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Google & Red Bull Launch AR-Enhanced On-Demand Video Experience

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Google has partnered with Red Bull TV to launch a brand new AR-enhanced on-demand video experience following Canadian-born climber and paraglider pilot Will Gadd as he scales the legendary ice caps of Mount Kilimanjaro in an effort to show the devastating impact of climate change on the rapidly-changing environment.

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Game Industry Job Postings Are Decreasing, But VR Jobs Are Up 400% Since 2014

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The number of jobs posted for game developers has declined 65 percent since 2014, according to an analysis by the job search site Indeed. Searches for game designer jobs has remained relatively constant since 2014. And after a decline in 2014, job growth for esports has steadily increased, up 40 percent overall.

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‘Alien: Isolation’ is Free on Epic Games Store Starting Today

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Alien: Isolation (2014) is still an awesome horror experience, even if the Xenomorph-filled game of ‘cat and mouse’ is showing its age when played on modern SteamVR-compatible headsets. Still, you can’t argue with free. It’s absolutely brimming with atmosphere and deadly Xenomorphs hunting you down.

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The Apple Car Could Feature VR Technology And No Windows

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It was back in 2014 that Apple first began the development of its own automotive vehicle. The technology could also be used to watch videos and read books in a stabilized environment as well as conduct virtual meetings while on the road. Who needs windows when you have VR?

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Snapchat quietly introduced a 360-degree video ad platform

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Advertisers and agencies will soon have another way to market their content through the use of bite sized 360-degree video on the increasingly popular application known as Snapchat. Sony created this initial video with the help of AvatarLabs , a Los Angeles based digital agency. What Snapchat will do next is entirely a mystery.

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10 best documentaries streaming now on Amazon Prime Video for when you need a good dose of reality

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Amazon Prime Video subscribers have an embarrassment of riches to sift through when they're hunting for their next focused look at a particular topic or subject. But here's a rundown of documentaries available on Amazon Prime Video that we're most excited about. Where to watch: Val is now streaming on Prime Video.

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VR Mountain Bike Simulator Has You Riding Cliffside Across Death-Defying Trails

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Built using Unreal Engine, the experience uses headcam and drone footage taken directly from 2014’s The Ridge , Cut Media’s hit action sports film featuring MacAskill. Players begin by donning a VR headset before seating themselves on a specialized motion rig built using a Santa Cruz bike.