Steam news23 Jul 2026Beam Eye Tracker 2.6.3 Beta: Linux and macOS enter public betaNative support for Linux and macOS is now available as a public beta. New Game Connection tab including an Optimized driver for a smoother experience. This version enables the new SDK 2.2.0. Linux and macOS spent a long time in private testing, and the beta is now open to everyone. Were you testing the Linux private beta? · Please switch to the Steam beta branch to continue receiving updates. ·…
Community Profiles are here. You can now browse, download, and publish Immersive Camera profiles through the Steam Workshop. This update also adds demo profiles for newcomers, updated hotkeys, individual head and eye tracking toggles, and several quality-of-life improvements. 🤝 Community Profiles via Steam Workshop · Browse and subscribe: Browse Immersive Camera profiles shared by other player…
This beta brings community profile sharing via Steam Workshop, hotkey updates for the Immersive Camera, individual head and eye tracking toggles, a Start Tracker at App Launch option, and a Revert Mirroring option for webcams with mirrored feeds. 🤝 Community Profiles via Steam Workshop • Publish your current Immersive Camera profile to share it with the Beam Eye Tracker community directly from…
Beam Eye Tracker v2.5.5 now connects directly with compatible games. Opentrack is not required to run in parallel. This update concludes the recent open beta and thus includes all changes since 2.4.5. This is probably our biggest release so far and marks a major step toward making Beam as seamless as possible. It also includes many other improvements you'll discover along the way. 🎮 Direct Gam…
Overhauling hotkeys and introducing profiles! 📁 Profiles Profiles allow to create sets of customized settings. Easily switch, share, duplicate, etc. - Freetrack 2.0 toggle: turn it ON/OFF in the profile — replaces "Install Opentrack Components" - Try the "Default Profile": includes cockpit-ready baseline settings ready for Direct Game Camera Control - Auto migration: your previous settings are…
Beam Eye Tracker v2.5.0 Beta now connects directly with compatible games. No Opentrack required. This update has been a long time coming and marks a major step toward making Beam as seamless as possible. It also includes many other improvements you’ll discover along the way. How to Access the Beta You can join the Beam Eye Tracker Beta by following the instructions here: Notes: - Localization i…
Features - Added compatibility with Nvidia Broadcast for enhanced streaming and recording capabilities - Foveated rendering API now fully functional for game developers Bug Fixes - Fixed freezing bug that could occur during system sleep or camera unplugging/plugging Help us reach those game devs! Share this and tag your favorite game developers asking for Beam Eye Tracker foveated rendering sup…
Beam Eye Tracker v2.4.2 is here, now with an upgraded API & SDK v2.0 for seamless game integration and foveated rendering support for game devs. New API & SDK v2.0 Brings Powerful Upgrades for Game and Extension Developers - Foveated rendering support for more frames along with dynamic user interfaces for less visual clutter. - Ability to start Beam and initiate eye tracking directly from withi…
We are excited to announce this major update, which expands Beam's compatibility with an even wider range of webcams, making it easier than ever to use your preferred setup with the Beam Eye Tracker. Enhanced Webcam Compatibility · Beam now supports more webcam devices, including the OBS virtual camera, PS3 Eye Camera (when using the universal driver: ) and other devices that rely on DirectShow…
Fixed a bug that occasionally caused Gaming Extensions to crash when Windows switched from desktop mode to fullscreen game mode. · The tray icon now reacts to clicks for the Steam Demo, bringing the welcome screen to the front. · Enhanced logging for webcam discovery to assist in debugging user setups. · Updated the version number format in the About section (e.g., 2.2.1 instead of 2.01.0001).
We are excited to announce the release of Beam Eye Tracker v2.2.0. This update ensures 0% GPU load for the Eye Tracking Overlay and all other functionalities, except for the Privacy Filter feature, while bringing other enhancements designed to improve your tracking experience with minimal system impact. Eye Tracking Overlay Optimizations · 0% GPU Usage for Eye Tracking Overlay: We've reduced th…
Multilingual support · Added support for 10 languages: English, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Japanese, Korean, and Italian. · Beam Eye Tracker by default will now use your Windows system language. You can change this in the Settings under General > System (scroll to the bottom). Make sure to restart the app for language settings to take effect. · Note: Languages have b…
No Webcam! No Problem. We've enhanced user experience and simplified branding by merging our iOS and Webcam editions into a streamlined app. Now, it's easier to start with support for more input devices, including webcam apps and the iOS Beam Eye Tracker app extension, broadening accessibility and convenience for all users. Simplified Branding, Unified Webcam & iOS Edition · The app has been re…
Eyeware Beam v1.6.0 is out and it's a doozy for this Black Friday. Advanced Camera Management · 60FPS+ tracking on webcams that support higher frame rates. Make sure to set the performance mode to "high performance" for the best experience. · "Exclusive" and "Shared" mode are now available in the camera settings, with “Exclusive” allowing you to fix a custom resolution and framerate. Use "Eyewa…
Turn Your Webcam Into a Gaming Eye Tracker Unlock the full power of your webcam! Try all features of Eyeware Beam Webcam Edition for free—get 120 minutes of use or a 14-day trial, whichever comes first. If you enjoy the trial, consider upgrading to the full version and help us grow our community by leaving a review. Visit the Eyeware Beam page and download the full-featured demo now!
Beam 1.4.0 Release: Enhanced Eye Tracking Fine-Tuning for OpenTrack · Range and responsiveness parameters now replace previous head and eye tracking sensitivity settings, offering improved customization. · Reduced default head tracking sensitivity to minimize jitter. · Important : Due to the updated sensitivity settings, please adjust the Beam settings and your current OpenTrack configuration.…
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