Written by Marc Demar As someone who’s called Somnium Space home since the early days back in 2019, I’ve watched this platform grow from a bold vision into something quite extraordinary. And amid the constant stream of new worlds, events, dancing avatars, and social buzz, it’s easy for the bigger picture to get lost. Don’t…
Somnium Space announced its most groundbreaking VR1 software release to date: Somnium VR1 Tool 1.1.0.45. This update is indeed massive, and according to Somnium fueled by the feedback of the growing community of dreamers, creators, and innovators. Among the improvements are a 30 to 40 percent performance boost, cutting edge mixed reality, enhanced eye tracking,…
Written by Marc Demar There’s this common notion that immersive technologies like VR inherently foster isolation. That’s a misconception, often rooted in surface-level observations of someone donning a device and seemingly withdrawing from the physical world. Yet, this overlooks the nuanced reality: humans routinely seek moments of solitude for recharge and reflection – whether through…
Written by Marc Demar When Somnium Space first teased the VR1, the promise was bold: a creator-grade, open, and relentlessly practical headset that could serve sim pilots, builders, performers, and everyday explorers without locking them into a walled garden. After following its development closely and putting it to work across Somnium’s social VR, creative tools,…
Written by Marc Demar, Editor of the Somnium Times Fellow dreamers and VR enthusiasts, brace yourselves! Somnium Space has just announced (see this medium post) an event that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. On January 31, 2025, the Somnium Office in Prague will host the very first Somnium VR1 Meetup, an exclusive gathering…
Written by Marc Demar, based on this Medium Post by Somnium Space. After years of anticipation, hard work, and development, Somnium Space has achieved a landmark moment in 2024: the shipping of the first five batches of the VR1 headset. In Somnium Space’s latest Medium article, Artur Sychov, founder and CEO, shared what this means…
Written by Marc Demar Somnium Space knows how to throw a party, and last night was no exception. In the heart of the metaverse, at GenesisVR OMG Tron Club, 25 or so people/avatars came together for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and connection during the spectacular DJ party called ‘Electric Eve’. The event featured…
Written by Marc Demar Somnium Space is evolving. We’ve seen major strides with the roll out of Somnium Space 3.0, which is not just an update, but a revolution. Virtually (pun intended) any aspect of Somnium Space has been taken to the next level, which is more than apparent when immersing into this wonderworld. From…
Written by Marc Demar The Somnium VR1 headset is nearly here, and with it comes the promise of a new era in virtual reality. Somnium Space is making final adjustments, preparing to ship the first units into the hands of eager enthusiasts like myself. As I await its arrival, everything is in place—my VR room,…
If you didn’t know that the Somnium Connect 2024 event took place in Prague on July 12th, you must have been living under a rock. As we reported in this article, the event was a tremendous success, and we can vouch for it since we were there! It was undoubtedly one of the most anticipated…