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VR vs. 360-Degree Video: What’s the Difference?

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Most of the virtual worlds that you probably think of when you think of VR ( VRChat , AltspaceVR , etc.) What Is 360-Degree Video? 360-degree videos can feel immersive, but they lack a number of the elements that make VR feel so… real. YouTube has a lot of 360-degree videos.

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YouTube VR Expands its Reach: Now Available on PICO4 Platform

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In an exciting move for virtual reality (VR) enthusiasts, YouTube VR has officially arrived on the PICO4 platform. Originally launched on Google's DaydreamVR in 2017, YouTube VR has since expanded to other platforms such as the Oculus Store for Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Go.

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Adobe To Launch AR Features ‘As Fast As We Can,’ Exec Says

VRScout

Between 360 video, virtual reality, and augmented reality, I think augmented reality has much bigger opportunities,” Asher said. It’s a great hybrid between the real world and the virtual world.”. Adobe also debuted Project Dali last year , a VR painting app built in the vein of Google Tilt Brush.

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This VR Experience is Powered By Positive Thinking

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Positivity’ is a reminder our thoughts control not only the virtual world, but the real world as well.”. StoryUP Positivity for Muse” will arrive first on Samsung’s GearVR headset, followed by Google Daydream.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

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Watch YouTube in VR with your friends, Google pours resources into shared social VR experiences, upcoming standalone headsets will be wireless, the Snapchat vs. Facebook continues, the investment & funding wrapup, and more… You can enjoy the full audio recording below: WATCH YOUTUBE IN VR… WITH YOUR FRIENDS!

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Conan Visits YouTube’s Mixed Reality VR Lab

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Granted, a bunch of the material was cut out, but he seemed mostly focused on the virtual world, not the hardware rendering it. Back in 2015 the show’s official app added support for viewing 360 videos via Cardboard, handed out a custom branded Cardboard viewer, and has done a number of special events shot in 360.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

VRScout

You’ll be able to sit in a real-world go-kart rig and race around in the virtual world. Creating social VR methods of expression and communication as well as several applications for 360 video content, the acquisition was quiet and the terms undisclosed—although sources have said the sum is $5.5M