Virtual Reality – Page 142

New Optical Approaches to VR Headsets Improve the Acceptance by Users

by Norbert Hildebrand

An article by Science 2.0 (http://tinyurl.com/zofpwud) describes a university study that looked at how to improve the optical performance of VR headsets. The study was a combined effort between Stanford and Dartmouth University and …

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| Oculus Rift| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 16

Opinions Differ, but Agree – 2016 Will be VR’s Year

by Tom Allen

The two most hotly-anticipated virtual reality headsets – the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift – have been launched worldwide and are now shipping to (a few) lucky customers. Analysts are very excited about the …

Sony Will Host VR Ads

by Isaac Oburu

Sony has announced that Crackle (Sony Discusses Crackle at Next TV Summit) will also include VR-enabled ads. Advertisers will be able to place logos and integrate their own 360º ads. Sony announced this at …

Privacy a Real Stumbling Block for AR / VR?

by Norbert Hildebrand

Some time ago I wrote about the philosophical privacy issue that surround the augmented and virtual reality in general (How Private do You Think You are in a Virtual World? – subscription needed). In …

Condition One Announces “Bison” – a Professional Virtual Reality Camera for Cinematic VR Experiences

by Isaac Oburu

VR technology company Condition One today announced “Bison,” a professional cinematic virtual reality (VR) camera that creates powerful and seamless stereoscopic immersive experiences. A pioneer in VR storytelling, Condition One will leverage “Bison,” as …

Tags:Cameras| Oculus VR| Virtual Reality

AOL Ups VR Commitment

by Tom Allen

AOL has announced plans to acquire RYOT, a VR content studio based in Los Angeles. The Huffington Post, owned by AOL, will use RYOT’s experience to deliver 360° and VR content.

Tags:Mergers & Acquisitions| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 15

LeEco Beats Apple…But Why?

by Tom Allen

China’s LeTV rebranded itself as LeEco earlier this year, marking a change in focus for the firm to both the environment and its ecosystem. Four new products have been revealed at an event in …

VR Revenues to Rise 440%

by Tom Allen

JP Morgan has forecast that the global VR market will be worth as much as $13.5 billion by 2020, compared to just over $2.5 billion this year. Gaming and entertainment applications will see the …

Huawei Competes With Tier Ones – in VR

by Tom Allen

Huawei has shown off a VR headset that is used as a ‘bring-your-own-display’ device, like the Gear VR. The Huawei VR will be used with the flagship P9, P9 Plus and Mate 8 phones, …

Tags:HMDs (Head Mounted Displays)| Huawei| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 15

United States Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality Market Growth of 37% CAGR by 2020

by Isaac Oburu

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “United States Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020” report to their offering. This comprehensive report forecasts the market for augmented reality …

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VR Prompts Stitching Growth at NAB

by Tom Allen

Video stitching is becoming more and more of a relevant topic for the display industry, assisted by the growth of virtual reality. Stitching the output of several image sensors together is essential in 360° …

Panel Offers Tips on VR Production

by Chris Chinnock

A panel of VR content creators and hardware/software providers at NAB provided nice insight into the status of VR capture and post-production, along with some lessons learned along the way. Member of the panel …

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