Enter AliveInVR, a new virtual reality music production tool available on SteamVR. New Zealand developer Byron Mallett’s released a similar application in 2014 called Pensato. The post New App Lets You Control Ableton Live Music Software In VR appeared first on VRScout. MORE

The Pokémon Go beta is live in Japan, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States ahead of its full launch, and it’s set to launch this year. MORE

It was a VR game released seemingly out of nowhere by RocketWerkz, the New Zealand-based developer founded by Day-Z creator Dean Hall. Remember Out of Ammo? MORE

The Vive’s Lighthouse tracking system is an impressive piece of tech, considering it boasts sub-millimeter, 3D room-scale positional tracking for a VR headset and hand controllers using lasers. MORE

Tree by New Reality Co – From New Reality Co, the creators of the social awareness VR experience Giant, comes Tree, an emotionally touching VR experience that uses sight, sound, touch and even smell to explore the lifecycle of a rainforest tree from a seedling to full-grown state to unfortunate human consumption. realityvirtual.co – Based in New Zealand, realityvirtual.co MORE

This gathering of VR professionals is unique in the short history of this new medium,” said Jim Chabin, President & CEO Advanced Imaging Society, in a prepared statement. “We A two-day summit on Oct. MORE

That originally was the wheelhouse for Seedling, which started in New Zealand in 2007. Kids are there, they love absorbing anything that’s new. MORE

The New Zealand Fire Service has burned down an abandoned home to create a virtual reality experience called Escape My House , hoping VR immersion will help prepare homeowners for the worst. Image Credit: Murray Wilson / New Zealand Fire Service. MORE

or later you can use the Gear 360 app (unfortunately, this is not a retrograde compatibility– it only affects the new 2017 version). Air New Zealand is one airlines provider that is testing how the Microsoft Hololens can help improve in-flight customer service. MORE

It’ll launch the following day in Europe, Australia and New Zealand published by Sony and available in stores as well as digitally. We’ve been looking forward to Robinson: The Journey for a long time. MORE

Firstly available in America and Canada, it took six months for the company to open up and allow for sales in Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. In April 2017, Windows 10 will receive a new, so-called “Windows 10 Creators Edition” (formerly known as Redstone 2). Familiar old Windows apps and new apps, games and media suited for AR and VR are expected. MORE

Air New Zealand is exploring how the Microsoft HoloLens can enhance its in-flight service, becoming the first airline to openly consider equipping its cabin crew with the augmented reality headset. Air New Zealand hired UK-based software firm Dimension Data to create the concept app. MORE

Jooman Park, Managing Director eBay Australia and New Zealand said: “Until now we have not had the opportunity to physically experience the transformative effect VR could have on retail. MORE

The Weta Workshop logo was always prominent throughout, but it could have been assumed that this was because the New Zealand visual effects company – best known for their work in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies – had made the graphics for the game itself. MORE

Last month we reported that the Samsung’s Gear 360 camera became available in New Zealand, adding to the short list of countries, Korea and Singapore, where the Gear 360 was sold. MORE

Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Pokémon fans, rejoice! The wait is almost over, as the highly anticipated Pokémon Go augmented reality mobile game is now being rolled out for both iOS and Android. MORE

E’van Johnston (aka ‘ Deepfield ‘) is a New Zealand-based developer at mobile games studio PikPok. MORE

We mentioned the company as one of the premier AR and VR companies leading the charge and now Matterport is making 250,000 3D spaces you can check out in VR through a new CoreVR program. After 2016, the CoreVR option will be available for $19 per new 3D space. MORE

Developers are charging forward with various entertainment and productivity applications (over 80 in the Microsoft store to date) and businesses are finding new ways to utilize the head mounted display as well. MORE

Starting on October 12, Microsoft added availability to the following countries: Australia, Ireland, France, Germany, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Microsoft Hololens (Developer version) has been available in the US and Canada since March for $3,000. MORE

Fresh off the release of its VR tribute to Contra , Gun Sight , Climax Studios is back this week with the announcement of two new games for two new platforms. Climax plans to add new ‘Raid’ levels to the experience each week. MORE

After a few minutes, I heard the grunt and thuds of an approaching grizzly bear, and I began to curl up in concern, worried that my new found peace was about to be ripped to shreds. Frontier VR is a collection of three spaces designed by New Zealand-based Gaugepunk Games. MORE

I think it’s interesting that two of the vocalists I have had the most success with – Lorde and Jordan Reyne – are both from New Zealand. A theme song, just like a title, is an important introduction to any piece of art. MORE

Ahead of the Magnify Conference on VR/AR The New Zealand Herald speaks to leading stunt director Guy Norris on new filming technologies in VR and the experiences consumers will be offered MORE

Through its Lab Renovation Program, VR First is promoting the adoption of these new standards by lab partners, governments and science parks. VR First Institutions (including new openings). Canterbury University, New Zealand. State University of New York at Oswego, USA. MORE

Out of Ammo was developed by RocketWerkz, a New Zealand based studio founded by Dean Hall, the creator of DayZ. This means you are constantly switching between building new fortifications and inhabiting troops in order to help sway the battle in a certain area. MORE

Nokia has been searching for new businesses to break into ever since it retreated from the smartphone business. If this is a new medium, there will be more than just computer-generated experiences. Being a new medium, we focus on how to capture real life in VR. All the components are pretty much designed for this new purpose. But we also did a music video with OneRepublic for a new single called “Kids.” You’re flying over New Zealand. MORE

A hot spot for development, London has birthed a new VR-focused game studio – but not just any game studio. Birthed in New Zealand and raised in Los Angeles, CA, volumetric capture company 8i has announced a Series B round of $27M. MORE

Sagar is an associate professor based at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. The New Dimensions in Testimony initiative from the University of Southern California interviews Holocaust survivors and makes a hologram of them. MORE

The likes of Audi, Coca-Cola and even The New York Times are all using VR for visual marketing, but what about matching Virtual Reality and the reality itself? This experience brings people, via an Oculus Rift headset, to the birthplace of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand. MORE

The New Zealand Fire Service is testing fireproof 360 camera rigs that could one day save lives. The test footage was captured at a fire service training building and according to the New Zealand Fire Service, never melted in their initial test shoot. MORE

The Lord of the Rings auteur is using Apple’s ARkit to unlock new levels of storytelling immersion in augmented reality. The New Zealand native is responsible for some of the medium’s most technologically groundbreaking work, including the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchises. MORE

Samsung begins selling the Gear 360 in New Zealand – who’s going to be next? Even for most consumers who will never get the privilege of stitching GoPro footage, this camera will seem simple to them and make shooting immersive video accessible to a whole new world of creators. MORE

Myer chief executive Richard Umbers said the collaboration with eBay will open a new and exciting chapter for retail. Managing director of eBay Australia and New Zealand, Jooman Park, said the new experience expands on traditional retail and improves its efficiency and personalisation. MORE

As I venture into classrooms to work with teachers and students, I like to keep the new ISTE student standards a focus. It didn’t take long for me to learn new things from the students. I also Tweeted about her new tree farm tradition here and some general student work here. MORE

Virtual reality receives new categories as it takes center stage at this years awards for creative work in film, TV & VR. The organization is also introducing a new VIP media preview of all nominated VR content 10AM-12PM on February 13 at the Steven J. MORE

Launching in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, UK, Australia, and New Zealand on September 26th , HeroCade offers and interesting mix of genres, recalling memories of the old PlayStation demo discs from the PS1 era. MORE

The strap is still available for purchase in Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan. The company says limited quantities are available, and only when purchasing a new Deluxe Audio Strap directly from Vive.com. MORE

This Week’s New Gear VR and Oculus Rift Content (8/13/16). Experience flying on Pete’s dragon in this new VR/360 video experience! The post Weekend Downloads: New on Gear VR and Oculus Rift appeared first on VRScout. MORE

It’s been a long road for FOVE , the creators of the eye-tracking VR headset that hit Kickstarter last summer, but today the company launches pre-orders for their first commercially available product, the FOVE 0. MORE