Tag: VR
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Study finds VR may make therapy easier
"More powerful computers are becoming more affordable, VR headsets and peripherals are continuing to develop, and more user-friendly VR interaction software platforms are becoming available and being updated"
January 6, 2022 -
Meta opens ‘Horizon Worlds’ VR experience to 18+ in US, Canada
Facebook (presently known as Meta) has made an announcement of making its social virtual reality (VR) experience 'Horizon Worlds' available for free to everyone 18 years of age or older in the US and Canada, as it is preparing for the metaverse.
December 11, 2021 -
HTC confirms U.S. staff layoff reports, merges VR and smartphone units
Taiwan-based HTC Corporation has confirmed that it has laid off several employees from its US offices and will merge its virtual reality (VR) and smartphone departments, media reports said. HTC said the company will undergo some reorganisation, merging its smartphone and VR businesses to reduce operation cost, The Verge reported on Friday. “We have recently …
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February 27, 2018 -
Samsung India in partnership with UNESCO showcases VR flim on Taj Mahal
Samsung India on Thursday showcased a Virtual Reality (VR) film on the Taj Mahal at the UP Investors Summit in Lucknow. The film has been made by Samsung in partnership with UNESCO MGIEP (Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development). Under the partnership, Samsung will develop VR content on two magnificent Indian …
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February 23, 2018 -
HTC ‘Vive Business Edition’ VR headset launched in India at Rs. 1.26 lakh
With the aim to drive business use of Virtual Reality (VR), Taiwanese electronics giant HTC on Wednesday launched the “Vive Business Edition” headset for Rs 1,26,990 in India. Vive Business Edition, that can be purchased from Amazon and www.imonline.co.in, would allow organisations to order Vive VR systems with additional services adapted for business and commercial …
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February 22, 2018 -
Facebook’s Oculus partners with Xiaomi to launch VR headset in China: Report
In a bid to get a billion people to use Virtual Reality (VR), Facebook-owned Oculus is set to launch its first standalone VR headset in China in partnership with Chinese handset maker Xiaomi. “The new Oculus VR headset called Mi ‘VR Standalone’, is essentially the same headset as ‘Oculus Go’, a standalone headset that Oculus …
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January 10, 2018 -
CES 2018: Lenovo unveils Miix 630 2-in-1, Mirage Solo VR headset, Smart Display and more
The Lenovo Miix 630 2-in-1 sports a 12.3-inch WUXGA+ touchscreen display and ships with a detachable keyboard.
January 10, 2018 -
Intel to power BMW, Nissan and Volkswagen’s self-driving cars
Chip giant Intel has announced that two million vehicles from BMW, Nissan and Volkswagen will use Mobileye Road Experience Management (REM) technology to build and rapidly update low-cost, scalable high-definition maps throughout this year. Intel bought Israeli sensor and chipmaker Mobileye last year for $15 billion. In a keynote address at the “CES 2018” here …
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January 9, 2018 -
HTC VIVE Pro Virtual Reality (VR) headset with built-in headphones unveiled at CES 2018
HTC VIVE, the Virtual Reality (VR) arm of Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC, on Tuesday announced new hardware upgrades that will deliver premium VR experiences to consumers and enterprises with the introduction of VR headset “VIVE Pro”. “VIVE is investing in the platforms and services that will enable highest quality display, audio and wireless VR for …
January 9, 2018 -
Reliance Jio plans to launch its own VR app in 2018
The new entrant in the telecom industry, Reliance Jio, is planning to launch its own Virtual Reality (VR) app in 2018 and is hoping to collaborate with experts at Birmingham City University in England, the university said. Aiming to explore potential partnerships in the future, the Head and Creative Director of Jio Studios, Aditya Bhat …
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November 9, 2017 -
Soon, explore Antarctic life in 360 degree VR from your home
Imagine putting on your virtual reality goggles and diving underneath the Antarctic ice to explore the rich, colourful and unique life on the seafloor. A new research expedition will make it possible. Scientists will for the first time document an entire Antarctic expedition in 360 degree virtual reality (VR) so that the general public can …
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November 4, 2017 -
India ranks second in hosting hackathons
India ranks second in conducting hackathons with 105 events hosted since 2015, next only to the US, a new report said on Friday. According to the ‘Global Hackathon Report’ by HackerEarth, a talent management software provider, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad feature in the top 10 cities worldwide to host maximum hackathons. With 379 hackathons, the …
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September 9, 2017 -
Asus Zenfone AR: Your first date with Google Tango and Daydream
It was Lenovo Phab 2 Pro that first came with Google "Tango" — an Augmented Reality (AR) platform for smartphones — but it failed to cast a spell on the Indian market. Taiwanese smartphone maker Asus has now unveiled Zenfone AR that is the first premium-category smartphone which is not only Tango-enabled but also packs …
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July 29, 2017 -
Smartphone-centric enhanced headsets key to mass VR adoption in India
The year gone by was touted as that of Virtual Reality (VR). In reality, with just $2.7 billion in revenue in 2016, it is yet to take off as consumer VR content still lacks the ability to ensure huge adoption globally, including in India. When it comes to India, where the number of smartphone users …
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July 19, 2017 -
Google unveils 3D-modelling tool ‘Blocks’
Google has unveiled its new 3D-modelling tool ‘Blocks to simplify the process to create compelling virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences. The new tool, developed for HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift headsets, works by allowing users to create a 3D object on a virtual 3D canvass. "Current software requires building 3D objects …
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July 7, 2017 -
New Google Earth VR to take you to any address in world
A new Google Earth Virtual Reality (VR) feature allows users to visit any address in the world and fly over it in 3D with the help of a headset system, according to the company. Using a new updated feature on Google Earth VR, people can choose their own destinations, as long as they know the …
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April 23, 2017