Dive Is The $89 Alternative To The Oculus Rift

We’re sure there are some of you guys out there who would love to get in on the Oculus Rift action. After all based on what we know and what we’ve seen, it is indeed a cool piece of technology. Unfortunately it is not available commercially at the moment, meaning that if you wanted to get your hands on one, you’d have to fork out $300 for its development kit, which is probably $300 ore expensive than what some are willing to pay. Well the good news is that if you don’t mind an alternative, Dive unveiled an Oculus Rift-like device at CES 2014 which can be had for $89, although we’re not sure if it might provide the same experience.

Basically how dive works is that it is worn strapped to your head, but instead of having separate displays built into it like the Oculus Rift, Dive will instead rely on your smartphone to act as a display instead. There will be lenses built into it which is said to provide some kind of 3D effect, but according to the folks at Android Central who managed to check it out, they said it was not the same as the Oculus Rift. However like we said with Dive being priced at $89, it is a cheaper alternative to the Oculus Rift and for those interested in getting their hands on the device, you can do so by heading to its website for the details.

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    Art Thompson, Red Bull Stratos’ technical project director, talks circuit breakers, wind shear and biomedical data

    Art Thompson, Red Bull Stratos' Technical Project Director, talks circuit breakers, wind shear and biomedical data

    While Felix Baumgartner landed safely on the ground just a matter of hours ago, the internet is still resonating with the sound of tweets, status updates and YouTube clicks, all thanks to what was one of the most spectacular human endeavors in recent history. The mission was simple, to send a man up in a balloon higher than ever before, and have him safely jump to the ground. This kind of “simple” is usually anything but — if you just look past the well-manicured exterior. Which, as luck would have it is exactly what we did.

    With the cheers of success still ringing in his ears, we got some quality time with Art Thompson, the technical project director, and Baumgartner’s earliest collaborator on the Stratos mission. We wanted to know a little bit more about what went on behind the scenes, and Thompson was more than happy to oblige. They’re understandably proud of what they just achieved.

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    We have lift off: Felix Baumgartner and Red Bull Stratos launch for record-breaking space jump, watch right here (update: done!)

    Felix Baumgartner and Red Bull Stratos preparing for next record-breaking space jump attempt, watch right here video

    Talk about building up the tension! Yep, our favorite Austrian daredevil is back out on the New Mexico desert, hoping the weather will hold, and he can finally fall into the record books. Don’t forget, you can catch up on Felix Baumgartner’s long journey to Roswell in our project overview, but if you’re just here for the jump, no problem, as you can watch right here too. Currently conditions are looking like they might just go in Baumgartner’s favor, despite some initial concerns about wind levels. But, as we found out earlier in the week, anything can change in an instant. Hold on to your hat (and your breakfast), and hop past the break to watch the events unfold live.

    Update: Some spoilers lurk ahead if you didn’t get to watch live and wanted to catch the event for yourself, so switch articles if you want to catch replays later on. For everyone else: it’s a success! Despite some worries about heat going to the helmet visor that threatened the attempt, Baumgartner has at least unofficially broken records both for the highest-ever manned balloon flight and the all-important altitude record for a jump, either of which respectively occurred just over and just under 128,000 feet. Baumgartner also broke the speed record for freefall, although he was just short of Joe Kittinger’s 4-minute, 36-second freefall duration. There’s a media event still ahead that should provide more details, but for now we’d just like to welcome Felix back to Earth.

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    Watch Felix Baumgartner’s space dive live right here at 9:30AM ET (update: more delays)

    Watch Felix Baumgartner's space dive live right here at 930AM ET update more delays

    Weather may have delayed Felix Baumgartner’s record-breaking “space dive” by another (no doubt torturous) 24 hours, but all going well, the wait is almost over. In just over an hour, proceedings will kick off, and you can watch them live, right here. The latest reports indicated that conditions remain favorable, with the team sending a weather balloon up into the stratosphere earlier this morning. The fun begins at 8:30am eastern, but all you need to do is grab a coffee then head past the break for the live feed.

    Update: Pre-flight checks have postponed the set off. Earliest launch is now set for 12:30PM 1:30PM ET.

    Update 2: Sorry folks, the launch has been called off due to gusty winds. The team said that tomorrow was a possibility, but until the weather gives way, Felix will remain firmly on the ground.

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    Leap of faith: Felix Baumgartner’s historic jump from the edge of space

    Leap of faith Felix Baumgartner's historic jump from the edge of space

    BASE jumping might just be about to enter the mainstream. What has typically been considered a fringe activity, reserved for thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies, could soon be firmly cemented in the public view. For the uninitiated, BASE jumping is like skydiving, without the plane. Participants throw themselves off bridges, antennae, buildings, cliffs, and well, whatever high object they can find. It’s not illegal, “in theory”, but as many of the chosen launch spots are public or private property — or pose a risk to public safety — gaining access to, or jumping from them, can mean stepping over the legal line.

    This otherwise obstreperous activity has largely kept to itself, occasionally popping up in magazines, or YouTube videos, but — all going well — on Monday that changes. Serial boundary pusher (of wing suit across the English Channel fame) Felix Baumgartner is set to leap, in the most literal sense of the word, from relative obscurity into the history books. How? By jumping to earth from the edge of space, likely breaking the sound barrier as he does so. How does one go from humble Austrian beginnings to a capsule 120,000 feet (about 23 miles) above the Earth’s surface? Make a comparatively tiny leap past the break to find out.

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    Ask Engadget: best ‘Find my Phone’ app for Android?

    Ask Engadget best Find my Phone app for Android

    We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Jacob, who needs to ensure he can find his Android phone if it’s lost. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

    “Hi good folks at Engadget! I just upgraded to a Galaxy S III and I need a new “find my phone” tool. I used to use SeekDroid on my DROID 2, but the web interface won’t work on the new phone. I know Samsung’s got an app called DIVE that can do this, but it doesn’t seem to be supported on Verizon phones. If you’ve got any suggestions, that’d be fantastic. Thanks!”

    Actually, we had a look and we don’t think it’s available on any US Samsung handset without flashing your firmware. But let’s imagine he doesn’t want that level of hassle. What app should he be picking up? Where’s my Droid? Plan B? Something else? What’s worked for you — share your wisdom.

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