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Windows Holographic the new AR/VR OS from Microsoft

Now anyone can create their very own augmented reality (AR) headset with the Windows Holographic platform. Like engadget said in an article Microsoft has basically opened up the platform to all of its partners just like they did with windows for PC. I think this is a very smart move by Microsoft seeing that the VR industry is blowing up right now. What do you think?

The HoloLens is an amazing…

Oculus Rift Support for the XBOX One coming soon

There are some rumors going around that Microsoft is planning to release 2 new XBOX hardware consoles in the next year.

Not only that but next year Microsoft might launch a new Xbox model called (Scorpion). This new XBOX contains an upgraded GPU to support VR like the Oculus Rift. Microsoft will also be partnering with Facebook’s Oculus Rift to make this happen. No one knows what this new XBOX…

Virtual Reality Coming to Android N – Android VR

Daydream VR experiences high quality VR in android N.

Phone specs daydream ready.

OS VR Mode part of Android N.

More day dream phones

NextVR + Live Nation = Live Virtual Reality Concerts and Events

The Live broadcast VR firm NextVR  announced a major collaboration with Live Nation. NextVR specializes in professional virtual reality live streaming in the sports world, bringing live sporting events like golf, boxing into virtual reality. Now the company is partnering with Live Nation to “broadcast hundreds of live, cutting-edge performances in virtual reality to music fans worldwide.”

I am…

In Virtual Reality for 25 Hours World Record Video

This guy Derek Westerman is now in the Guinness of World records for being inside virtual reality for 25 hours using the Tilt Brush app by Google for the HTC Vive. The Guinness Book of World record have been around for a while and they are always looking for crazy things to record. Thats exactly what Derek did something that a lot of virtual reality consumers are questioning.

How long can one be…

New Google Tilt Brush Video for the HTC Vive

Google Tilt Brush was one of the first titles that came with he HTC Vive pre-order when it was launched a few months ago. Now with the virtual reality space picking up momentum we are seeing so many VR innovations coming out. There is no secret that Google is interested in virtual reality with their Google Cardboard VR headset for Android smart phones. Now Google is making apps for major VR Head…

Best Buy Oculus Rift Retail Experience Kicks May 7

Today Oculus announced details on their retail experience plans which will be launching at 48 Best Buy stores on May 7th as part of Best Buy’s Intel Experience. Oculus will be offering more retail experience in more stores later in the summer.

You can schedule a demo at any of the participating Best Buys by using a new service called Oculus Live. This lets you schedule a Rift demo a moth in…

Samsung Gear VR Bedtime Stories in Virtual Reality

Samsung is trying to bring families together with a virtual reality storytelling app called Bedtime VR stories.  Samsung developed Bedtime VR Stories, so parents and children can enjoy a story together, even when they’re apart. Bedtime VR Stories is currently being developed for full release.

The parent and the child each wear a VR…

23 Hours A Day In A 6×9 Virtual Reality Jail

Want to know what its like to spend 23 hours a day in a cell? 6×9 is the Guardian’s first virtual reality jail experience that puts you inside a US solitary prison cell and tells the story of the psychological damage that can come from being isolated for so.

If you want to experience this solitary confinement then you can with the…

Vive X Virtual Reality Global Accelerator Program $100M

HTC is coming up with more ways to get people interested in virtual reality which is why they came up with the Vive X in China today. HTC announced that it will be devoting $100 million to the new virtual reality accelerator program for developers.

The applications are live on HTC’s site and the accelerator will be at locations in Beijing, San Francisco and Taipei. If you get in now you might…

Obama Using Virtual Reality Headset with Googly Eyes

President Obama was out in Germany with Chancellor Angela Merkel trying out the latest virtual reality tech. I think its funny how Obama looks like he is trying to hold or grab something in mid air. I wonder what type of VR app or VR experience he was seeing. I am sure that is some sort of Google Cardboard but I can’t help but notice that there is a camera connected on the top. Looks like its…

VRStudios the creator of VRCade raise $3M for a virtual reality enterprise platform

The Bellevue-based startup this week reeled in an additional $3 million VRstudios is raised more cash to build out its virtual reality enterprise platform.

https://vimeo.com/162611045

VRstudios has developed various wireless full-motion virtual reality solution configurations that range from $40,000 to $750,000 and can be owned or leased. The startup launched five years ago as a virtual reality…

Virtual Reality In The Hospital for Surgery and Therapy

There are many uses for virtual reality like games, media and entertainment but now you can start seeing virtual reality stepping into the medical world. In the video above you can see kids using the HTC Vive and experencing less pain after using the HMD. One child was playing with Tilt Brush by Google on the HTC Vive. You can…

Google Spotlight Story – HELP – A Live Action 360 Video Story

Google Spotlight Story has posted the first live action 360 video on their youtube channel a few days ago. The story lets you follow this alien that fell for the sky as it goes through the city breaking things. Finally you get to see the humans interact with it and the master calms down check out the video its awesome!

Here is a…