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Learning VR at the School of the New York Times

by Len Scrogan

While recently perusing my LinkedIn feed, I encountered the following softly repining graphic: Of course there’s more than a smidgen of truth in the notion being alluded to here. I completely get it. Lots …

Tags:3D Content Creation| Education| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 15

Research Concludes That VR Lacks Real Engagement

by Alan Spencer

A recent study from the User Experience Strategies service at Strategy Analytics into VR, concludes that, whilst the VR market is poised for tremendous growth over the next few years, current VR experiences lack …

Tags:AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 11

Avegant Announces New Display Light Field Tech

by Norbert Hildebrand

Avegant, the maker of the Glyph video viewing headset, announced a new display technology that allows them to create a light field display that is useable for a near to eye headset. This technology …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Light Field Displays| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 11

Are AR, VR and Mixed Reality Too Real Already?

by Norbert Hildebrand

Do you love Virtual Reality? Do you favor Augmented reality? Or do you like some other flavor, like Mixed Reality, better than anything else? No matter what type floats your boat, it shows that …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Litigation| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 12

Immy to Develop MicroLED-based HMD for AR & VR

by Matthew Brennesholtz

Immy Inc. has developed the Immy Neo iC 60 see-through HMD, initially for augmented reality (AR) applications but follow-on units will eventually be usable for virtual reality (VR) applications as well. This unit is …

Tags:Augmented Reality| HMDs (Head Mounted Displays)| MicroLED| OLEDs| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 11

VR has a New Critical Friend

by Len Scrogan

The annual SXSWedu phenomenon remains one of the most innovative, fresh, and prognostic venues in the U.S. for envisioning the future of the education and technology marketplace. This year, the SXSWedu Conference & Festival …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Education| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 11

VR & Gaze Winning Applications in Medicine

by Bob Raikes

VR and some related technology is turning out to have a number of very interesting medical applications, going beyond the use of VR experiences that are designed to help people with psychological issues such …

Tags:Gaze Recognition| Medical| Ready for Publication| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 11

Qualcomm-based VRDK Headset to be Launched in 2H 2017

by Alan Spencer

As previously reported, the Qualcomm VRDK is a reference design for manufacturers to use to create headsets based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 chip, which is built specifically for VR. The first headset to be …

Tags:AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Qualcomm| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 11

Buzz Aldrin Launches VR Mars Film

by Alan Spencer

Buzz Aldrin has launched a VR film outlining his plan to get humans to Mars. Buzz Aldrin, was the second man to set foot on the Moon. The film, called Cycling Pathways to Mars, …

Tags:AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 11

The Bubble Bursts for VR in China

by Bob Raikes

An article in the Chinese press has pointed out that some Chinese VR stocks have fallen heavily as the ‘VR bubble has burst’. The article points out that shares in Shenzen Esun Display have …

Tags:AR/VR| China| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 10

Worldwide AR and VR Headset Market Expecting 58% CAGR

by Alan Spencer

According to IDC, the worldwide AR and VR headset device market will reach 99.4 million units in 2021, a rise of nearly 10-times from the 10.1 million units shipped in 2016. This represents a …

Tags:Augmented Reality| IDC| Market Data| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 11

The Alien Invasion is Coming to Six Flags

by Matthew Brennesholtz

The survival of the planet is at stake. Your mission: to wage an epic battle against alien ships. To do this you have to leave the comfort of your living room and venture onto …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Back Panel| Mobile Display Monitor| Oculus VR| Samsung| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 10