VR Headset Resolution that Blows Away Oculus Rift and HTC Vive
We know immersive technologies are changing fast, but the VR headset resolution announced by Varjo even caught us by surprise. The Finnish startup revealed that they are working on…
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) includes developments in hardware, content and use. We explore immersive experiences in cinema, the workplace, education and games. It differs from augmented reality as the real world is completely replaced by a simulated environment. Virtual Reality includes headsets ranging from Google Cardboard to mid range devices such as Samsung Gear VR to high-end systems such as Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive. In the content area, we follow the development of 360-degree videos, immersive environments through VR headsets, and the new virtual worlds that incorporate haptic feedback through gloves and body vests. As the technology progresses, we see tremendous potential for mobile VR.
Impact of virtual reality
Virtual Reality is creating fascinating opportunities for Media, Cinema, Storytelling and Narrative. Innovative experiments are being done in journalism and documentary filmmaking. It will radically transform both our work and learning environments. Video conferencing will be replaced by working together through virtual worlds and experiences. VR developments are opening incredible opportunities for how we learn both informally and in formal education settings.
We’re in a NMC State of Mind: Immersive Learning and the Future of Education
It’s time for the NMC conference – and we’re thinking about immersive learning and the future of education. The Digital Bodies team is preparing for the New Media Consortium…
Walmart dives into immersive tech with a VR training simulator for employees
VR is already in use in high-risk industries and to train athletes, and now Walmart is rolling out a VR training simulator program for its employees. The immersive…
Does the Samsung Gear VR have a future?
A short time ago, it would have been hard to question the future of the Samsung Gear VR headset. Released in 2014 (here’s The Verge’s initial impression), it’s…
AR glasses: Microsoft offers a glimpse into our future
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 more, there’s the technical…
AR and VR News at the Google I/O Event
It’s no surprise that there has been a flood of AR and VR news at the Google I/O event. As we predicted, Google announced a new standalone mid-range VR headset.…
Is A New Google VR Headset Coming?
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 taken on greater significance…
Microsoft HoloLens and Cirque du Soleil Collaborate on New MR Tools
Thinking of Microsoft HoloLens and Mixed Reality often brings me back to my childhood. Remembering how the worn-out toys in my hands could be quickly transformed in my imagination…
Microsoft’s View Mixed Reality is Bringing 3D and MR to Education
Microsoft’s new View Mixed Reality feature was announced last week along with new Surface Laptops and its new Windows 10 S operating system. Of course, for us the most interesting…
VR Content Challenges: Facebook Closing Oculus Story Studio
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
Welcome to our ELI Webinar, “Virtual and Augmented Reality: Stepping Into the New Frontier of Learning.” We have included information on the event and the videos we reference…