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What does the Convergence of AR and VR Mean for the Display Industry?

by Norbert Hildebrand

In recent patent applications and product releases it becomes clear that the industry is looking at the combination of AR and VR devices into one device. Some may call this mixed reality or hybrid …

Tags:AR Glasses| Augmented Reality| Head Up Displays HUDs| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 12

LGD and SDC Aim at 1,500 ppi

by Isaac Oburu

Recent reports have indicated that SDC and LG are planning OLED displays that will exceed 1,500 PPI. SDC will apparently base its new production lines on glass or plastic printed circuit boards, while LGD …

The Diamond Brothers Craft Incredible Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K VR Rig For NYFW

by Isaac Oburu

Directing duo The Diamond Brothers (along with director Winslow Porter) crafted an impressive 360 degree, virtual reality “Diamond EYE” rig using nine Blackmagic’s Micro Studio Cameras and nine Video Assists. The rig was used …

Tags:360 Degree Cameras| Cameras| USA| Virtual Reality

Sky Gets Into VR

by Tom Allen

Sky has created a dedicated in-house VR production unit, called Sky VR Studio. Content produced – two films shot at the Formula 1 testing in Barcelona – was first released on the 18th March, …

Wearables Battle the Hype Cycle at WTS 2016

by Tom Allen

This was our first year attending the Wearable Technology Show in London’s ExCel Centre, which has been running since 2014. Already, the event is beginning to branch out to cover more areas, such as …

Consumer VR Interest High, Awareness Low

by Tom Allen

Despite extensive media coverage, as many as two-thirds of US consumers are unaware of virtual reality as a technology, according to Horizon Media. Although awareness is low, more than a third (36%) of the …

Tags:Market Data| Mobile Display Monitor| USA| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 11

MDM Product Roundup – Vol 23 No 11

by Tom Allen

The TCG121WX 12″ TFT-LCD module from Kyocera (MDM Product Roundup – Vol 22 No 21) is now available in Europe. Nokia has shared the price of its Ozo VR camera (Nokia Announces Ozo VR …

Forecast for AR and VR Promises the Next Big Thing

by Norbert Hildebrand

Whenever a new technology comes along, the ultimate question is ‘How much revenue will it create?’. In the case of VR and AR most researchers see this as a high potential technology that is …

Oculus Story Studio Founder Sees VR just at the Beginning

by Norbert Hildebrand

As reported by Polygon, Max Planck a veteran from Pixar Studios is comparing the development of VR content to the early years of cinema. He is drawing parallels on how the cinema industry was …

Tags:Content Creation| Mobile Display Monitor| Oculus VR| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 11

Qualcomm Thinks VR is Going to be a Big Deal

by Jon Peddie

They have invested in tools, processors, and vision Immersion enhances everyday experiences, making them more realistic, engaging, and satisfying. Qualcomm thinks VR will provide the ultimate level of immersion, creating a sense of physical …

Tags:Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 11

STATS LLC and Virtually Live Enter Strategic Partnership to Deliver Live Virtual Reality Experiences for Sports Fans

by Isaac Oburu

STATS LLC, the world’s leading sports technology company, has partnered with Virtually Live, the business that enables sports fans to experience live games and events through virtual reality, to create a fully immersive viewing …

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Mobile World Round-Up Part 2

by Bob Raikes

Here is our second round-up from Mobile World 2016. We cover SK Telecom, Qualcomm, Intel, Nokia, Harman, Ericsson/Volvo, Acer, Fujitsu, Sunpartner, HP, Garmin, Epson, Vuzix, Imagination, Mediatek, Neonode and DisplayLink. For more details on …