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Space Needle Launches Virtual Reality Experience

by Andrew Fenn

The Space Needle in Seattle has launched The VR Bar, a free virtual reality experience for visitors to the Needle’s observation deck. Created in collaboration with Panogs and Graffix, The VR Bar provides a …

Tags:360 Degree Video| AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 41

VR Head-Mounted Displays Will Use WiGig and 5G by 2022

by Andrew Fenn

A new report from ABI Research has predicted that 84% of VR head-mounted displays (HMDs) will use WiGig to connect wirelessly by the year 2022. Using a wired connection with VR can restrict freedom …

Microsoft Opens Three Mixed Reality Capture Studios

by Andrew Fenn

Microsoft has opened three new mixed reality capture studios—two in the United States and one in the UK. The new studios allow content creators to capture detailed human holograms to be used in content …

Travel the World with Wellington Airport’s New VR Booth

by Andrew Fenn

Commuters passing through New Zealand’s Wellington Airport can now travel to Singapore via virtual reality technology, using a new VR booth built by Singapore Airlines in collaboration with local VR/AR specialist, Wrestler. The immersive …

Tags:AR/VR| Aviation| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 40

Fujitsu Windows Mixed Reality Headset Heading to Japan

by Andrew Fenn

Fujitsu is the latest company reported to be jumping on board with Windows Mixed Reality, joining an ever-growing list of manufacturers planning to release a headset for the new platform. Fujitsu’s MR headset design …

AMC Launches Virtual Reality Experience App

by Andrew Fenn

AMC, creator of The Walking Dead and Into the Badlands, has launched a new virtual reality app. The AMC VR app allows users to enjoy immersive 360° video experiences themed around AMC’s hit shows, …

Tags:AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 40

Samsung Planning Another VR Headset

by Bob Raikes

At its recent development conference, Samsung suggested that it was actively developing a product somewhere between the Gear VR smartphone-based model and the Windows Mixed Reality set that it has announced (Samsung HMD Odyssey …

Tags:AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 40

Antycip Installs VR Prototyping Facility at Hutchinson

by Andrew Fenn

Antycip Simulation, the virtual reality and 3D specialist claimed to be “the European leader for simulation software”, recently completed an innovative VR project at automotive supplier Hutchinson’s Innovation & Research Center. Hutchinson delivered a …

Sephora Ups the “Wow Factor” with Virtual Make-up App

by Andrew Fenn

Cosmetics firm Sephora has introduced innovative new technology to allow its customers to try before they buy. Using an updated version of Sephora Virtual Artist, an iPad-based augmented reality app, visitor’s to the company’s …

Tags:AR/VR| Augmented Reality| Mobile Display Monitor| Retail| Vol 24 - Issue 40

Valve Offers New Lenses

by Bob Raikes

Valve has been involved with VR by working with HTC on its Vive headset and has also been developing the SteamVR platform. The company has now developed lenses that work with standard displays for …

Tags:AR/VR| HTC| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 38

Transportation Company, Amey, Unveils VR Driver Safety Training

by Andrew Fenn

Transport and infrastructure firm, Amey, in the UK, is delivering innovative driver safety training to 13,000 of its employees via a virtual reality simulator. The experience is designed to highlight the dangers of falling …

Tags:AR/VR| Automotive| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 38

Avegant Ships Light Field Display Development Kits for AR & MR

by Bob Raikes

Avegant Corp. announced the availability of its Light Field Display Development Kit for augmented and mixed reality Featuring multiple focal planes, Avegant’s Light Field Display Development Kit is claimed to solve one of mixed …