Emory Craig

Writer and presenter on Virtual Reality, Wearables and their impact on Media, Education and Society. Co-founder, Digital BodiesAs Director of eLearning at the College of New Rochelle, Emory Craig is responsible for instructional technology initiatives, faculty development and the integration of emerging technologies in the curriculum. A Frye Institute Fellowship honoree, his current research interest focuses on the sensory and cognitive implications of Virtual Reality and Wearables in the learning environment.He is actively involved in the New York City startup community and is currently teaching an interdisciplinary seminar on the impact of digital networks on mass media, social relationships and the power of ideas.

AR glasses: Microsoft offers a glimpse into our future

May 23, 2017May 23, 2017 by Emory Craig

AR Glasses prototype from Microsoft

AR glasses are still a ways off. There’s the challenge of packing hardware and a battery into the thin frame of our eyewear. Even … Read more . . .

Is A New Google VR Headset Coming?

May 17, 2017May 17, 2017 by Emory Craig

A new Google VR headset may come at Google I/O

According to Variety, a new Google VR headset will be announced at the upcoming I/O conference. Google’s conference runs Wednesday through Friday of this week and has … Read more . . .

VR Content Challenges: Facebook Closing Oculus Story Studio

May 5, 2017May 11, 2017 by Emory Craig

Oculus Story Studio Shuts Down

We didn’t expect to see Facebook Oculus Story Studio close so soon. The award-winning venture had a number of VR projects in the works.

ELI Webinar | Virtual and Augmented Reality: Stepping Into the New Frontier of Learning

May 1, 2017May 6, 2017 by Emory Craig

ELI Webinar - Virtual and Augmented Reality

Welcome to our ELI Webinar, “Virtual and Augmented Reality: Stepping Into the New Frontier of Learning.” We have included information on the event and … Read more . . .

‘Tornuffalo’ Shows us the Future of Full-body VR Gaming

April 12, 2017May 11, 2017 by Emory Craig

Full-body VR Gaming with Tornuffalo

Whether or not you want to play Tornuffalo, it’s a glimpse into our future of deeply immersive technologies. This is full-body VR gaming – and as the name suggests, you’ll get the entire world thrown at you.

Inexpensive Microsoft VR Headsets Coming This Year

April 8, 2017May 11, 2017 by Emory Craig

New Microsoft VR headset to supplement HoloLens

At $3,000 a piece, HoloLens has a limited market. But Microsoft is now promising to deliver inexpensive VR headsets that also do mixed reality by the end of this year.

The New Samsung Gear VR Headset – A Quick Review

April 2, 2017May 23, 2017 by Emory Craig

The new Samsung Gear VR headset was released last week, moving into the space staked out by Google’s Daydream View. While we were hoping for … Read more . . .

Using AR in Retail – Amazon Explores Augmented Reality

March 28, 2017March 28, 2017 by Emory Craig

Amazon exploring the use of AR in retail

Amazon’s always been the thorn in the side of brick and mortar retail. But now it appears they may use AR in retail stores … Read more . . .

Intel VR Headset to be Released This Year

March 21, 2017March 21, 2017 by Emory Craig

The announcement of an Intel VR headset is great news. Project Alloy has been on our radar since the initial demo and Matrix-like video … Read more . . .

Lowe’s VR and AR Initiatives Take a Major Step Forward

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017 by Emory Craig

Lowes VR and AR initiatives - Holoroom

We noted previously that Lowe’s VR and AR initiatives were more than just minor retail experiments. The home improvement company has major plans to … Read more . . .

New AR Apps Revealing the Future of Retail and Education

March 14, 2017March 14, 2017 by Emory Craig

Shazam's New AR App Reveals the Future of Retail

New AR apps have been in the news recently with the announcement of an augmented reality app by Shazam. And Blippar just won the … Read more . . .

SeaWorld’s VR Project and the Growth of Informal Learning Experiences

March 8, 2017May 23, 2017 by Emory Craig

SeaWorlds VR Project

SeaWorld has had a rough couple of years. With negative press and falling attendance triggered by the 2013 documentary Blackfish, it’s time to reinvent or … Read more . . .

Father John Misty Questions Virtual Reality on SNL

March 6, 2017 by Emory Craig

Father John Misty - Virtual Reality on SNL

Once you see the topic of Virtual Reality on SNL, you know the technology is getting into the public’s consciousness. Saturday Night Live didn’t … Read more . . .