VRScout

OCTOBER 19, 2017

There’s a reason the horror genre is so popular among VR developers and 360° video creators. That’s exactly what the folks over at Dark Corner are attempting with a slew of pants-wetting 360° videos supported by some captivating physical add-ons. Real-world interactive elements bring immersive horror to new levels.

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VRScout

JULY 30, 2018

The biggest video-sharing platform in the world arrives on the Gear VR with all new features and content. Already a dominant application on the HTC Vive, PlayStation VR and Google Daydream platforms, Google’s immensely popular YouTube VR experience is now available on the Samsung Gear VR. Image Credit: YouTube.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 16, 2018

When in 2015 I had my first Samsung Gear VR, I was amazed: finally, I could enjoy high-quality tether-less virtual reality. Today, thanks to the fellow VR community member Eloi Gerard , I’ve found an article on lowyat.net that confirms that Samsung is not that enthusiast about Gear VR and that has probably different future plans.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

The video I saw was impressive also because the headset has an integrated 8K video decoding hardware , that makes watching 8K videos in it great (remember that in 8K videos, the 8K resolution represents the full-dome of the 360 video, so the part that you see has actually a resolution inferior to 4K most of the time).

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VRScout

APRIL 26, 2017

You can check out the 360 video on the Oculus platform starting today. It should be available in the Oculus Video app on the Oculus Rift or the Samsung Gear VR. There will also be a 360° trailer of the experience available on Facebook.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

On-demand video will be open to the public, while live streaming video will require you to authenticate your subscription with your pay TV provider, i.e. cable, satellite or digital operator. Samsung Gear VR – Oculus Store. image courtesy NBC. image courtesy NBC. image courtesy NBC. VR Headsets Required.

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Road to VR

APRIL 13, 2018

Stubby: An American Hero’ & ‘Overboard’, he’s thinks he’s found it in 360 video. The video itself, while fairly good quality (max 4k), hilariously underlines some of the issues that arise when simply tossing a few commercial 360 cameras on set and hoping for the best.

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VRScout

JUNE 19, 2018

To compliment the theatrical film release of Distorted on June 22nd, Minds Eye Entertainment and SkyVR have partnered to produce Distorted Reality , a scripted, live-action cinematic VR distributed through OneTouchVR on Google Daydream, Oculus Go, Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Rift, and iOS.

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Road to VR

JULY 24, 2019

Amazon is also committing to bringing VR content to Prime Video VR. At today’s launch the library includes 10 “curated” 360 videos, and the company says it has plans to “continue to add new VR-specific titles.” SEE ALSO Amazon to Begin Selling VR Apps Through New HTC Partnership.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 20, 2017

It’s a neat first device for anyone slightly curious about virtual reality – just don’t expect to spend more than a few minutes at a time messing around with 360 videos and a few simple games that use the headset’s single button for input.

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VRScout

JUNE 21, 2017

Mario Kart comes to VR, E3’s VR news, Intel’s new VR eSports league AND wireless VR solution, Samsung buys their way into social, the investment & funding wrapup, and more…. SAMSUNG BUYS A SOCIAL VR CARD. Based in New York, a startup called VRB (pronounced “verb”) has been acquired by Samsung.

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VRScout

MARCH 19, 2017

In addition to the two POV 360° videos, a third experience showcases some of the biggest moments at the O2 music and entertainment venue. Compatible with multiple VR platforms including Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, fans will be transported into worlds of unforgettable live experiences. O2 Academy Venues VR.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Cher Wang – HTC Vive. AIS-VR Society President Jim Chabin and actress Maria Bello honored the CEO of HTC with the Sir Charles Wheatstone Award for exemplifying exceptional forward movement in the VR Sciences. HTC is the maker of the Vive VR headset , a monumental achievement in optics, controls and 3D positional tracking for VR.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 5, 2017

This means you can watch on Google Daydream View and Cardboard, and with a little extra creativity, on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive with Opera’s new experimental browser and Gear VR through Samsung Internet. Discovery TRVLR comes exclusively to YouTube and DiscoveryVR.com, and on the Discovery VR app.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Nokia has launched the OZO Player SDK , a cross-platform foundation for creating applications with high fidelity VR video playback. “When it comes to VR video playback, there’s at least 20 different SDKs [you could find when you search], there’s no universal option.

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VRScout

APRIL 5, 2017

” You can watch the 360° video below. Overall the 360° video is a highly-engaging experience that does an excellent job of subtly showcasing the various safety features of the Rogue without killing any immersion. It will also be available to view in 360° on Nissan’s Facebook and YouTube accounts.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

A first look at launch content that includes 360° videos from VR Playhouse and Wevr. unveiled LIFE VR, a VR and 360° video app available on both iOS and Android devices. 360° videos will be available on desktop and mobile web, across Time Inc. Announced on Tuesday, Time Inc.

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VRScout

MAY 30, 2017

I’ve been a big fan of the cute little Samsung Gear 360 camera since its first unveiling in the spring of 2016, and always recommend it to people inquiring about the best consumer-friendly 360 cameras out there. THE STANDALONE MOBILE HEADSET THAT HTC IS KEEPING IN JAPAN.

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VRScout

MARCH 28, 2017

So here are the methods for the best possible viewing on every major headset: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift : Virtual Desktop is not only the best way to watch 360 videos on the Vive and Rift, but the best way to experience the internet as a whole. Google DayDream : Download the official YouTube app. Bada bing, bada boom.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s available or in beta on most current headsets, including PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Samsung GearVR and Google Cardboard. Recent experiments by other big brands, including Google’s Bohemian Rhapsody VR experience last month, show the potential for music videos and other creative artwork based on music and CG in VR.

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VRScout

AUGUST 4, 2016

The platform supports a wide array of VR headsets and platforms like iOS, Android, Gear VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR and desktop 360. We’ll get there — one 360 video at a time. But for creators looking to publish VR content platform agnostic, Jaunt Publishing may be worth a look.

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Tech Trends VR

JUNE 26, 2018

To complement the theatrical film release of Distorted on June 22nd, Minds Eye Entertainment and SkyVR have partnered to produce “Distorted Reality,” a scripted, live-action cinematic VR distributed through OneTouchVR on Google Daydream, Oculus Go, Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Rift, and iOs.

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VRScout

JUNE 9, 2017

Also noteworthy: Final Cut Pro X will be able to support 360 video editing, Unity and Unreal now have VR support for Macs, and SteamVR is coming to Mac… and although there was a sweet on-stage mixed reality demo using Star Wars assets and an HTC Vive, there was no mention of support for Oculus.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Today, the majority of people try VR for the first time on a Samsung Gear or Google Cardboard and, more than likely, they watch a 360-degree video. That’s a shame really, because most 360 video experiences are terrible, especially when streamed over the Internet. The SPIN Player demo consists of several 360 videos.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

” While the app has previously been available on Vive via HTC’s Viveport platform since early last year, Vive users who exclusively use SteamVR haven’t had access. The post NextVR Finally Available on Vive via SteamVR appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

MAY 8, 2017

We know that the tech companies driving the VR industry (Google, Samsung, Valve, HTC, Oculus, etc.) In summary, we know that the tech companies driving the VR industry (Google, Samsung, Valve, HTC, Oculus, etc.) I’ve been told behind closed doors that gaming on mobile headsets is probably closer to 35% of usage today.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 15, 2024

In 2016 it released a compact smartphone-tethered headset for viewing 360° videos, to terrible reviews, and in 2017 it showed off a PC-tethered SteamVR headset prototype that it never shipped. LG had a very short history in VR. So what exactly will this new headset be?

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Pixvana , a cloud-based VR video company, today announced their much awaited solution for publishing and streaming 360 video, a platform that promises to deliver up to 10K resolution streaming playback from the cloud to your VR devices. Even 4K video spread across a 360-degree sphere leaves much to imagination. .”

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VRScout

DECEMBER 19, 2016

FACEBOOK LAUNCHES LIVE 360 VIDEOS WITH NAT GEO. Partnering with National Geographic to show off the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah in full 360 degree glory, Facebook took its first steps into live spherical video. If you have a Samsung Gear VR, you can now connect with your Facebook friends through Oculus Home.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 29, 2019

NextVR’s supported platforms now include Oculus Quest, Samsung Gear VR, PSVR, Google Daydream, Windows VR headsets, Oculus Go, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Valve Index. Check out the schedule below for NextVR’s 30 Days of LIVE Events: Sunday, 9/1 | shallou in Concert | 6pm PT.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 29, 2016

” Jesus VR will be available Christmas 2016 on all major VR platforms including Google Cardboard, Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, and the HTC Vive. The Venice exhibition is paying particular attention to the big changes that are helping to redefine the horizons of the production of motion pictures.”

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Road to VR

JULY 13, 2018

VR games, experiences and 360 video have found their way into two categories in particular—’Outstanding Original Interactive Program’ and ‘Outstanding Creative Achievement In Interactive Media Within A Scripted Program’ The list below highlights VR content represented in both categories.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 14, 2016

It is an end-to-end platform, from content capture to reporting/assessment, and the content is viewed with regular VR headsets like Oculus and Samsung Gear VR. STRIVR has done a few PGA Tour 360 video fan experience deals, but nothing on the training side yet. A less-immersive lite version is also available on mobile and tablet.

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Cats and VR

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Unlike 360 video with its fixed viewing location, VR Capture offers the full live experience where users can move throughout the event space, experiencing the show from any angle. AltspaceVR supports Facebook’s Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Samsung Gear VR in full VR mode, as well as PC and Mac in “two-dimensional” desktop mode.

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ARVR

JULY 6, 2020

Since around 2010 modern day VR has come out through the companies of Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and the Sony Playstation VR. The ability to create 360 video has been around since around 2016 when users could attach a few GoPro’s together in a rig to capture pictures and video.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

A Bluetooth-enabled controller is what sets the Daydream HMD apart from other current smartphone-powered VR headsets (the Samsung Gear VR is really the only true competitor in this quality tier, distinctly above a Cardboard-style headset). Although not as robust as the HTC Vive controllers, the wand-like controller is easy to use… and fun.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 1, 2019

” review of standalone headsets (you can find in other posts the ones related to Oculus Go and HTC Vive Focus ). it is bigger than the Oculus Go but smaller than the massive HTC Vive Focus. When Daydream launched as an alternative to Gear VR, it seemed destined to kill Samsung’s ecosystem. Then, keep reading.

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