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PyeongChang Olympics Showcase Next Generation Broadcasting Options (Part 2)

by Chris Chinnock

In part 1, I talked about 4K and 8K production but in this part, let’s focus on VR, 5G ATSC 3.0 and more. While VR content was pioneered at the Rio 2016 games, supporters …

This Prototype VR Controller Can Shift Its Weight to Match Virtual Objects

by Andrew Fenn

Spanish VR developer Manuel Rosado has created a prototype controller, dubbed “Nyoibo”, which is capable of redistributing its own weight and creating haptic feedback via a series of interconnected servos, weights and motors, to …

Tags:AR/VR| Display Controllers| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 08

Listen to the Music: A SXSWedu 2018 Preview

by Len Scrogan

Every spring, one unique ed-tech conference allows attendees, exhibitors, thought leaders, and other pacesetters in the education space to gather and jam to the rhythm of coming horizons in educational innovation. This predictive education …

Tags:Education| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 09

Major League Baseball Releases Home Run Derby VR Game

by Andrew Fenn

Major League Baseball recently launched Home Run Derby VR, which has been rolled out to a few ballparks already—including locations in Mexico City and Puerto Rico—with several more to come over the course of …

Tags:AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Sports and Stadiums| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 08

Oculus Starts Shipping Santa Cruz Headsets

by Andrew Fenn

Developers are reporting that they have recently received Oculus’ new Santa Cruz device, the standalone 6DoF headset originally announced at last year’s Oculus Connect 4 conference. Detailed specs for the device have proven elusive …

Tags:AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Oculus VR| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 08

JVC Introduces Simulation Projectors, Shows HMD

by Matthew Brennesholtz

JVCKenwood introduced three new projectors designed for the visualization and simulation markets at ISE. I almost missed them because they were in Hall 14, far off the beaten path of projector makers who were …

Qualcomm Announces New Snapdragon 845 Mobile VR Reference Design

by Andrew Fenn

Qualcomm has unveiled a new virtual reality reference platform based on the company’s powerful Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform. Debuting at the Snapdragon Tech Summit in December, the platform features a variety of new architectures …

Holovis Shows VR Training Systems at ISE

by Matthew Brennesholtz

Meko’s Matt Brennesholtz tries the Holovis unteathered 6DoF training system, including the backpack host computer. (Credit: M. Brennesholtz) Holovis is a hardware agnostic company with a focus on professional training. Recently, there interests have …

Tags:Automotive| ISE 2018| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 07

Holovis Shows VR Training Systems

by Matthew Brennesholtz

Tags:Automotive| ISE 2018| Large Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 06

AR, VR, MR and Smartglasses – Who is Who?

by Norbert Hildebrand

With the reporting on AR, VR, MR and smartglasses at an all time high one would think that we have a clear understanding of what is what. However, as it seems that is not …

Greenpeace Sign-Up Rates Have Doubled Since VR Adoption

by Andrew Fenn

Greenpeace has announced that it has seen sign-up rates double since it began experimenting with VR in its festival exhibitions and fundraising engagement processes. The charity has taken a few different approaches to its …

Tags:AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 07

Zeiss VR One Connect Heading for May Release

by Andrew Fenn

Zeiss is expected to release its Zeiss VR One Connect product in May, which enables interactive gaming using a mobile VR headset. Compatible with SteamVR, a large number of VR games will be immediately …

Tags:Game Playing| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 07