VRScout

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

Expected to be rolled out in phases prior to the theatrical opening on November 17, 2017, the Justice League VR experience will have a four-stage unveiling that culminates with a full blown room-scale experience for HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR, Google DayDream and Sony PSVR. Select your Justice League character.

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VRScout

AUGUST 13, 2017

I spoke with VR Bound co-founder, Daniel Colaianni about what he hopes the VR Awards would achieve for VR technology and he says, “The VR Awards exists to promote growth and achievement throughout the immersive industry by reinvesting in promoting strategic partnerships.” Oculus – Rift. Samsung – Gear VR.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Debuted at GDC 2017 and announced via their official blog, Oculus offer a first look at some of the titles coming to Rift and Gear VR in 2017. Oculus Rift Games. Platform: Oculus Rift + Touch. Platform: Oculus Rift + Touch. Release Date: Fall 2017. Platforms: Oculus Rift + Touch. Price: TBA.

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VRScout

MAY 16, 2016

Two Oculus pilot programs hope to inspire the next generation of VR creators. We have all seen how virtual reality can change gaming and entertainment forever with this immersive technology. At the end of the six week program, you’ll be able to watch the student videos on Facebook and in Oculus Video.

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Road to VR

JUNE 11, 2017

We know that Samsung has confirmed more than 5 million Gear VR units are now in the wild for example, and of course the headlines of Sony surprising themselves with PlayStation VR’s early sales figures – approaching 1 Million going in to 2017. Games 360 report for 2017 right here. Nielsen’s ‘ U.S

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Google Earth VR turns much of the world into a digital playground that you can fly or teleport around in immersive 3D space. The recently released jaw-dropper from Oculus Studios won tonight’s Lumiere for Best VR Animated Experience. Longtime Hollywood environmental activist, Ed Begley Jr. Bring your Kleenex for this one.

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DECEMBER 13, 2016

The Gear VR Killer App contest hosted by Samsung at the Upload Collective earlier this month brought in a hundred-plus technophiles eager for a chance to check out the finalists — and to find out which (if any) deserved “killer app” status. “[It] Follow the developers on Facebook. Follow the developers on Facebook.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Games, as one of the prime sources of entertainment, could be more prominent by becoming more interactive and immersive. billion in 2017 and 2018. As virtual reality technology gained prominence, the use of VR devices like the Samsung Gear VR, Oculus VR, and HTC Vive, have also become popular. billion, followed by $5.8

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The YouTube VR app originally debuted on Google's own Daydream VR platform (which it killed back in 2019 ) in 2017. In the years since, Google also brought YouTube VR to the Oculus Store on Samsung Gear VR in 2018 , then Oculus Go later that year , and was a launch title for the Quest Store.

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XROM

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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. This development marks a significant step in making immersive content more accessible and convenient for users. Article Courtesy : VRAR World China

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JUNE 7, 2017

Apple’s WWDC 2017 keynote made that abundantly clear with their announcement of support for external Metal graphics, HTC Vive, SteamVR and Metal VR. IDC started to collect market share data for VR and AR shipments since Q1 2016 and just reported their Q1 numbers for 2017. In 3rd place after Samsung and Sony was HTC with the HTC Vive.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Whether you’re finally ready to pull the trigger and get a VR headset of your own, or you’re looking to bump up immersion with sweet new accessories, there are some serious Black Friday discounts to be had this week. value) in addition to the current Fallout 4 VR bundle, which launches on December 12, 2017. Oculus Rift Discount.

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Road to VR

APRIL 12, 2018

Marcos has since left Mozilla in order to work on the Supermedium WebVR browser, which creates a desktop VR browser designed for the Vive or Oculus to easily go in and out of viewing WebVR content as a seamless VR experience. spec include Firefox Release 55, Oculus Browser, Samsung Internet, & Microsoft Edge.

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AllThingsVR

JANUARY 10, 2017

The 5 Most Important Announcements from CES 2017 on VR & AR 1) Intel’s ‘Merged Reality’ Demo Brings Actual Hands Into VR on Oculus Rift Intel demoed 2 things at CES: 1) they demoed Intel’s technology to bring your hands into VR, no controller required, with Intel’s Merged Reality RealSense. 2) They demoed Project Alloy.

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Hypergrid Business

JANUARY 3, 2017

More than 70 virtual and argumented reality companies will showcase their products, innovations and demos at CES 2017, starting this Thursday in Las Vegas. Six degrees of freedom adds straight-line motion in all directions, making for a more immersive experience. Image courtesy Dacuda.). The platform is in beta testing right now.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Oculus Video. Minecraft (2017) : Little Skippy will do and learn anything to play Minecraft in VR. Minecraft (2017) : Little Skippy will do and learn anything to play Minecraft in VR. Oculus Video : Load up a movie and toss your Uncle Ted in for his own private cinema. 2017) : Somebody in your family loves fishing.

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Road to VR

JUNE 18, 2019

Double Fine released the VR puzzler Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin on PSVR in 2017, and brought the game to PC VR headsets in 2018. Double Fine also publishes games, one of which was the VR title GNOG , which also hit PSVR in 2017 and eventually PC VR headsets in 2018. 343 Industries – Halo: Recruit.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

In the second half of 2017 it began rolling out to PC VR platforms starting with Windows VR, and became available the Oculus Rift, Vive (via Viveport), and Oculus Go in 2018. Now with the app’s launch on SteamVR this week , the immersive video platform is available on every major VR platform and headset.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The launch of Apple Vision Pro is in some ways the most significant event for the XR industry since the acquisition of Oculus by Meta back in 2014. Apple reportedly acquired the company back in 2017 and, as we know today, the ‘reality dial’ feature become an integral part of Vision Pro.

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Road to VR

MARCH 19, 2017

.” Lets be honest, the last few years have seen some pretty wild speculation from industry analysts whilst the excitement and hype surrounding the most recent renaissance in immersive technology has ridden high. ” 2016 saw the arrival of 3 major consumer virtual reality headsets, the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR.

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Tech Trends VR

JULY 31, 2019

The two most successful VR headsets – from a sales point of view – were Sony’s PlayStation VR and Oculus Go – these two, together, sold around 1.2 According to Nielsen’s SuperData report , VR’s total revenues have grown by 30% compared to 2017, reaching $3.6

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Road to VR

JUNE 7, 2018

Virtual Virtual Reality is one of mobile VR’s best games to date, and you can now play an enhanced version on the Oculus Rift. Having played through the entirety of the game on a mobile VR headset, it’s no wonder to me why the time and effort has been put in to bring it to the Oculus Rift. Image courtesy Tender Claws.

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VRWorld

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Facebook s very own CEO, Mark Zuckerberg introduced a new $199 headset, Oculus G o, and permanently cut the price for the flagship Rift to $399 as he talked up VR’s potential. In a blog post, the company said the new price for its immersive headset will be available for a “limited time” as part of a summer sale.

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Road to VR

MAY 28, 2020

Windows VR headsets were the first major headsets out of the gate with inside-out tracking back in 2017. While it was impressive for the time, competitors like Oculus have since launched headsets with four or more tracking cameras which offer a much larger tracking volume. New Controllers, Compatible with All WMR Headsets.

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MAY 21, 2017

At Google I/O 2017 developer conference this week, the company announced a standalone Daydream VR headset in partnership with Qualcomm , with Lenovo and HTC slated to release commercial versions later this year. Facebook and Samsung have not shared how many apps are in the Gear VR store, but a quick count shows the number is around 1,000.

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VRScout

APRIL 5, 2017

So to up-the-ante even further, they decided to bring that same adrenaline-fueled commercial to the immersive world of VR. “Rogue sales have made the jump to hyperspace, up nearly 50 percent in 2017 from this time last year, and we’re not planning on letting up anytime soon.”

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

It’s a healthy week of new releases across both Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear, with a combination of free and premium experiences you shouldn’t pass up. Plus — check out our list of the best Oculus Rift games and best Gear VR games for more suggestions! 2017 VR, from Tungsten Game. Price: $24.99 (Rift).

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The NBA on TNT VR app is intended to change the viewing experience from, “passive to immersive’” said David Aufhauser, Managing Director, Strategy and Product for Intel Sports, during an interview with VRScout. In 2017, the NBA gave fans the ability to switch between multiple 360° courtside views. It’s different,” he said.

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VRScout

AUGUST 29, 2016

You can enjoy the full audio recording below: In this week’s VRScout Report, we discuss VR used as legal evidence; President Obama stars in 360 video at Yosemite; Sliver TV brings 360 immersive views from traditional 2D games w/ $6.2M NEW GEAR VR + SAMSUNG PATENT: BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION. IN FUNDING. Sliver TV has raised $6.2M

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VRScout

MAY 25, 2017

The VRee technology contains proprietary algorithms which optimize (third party) mocap suits and other VR peripherals to provide immersive full body virtual reality experiences without using line of sight technologies. The first universe is being revealed on Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR.

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Hypergrid Business

AUGUST 6, 2021

Poly was Poly was first launched back in 2017 as a platform where users could visit, browse and download any of thousands of 3D objects in a virtual reality environment. In addition to Cardboard and Daydream, there was one other major phone-based virtual reality platform — the Samsung Gear VR. So where is the growth coming from?

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Road to VR

MAY 15, 2018

Pinball FX 2 VR (2016) , the VR pinball simulator, is getting a host of new tables in a free update, brought over from its flatscreen sequel, Pinball FX 3 (2017). the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Jaws (1975) and Back to the Future (1985) are now available in the respective versions for Oculus Rift, Oculus Go and Gear VR.

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Cats and VR

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

The game is available on Steam for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive through the Oculus store. The MyDream Interactive team brought decades of game design experience into addressing VR’s unique challenges and immersive nature, creating a new style of play striking a balance between calm and exhilarating in the world of Siege Hammer.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Original investors included Comcast Ventures, HTC and Samsung, but now join Horizons Ventures, Twentieth Century Fox, Evolution Media Partners (backed by TPG and CAA), China’s Shanghai Media Group, Youku Global Media Fund and LDV Partners. SEE ALSO Comcast, Samsung, and HTC Join $6 Million Investment in VR Animation Studio 'Baobab'.

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

Harmonix , the studio that popularized the rhythm-accessory video with Guitar Hero and now continues the tradition with Rock Band , are today announcing a new music-based gaming experience for the Samsung Gear VR. SingSpace was a surprise addition to the demo room of the Oculus Connect 3 virtual reality convention in San Jose.

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Road to VR

JUNE 9, 2017

Zero Days VR is one of the most powerful VR documentaries that I’ve seen so far since it uses the unique affordances of VR to visualize what’s at stake for weaponizing security vulnerabilities, and it uses these volumetric affordances to innovate what’s possible in immersive storytelling. Support Voices of VR.

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InstaVR

JANUARY 3, 2019

VR use will expand within organizations 2017 was the year for “early adopters” in VR. We’d just seen the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive get wide releases, and Gear VR was seeing strong usage thanks in part to Samsung bundling the headset with new phones. This year, we’ll see Oculus launch the Quest.

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