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Virtual Reality and WebVR In Progress and Development on Google Chrome
As Virtual reality continues to expand at exponential levels, Google Chrome is in the process of creating functionality for VR content. Yesterday, Google Developers noted a series of websites that currently provides VR content including: a documentary on nature and the ecosystem with Bear 71, tour the Matterport's Library with a headset to get a full scope of the environments, watch stunning VR content on Within, view and experience digital artwork with Sketchfab, and try out the WebVR Lab to experience interactive art. Chrome will connect WebVR and virtual reality content with the Daydream-ready phone and Daydream View. This will be during the
Hulu Updates their Gear VR and Rift Apps to Add Functionality with Oculus
Hulu announced recently that they plan to expand their 3D functionality with Oculus products. The online entertainment company has noted that Hulu VR will add social features for Oculus headset users. These social features will include creating and customizing an avatar that will represent you in virtual settings. When watching film and television via the Oculus headset, users will be able to interact with friends and family in different parts of the world. Currently, Hulu offers 3D viewing environments for the Sony PlayStation VR, Google Daydream, Oculus Rift, and Samsung GearVR with Galaxy S6, S7, Note 5 Phones. The social
The 2015 Nepal Earthquake Virtual Reality Experience by UNVR
The United Nations have released a virtual reality project following the massive earthquake that rocked Nepal in April 2015. *Update When this review was first posted, I had technical difficulties with the application. In less than a week the developers fixed the application, and it runs properly now. During my first run I utilized the audio playback. I used my imagination to paint a virtual reality picture in my mind. Overall, I didn't get sick from the motion of modern VR, and was able to still get into the rebuilding efforts in Nepal. "The physical and emotional pain of
20 Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Experiences at the Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Institute and Film Festival announced the New Frontier programming lineup. Virtual reality and augmented reality projects are set to be in high demand for 2017. The film ASTEROIDS! by Eric Darnell should capture the hearts and minds of guests wanting to test out the latest in augmented reality entertainment. A still from Chasing Coral: The VR Experience by Jeff Orlowski, an official selection of the New Frontier VR Experiences program at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. © 2016 Sundance Institute. Three augmented reality and virtual reality projects will debut in The New Climate category including: Chasing Coral: The
HTC Vive and SteamVR Creates Immersive Virtual Reality
HTC Vive is currently offering one of the most high-end virtual reality experiences with their immersive full room scaling option that puts gamers into the gameplay. “Working with Autodesk will harness the power and unlimited opportunity of Vive and Viveport, and introduce immersive, room-scale virtual reality to more designers.” - Rikard Steiber, president at Viveport The video below showcases how the interactive experience works. https://youtu.be/qYfNzhLXYGc On Cyber Monday, HTC Vive is taking $100 off the VIVE VR system. Consumers that order now get free shipping. As a Mac user, I quickly found out that HTC Vive is currently only compatible
Virtual Reality Basketball Arrives with NBA 2KVR Experience on Multiple Platforms
Sony Playstation released today NBA 2KVR Experience with interactive graphics and controls that puts the user in the shoes of a professional basketball player. With a price point at 14.99 the game does have limited capabilities, but does an excellent job of introducing people to live action virtual reality on multiple devices. Players will need to have the Playstation VR headset and camera to experience NBA 2KVR. 1-4 players can play against each other in a series of competitive matches and games. Sony Playstation and Business Wire noted: “NBA 2KVR will give fans even more access to our franchise and test
Conan Explores the World of Virtual Reality with the YouTube VR Lab
Conan O'Brien takes a walk on the virtual side in New York with the YouTube VR Lab. His tour showcases some of the hottest new products at Google. During his tour, Conan experienced Tilt Brush, a handheld sensor that virtually builds graphics to match with the brush strokes with a handheld device. It blew Conan's mind. "This is going to put the marijuana industry out of business." - Conan Conan uses Tilt Brush as a demo and blurs the lines of entertainment and promotion. We also blur these lines, but if our outlet ever acquires funding to write or produce
Watch the Trailer to Time Machine VR for PS4/PSVR
Sony PS4/PSVR is releasing trailers for upcoming games that are set for release this holiday season. Last week, they announced: a PlayStation®4 Pro (PS4™ Pro), a high-end system that supports cutting-edge imaging technology to make PS4 Pro enhanced games look richer and more detailed than ever before. PS4 Pro, which supports dynamic 4K gaming and digital 4K entertainment, is now available in the United States and Canada at a suggested retail price of USD $399 and CAD $499 respectively. PS4 Pro is going to deliver gaming experiences that are set to be smoother and carry more stable frame rates during gameplay.
The Rock Evolves with Virtual Reality on YouTube in “Escape From Calypso Island”
One of the most intriguing YouTube channels that is independently produced is by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. In one of his recent projects, The Rock captured the creativity behind virtual reality on YouTube. He worked with Seven Bucks Productions to collaborate on an engaging project titled Escape From Calypso Island. The Rock makes a cameo, and works as the narrator to the story. His words of wisdom during the nail biting moments creates a contrastive layer of comedy. The holiday season will see a large number of new headsets enter households for the first time. One of the primary locations for
Tribeca Virtual Arcade at Westfield Features Virtual Reality Installations
The Tribeca Film Festival is hosting their virtual arcade at the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center during the first three weekends of November. Guests will be able to interact with the latest virtual reality projects. Scan over some of the VR installations and films being featured at the virtual arcade. Invasion! https://youtu.be/gPUDZPWhiiE Take a 360 degree look at Invasion! The animated project is produced by Baobab Studios. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 12-8PM NOVEMBER 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 KÀ The Battle Within This international film is produced by François Blouin, Félix Lajeunesse & Paul Raphaël. It marks Cirque du Soleil's first
As Virtual reality continues to expand at exponential levels, Google Chrome
Hulu announced recently that they plan to expand their 3D functionality
The United Nations have released a virtual reality project following the
The Sundance Institute and Film Festival announced the New Frontier programming
HTC Vive is currently offering one of the most high-end virtual
Sony Playstation released today NBA 2KVR Experience with interactive graphics and
Conan O'Brien takes a walk on the virtual side in New
Sony PS4/PSVR is releasing trailers for upcoming games that are set
One of the most intriguing YouTube channels that is independently produced
The Tribeca Film Festival is hosting their virtual arcade at the Oculus