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Daydream-ready Phone Minimum Requirements Detailed in Android Documentation

by Bob Raikes

Google has defined the requirements for a Daydream VR device in the latest Compatibility Definition Document for Android. Displays must have at least 1080p resolution (with a strong recommendation of 1440p) between 4.7″ and …

Tags:AR/VR| Google| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 46

Google adds UltraHD to Play Movies – Extends Countries

by Bob Raikes

Following the introduction of the Chromecast Ultra streaming dongle, Google has said that it will supply UltraHD content from the Google Play Movies for $25 (or $8.00 to rent), up from $13 (or $4.00 …

BenQ Partner With Google On Jamboard

by Bob Raikes

Google recently announced its Jamboard collaboration 55″ UltraHD interactive display solution. (Google Announces Jamboard Interactive Meeting Display). Now the company has announced deals in the US and Europe to distribute the hardware through BenQ. …

Tags:BenQ| Google| Interactive Displays| Large Display Monitor| Vol 23 - Issue 45

YouTube VR App is Re-designed for Daydream

by Bob Raikes

YouTube has redesigned a new VR app that has been designed to work with the Daydream VR headset. The new app works with the Daydream-certified Pixel phones from Google. Early content includes a tour …

Tags:AR/VR| Google| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 45

Asus AR Phone at CES?

by Bob Raikes

Asus is expected to be the second company after Lenovo with its Phab phone, to have a smartphone with Google Tango, the company’s CEO, Jerry Shen has said. The Google Tango platform is for …

BBC to Release VR Film for Daydream

by Bob Raikes

The BBC has confirmed that it will launch a new VR film, “The Turning Forest” free on Google’s Daydream platform. A trailer has already been shown (with pretty good binaural audio, so use headphones …

Tags:AR/VR| Google| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 45

Google’s Daydream Headset Due

by Bob Raikes

Google’s Daydream VR headset is to start shipping on November 10th in Verizon stores and Best Buy. (Google Brings New Phones and VR Headset)

Tags:AR/VR| Google| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 43

Alphabet Result 28/10/2016

by Yvette Raikes

Alphabet, the holding company of Google, posted Q3 net profits of $5.1 billion, up from $4.0 billion in the year ago period, on turnover of $22.5 billion, an increase from $18.7 billion. For the …

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Google In Trouble with Pixel Camera

by Bob Raikes

Google got a lot of praise for its Pixel phones and quoted DxOMark ratings as the highest ever received for the quality of the camera, but buyers have been complaining of lens flare seen …

Tags:Cameras| Google| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 23 - Issue 42

Google Announces Jamboard Interactive Meeting Display

by Bob Raikes

Google, not known for hardware, let alone for large displays, surprised us by announcing the Jamboard, a “digital whiteboard” designed for use in collaboration environments. The unit uses a 55″ UltraHD panel and has …

Tags:Google| Interactive Displays| Large Display Monitor| Vol 23 - Issue 42

VR @ ISTE 2016

by Len Scrogan

The virtual reality meme evidenced a favored and prominent footprint in both the exhibit hall and conference sessions at the recent ISTE 2016 conference. (The ISTE 2016 educational conference, with over 16,000 in attendance …

Google Pixel XL Cost Matches Rivals

by Bob Raikes

The cost to manufacture the Google Pixel phone closely matches that of its intended rivals—a logical and expected move, according to IHS Markit, especially since it’s aimed at the buyers of high end smartphone …