virtual reality Archives

GeekDad Daily Deal: The Complete VR Development Bundle

November 1, 2017Darren Blankenship

Discover a whole new world with the Complete VR Development Bundle: 90% off!

VR World in NYC Brings Virtual Reality to All

July 3, 2017Michael Kaufman

Imagine stepping into a new world without having to leave New York City—VR World gives everyone access to the latest in virtual reality experiences.

Design and construction experienced from within with DIRTT ICE.

Virtual Reality Construction Announced by DIRTT

June 13, 2017Michael Kaufman

At the 2016 Connext Conference, DIRTT Environmental Solutions (dirtt.net) announced a system that allows anyone to see a real-time video of an existing space that they want to remodel with an overlay of three-dimensional elements and objects they want to install.

Oculus’ Virtual Reality Content Studio to Be Closed

May 9, 2017Michael Kaufman

Oculus VR will close their cinematic-content division, Story Studio, and focus instead on funding storytelling projects from other developers.

A moment from Within's LIFE OF US. Created by Chris Milk and Aaron Koblin.

Virtual Arcade at Tribeca Film Festival Brings Immersive Content

May 2, 2017Michael Kaufman

The 16th annual Tribeca Film Festival has spent the last week in lower Manhattan showcasing some of the best new video content—including film, television, virtual reality (VR), gaming, and online media. The Virtual Arcade in the Tribeca Festival Hub is the home to the 29 virtual reality exhibits that are included in this year’s Tribeca Immersive program.

Travel the globe with the Voyager function of the new Google Earth.

Celebrate Earth Day With a Brand-New Google Earth

April 22, 2017Michael Kaufman

Major updates to the Google Earth platform include the new Voyager option, a showcase of interactive guided tours from storytellers, scientists, and nonprofits.

Augmented Reality HoloCube Is Much More Than a Toy

March 29, 2017Michael Kaufman

The HoloCube from Merge Virtual Reality may be called a “toy” but it utilizes augmented reality technology to allow users to interact with holograms.

GeekDad Daily Deal: VRX10 Virtual Reality Headset

March 17, 2017Darren Blankenship

See things in a whole new light with the VRX10 Virtual Reality Headset: 71% off!

CaptoGlove transforms movements of the user’s hand and fingers to control devices.

A Handful of Virtual Reality with CaptoGlove

March 9, 2017Michael Kaufman

Wearable controllers for virtual reality, gaming and more — the CaptoGlove transforms movements of the user’s hand and fingers to control devices.

Play-Doh in Virtual Reality – Touch “Shape to Life” Studio

February 28, 2017Michael Kaufman

The Play-Doh Touch “Shape to Life” Studio kit includes everything kids (or adults that are still kids at heart) need to take their Play-Doh creations into a virtual world on their smart device.

A Virtual Reality ‘Pearl’ for Oscar

January 30, 2017December 16, 2017Michael Kaufman3

A virtual reality film has been nominated for an Academy Award for the first time this year.

Alcatel Idol 4S Windows Edition: Hot Hardware, So-So Software

January 7, 2017December 16, 2017Mordechai Luchins

Same great phone, new Windows flavor. Is it as awesome as the Android version? Let’s check it out.

CES Preview: Finch Brings VR Control to the People

December 4, 2016December 16, 2017Michael Kaufman

The Finch wireless VR controller can provide a high-end experience at a fraction of the cost with completely natural gestures.

T-Mobile And Alcatel Bring You The Idol 4s – Now With Windows 10

November 1, 2016December 16, 2017Mordechai Luchins

Alcatel’s Idol 4S is one of the best ways to do VR on Android. T-Mobile and Microsoft have now joined the party, bringing that same VR love to Windows 10.

Two avatars, a cat and a human female, face each other in the VReal lobby, a camera pointed at them showing the scene.

VREAL Is Making Virtual Reality Streaming a Thing

October 17, 2016December 16, 2017Michael LeSauvage1

Streaming and watching games in native virtual reality will soon be a possibility thanks to VREAL.

Promotional art from Final Approach for the Halloween Cargo Drop including a tylized aircraft, orange lettering, a female pilot holding a jack-o-lantern (instead of a helmet), and green backlight.

Halloween Fun Comes to ‘Final Approach’

October 11, 2016December 16, 2017Michael LeSauvage

Phaser Lock gives away some exceptional Halloween DLC and makes the game more inviting to newcomers. Check out what’s included in their “cargo drop.”

The Royole Moon 3D Virtual Mobile Theater

Virtual Mobile Theater? Royole Moon

September 25, 2016Michael Kaufman

Experience immersive movies, gaming, and more in a new 3D-capable virtual mobile theater called Royole Moon featuring an HD display and hi-fi audio.

Alcatel Wants You to Worship Their Idol 4S in VR

September 15, 2016December 16, 2017Mordechai Luchins

Depending on your focus, the Alcatel Idol 4S is either a phone that comes with a VR headset, or a VR headset that comes with a phone. We take a closer look at both aspects of this fascinating mobile offering.

Alton Towers Resort, Image: Merlin Group

Alton Towers: The UK’s First VR Coaster & Rollercoaster Restaurant

September 8, 2016Sophie Brown

The introduction of Galactica, the UK’s first virtual reality rollercoaster, made eager to return to Alton Towers this summer.

Parrot Disco Soars in First Person

September 4, 2016December 13, 2017Michael Kaufman

The fixed-wing Parrot Disco drone is ready for consumers to purchase and experience first-person views of high-speed, long-duration flight.

Discovery VR: Great Videos All Around

August 26, 2016December 16, 2017Derrick Schneider

DiscoveryVR’s new content gives you a 360 look at the wide world around us.

This is how you experience the Ghostbusters:Dimension exhibit

Virtual Reality from THE VOID Is as Real as It Gets

August 22, 2016Michael Kaufman

Virtual reality becomes hyper-reality at the ‘Ghostbusters: Dimension’ installation from THE VOID at Madame Tussauds in NYC.

Homido Goes All-In With the V2 for Mobile Virtual Reality

August 17, 2016December 16, 2017Joey L. Mills1

Homido doubles down on mobile Virtual Reality with the V2 headset, the first product in the V2 mobile Virtual Reality product line.

A climber at the top of Hillary Step looks back down at the next person to ascend. Snow blows throughout the scene.

‘Everest Vr’: Soak in the Beauty but Stay on the (T)Rails

August 12, 2016December 16, 2017Michael LeSauvage

‘Everest VR’ has top-notch visuals, but the interactions are as thin as the air near the summit.

Did Dlodlo Just Out-Oculus Facebook?

August 10, 2016Michael Kaufman3

Dlodlo has introduced a slim, sunglass-like design for a full VR headset, a major step in the right direction for the acceptance of virtual reality.

Run Rockets augmented reality race-cockpit

Olympic Level Augmented Reality With Run Rockets

August 7, 2016Michael Kaufman

Athletes employ coaches to review their performance; runners can see the advantage of Run Rockets hyper-accurate data in live augmented reality.

Virtual Reality visit to George Washington’s Inauguration

Timelooper Makes ‘THE RIDE’ Virtually Realer

August 2, 2016Michael Kaufman

Timelooper and ‘THE RIDE’ join forces to showcase the history of NYC by adding virtual reality to the interactive tour in a new ‘DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE’.