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and Canada—roughly a $50 price drop. Everyone’s making VR more affordable before the holiday season. On the heels of price drops for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive this past month, Sony is also jumping into the price war game. MORE
Gelfond said via press release that Cineplex, “has led the way in expanding the IMAX network across Canada and is now the first to launch an IMAX VR Center in the country. IMAX announced today a new partnership with Canadian theater chain Cineplex to bring an IMAX VR Center to the Scotiabank Theater in Toronto. As part of the deal, IMAX will also install auditoriums at one other cinema in Toronto, and one in Regina, Saskatchewan. IMAX CEO Richard L. MORE
Showings of Stargate Origin are free, although only users in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand will be able to join in – no doubt an issue with licensing. MORE
Microsoft Stores across the US and Canada are now hosting free HoloLens demos, so you can finally see what the hubbub is all about. CANADA. The post Microsoft Now Hosts Free HoloLens Demos Across US & Canada appeared first on Road to VR. MORE
Art & Science Experiences Q&A brian sharp canada creativity medium professional sculptingThe The post Brian Sharp Talks Next Steps For Facebook’s Sculpting Software appeared first on UploadVR. MORE
The deals are available in the US, Canada, UK/EU, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan. Black Friday is nearly upon us, and Oculus is cutting a few bucks off both Oculus Go and Oculus Rift to celebrate. MORE
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He moved from Canada to Germany in 2014 and where he currently resides with his wife and baby girl. End Space VR was one of the earlier shooters around for Google Cardboard. Now, End Space is available for Gear VR. MORE
Telefilm & Canada Media Fund’s cool campaign to promote the Canadian Virtual Reality intiatives at #MIPTV! A big thank you to Mtl-based Vrvana for the fantastic custom-made headsets! – Telefilm Canada #eyeoncanada Wearing headsets custom designed by Vrvana, Telefilm Canada was out on the streets of Cannes today promoting […]. Aliens on the red carpet? MORE
The company is currently only shipping to the US, Canada, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK. MORE
entertainment Experiences canada ctrlv VR arcadeRecently UploadVR posted an in-depth feature on how The post CtrlV Opens First Vive VR Arcade In North America appeared first on UploadVR. MORE
Oculus says shoppers will be able to find the deal at retailers in USA, Canada, UK + EU, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan. Don’t blink, because you might miss the most important time of the year for holiday shopping. MORE
The car operating system would be built at least partially in Canada, Bloomberg reported. The new report states that Apple has “dozens of software engineers in Canada building a car operating system.” Virtual reality is being used to test Apple’s self-driving vehicle. MORE
The platform is already up and running in 20 states across the US as well as Canada. Nearly two years ago to the day we first wrote about MyndVR. It’s a VR platform designed for use by elderly people, giving them a raft of content to enjoy, like a Frank Sinatra tribute show. This week, though, MyndVR is expanding its mission with the help of HTC. The company is now rolling out MyndVR 2.0 in partnership with HTC’s Vive X accelerator. MORE
He reveals he’s also in advanced discussions with various embassies from countries such as the UK,Canada,Australia,Ireland Israel about mutual exchange programs. MORE
The team behind the Oculus Rift is gearing up to significantly expand its reach, announcing today that the VR headset will be available in Canada and Europe starting on September 20. Archive Canada europe gaming oculus rift virtual reality vr MORE
Don’t get too excited yet, though: for now, as part of a global test pilot, the VR kitchen experience is only being demoed at the IKEA Etobicoke store in Ontario, Canada. The post IKEA Canada Lets You Flip Pancakes in VR appeared first on VRScout. MORE
TPCast, the wireless transmitter first launched for Vive , is going to be arriving in few different regions soon including US, Canada, and much of the European Union. Launching pre-orders quietly yesterday afternoon in the US and Canada, TPCast for Rift pre-orders ran out almost immediately. MORE
VR Chuckwagon Racing Stampedes Into Canada via @VRScout [link] [link] — allthingsvr (@allthingsvr) July 24, 2017. virtual reality augmented reality vr ar MORE
Unity Technologies is organizing series of events in US and Canada to talk to young women who are curious about careers in game development. The company behind the popular Unity game platform engine used to develop video... Briefs VR & AR Unity MORE
Our new Samsung Experience Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre is, simply, unlike anything we’ve ever launched before in Canada,” said Patricia Heath, Vice President, Retail Excellence, Samsung Canada. News Canada Gear 360 Gear VR Samsung Samsung Experience Store Toronto MORE
The VR experience developed for HTC Vive and Samsung Gear is part of marketing partnership to promote The Last Jedi and will be in Nissan dealerships in the US, Mexico, and Canada very soon. MORE
Microsoft Hololens (Developer version) has been available in the US and Canada since March for $3,000. However, this has left out many other parts of the world. MORE
The Government of Canada announced this week that it has awarded a $1.1 The contract comes as part of the Canadian government’s Build in Canada Innovation Program, which has seen over $126 million invested in 285 contracts since 2010. “Bluedrop is extremely happy that the Build in Canada Innovation Program recognizes and supports the innovative capabilities of our company,” said Jean-Claude Siew, Vice President, Technology & Simulation at Bluedrop. MORE
PoseVR, along with various other tools, such as the VR paint and the animation tool, Quill, was used to produce Disney’s first-ever VR short film, Cycles , which debuted at Siggraph 2018 in Vancouver Canada earlier this year. MORE
Various retailers in the USA, UK, Canada are offering the headset (and controllers) for a reduced price this week. Canada. In Canada, Amazon CA and Best Buy are offering the bundle at C$449 (C$80 off). Didn’t get a chance to pick up an Oculus Rift in the Christmas sales? The discount will continue over the weekend. The Rift’s regular price is $399 / £399 / C$529. In the USA, the discounted price is $349 ($50 off). MORE
Priced £549 or €699, the Oculus Rift will finally be available to buy in physical retail stores across Europe and Canada from next month, with online pre-orders going live today. Our German friends can pick up the Rift from Amazon.de , MediaMarkt and Saturn , while those in Canada can get their Rift from Best Buy and the Microsoft Store. Good news for Oculus Rift fans outside the States: the Rift headset is coming to stores September 20th. MORE
Today I’ve attended my first lecture at View Conference : the Masterclass “Artist-Driven Immersive Work” by Eloi Champagne and Martin Viau, of the National Film Board of Canada. virtual reality canada cardboard nfb storytelling tips view conference vr MORE
If you’re in the UK or Canada, the Oculus Rift seemingly just got cheaper. The price is now listed as £349 in the UK and C$449 in Canada Oculus website. Tagged with: 2019 , facebook , oculus rift , pc vr , price cut Facebook Twitter Reddit More The post Oculus Rift Price Seemingly Cut In UK & Canada, Now £349 / C$449 appeared first on UploadVR. Previously the price was £399 / $529. MORE
This conversation took place at the Symposium iX conference at the Society for Arts and Technology in Montreal, Canada. MORE
Tikal will first appear at Dreamland Virtual Reality in London, Ontario, Canada on April 1st. Location-based VR allows multiple people to jump into the same virtual space. That’s not something that’s really possible at home. MORE
So you can imagine my shock when Alberta, Canada’s annual Calgary Stampede festival announced that this years attractions will include a multi-player VR chuckwagon racing experience. The post VR Chuckwagon Racing Stampedes Into Canada appeared first on VRScout. MORE
Students in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada are refining a new technology that allows clinicians to see inside a patient’s body using augmented reality. MORE
Stretching from Alaska through Canada and Scandinavia all the way to the Pacific coast of Russia, The unique ecosystem of the Great Northern Forest circles the planet and plays a vital role in preventing climate change. MORE
Among other notable studios, the location boasts gaming giant Electronic Arts Canada – the powerhouse behind the NHL, NBA, and FIFA franchises – and employs nearly 17,000 workers in the 3D industry. investment goes further in Canada. I’m originally from Canada. MORE
TPCast, the eponymous company producing a wireless VR transmitter, is now offering its HTC Vive-specific device for pre-order in US and Canada. Now the wireless transmitter, a battery-powered device that lets you go cable free, is available for pre-oder in the US and Canada starting today. MORE
There have been many promotions by Google and other companies to send out free Google Cardboard VR headsets. I got really excited about the Star Wars one last year, but despite getting signed up, mine never arrived. Thankfully, if you haven't been able to get in on one of these promos, there is still a way to get your own, … Continue reading. Archive google google cardboard virtual reality vr MORE
During the talk of the National Film Board of Canada at View Conference 2018 , the speakers Eloi Champagne and Martin Viau talked about one of the experiences they have developed, called Museum of Symmetry , that was like a cartoon in virtual reality. Image by National Film Board of Canada). MORE
Their other location in Canada features virtual reality through a relationship with Canada’s first virtual reality arcade brand, CTRL V , using their proprietary VR arcade platform with HTC Vives. Hyper-reality has officially landed in Toronto as today marks the opening of the newest VOID Experience Centre in the fourth largest city in North America and a popular tourist destination. MORE
Stepping up to that challenge is Canada-based indie team, Red Meat Games, formed of developers that have worked on the likes of Eternal Darkness and Metal Gear Solid: The post Exclusive: Take Flight and Throw Cars with VR Superhero Sim, First Impact appeared first on UploadVR. MORE
This giveaway is open to addresses in the US and Canada only. US and Canada entries only. Smash Hit Plunder is a narrative-focused VR adventure game with cooperative action-packed gameplay. MORE
Soon you’ll be able to walk into a regular store in Europe and Canada and pick up an Oculus Rift headset, according to a tweet from the company’s CEO Brendan Iribe. Rift hits retail in Europe and Canada Sept 20, in-store Touch demos begin in October. MORE
Toronto-based VR Agency MetaVRse has launched as Canada’s first full-service Virtual Reality agency. MORE
7) Must be 18 year or older, must be in located in United States, United Kingdom, Canada (excluding Quebec), France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland or Japan. MORE
Canada Related Topics VRScout
JULY 23, 2017
So you can imagine my shock when Alberta, Canada’s annual Calgary Stampede festival announced that this years attractions will include a multi-player VR chuckwagon racing experience. The post VR Chuckwagon Racing Stampedes Into Canada appeared first on VRScout.
VRScout
APRIL 7, 2017
Our new Samsung Experience Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre is, simply, unlike anything we’ve ever launched before in Canada,” said Patricia Heath, Vice President, Retail Excellence, Samsung Canada. News Canada Gear 360 Gear VR Samsung Samsung Experience Store Toronto
Road to VR
JULY 15, 2018
Microsoft Stores across the US and Canada are now hosting free HoloLens demos, so you can finally see what the hubbub is all about. CANADA. The post Microsoft Now Hosts Free HoloLens Demos Across US & Canada appeared first on Road to VR.
The Ghost Howls
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Today I’ve attended my first lecture at View Conference : the Masterclass “Artist-Driven Immersive Work” by Eloi Champagne and Martin Viau, of the National Film Board of Canada. virtual reality canada cardboard nfb storytelling tips view conference vr
Road to VR
AUGUST 18, 2016
Soon you’ll be able to walk into a regular store in Europe and Canada and pick up an Oculus Rift headset, according to a tweet from the company’s CEO Brendan Iribe. Rift hits retail in Europe and Canada Sept 20, in-store Touch demos begin in October.
VRScout
MARCH 17, 2017
Don’t get too excited yet, though: for now, as part of a global test pilot, the VR kitchen experience is only being demoed at the IKEA Etobicoke store in Ontario, Canada. The post IKEA Canada Lets You Flip Pancakes in VR appeared first on VRScout.
AllThingsVR
JULY 24, 2017
VR Chuckwagon Racing Stampedes Into Canada via @VRScout [link] [link] — allthingsvr (@allthingsvr) July 24, 2017. virtual reality augmented reality vr ar
UploadVR
JANUARY 6, 2019
If you’re in the UK or Canada, the Oculus Rift seemingly just got cheaper. The price is now listed as £349 in the UK and C$449 in Canada Oculus website. Tagged with: 2019 , facebook , oculus rift , pc vr , price cut Facebook Twitter Reddit More The post Oculus Rift Price Seemingly Cut In UK & Canada, Now £349 / C$449 appeared first on UploadVR. Previously the price was £399 / $529.
UploadVR
AUGUST 25, 2017
Gelfond said via press release that Cineplex, “has led the way in expanding the IMAX network across Canada and is now the first to launch an IMAX VR Center in the country. IMAX announced today a new partnership with Canadian theater chain Cineplex to bring an IMAX VR Center to the Scotiabank Theater in Toronto. As part of the deal, IMAX will also install auditoriums at one other cinema in Toronto, and one in Regina, Saskatchewan. IMAX CEO Richard L.
Cats and VR
JUNE 29, 2016
Toronto-based VR Agency MetaVRse has launched as Canada’s first full-service Virtual Reality agency.
UploadVR
JUNE 27, 2017
Their other location in Canada features virtual reality through a relationship with Canada’s first virtual reality arcade brand, CTRL V , using their proprietary VR arcade platform with HTC Vives. Hyper-reality has officially landed in Toronto as today marks the opening of the newest VOID Experience Centre in the fourth largest city in North America and a popular tourist destination.
Road to VR
APRIL 10, 2018
HTC Vive Games News Oculus Rift Games Photogrammetry SteamVR Games VR Games photogrammetry photogrammetry vr realities realities Terres d'Exploration Terres d'Exploration Uncharted Canada
Slashgear
MAY 11, 2016
There have been many promotions by Google and other companies to send out free Google Cardboard VR headsets. I got really excited about the Star Wars one last year, but despite getting signed up, mine never arrived. Thankfully, if you haven't been able to get in on one of these promos, there is still a way to get your own, … Continue reading. Archive google google cardboard virtual reality vr
UploadVR
JUNE 30, 2016
Art & Science Experiences Q&A brian sharp canada creativity medium professional sculptingThe The post Brian Sharp Talks Next Steps For Facebook’s Sculpting Software appeared first on UploadVR.
UploadVR
JUNE 1, 2016
entertainment Experiences canada ctrlv VR arcadeRecently UploadVR posted an in-depth feature on how The post CtrlV Opens First Vive VR Arcade In North America appeared first on UploadVR.
The Ghost Howls
OCTOBER 28, 2018
During the talk of the National Film Board of Canada at View Conference 2018 , the speakers Eloi Champagne and Martin Viau talked about one of the experiences they have developed, called Museum of Symmetry , that was like a cartoon in virtual reality. Image by National Film Board of Canada).
Vrvana
APRIL 5, 2016
Telefilm & Canada Media Fund’s cool campaign to promote the Canadian Virtual Reality intiatives at #MIPTV! A big thank you to Mtl-based Vrvana for the fantastic custom-made headsets! – Telefilm Canada #eyeoncanada Wearing headsets custom designed by Vrvana, Telefilm Canada was out on the streets of Cannes today promoting […]. Aliens on the red carpet?
VRWorld
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
The Government of Canada announced this week that it has awarded a $1.1 The contract comes as part of the Canadian government’s Build in Canada Innovation Program, which has seen over $126 million invested in 285 contracts since 2010. “Bluedrop is extremely happy that the Build in Canada Innovation Program recognizes and supports the innovative capabilities of our company,” said Jean-Claude Siew, Vice President, Technology & Simulation at Bluedrop.
VRWorld
JANUARY 28, 2018
Students in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada are refining a new technology that allows clinicians to see inside a patient’s body using augmented reality.
VRCircle
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Microsoft Hololens (Developer version) has been available in the US and Canada since March for $3,000. However, this has left out many other parts of the world.
Road to VR
DECEMBER 12, 2017
TPCast, the wireless transmitter first launched for Vive , is going to be arriving in few different regions soon including US, Canada, and much of the European Union. Launching pre-orders quietly yesterday afternoon in the US and Canada, TPCast for Rift pre-orders ran out almost immediately.
VRScout
OCTOBER 25, 2016
The car operating system would be built at least partially in Canada, Bloomberg reported. The new report states that Apple has “dozens of software engineers in Canada building a car operating system.” Virtual reality is being used to test Apple’s self-driving vehicle.
Road to VR
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
TPCast, the eponymous company producing a wireless VR transmitter, is now offering its HTC Vive-specific device for pre-order in US and Canada. Now the wireless transmitter, a battery-powered device that lets you go cable free, is available for pre-oder in the US and Canada starting today.
Tech Trends VR
MARCH 17, 2019
He reveals he’s also in advanced discussions with various embassies from countries such as the UK,Canada,Australia,Ireland Israel about mutual exchange programs.
UploadVR
JANUARY 4, 2019
Various retailers in the USA, UK, Canada are offering the headset (and controllers) for a reduced price this week. Canada. In Canada, Amazon CA and Best Buy are offering the bundle at C$449 (C$80 off). Didn’t get a chance to pick up an Oculus Rift in the Christmas sales? The discount will continue over the weekend. The Rift’s regular price is $399 / £399 / C$529. In the USA, the discounted price is $349 ($50 off).
Road to VR
AUGUST 9, 2018
This conversation took place at the Symposium iX conference at the Society for Arts and Technology in Montreal, Canada.
UploadVR
JUNE 21, 2016
Stepping up to that challenge is Canada-based indie team, Red Meat Games, formed of developers that have worked on the likes of Eternal Darkness and Metal Gear Solid: The post Exclusive: Take Flight and Throw Cars with VR Superhero Sim, First Impact appeared first on UploadVR.
Tech Trends VR
AUGUST 28, 2018
Stretching from Alaska through Canada and Scandinavia all the way to the Pacific coast of Russia, The unique ecosystem of the Great Northern Forest circles the planet and plays a vital role in preventing climate change.
Road to VR
MAY 4, 2018
The company is currently only shipping to the US, Canada, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.
VRScout
APRIL 8, 2018
Among other notable studios, the location boasts gaming giant Electronic Arts Canada – the powerhouse behind the NHL, NBA, and FIFA franchises – and employs nearly 17,000 workers in the 3D industry. investment goes further in Canada. I’m originally from Canada.
Cats and VR
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
The VR experience developed for HTC Vive and Samsung Gear is part of marketing partnership to promote The Last Jedi and will be in Nissan dealerships in the US, Mexico, and Canada very soon.
UploadVR
MARCH 13, 2019
Tikal will first appear at Dreamland Virtual Reality in London, Ontario, Canada on April 1st. Location-based VR allows multiple people to jump into the same virtual space. That’s not something that’s really possible at home.
VRCircle
APRIL 22, 2016
He moved from Canada to Germany in 2014 and where he currently resides with his wife and baby girl. End Space VR was one of the earlier shooters around for Google Cardboard. Now, End Space is available for Gear VR.
Road to VR
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
The deals are available in the US, Canada, UK/EU, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan. Black Friday is nearly upon us, and Oculus is cutting a few bucks off both Oculus Go and Oculus Rift to celebrate.
UploadVR
JANUARY 22, 2019
This giveaway is open to addresses in the US and Canada only. US and Canada entries only. Smash Hit Plunder is a narrative-focused VR adventure game with cooperative action-packed gameplay.
Hypergrid Business
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Unity Technologies is organizing series of events in US and Canada to talk to young women who are curious about careers in game development. The company behind the popular Unity game platform engine used to develop video... Briefs VR & AR Unity
UploadVR
APRIL 17, 2019
The platform is already up and running in 20 states across the US as well as Canada. Nearly two years ago to the day we first wrote about MyndVR. It’s a VR platform designed for use by elderly people, giving them a raft of content to enjoy, like a Frank Sinatra tribute show. This week, though, MyndVR is expanding its mission with the help of HTC. The company is now rolling out MyndVR 2.0 in partnership with HTC’s Vive X accelerator.
The Rift Arcade
AUGUST 16, 2016
Priced £549 or €699, the Oculus Rift will finally be available to buy in physical retail stores across Europe and Canada from next month, with online pre-orders going live today. Our German friends can pick up the Rift from Amazon.de , MediaMarkt and Saturn , while those in Canada can get their Rift from Best Buy and the Microsoft Store. Good news for Oculus Rift fans outside the States: the Rift headset is coming to stores September 20th.
VRScout
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
PoseVR, along with various other tools, such as the VR paint and the animation tool, Quill, was used to produce Disney’s first-ever VR short film, Cycles , which debuted at Siggraph 2018 in Vancouver Canada earlier this year.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 17, 2018
7) Must be 18 year or older, must be in located in United States, United Kingdom, Canada (excluding Quebec), France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland or Japan.
Road to VR
MARCH 8, 2018
Showings of Stargate Origin are free, although only users in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand will be able to join in – no doubt an issue with licensing.
Road to VR
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Oculus says shoppers will be able to find the deal at retailers in USA, Canada, UK + EU, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan. Don’t blink, because you might miss the most important time of the year for holiday shopping.
VRScout
AUGUST 28, 2017
and Canada—roughly a $50 price drop. Everyone’s making VR more affordable before the holiday season. On the heels of price drops for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive this past month, Sony is also jumping into the price war game.
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