Road to VR

APRIL 1, 2017

With the Galaxy S8 and S8+ coming later this month , Samsung is hoping to sweeten the deal with a free Gear VR headset and Controller for US and Canadian pre-orders before April 20th. And while there are plenty of free games on the Oculus app store, Samsung is also giving away a free Oculus content pack to get you started (US purchases only). Samsung Galaxy S8 ($750) and Galaxy S8+ ($850) aren’t exactly cheap, but if you’re looking for an easy way to jump into VR and upgrade your ph

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VRScout

APRIL 1, 2017

Some of the better VR and AR jokes in 2017. It’s that time of the year again. April Fools’ Day is upon us and so come with it the annual offering of jokes from tech companies and brands. It should come as no surprise that VR headsets usually end up being a favorite subject matter when it cooking up tricks. And for the most part, they are welcome “fake news” to most.

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Road to VR

APRIL 1, 2017

One of the slickest titles on the Rift right now, Epic Games’ arcade shooter Robo Recall has received an update which addresses one of the bigger criticisms the title received at launch, 360 degree tracking for the Oculus Touch. Robo Recall is a rare example in VR, a title that represents what can be achieved with the right funding, technology and developers behind it – one of the few titles on VR which comes close to the polish and production values expected of Triple-A titles in th

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VRGuy

APRIL 1, 2017

A few weeks ago, we were approached by a VR porn site seeking a partnership. It is no secret that adult entertainment is an early adopter of many new technologies and virtual reality is no exception. We respectfully declined as we decided a long time ago that we won't participate in this market. Besides, I'm no longer as good looking as I used to be.

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Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

To avoid awkward and sometimes disastrous learning content, instructional designers must use authentic translation in the right context to get optimal results. For example, even a simple phrase like “got milk” translates to “are you lactating” in Mexico. Can you imagine what a straight translation might do to your course? With over 317 million people in the US and over 6.7 billion potential customers in the world, personalizing training seems logical.

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Road to VR

APRIL 1, 2017

Continuing its diversification from pure, cinematic experiences, IMAX has announced that it’s partnering with Warner Bros. to bring its forthcoming superhero movie franchises to virtual reality via multiplexes and it’s dedicated VR centres. This year saw the opening of IMAX’s first dedicated virtual reality ‘Experience’ center , through which the firm – which made its name via super-sized cinematic experiences – intends to diversify its entertainment off

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Road to VR

APRIL 1, 2017

I had the chance to give the keynote at the Silicon Valley Virtual Reality Conference where I provide some historical context for virtual reality tracing the evolution of communications mediums in order to contextualize my elemental theory of presence. It traces the history of the science and philosophy, and shows how VR is providing a direct experience of how much of our reality is subjectively constructed with our entire bodies.

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