The problem with smartphone-powered virtual reality experiences is the dearth of significant content for the platform. At least compared to the likes of the HTC Vive or Oculus Rift.
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3 Top Virtual Reality Stocks to Buy Now
There are plenty of companies dabbling in virtual reality these days, but only a handful are making big plays in the space. Facebook fall into the latter category, and investors on the hunt for solid virtual reality stocks to buy now should give these three a good look.
MOA cinema closing
The Mall of America, where you can ride a roller coaster indoors or take a virtual flight across the Grand Canyon, will close its 14-screen movie theater on Dec. 28, making way for “a new, first-to-market entertainment venue.” The Bloomington mall said Thursday that its Theatres at Mall of America’s eight-year run was successful, but it was time to change.
Dino VR adventure ‘Robinson: The Journey’ stomps to Oculus soon
Virtual reality is the best way to get up close and personal with dinosaurs . And next month folks with Oculus Rift headsets can do just that thanks to Robinson: The Journey ‘s PlayStation VR exclusivity going Considering that the game got a boost in graphical fidelity when it moved from PlayStation 4 to the higher-powered PS4 Pro , it should look even better on a high-end PC running a Rift headset.
The team behind ‘That Dragon, Cancer’ made a VR radio play
The folks behind the heartrending, award-winning autobiographical game That Dragon, Cancer are back with a new project. Don’t worry though, because it sounds like the polar opposite of that tragic tale.
Standalone VR goggles expected to boom in China
A domestic virtual reality hardware manufacturer launched a brand new standalone head mount display , further stimulating the segment market already in full swing. On Tuesday, Baofeng Mojing, the VR arm of the Baofeng Technology Co Ltd, unveiled the “Matrix” — VR goggles equipped with 3K resolution built-in display.
Standalone VR goggles expected to boom in China
A domestic virtual reality hardware manufacturer launched a brand new standalone head mount display , further stimulating the segment market already in full swing. On Tuesday, Baofeng Mojing, the VR arm of the Baofeng Technology Co Ltd, unveiled the “Matrix” — VR goggles equipped with 3K resolution built-in display.
Oculus winter sale offers deep digital discounts on ‘Superhot VR,’ other titles
Oculus is hosting a catalog-spanning winter sale featuring several standout virtual reality games for the Oculus Rift VR headset, including highlights like Serious Sam VR, I Expect You to Die , and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes . The limited-time sale also offers deep discounts for multigame bundles, giving VR fanatics a chance to catch up on many of the year’s biggest releases.
Oculus winter sale offers deep digital discounts on ‘Superhot VR,’ other titles
Oculus is hosting a catalog-spanning winter sale featuring several standout virtual reality games for the Oculus Rift VR headset, including highlights like Serious Sam VR, I Expect You to Die , and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes . The limited-time sale also offers deep discounts for multigame bundles, giving VR fanatics a chance to catch up on many of the year’s biggest releases.
Configura’s Collaboration with Yulio Lowers VR Cost for Interior…
Sweden-based Configura announces a collaboration with Toronto-based Yulio to bring a mobile virtual reality experience to thousands of interior designers and customers around the globe for the cost of a $15 VR headset or less. Yulio is a DIY virtual reality platform for those in the business of designing spaces.
Stuck on What to Get That Techie You Love? How About Asking MIT?
MIT Technology Review has something for every tech lover on your list in its “Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide.” The list includes this year’s 13 most covetable gadgets, from a wearable that does it all to a virtual-reality gaming kit.
Virtual Reality Glasses Heading Towards Prime Time
Some of the bigger and better funded players targeting the sector are struggling to get products in the hands of consumers. Magic Leap is turning into a massive disappointment though the assigned valuation shows the investor appetite for a pure play investment.
Virtual Reality Glasses Heading Towards Prime Time
Some of the bigger and better funded players targeting the sector are struggling to get products in the hands of consumers. Magic Leap is turning into a massive disappointment though the assigned valuation shows the investor appetite for a pure play investment.
Tempe company VirTra awarded $2.1 million Arizona contract for police simulators
The local company has been awarded a $2.1 million state contract to provide virtual-reality simulators for use-of-force training to police officers throughout Arizona. Tempe company VirTra awarded $2.1 million Arizona contract for police simulators The local company has been awarded a $2.1 million state contract to provide virtual-reality simulators for use-of-force training to police officers throughout Arizona.
Magic Leap: Our Product Is Not Over-Hyped
Rony Abovitz, CEO of the secretive virtual reality startup Magic Leap, took to Twitter on Thursday to defend claims that his company is overhyping its flagship product, a powerful VR headset indistinguishable from everyday sunglasses. In a series of often-humorous tweets, Abovitz hinted that his company had experienced issues with early prototypes, but refuted a report from The Information this week that claimed Magic Leap may have “oversold” what its headset can do.
Hour Power and a Free Graphic Novel
Each day for the past two weeks I’ve been writing a story in one hour, taking a screenshot of it, and attaching it as an image to a tweet – they’re generally a screen long and definitely a violation of Twitter’s 140 character limit. It’s fun to scope a story to super short pieces, explore whimsical sci-fi ideas, try different tones and styles, and spend a moment or two with some characters.