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BBC Launches New VR Studio with Documentary about the Nile

VRScout

Explore the Nile in this immersive VR documentary released by the BBC’s new VR Hub. Currently, there is contention between Egypt and Ethiopia over the potential damming of the largest river in the world, the Nile River. BBC Africa correspondent Alastair Leithead even says this disagreement could potentially lead to a war over water.

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Tribeca Film Fest To Release VR Films On Oculus Quest & Go After Coronavirus Cancellation

VRScout

15 VR short films scheduled to debut at Tribeca Immersive will be available later this month on standalone Oculus headsets. This includes 15 VR short films that will be making their debut as part of Tribeca Immersive’s Cinema360 lineup. Ferenj: A Graphic Memoir In VR (World Premiere)—USA, Ethiopia: Project Creator: Ainslee A.

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Weekend Downloads: New on Gear VR and Oculus Rift

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Additionally, you’ll also be able to purchase or rent high-quality digital movies (US only) to enjoy in Oculus Video on Rift just as you have been able to on Gear VR. In Oculus Rift, DiRT Rally VR immerses you an 90fps experience that puts you in the driver’s seat. You can browse the selection in the Movies tab.

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Is VR the Future of News?

Tech Trends VR

The film is in full immersive VR, is stereoscopic and features fully spatialised audio. This week the BBC released a new two-part virtual reality news documentary series called Damming the Nile, which was produced in partnership between BBC News and the newly launched BBC VR Hub headed up by Zillah Watson.

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‘Four Walls’ With Rashida Jones Uses VR To Raise Awareness Of Refugee Crisis

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At least one organization is working to increase awareness of refugees by presenting their stories in the immersive medium of virtual reality. Pictures and videos of the IRC’s travels have helped show the work they’re doing, but flat, 2D content is simply unable to powerfully tell an emotional story.

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VR Cybertruck – Amusement Equipment of Choice for Big Venues

Steki Amusement

Whether playing games or watching videos, users’ VR experience is taken to the next level.

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Owatch VR Triple-2 Shopping Fest Combo, Up to 20% off

Steki Amusement

VR Chair 360° : Super exciting VR roller coaster simulator, 360° rotation, cool design, high immersion, accurate motion simulation, high-quality VR videos and interactive games. VR Motorcycle : Unprecedented speed experience and pleasure, immersed in it and unable to extricate yourself! The best to invest in your VR business!