VRScout

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

That’s the idea behind Wist, an upcoming mobile app from the California-based VR startup Wist Labs that turns 2D video into 3D scenes you can watch in augmented reality (AR) or VR. Imagine being able to physically step inside your favorite memories at the exact locations in which they occurred.

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Digital Trends

JANUARY 25, 2021

Tesla has just posted mesmerizing footage shot at its California factory showing robots stamping metal sheets into parts for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 18, 2017

Today, California-based interactive advertising platform Immersv announced the successful completion of a $10.5 Immersv, who have run successful advertising campaigns with brands like Nissan and Mountain Dew, claim their 360 degree and VR videos ‘view-through’ rates (the equivalent of a click-through on a traditional ad) is 85%.

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VRScout

APRIL 23, 2022

Everyone’s favorite music & arts festival Coachella is currently underway in Indio, California. Coachella is happening now in Indio, California and ends tomorrow, April 24th. Enter the Coachellaverse. This year, Coachella took its first steps towards creating its very own metaverse. Image Credit: Coachella.

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VRScout

JUNE 23, 2016

With Facebook and YouTube fully supporting 360° video on their platforms and consumer 360° cameras making their way into the hands of creators around the world, it comes as no surprise that music artists are experimenting with VR to create 360° music videos of their own. A few you may have already seen, but some maybe not.

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AR Insider

JUNE 10, 2021

See the quick summary below, followed by embedded video. Cruise, a General Motors spin-off, has been given permission by the state of California to test driverless ride hailing. We continue the narrative this week with Maher’s look at Amazon Halo, choice picks from WWDC and GM Cruise’s new self-driving conquest.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Beginning 2020, videos created using VR and AI technology will need to be identified as such. The upcoming regulations will also require any video and audio content created using VR or AI technology to be marked.

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VRScout

AUGUST 16, 2016

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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VRScout

APRIL 27, 2022

Jerry Terrance, an 85-year-old grandfather from Los Angeles, California, has turned himself into a 3D hologram that will serve as a humanoid time capsule for future generations. As Jerry thoughtfully recites his family history, accompanying home videos and photos are projected on the wall behind him.

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VRScout

MARCH 7, 2020

Embedded infrared and color cameras capture live video of hands and toys on the playing surface. By combining an array of existing technologies, such as live video streaming and depth sensors, the student team created a new device that offers almost endless ways to play.

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GizModo VR

JULY 1, 2021

On Tuesday, a group of protesters showed up at the Alameda Courthouse in Oakland, California, for the pre-trial hearing for Jason Fletcher, a police officer who was charged with manslaughter for shooting and killing Steven Taylor, a Black man, inside of a Walmart last year. Along with Taylor’s family, advocates for… Read more.

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VRScout

APRIL 6, 2020

Roller and David Cole, the California-based company has spent the last 10 years working to perfect the immersive live streaming format. Apple’s purchase would gain the company access not only to the platforms’ numerous existing partnerships, but it’s patented live streaming technology that upscales video streams.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The professional NFL team the Los Angeles Rams have partnered with fan engagement platform ARound to launch an absolutely massive augmented reality (AR) experience at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. foot video board like never before.

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Tech Trends VR

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The XR Community is meeting, in person, this November in Santa Clara, California to connect, learn and grow the AR and VR ecosystem. The XR Community is meeting, in person, at AWE this November in Santa Clara, California to connect, learn and grow the #AR and #VR ecosystem. Location: Santa Clara Convention Center, California, USA.

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AR Insider

MARCH 11, 2021

See the quick summary below, followed by embedded video. Escape The Room’ is not just a game, it’s how one California school is handling its admission process. And stay tuned each week for more AR-related musings from Maher. Alexa will now be the integrated digital assistant on Xbox.

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GizModo VR

JULY 14, 2021

Eyeing an even bigger slice of the media pie, Netflix is planning an imminent expansion into the video game space, and has reportedly tapped a former Electronic Arts and Facebook executive to helm the initiative. Read more.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In addition to the name change, the company also revealed Horizon Home, a new Oculus Quest home where you can hang with friends, watch videos, and party up before a game; customizable Horizon Workrooms; new mixed reality tools; and a new XR headset referred to as ‘Project Cambria.’ ’ Feature Image Credit: Facebook (Meta).

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Mashable VR

JUNE 11, 2022

Not so with video. Nowadays, the majority of video players — whether it's YouTube, Netflix, or a random training video or lecture — come with the option to watch the action at different speeds, typically allowing anything from "normal" up to "2X" or beyond. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab).

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ARPost

JULY 31, 2020

However, California-based Pinot Noir specialist, Siduri , is taking a different approach with their educational WebAR experience made with Rock Paper Reality and Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studios technology and hosted by 8th Wall. Volumetric video for the experience was captured using Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studios technology.

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VRScout

JULY 27, 2020

The Cosumnes Fire Department , for example, has been putting new recruits through VR training regiments designed to simulate dangerous California wildfires, while other departments have begun using immersive technology to prepare staff for a wide range of situations, including kitchen and submarine fires. Training anytime/anywhere.

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VRScout

AUGUST 2, 2021

I was lucky enough to experience Army of the Dead: Las Vengeance last week at the official launch in Los Angeles, California, and while my personal score may have been abysmal, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this action-packed location-based VR experience.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 21, 2022

After five films, Jurassic World: Dominion is finally making good on the potential terror of the first Jurassic Park film. In the first film, and all the others frankly, the ultimate danger was that, after killing the people on the island, the dinosaurs would then escape the island and run havoc through all of… Read more.

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Road to VR

JULY 25, 2016

And for those involved in the rapidly expanding world of 360 video and film, they’re announcing a new VRWorks 360 Video SDK which they claim will allow you to “Capture, Stitch, and Stream VR Content in Real-Time with VRWorks 360 Video SDK.”

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GizModo VR

MAY 4, 2022

California startup SpinLaunch recently performed the eighth demonstration of its suborbital mass accelerator, but unlike in previous tests, this flight vehicle was equipped with an onboard camera, providing an unprecedented view of the high-altitude launch. Read more.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 7, 2021

See the quick summary below, followed by embedded video. Nuro is the first autonomous delivery startup to get clearance by the California DMV to drive on public roads. We continue the narrative this week with Maher’s look at Snapchat’s Bitmoji updates, Peleton’s crack at original music, and Nuro’s AV greenlight.

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Next Reality AR

JUNE 18, 2019

District Court, Northern District of California in San Francisco, state that Magic Leap alleges that Chi Xu used his time at Magic Leap to funnel trade secrets to his own startup and accelerate the development of its competing product. Video: "Magic Leap alleges herein that the overall pace of. The documents, which were filed with U.S.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Forging ahead with its bizarre plans to expand into the video game space, Netflix has reportedly acquired Night School Studio , an indie game developer that will mark the first acquisition of its kind for the streaming platform. Read more.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Each player will receive a personalized video showing the highlights of their actions in the game and a summary of their Squid Game storyline. The US fans can enjoy this and other Sandbox VR experiences in more than 20 locations, and more than 15 states, including California, New Jersey, Texas, Minnesota, Nevada, Illinois, and Washington.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 4, 2020

Created by TheArmyofDos , the VR project presents an uncanny recreation of the real thing, which you’ll find at Disneyland in Anaheim, California and a nearly identical version in the park’s Chiba, Japan location. It even appears to have authentic sound effects.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Scientists in California are hoping to recruit volunteers who own exactly two cats for their experiment, which will primarily involve just watching some cat videos. Feline lovers with furry families can now put their communication skills to the test. The hope is that this research will reveal how well the typical… Read more.

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Upload VR

MAY 13, 2023

Meta announced winners of its Presence Platform Hackathon with a pair of videos showcasing interesting mixed reality concepts. Applicants for the hackathons held at Meta's offices in California and London were competing for the chance to win a $50,000 prize at each location.

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VRScout

MARCH 21, 2022

The 2022 Game Developer Conference (GDC) began earlier today in San Francisco, California, kicking off five days of industry-shaking announcements, round-table discussions, and various other content centered around video game development. Could a VR/AR adaptation of the deloved fantasy RPG be on the horizon?

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

After recording themselves dancing with or staging the performers users can upload the videos to social media. About the time Malik was launching Jadu, Newman was also beginning to have his moment, too, but from inside a small wooden shed in Southern California. There is a certain energy that comes from [him].”. That makes my day.”.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 1, 2021

A plastic surgeon in Northern California went viral over the weekend after video surfaced showing the doctor in traffic court via Zoom while a patient was on his operating table. Dr. Scott Green, who appeared in court by videochat dressed in mask and operating gown, confirmed he was in surgery but insisted he could do… Read more.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The experience is made up of “high-resolution images and 360-degree VR videos,” the company says. Merchandise includes plush toys, action figures, franchise DVDs, and video games. Burbank, California (1301 N Victory Place) – February 15-16. Anaheim, California (440 Euclid Street) – February 22-23.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

California-based custom motorcycle specialists RYCA Motors is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new custom motorcycle kit available for a limited time to early investors. “It can also be used for tech support, maintenance, and repair in ways far beyond what is possible with written manuals or videos.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Late last year the software development startup conducted a series of layoffs to its staff as part of the companies transition from VR content to the development of AR technology with a focus on volumetric video capture. Today, Jaunt announced the sale of all company assets to Verizon Communications Inc. Image Credit: Jaunt XR.

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