galea is fully-integrated with the Varjo Aero VR headset and is built to be the bridge between virtual reality and neurotechnology.

Training and Simulation / November 8, 2022

Virtual Reality Training Vs. Mixed Reality Training – Can You Feel the Difference?

Virtual reality vs. mixed reality – Read here to find out the pros and cons of virtual and mixed reality for pilot training.

Flight Sim / October 19, 2022

Best PCVR Flight Sim Setup – Tips and Tricks

Read VR Flight Sim Guy's top tips for the best PCVR flight sim setup, with best PC's, headsets and tips for comfort.

Engineering / October 11, 2022

IC.IDO and Varjo: When mixed reality feels like magic

When immersed in IC.IDO in mixed reality, you are transported to the future, where you can evaluate designs in the real-world context.

Training and Simulation / October 11, 2022

What is Negative Training (and How to Avoid it in VR)

Negative training has traditionally been an issue in VR headset-based simulations. Read this post to learn how to avoid it in VR training.