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Version 1.34.12

05 Dec 20:35
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• Additional sharpening minimum lowered to 5%
• Improved video thumbnail generation scheduling
• Fixed controller offset sometimes appearing when switching between hands and controllers
• Fixed app freezing when losing Wi-Fi connection
• Fixed streaming of monitors with odd resolutions with x264 on macOS

Version 1.34.10

20 Oct 17:29
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• Added an 'Additional sharpening' option in the Streamer window, Advanced tab to apply Contrast Adaptive Sharpening before video encoding
• Added support for UPnP on macOS (automatic redirection of ports for remote connections)
• Added support for Pico capacitive thumb rest
• Added Monster VR Graphics quality with Pico 4 Ultra
• Improved time to establish connection
• Fixed some symbols on keyboard and added greek support for subtitles
• Fixed issue with secondary screen resizing when grabbing the main one
• Fixed issue with some games not launching in VR correctly (Sushi Ben)
• Fixed issue with SteamVR Beta not launching properly
• Fixed compatibility with: Reach (if you are stuck in the van, you'll need start a new adventure) and Eleven Table Tennis (Rift store)

Version 1.34.8

20 Sep 22:39
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• Added Adaptive Quantization support with H.264/H.264+ with Nvidia
• 2-Pass encoding now increases the quality of H.264/H.264+ with Nvidia. Only enable when you have lots of performance headroom.
• Added VDXR Render resolution slider in Advanced tab
• Now using VDXR by default instead of SteamVR when Preferred OpenXR runtime is set to Automatic
• Added Gaze input option in Input tab for headsets with eye tracking
• Improved Japanese virtual keyboard
• Controller/hand beams intersecting the desktop will no longer prevent physical mouse movements
• Improved input latency of bluetooth mouse and controllers in desktop mode on Windows
• Increased minimum hand movements needed for inactivity
• Hand menu gesture in SteamVR is now enabled by default
• Mouse movements will no longer go off screen on macOS
• Fixed Emulate Index controllers with latest version of SteamVR
• Fixed stage tracking issues when switching back to desktop mode
• Fixed some keyboard language detection issues in Windows
• Fixed gamma issues with 10-bit codecs on some AMD cards
• Reduced chance of 'not on same local network' warning when computer connectivity is restored
• Fixed thumbnails for newer Steam games not appearing correctly in the Games tab
• Fixed resume from sleep connectivity issues on Quest

Version 1.34.6

20 Sep 22:38
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• Improved controller prediction accuracy with OpenVR games (should more closely match LibOVR/VDXR now)
• Added ability to change playback speed and orientation of videos
• Added transparency option for videos with the ability to configure the chroma-key settings for desktop & videos
• Show hidden items option moved from the Settings tab to the Videos tab drop-down
• Added Finnish keyboard support
• Reduced volume of keyboard sounds
• Added last connected headset name to About tab
• Added binding to toggle VR Passthrough in the Streamer window, Bindings tab
• Fixed Windows key not working correctly in Bindings tab
• Fixed performance issue with local video playback when menu was visible
• Fixed issue with no controller tracking in new Unity games
• Fixed lock computer functionality on macOS Sequoia
• Fixed crash when Movies folder didn't exist on macOS
• Fixed permission issue when trying to delete some local videos
• Fixed compatibility with: Onward on Rift store (will use VDXR by default)

Version 1.34.5

20 Sep 22:37
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• Improved controller prediction accuracy with OpenVR games (should more closely match LibOVR/VDXR now)
• Added ability to change playback speed and orientation of videos
• Added transparency option for videos with the ability to configure the chroma-key settings for desktop & videos
• Show hidden items option moved from the Settings tab to the Videos tab drop-down
• Added Finnish keyboard support
• Reduced volume of keyboard sounds
• Added last connected headset name to About tab
• Added binding to toggle VR Passthrough in the Streamer window, Bindings tab
• Fixed Windows key not working correctly in Bindings tab
• Fixed performance issue with local video playback when menu was visible
• Fixed issue with no controller tracking in new Unity games
• Prevent other plugins from loading with SteamVR (i.e. Pico Connect) when connected through VD
• Fixed lock computer functionality on macOS Sequoia
• Fixed crash when Movies folder didn't exist on macOS
• Fixed permission issue when trying to delete some local videos
• Fixed compatibility with: Onward on Rift store (will use VDXR by default)

Version 1.34.2

20 Sep 22:35
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• Added 2-Pass encoding option with Nvidia GPUs in Streamer window, Options tab (applies to 10-bit codecs)
• Added bitrate fixed foveation on 10-bit codecs with Nvidia GPUs (previously was only with H.264/H.264+)
• Added FOV Tangent sliders in a new Advanced tab in the Streamer window
• Added option to disable FOV Stencil (only use when recording the mirror view)
• Added headset charging status in the menu and fixed it in SteamVR
• Reverted recent HEVC 10-bit change with AMD (it caused issues in some scenarios)
• Added Cmd+Q shortcut to exit the Streamer on macOS
• Added ability to rotate monitors in VR with macOS Sequoia
• Into the Radius on Steam will now default to using Oculus runtime

Version 1.34.0

20 Sep 22:28
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• Complete re-write of the macOS Streamer:

• Significant latency improvements
• New user interface
• Universal macOS binary (app runs natively on both Apple silicon and Intel-based macs)
• You can now create virtual monitors without needing the BetterDisplay app; just press the trigger while pointing below the screen and click Add monitor (supports up to 3 monitors on Quest 3/3S)
• Better support for various video formats like on Windows
• Options to start with macOS, encrypt local traffic, start minimized in tray, auto-select microphone, etc.
• Ability to configure the Videos root folder and add other video folders
• Ability to paste a video URL: this allows you to paste links from YouTube, Vimeo and other popular video websites. Videos will be downloaded to your computer and start playing in VR
• IPv6 support
• Preferred Codec selection: you can choose which codec to use. We recommend leaving it on Automatic for the lowest latency
• Same requirements as before: Any Macs running Catalina (10.15) or later

• Added support for AC3 and Dolby Atmos as well as subtitles when playing local video files on the headset
• Reduced HEVC 10-bit decoding spikes with AMD GPUs
• Fixed some keyboard layout issues
• Fixed game compatibility with: Contractors Showdown (will use VDXR by default, Rift store), Contractors VR (Steam), Arken Age (Steam) will now use OpenXR

Version 1.33.4

02 Apr 14:37
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• Added support for new tracked keyboard on Quest (works with any keyboards, paired or not)
• Improved desk portal drawing to be easier to align
• Fixed keyboard layout detection on some french keyboards
• Fixed 10bpc in Nvidia Control Panel causing a darker desktop image
• Fixed Numpad/CapsLock with some Bluetooth keyboards
• Fixed Windows Defender exclusions to add rather than replace
• Fixed game compatibility with: Tactical Assault VR (Steam)
• Alien: rogue incursion and Behemoth will now use VDXR by default

Version 1.32.13

12 Oct 19:19
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• Added support for VRChat's new hand tracking (Quest only). Enable Forward tracking data to PC in the Streaming tab and uncheck "Emulate Index controllers"
• Added Passthrough hands feature (Quest only, option in Input tab and Streaming tab)
• Reduced volume of background music

Version 1.32.9

08 Jul 17:37
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• Guardian boundary will now be hidden in the Passthrough environment on Quest
• Added option to show/hide the boundary with the VR Passthrough feature on Quest
• Screens will now be snapped together when they are arranged
• Removed gap between fully curved floating screens
• 'A' button now interacts with menus/toolbars in addition to trigger
• Keyboard improvements including ISO layout support and Azerty remapping
• Fixed keyboard movement at non-leveled orientations
• Added Media key binding to Xbox guide with gamepad emulation
• Fixed ability to grab screen with grip when watching videos
• Fixed black screen issue on macOS with some AMD graphics cards
• Improved streaming performance with 2 or 3 monitors on macOS
• Fixed issues with OpenKneeboard
• Fixed issue with WebXR controller orientation with VDXR
• Fixed loading UI disappearing in Asgard's Wrath
• Fixed game compatibility with: Contractors showdown (when launched from games tab)