VR, AR, and the Future of Learning
Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer-generated simulation of a 3D image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly realistic way. It differs from augmented reality as the real world is completely replaced by a simulated environment. Virtual Reality requires additional technology which ranges from Smartphones and low-cost VR headsets (from Google Cardboard and Samsung Gear VR) to high-end systems such as Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive. Content ranges from 360-degree photos and videos to fully immersive walk-around environments. Some VR Experiences incorporate haptic feedback through gloves and body vests. As the technology progresses, we are moving toward wireless headsets with full range of movement.
VR is creating fascinating opportunities for Education, Media, Storytelling, Journalism, Work and Retail environments. It will radically transform how we learn, work and play in the near future.
We were already feeling bad about missing SIGGRAPH 2018 this week due to scheduling issues and the latest Virtual Reality news just added to it – StarVR’s debut of a nextgen …
Read more StarVR: an innovative nextgen VR headset with eye-tracking
If mixed reality is to transform education, Magic Leap One is only part of the opening act. It will be exciting to finally test the new device, and its debut …
There hasn’t been much news out of AltSpaceVR since Microsoft swooped in and saved it at the last second – literally on the final night of the platform. But it’s …
Read more AltSpaceVR’s Social VR update – new custom built worlds
We’ve been avid fans of the Insta360 camera line, using several models from the Chinese firm over the past few years. We started with the Insta360 Nano (one of the first …
For the past year, the design firm Nonobject has been working on prototypes for the perfect VR controller and headset. They’ve already made a name for themselves with their Ultimate …
Another VR app in the popular Samsung Gear VR headset is not exactly earth-shattering news, but when it’s the YouTube VR app, you take notice. There are all kinds of …
Read more YouTube VR app drops into the Samsung Gear VR headset
The incredible David Bowie Is exhibit may have wrapped up but we’ll soon get to see David Bowie in VR – or at least major parts of the incredibly popular exhibition. …
Doing VR without a headset is a longterm goal in the immersive tech industry. We’re not there yet but the new Looking Glass holographic display is a major step toward that …
It’s time. It’s so time to bring an end to that annoying tangle of VR cables that we all deal with. So we were thrilled to hear that the VirtualLink …