Though the presentation initially seemed to suggest that Cosmos might work by itself or pair with a PC, the actual situation is somewhat different: It will require either a PC or another processing device yet to be announced. Last but not least, the company also teased Vive Cosmos, a new VR headset specifically designed to work with Vive Reality. Origin will display art and artifacts every time you enter, give you access to simple collaborative drawing tools, and include a “Lens” that enables you to easily move from your current location to new destinations - including ones within Viveport Infinity. More importantly, the company is also introducing Origin, a central hub for VR experiences that looks like Sony’s PlayStation Home, using 3D avatars within a lush 3D space. The goal is to create an intuitive way of gluing together the company’s offerings based on current paradigms, rather than classic computing user interfaces.Īccording to HTC, customers want frictionless experiences that work across multiple devices people spend over 17 hours a week browsing the internet, so using Mozilla’s browser is part of the equation. HTC also discussed the Vive Reality System, what the company describes as a seamless integration of hardware, software, and services - a way to experience VR within the “new age of spatial computing” through experiences, rather than a traditional app launcher.