Remove California Remove Entertainment Remove Oculus Remove Virtual Reality
article thumbnail

Which Startups Are Hiring for Augmented Reality Jobs?

ARPost

In 2019, the demand growth for augmented reality and virtual reality engineers skyrocketed 1400% from the previous year, surpassing the demand for blockchain engineers (the most in-demand skill in 2018). Venture capital investment in augmented reality and virtual reality hit $4.1 Guest Post.

article thumbnail

VR Headsets: XR Today Expert Roundtable

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Virtual reality (VR) headsets are on a constant uphill trajectory which sees the hardware’s landscape evolve rapidly with new components, integrated software, and use cases. Over the years, VR/MR has been used for multiple purposes, including gaming and entertainment. VITURE also debuted a new device at CES 2022.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Crazy VR Goggles in HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’ Are Not a Prop but a Real Prototype

Road to VR

HBO’s show Silicon Valley entertains with tales of the pervasive startup culture of California’s San Francisco Bay Area. In the last few years, virtual reality has been one of the hottest trends in the startup and venture capital space, and the writers of the show have taken clear notice. Photo courtesy HBO.

Avegant 279
article thumbnail

8th Annual Lumiere Awards For Creative Filmmaking Expands VR Categories

VRScout

Virtual reality receives new categories as it takes center stage at this years awards for creative work in film, TV & VR. The Advanced Imaging Society and The VR Society have returned yet again for their annual honoring of this years biggest influencers in categories including creative filmmaking, television and virtual reality.

article thumbnail

Michael Bay Enters VR With Rogue Initiative

VRScout

That’s why it’s beyond exciting to hear that the master of special effects himself will be dipping his toes into the thrilling pool that is virtual reality. This of course includes the talents of Mr. We’re all absolutely thrilled to be working with such a cinematic powerhouse in the field of action entertainment.”

article thumbnail

Rick And Morty: Virtual Rick-ality Nominated For Primetime Emmy

VRScout

The Emmy Awards celebrates its historic 70th anniversary September 17th at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The post Rick And Morty: Virtual Rick-ality Nominated For Primetime Emmy appeared first on VRScout. The Rick And Morty episode “Pickle Rick” has also been nominated for Outstanding Animated Program.

article thumbnail

‘Morgan Lives in a Rocket House in VR’ Gives Us a Peek into a Kid-friendly VR Future

Road to VR

Virtual reality versions of these cartoons, like the upcoming VR episode of Morgan Lives in a Rocket House in VR, may be what kids clamor for in the near future for good reason: it gets them paying attention to the magic of the world present all around them, and doesn’t just leave them immobile and dead-eyed sitting in front of a TV.