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St. Giles Hotels Giving Gear 360 Cameras To Guests for Campaign

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A decade ago barely anyone imagined we would have the technology to virtually immerse ourselves into a completely different environment. The hospitality space is one industry fully embracing the technology. With hotels located in major cities in the United Kingdom, United States, Malaysia, Philippines, and Australia, the St.

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Metaverse needs to solve problems, not be the problem

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Metaverse and virtual reality sells beyond gaming and technology markets if it solves problems. We’re getting better on hardware and high quality content, but how do we actually distribute the fabulous 360 degrees pieces? The technology is absolutely great. It will not sell if it creates them. Photo: Meridian Treehouse.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

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Facebook launches a dedicated 360 photo and video player , while teasing those of us in America with the prospect of live streaming our Gear VR games to Facebook. Facebook 360 is currently available on Gear VR, acting as a destination for the 1M+ 360 videos and 25M+ 360 photos that have been uploaded to the social media giant.

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Lumiere Award Winners Team Up To Create The Virtual Content Group

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As VR technology grows, companies will be crossing over into uncharted waters. We previously reported on a collective including HTC Vive, Sony, and many others that would work together to harness the potential of immersive technology. The awards are given to work that highlights impactful technological achievements.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

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That fabulously weird genius known as Björk continues her lifetime exploration of technology, art, and music with Björk Digital. A traveling showcase of digital and video works, Björk Digital started in Australia and it just debuted at London’s Somerset house. THE FAMOUS ICELANDIC ECCENTRIC EMBRACES VR. Internet traffic.

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Top 37 VR Film Festivals to Attend in 2018

VeeR VR

premieres from over 30 countries, it hosts writer's events which includes screenwriting competitions, a shorts programs, technology and artistic forums and workshops, student programs, and a theatre organ accompanied silent film. The last date to submit your 360 video films is September 27, 2016.

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Mass VR and Squeaky Floors, with PwC’s Jeremy Dalton

XR for Business Podcast

Jeremy Dalton — the author of this anecdote — stops by to talk about mass VR technology. Jeremy leads PwC’s Virtual and Augmented Reality Team, helping clients across all sectors understand, quantify and implement the benefits of virtual and augmented reality technology. Today’s guest is Jeremy Dalton.