VRScout

DECEMBER 27, 2016

In 2016 they teamed up with Samsung to simulate an in-game basketball experience for the Rio Olympics. They also produced a NAS concert for KCRW’s Sound in Focus and a couple pieces with Google Daydream including NFL Immersed and rag & bone. Two Bit’s Jake Sally taking someone through the Samsung Olympic experience.

Los Angeles 225

Los Angeles Haptic Samsung 360 Video 225

VRScout

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Delusion immersive theater experience announces partnership with Skybound Entertainment for new VR series. Immersive theater has become extremely popular in the last few years, particularly in New York and Los Angeles. Virtual reality offers a similar immersion. The same is true in live immersive theater.

Entertainment 150

Entertainment Los Angeles Immersion New York 150

Road to VR

APRIL 26, 2018

John Root co-founded VRLA with Cosmo Scharf in 2014 , and it has organically grown into a thriving VR event with over 10,000 attendees at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The Biggest Immersive Tech Event of the Year Returns May 4-5, Exploring “A New Reality.”.

Los Angeles 169

Los Angeles AR Augmented Reality Microsoft 169

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 21, 2017

A Los Angeles-based interactive horror play is becoming a virtual reality series with Skybound Entertainment. Skybound is the publisher of properties like The Walking Dead and w e previously covered Skybound’s collaboration with Samsung on the VR thriller Gone.

Los Angeles 100

Los Angeles Filming Entertainment Samsung 100

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Global telecommunications firm T-Mobile is moving forward with full force for its extended reality (XR) accelerator programme, which aims to match and support the modern demand for immersive talent, developers, and companies. Stops[dot]com , a Tel-Aviv-based technology firm specialising in localised AR visualisations.

Los Angeles 92

Los Angeles Augmented Reality Washington New York 92

Road to VR

JANUARY 9, 2018

Fitted with mechanical sockets that allow on-the-fly repositioning of the two motion controllers in ‘gamepad’, ‘steering wheel, and ‘machine gun’ combinations, the new prototypes from Tactical Haptics are an evolution of the company’s tactile VR controllers currently used at the Los Angeles IMAX VR Centre. Photo courtesy NextVR.

Controllers 217

Controllers Haptic Los Angeles China 217

VRScout

DECEMBER 13, 2016

” One of the leaders in immersive journalism, RYOT takes you to stand in the middle of a mass tribute on the eve of Fidel Castro’s funeral in Santiago de Cuba. You can experience the 4D virtual reality experience at The Grove in Los Angeles, Herald Square in New York and Samsung 837 in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District.

Cuba 150

Cuba Los Angeles Portland New York 150

VRScout

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The NBA on TNT VR app is intended to change the viewing experience from, “passive to immersive’” said David Aufhauser, Managing Director, Strategy and Product for Intel Sports, during an interview with VRScout. The NBA seems to be making a concerted effort to embrace immersive viewing. It’s different,” he said.

Cleveland 179

Cleveland San Antonio Oklahoma City Boston 179

VRScout

APRIL 13, 2018

The world’s largest VR & AR conference is back again May 4-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Part industry event and part immersive tech festival, VRLA is a place where seasoned veterans can catch up on their latest updates while newcomers experience VR for the first time. There’s quite no conference like VRLA.

Los Angeles 199

Los Angeles Conference Augmented Reality Motion Capture 199

VRScout

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

When Six Flags first joined forces with Samsung last Spring to include Gear VR headsets on rides at theme parks across the country, it was unclear how first-time VR users would react. The Gear VR powered coasters include complex gameplay and use of the passthrough camera.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles San Francisco Samsung Data 150

VRScout

JUNE 13, 2016

The immersive and experiential VR studio of MPC that was launched back in 2015, has produced a variety of projects over the past year, showing their commitment to the new medium, especially as a platform for advertisers to immerse consumers in unforgettable experiences. MPC VR Teamed Up with Vrse for U2’s ‘Song for Someone’.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles Motion Capture New York Immersion 150

VRScout

JUNE 16, 2016

According to a press release, the company is heavily invested in pairing Hollywood talent with AAA developers in an attempt to bring new levels of immersiveness to VR entertainment. The company is based out of Los Angeles, California and is currently knee-deep in production of several original AAA intellectual properties.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles Entertainment Sony Virtual Reality 150

VRScout

JUNE 26, 2016

SAMSUNG AT VIDCON: BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS. Samsung solidified its commitment to the virtual reality space with some big announcements that essentially add up to an end-to-end consumer VR solution. They are rebranding Milk VR to Samsung VR, and opening up the content platform to users. NEW LAUNCHES, MOVEMENTS, AND MONEY.

Samsung 152

Samsung Virtual Reality Head Mounted Display Los Angeles 152

VRScout

AUGUST 15, 2016

You can enjoy the full audio recording below: Mindshow, updated Samsung Gear VR, Samsung 360 camera release date, GoPro, HTC, mobile tracking innovation from Chinese developer Deepoon, Microsoft Hololens, investment wrapup, and more! THE SAMSUNG GEAR VR GETS A FACELIFT AND GOPRO DOUBLES DOWN ON 360. on August 19th.

Samsung 150

Samsung Los Angeles Microsoft HTC 150

VRScout

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Live 360 video will become available to the API later this month, and Facebook will roll out the immersive live stream functionality to all Pages and users. If you have a Samsung Gear VR, you can now connect with your Facebook friends through Oculus Home. in seed funding to make e-sports replays more immersive.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles 360 Video Virtual Reality Augmented Reality 150

VRScout

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

This means that for the first time ever, NBA fans will be able to personalize their NBA All-Star Weekend experience by having the ability to switch between multiple 360° courtside views of the game using a Samsung Gear VR or a Google Daydream View headset with a compatible mobile device and the NextVR app. VERIZON SLAM DUNK.

Jordan 190

Jordan Los Angeles Cleveland Portland 190

Everything VR & AR

JANUARY 4, 2018

On the show we discuss VR't Ventures virtual reality (VR) applications that capture and archive artistic expression through the power of 360-degree immersive technology, using volumetric photogrammetry and laser scanning to bring the best of museum experiences to VR.

Los Angeles 52

Los Angeles Virtual Reality Samsung Immersion 52

VRScout

MAY 25, 2017

The VRee technology contains proprietary algorithms which optimize (third party) mocap suits and other VR peripherals to provide immersive full body virtual reality experiences without using line of sight technologies. The first universe is being revealed on Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR.

PrioVR 215

PrioVR Motion Capture Gaming Virtual Reality 215

Cats and VR

AUGUST 1, 2017

8/1/2017 - LOS ANGELES - “76% of virtual reality applications are geared towards video games” explains Xavier Garcia, VP for HP Z Workstations. The two most noteworthy: A wireless VR workstation - The HP Z VR Backpack, and 13 Immersion centers slated to open globally.

Strategy 102

Strategy Los Angeles Training Hardware 102

VeeR VR

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Immersive media is a collective term that incorporates 360-degree video, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and volumetric capture (includes both CGI and 3-D scanning). The Times’ arrangement with Samsung will wrap up at the end of 2017, and the Times will continue to produce 360-degree videos on a smaller scale after.

360 Video 28

360 Video Immersion Video Russia 28

Haptical

AUGUST 31, 2019

In a new trial by Brennan Spiegel of Cedars-Sinai Health System and colleagues, researchers randomized 120 people who were inpatients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles between November 2016 and July 2017. 61 people randomized to the intervention group received a library of 21 immersive virtual reality experiences?—?including

Virtual Reality 52

Virtual Reality Los Angeles Study Haptic 52

Road to VR

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Reviewed On: Samsung Odyssey (using workaround ). Set in 1940’s Los Angeles, L.A. Upon selecting a case you’ll be treated to a short opening vignette that introduces your mission, and then you’ll be plopped out into a large open-world slice of Los Angeles. Developer: Rockstar Games. Locomotion.

Motion Capture 203

Motion Capture Los Angeles Gaming Immersion 203

VeeR VR

DECEMBER 18, 2018

VeeR allows the audience to be immersed in scenes of the premium VR films, take adventures with people from all over the world. You can download VeeR VR in your Oculus , Samsung Gear VR , HTC Vive , Windows Mixed Reality , Google Daydream , Steam VR and Lenovo Mirage Solo to watch amazing VR content. GDC - Game Developers Conference.

Conference 41

Conference Los Angeles AR United States 41

VRScout

AUGUST 1, 2016

Already supporting the Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR, HTC Vive, and PSVR – Unity will now support Google Daydream. 3D audio, otherwise known as spatial audio, is a major key to truly immersive virtual reality experiences. Kite & Lightning , the Los Angeles-based cinematic VR startup, has raised $2.5M

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles Real Estate Virtual Reality Google 150

VeeR VR

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) Date: October 18-19, 2017 Venue: Moscone West, SanFrancisco, CA, USA Besides the events mentioned above, you can also find local VR events to attend by searching on Meetup. If you’re a student or academic faculty you may be considered for the $99 Student/Academic Pass rate.

Conference 27

Conference San Jose San Francisco AR 27

VeeR VR

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Projects must be viewable via Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Samsung Gear VR, or Google Cardboard. Fictional and non-fictional, live-action cinematography and CGI are all acceptable as long as they are compatible with mobile HMD's such as Samsung Gear VR. The festival mainly focuses on VR narratives and documentaries.

Filming 49

Filming Virtual Reality Atlanta San Jose 49

XR for Business Podcast

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Sam talks about the groundwork they’ve laid at Coachella for immersive reality so far, and where he plans to take it going forward. And then alongside that, I was promoting with various promoters in San Diego and Los Angeles and touring shows. — it was the Samsung GearyVR at the time. Alan: That is the word!It

Augmented Reality 78

Augmented Reality AR Magic Leap Machine Learning 78

XR for Business Podcast

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Sam talks about the groundwork they’ve laid at Coachella for immersive reality so far, and where he plans to take it going forward. And then alongside that, I was promoting with various promoters in San Diego and Los Angeles and touring shows. — it was the Samsung GearyVR at the time. Alan: That is the word!It

Augmented Reality 78

Augmented Reality AR Magic Leap Machine Learning 78

XR for Business Podcast

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Sam talks about the groundwork they’ve laid at Coachella for immersive reality so far, and where he plans to take it going forward. And then alongside that, I was promoting with various promoters in San Diego and Los Angeles and touring shows. Sam: Immersive, I think, is the word we like to use. Sam: Yeah, you're right.

Augmented Reality 60

Augmented Reality AR Magic Leap Machine Learning 60

Cats and VR

AUGUST 3, 2016

Laura Escudé aka Alluxe will be performing this weekend at the VR Los Angeles Summer Expo taking place August 5th & 6th as part of the first ever VR Rave presented by Skull Candy. TheWave is a cross-platform immersive experience that lets users create music and perform live in a three-dimensional virtual space.

Los Angeles 100

Los Angeles Training Samsung Virtual Reality 100

VRScout

MARCH 6, 2017

Established Hollywood VFX studios and artists are enthusiastically embracing the virtual reality medium, and traditional production studios should get prepared for more disruption from the immersive technology space. LA, GET EXCITED: BJORK’S VR EXHIBITION COMES TO LOS ANGELES. THE UPCOMING SAMSUNG GEAR VR CONTROLLER IS COOL.

Los Angeles 152

Los Angeles Virtual Reality Microsoft 152

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Samsung starts off the month debuting its VR Internet browser for Gear VR, becoming the first to offer a VR browser. Zuckerberg makes the declaration as Samsung announces the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones will ship for a limited time with the Gear VR for free, along with $50 worth of some of the best games available for the platform.

San Francisco 100

San Francisco HTC Unity Conference 100

VRScout

JULY 25, 2017

LENOVO KEEPS GETTING MORE IMMERSIVE. Unlike the Lucasfilm AR headset, which uses a smartphone to power it (like the Google Daydream or the Samsung Gear VR does), the company says this concept is a standalone, self-powered headset.

Leap Motion 152

Leap Motion Augmented Reality Los Angeles San Francisco 152

VRScout

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Last year, street artist Shepard Fairey, best known as the founder of OBEY clothing and the creator of the prolific “Hope” image featuring former President Barack Obama, launched “DAMAGED,” a wildly popular, limited run art exhibit in Los Angeles. USD on Oculus, Steam VR, Samsung Gear VR, iOS App Store , and Google Play Store.

Los Angeles 310

Los Angeles AR Augmented Reality Samsung 310

The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Microsoft and Samsung may be partnering for an AR device. According to Korean media, Samsung Electronics is working with Microsoft on a new augmented/mixed reality project “involving HoloLens”. Samsung is one of the most famous suppliers of components for electronic devices (e.g. Samsung Odyssey+).

Survey 301

Survey Apple AR Samsung 301

VRScout

AUGUST 6, 2016

Weekend Downloads is part of our weekly update to bring you the latest additions to the Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Rift. You’ll be immersed in your favorite Olympic sport. SAMSUNG VR CONTENT: Suicide Squad. If you’re a Suicide Squad fan you can now download the “Squad 360: The VR Experience” on Samsung VR.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles Oculus Machine Learning Samsung 150

XR for Business Podcast

JANUARY 22, 2020

And when the audience enters, they have VR headsets on and they are immersed in dreamscape visuals, and the pass-through camera’s a big part of what we do to connect the realities, and to experience music in a new way. So we did 18 live immersive concerts over four days. But otherwise we’re using the Samsung Gear VR.

Technology 78

Technology Haptic Machine Learning Industry 78