Virtual Reality (VR) stories - Page 27
Strap on a headset and enter a computer-generated world where interactions and movement bring
person and machine closer together. As a simulation, experiences can vary from closely matching the
real world, through to fantastical environments limited only by the imagination of their developers. VR is
typically broken down into three categories- non-immersive, semi-immersive, and fully-immersive. A
non-immersive example would appear on a normal screen, semi-immersive might add a headset, while
fully-immersive combines headset and motion-sensitive controls. VR applications are extensive and
include video gaming, training simulations including in military, healthcare and business, and travel and
leisure.
Make it rain in VR with Symphony of the Machine
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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Stirfire Studios beckons VR players to serene puzzle-solving in a musical, weather-wielding adventure with Symphony of the Machine.
Non-VR players get un-Tethered!
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Previously only available for both PlayStation VR and Rift/Vive PC players, the game is now available for non-VR players.
Nvidia announces new powerhouse graphics card feat. new tech
Mon, 15th May 2017
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This heavyweight GPU will be more targeted at data centre usage and high-performance computing, as opposed to consumer level computing.
Microsoft announces controllers for mixed reality headsets
Fri, 12th May 2017
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Developers have two headsets to choose from: a $300 Acer one and a $329 HP one, both of which are available now for pre-order.
Snapchat Spectacles put up tidy but modest sales numbers
Thu, 11th May 2017
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The numbers weren't exactly super-specific, but it's enough to make some estimates of how many units they've sold.
Pokémon Go player makes Jesus joke in Russian Church, gets arrested
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Russian blogger arrested for playing Pokémon Go in church faces possible 3.5 year prison sentence. Amnesty calls it attack on freedom of speech.
Alienware 15 allows virtual reality on the go
Mon, 1st May 2017
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Alienware's new 15 R3 laptop is a heavy yet portable powerhouse, enabling VR gaming on the go with an Intel i7 and NVIDIA GTX 1060.
Apple pauses world dominance to patent AR technology
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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You could theoretically place and move objects in your home to see if they work to your liking, without having to even get off the couch.
Nokia announces OZO Reality vision for VR
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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Nokia heralds a new era in VR with the unveiling of OZO Reality, promising a seamless blend of the real and virtual.
Announcements galore at Facebook's F8 event
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Facebook has finished the first day of their F8 2017 event where developers flock to explore the future of technology.
Review: Persona 5 continues an excellent year for the PS4
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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The PlayStation 4 console has had many great exclusives in 2017 and it's only the month of April. The latest hit is Persona 5.
Should IT pros care about augmented reality?
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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AR might revolutionise business, but for IT pros, it's likely to just mean business as usual—and next-level gaming at home.
Weather forecasts meet virtual reality with launch of AccuWeather app
Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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Step into the storm with AccuWeather's new VR app, offering immersive 360-degree weather experiences in collaboration with Samsung.
Gartner: The Edge will eat the Cloud
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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Customer experience won't simply be defined by a web site experience. The cloud will have its role, but the edge is coming, and it's going to be big.
Mobile World Congress 2017: Samsung unveils new tablets and VR with controller
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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Samsung has introduced the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and the Galaxy Book at Mobile World Congress, which kicked off this week in Barcelona.
Australian VR headset market facing 'chicken and egg' scenario
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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More than 200,000 VR headsets were sold in Aussie in 2016 – but the market is being impacted by the number of offerings and lack of killer content.
The biggest tech & digital trends we're getting excited about this year
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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We're at a huge moment in time for the digital and technology world. With new ideas testing the boundaries, we're entering an exciting new phase.
VR standalone devices to see whopping 405% CAGR through 2021
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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After a content-starved market introduction, virtual reality (VR) is set to flourish off a swath of new and compelling content choices.
Where is virtual reality headed in 2017?
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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It is anticipated that in 2017, there will be a wave of 360° content making an appearance as brands take the VR plunge.
Can virtual reality change how businesses see things?
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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VR's forecasted £30bn boom could redefine industries beyond entertainment, from automotive design to healthcare.