VR, AR, Wearables 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.
Well, that was fast. The Tribeca Film Festival opened tonight and the Vestige VR experience already got a distribution deal. The emotional room-scale documentary was picked up by the VR …
Read moreVestige VR Experience acquired before world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
A new startup, Orion Span, has plans to launch a “space hotel” and provide trips into low-earth orbit in 2022. You’ll get 12 days in space along with a Holodeck-like …
Read moreLost in Space: an actual VR in Space experience is coming
With Mark Zuckerberg testifying before Congress, it’s worth thinking about Oculus Rift and Privacy issues. Issues may not be the right word here – it’s more like a potential privacy nightmare. Facebook’s …
Read moreThink Oculus Rift and Privacy is an issue? Just wait until Mixed Reality arrives
If you use Facebook Spaces VR, you’re going to see a number of upgrades for designing your avatar. The social media giant has found itself swamped with bad news recently. And …
Read moreTired of that drab avatar? Facebook Spaces VR reboots your virtual self
We’re off to the Oasis, we mean Ready Player One, or maybe we should just say – our future in VR. We snagged some early tickets at SXSW for a Wednesday …
For all the potential of virtual reality to place us in new environments, accessibility in VR remains a major challenge. We’ve already looked at Samsung’s Relúmĭno, a rough-around-the-edges product from their …
You can take AR VR market predictions for what they’re worth. It’s not exactly flailing away at a pinata, but your crystal ball is cloudy at best. The rapidly changing immersive …
Read moreAR VR Market – 52% growth rate for the next five years
We finally got the details on the new Vive Pro VR headset. You can preorder now for $800 with shipping on April 5th. The current Vive headset will get a …
Read moreThe Vive Pro VR Headset is coming April 5th for $800
Circling back around to sports in VR – this time for the NCAA March Madness. Will Virtual Reality work for the basketball tournament? After last year’s successful rollout at the …