VRScout

APRIL 17, 2020

Oculus Connect 7 switches to a virtual format as a result of Coronavirus. Facebook has confirmed its upcoming Oculus Connect 7 developer conference will be switching to a digital format this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Oculus Connect gives us an unprecedented opportunity to connect with our global developer community.

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

Moreover, immersive technology can improve students’ learning experience while teaching them to embrace technology. From virtual field trips on the planet Mars to roleplaying as histories greatest public figures, here are eight fascinating examples of immersive technology in modern education: Credit: Umiversiv. Special Education.

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VRScout

AUGUST 24, 2020

Normally held every year in the Black Rock Desert of northwestern Nevada, the legendary event has established itself as one of—if not the most unique annual festival in the world, celebrating everything from music and art to radical inclusion, gifting, and self-reliance. Image Credit: Somnium Space Ltd.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Last week, the British Film Institute announced that this year’s London Film Festival will be offered virtually, including a dedicated showcase for immersive media. In the future, immersive media pieces in this showcase will be displayed in a “large-scale physical installation.” Celebrating Diversity Through Immersive Media.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The video game industry loves the word “immersion,” and so do gamers. Immersion in gaming can mean a couple different things. In essence, immersion is tricking a person into thinking that they are really participating in the events they’re interacting with, whether physically or emotionally.

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APRIL 29, 2022

On Thursday, April 21st, in Italy there has been the first edition of the On|Metaverse Summit , an amazing hybrid event of which I have been a co-organizer. On|Metaverse Summit has been the first international event on the “metaverse” organized in Italy. I think we all worked very well together as a team.

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VRScout

JUNE 26, 2017

The Magik Gallery exhibition on May 20 marked a turning point in how the general public and the art establishment will engage with immersive art. In that time, immersive art and art creation tools have found their way into many unexpected pockets of modern life, including late night talk shows. Terra Gallery via [link].

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VRScout

JUNE 9, 2021

This includes the return of live in-person events, such as the infamous Tribeca Film Festival. Those looking to check out Tribeca Immersive’s Virtual Arcade will need a VR headset as well as a VR-ready PC in order to access PCVR content. For more information regarding Tribeca Immersive, visit tribecafilm.com/festival/immersive.

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Road to VR

APRIL 12, 2021

The company says its immersive concerts will be coming to movie theaters, VR headsets, and special pop-up events at some point this year. “With AmazeVR’s Immersive Concert experience, however, artists can reach fans through movie theaters, VR headsets, unique pop-up events, and more.”

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

But in China, they are very famous, and now they are also organizing a big event about XR called FBEC with hosts from all the major VR companies (HTC, Unity, Alibaba, Huawei, etc…). Since Meta made the acquisition and took over Oculus, VRTUOLUO began to write original and in-depth articles on the XR industry.

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VRScout

JULY 23, 2021

Immerse yourself in everything from the Opening Ceremony to seven exciting events using the NBC Olympics VR app. Over the next two weeks, audiences can look forward to 339 events featuring some of the most physically impressive human beings on the planet. For more information on this year’s events visit here.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The BFI London Film Festival, in partnership with American Express, today announces LFF Expanded: the Festival’s new dedicated strand of XR and Immersive Art. Using cinema as a jumping-off point, LFF Expanded will be an expansive space for programming, including VR, AR, Mixed Reality, and live immersive performances. Credit: BFI.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 5, 2021

Today, we can have impactful media experiences everywhere, including immersive technologies like augmented and virtual reality. Of course, this isn’t only for creating or consuming pre-produced content, it’s affecting live events too. The post How Will Immersive Tech Transform Entertainment? The AR touchstone title Poke?

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Road to VR

AUGUST 30, 2022

Fortnite doesn’t natively support VR headsets, however an update coming to the popular battle royale shooter today reportedly holds mention of Oculus, possibly pointing to future VR support for the game. Epic added stuff related to Oculus (Quest, Quest 2 & Mobile) in today's update. — HYPEX (@HYPEX) August 30, 2022.

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VRScout

JUNE 12, 2021

Announced today during the Upload VR Showcase as part of IGN’s Summer of Gaming event, the NERF Ultimate Championship is scheduled to arrive in 2022 on the Oculus Quest. The post Competitive VR NERF Game Coming To Oculus Quest In 2022 appeared first on VRScout. Feature Image Credit: Hasbro.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 29, 2020

With the live music industry in shambles, musicians are turning to immersive tech to connect with fans. Major Lazer , the global dance music trio comprised of Diplo, Walshy Fire and Ape Drums, is one such group taking advantage of immersive tech to perform live in a post-coronavirus world. But that isn’t very practical.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Learn more about the latest in Oculus technology while wearing the latest in Oculus technology. Oculus Connect, an annual conference dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements in Oculus VR technology, is just around the corner and with it a new heap of rumors, announcements, and excitement.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the 2020 Breeders’ Cup World Championship , one of the most prestigious international horse racing events in the world. This year event organizers have partnered with Facebook’s Oculus to deliver immersive remote coverage via the companies new-and-improved Venues platform.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 27, 2021

I n 2006, I attended a launch event in San Francisco for Microsoft Virtual Earth 3D. Since then, Moore’s Law has pushed the concept closer to reality for most folks, but immersive 3D mapping is still an unfulfilled promise. And Google Earth VR , lets users fly around cities in strikingly immersive ways. Geospatially Sound.

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VRScout

AUGUST 26, 2019

Earlier this week Oculus announced that their next Oculus Venues live performance will feature 17-year-old pop megastar Billie Eilish, marking the first time the American singer-songwriter will perform remotely for a VR audience. “It’s Image Credit: VRScout, Oculus. “’Copycat’ is really fun.

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ARPost

JULY 25, 2019

For this reason, FWM wants to raise awareness among attendees of their fundraising event of the importance of their donation. To this end, they created a VR experience for Oculus documenting the delivery of three wheelchairs in Guatemala. Some donors have already watched the immersive video.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

© Sony Virtual reality (VR) performances are quickly becoming the norm for live events, music concerts, and festivals (despite some unfortunate news coming from Wave earlier this week regarding their VR app). The concert will be an “immersive 360 degrees performance” of Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons featuring violinist Laura Hamilton.

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ARPost

MARCH 2, 2021

Giants such as Oculus, HTC, Sony, Microsoft, Samsung, Walmart, and many others have been implementing their technologies in this field for a long time. VR technologies allow the user to fully immerse themselves in the world created by computer technology, and that is its main advantage. Visibility.

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Road to VR

MARCH 10, 2021

Ahead of a larger Game Developers Conference planned for July, the organization is hosting a virtual event next week, called GDC Showcase, from March 15th to 19th. Oculus, which has historically used GDC for major announcements and developer outreach, announced it will participate in two sponsored sessions.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

This week we cover a handful of new funding rounds, new Snap AR milestones and Oculus Quest sales Inflections, among other items. Arden’s Wake hits the Oculus Store. Finally, Penrose Studios’ award-winning narrative VR experience is available for the Oculus Rift for $7.99. Arvizio brings AR to Zoom meetings with Immerse 3D app.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Native hand tracking, PC/standalone hybrid functionality, and new games confirmed for the Oculus platform. That’s a wrap on Oculus Connect 6. Oculus Link launches this November ; Oculus will be offering its own official USB-C cable as well. . Image Credit: Facebook.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

It’s only day one of Oculus Connect 5 and already we’ve seen new hardware, new content, and bold new ideas for the future of VR. Lucasfilm’s immersive entertainment initiative, ILMxLAB , was also present at the event to deliver news surrounding its latest Star Wars-related VR experience, Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series.

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VRScout

AUGUST 29, 2020

ová, said, “Within the game, you don’t just observe a chronological list of events, There is a whole fantastical world filled funny visual hints and witty references,” adding, “With every ride, you’re immersing yourself ever so deeper into the environment consisting of historical bodywork and engine parts. Image Credit: Brainz Studios.

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ARPost

AUGUST 20, 2021

The annual Burning Man event has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past year, live entertainment and events have become at-home, personal experiences. Although the annual live event has been canceled, Burners around the world can still connect with the community using VR.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Explore 37 groundbreaking projects from 21 countries, 35 custom-made worlds, and five live events hosted in VRChat. This year event organizers are taking its Venice VR Expanded program to the next level with even more immersive offerings than previous festivals. ‘Exploring Home’ / Image Credit: Venice VR Expanded.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

A sequel to one of 2018’s most polished VR titles heads to the Oculus Rift 2019. Announced earlier today at the Oculus Connect 5 event in San Jose, California, Lone Echo 2 throws players back into the metal feet of Jack as they join Liv for another mysterious set of deep space circumstances. Not by a long-shot.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

LONDON, November 23, 2019 – Focused on filtering through the hype around VR, AR and immersive tech, the VRX Conference & Expo 2019 speaker line-up includes senior executives from HTC Vive, ExxonMobil, DreamWorks, Paramount Pictures, HP, Survios, Nestlé, Bayer Pharma USA and others. Events Director & Head of Innovation.

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ARVR

JANUARY 6, 2023

Immersive Sporting and Events Sporting events now meet gaming in the world of immersive experiences. Large companies and sporting events are already investing in virtual and augmented reality to enhance sporting events. It can also help to better analyze games and events.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 4, 2021

To help rebuild Haiti, the organization Hope for Haiti and VR company FXG are partnering for a live VR fundraiser called “Inspiring Hope: An Immersive Virtual Reality Experience in Haiti.” The app will be publicly available on the Oculus App Lab immediately after the event. Image Credit: Hope For Haiti.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition will cut you out from reality and drop you into the mysterious lore of the Blair Witch. Unlike other VR horror games that rely on basic jump scares to spook players, Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition features more psychological horror. Thankfully you’re not alone in Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition.

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Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2017

CNN has officially launched CNNVR, a new immersive journalism unit and virtual reality platform with CNN Digital. Capturing major news events in 360 video, the global team will produce weekly virtual reality experiences and live streams. The post CNN Launches New Immersive Journalism Initiative, CNNVR appeared first on Road to VR.

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VRScout

JULY 8, 2021

Immerse yourself in a series of ground-breaking VR projects available as part of the XR3 virtual exhibition. Beginning now until July 17th, those with access to a PC VR headset can access a veritable treasure trove of genre-defying experiences and art developed using immersive technology. Image Credit: VRScout. via Steam or Viveport.

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