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Signia Venture Partners on 8i Volumetric Capture, Photorealism, and Presence

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Dec 2, 2015

Sunny Dhillon is a principal and co-founder of Signia Venture Partners as well as a lifelong gamer. Signia has been an investor in mobile games, and so he knows what to look for in terms of a solid team and distinct art style that resonates with gamers. Signia was one of the 16 investors who invested $13.5M into 8i, a 3D volumetric capture startup, and Sunny says that he’s looking for other content creation tools to invest in.

Exclusive: Nokia’s $60,000 VR Camera Goes on a Drone Test Flight

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Dec 2, 2015

At 9.3 pounds, Nokia’s Ozo VR camera is impressively compact. Not only can the device be handheld if need be, but it can also take to the skies as a drone payload. We’ve got the first look at Ozo’s take-off.

First Look: ‘Samsung Internet’ Beta is a Full-Featured Web Browser for Gear VR

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Dec 2, 2015

Gear VR owners have been chomping at the bit for a full-featured Internet browser since last year’s initial launch of the first Innovator Edition headset, and now they have it, YouTube videos and all.

AltspaceVR to Host VR Improv and Stand-Up Comedy Event Dec 2-4

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Dec 2, 2015

There’s no cover charge, no two-drink minimum, and you don’t even have to put on pants. Yes, improv and stand-up comedy is coming to virtual reality starting tonight (Dec 2) in AltspaceVR, the social VR space that brought you official Dungeons and Dragons to virtual reality.

‘The VR Report’ Virtual Reality Talkshow Interviews Road to VR’s Ben Lang

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Dec 1, 2015

The VR Report is a talkshow about virtual reality, filmed specifically for virtual reality. Distributed across VR headsets and 360 degree video platforms, The VR Report caught up with Road to VR Executive Editor Ben Lang.

Nokia Reveals 7 Accessories for OZO VR Camera

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Dec 1, 2015

Accessories extend and adapt the functionality of cameras for the filmmaker’s need; when it comes to VR film, things are no different. Nokia has announced an initial set of accessories to keep their Ozo camera flexible.

Nokia’s ‘OZO’ VR Camera Pre-orders for $60,000, Shipping in Q1 2016

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Dec 1, 2015

Announced at a Nokia media event last night in Los Angeles, the company has finally put a price to OZO, it’s professional grade 360-degree camera rig revealed back in July. Nokia is asking an upfront deposit of $5,000 for the $60,000 camera array. We hope it comes with a carrying case.

Oculus Founder to Make ‘Special Announcement’ at The Game Awards on December 3rd

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Nov 30, 2015

Oculus Founder Palmer Luckey is set to take the stage of The Game Awards this Thursday, December 3rd to make a ‘special announcement’.

Google Venture’s Investment Strategy and Outlook for Virtual Reality

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Nov 30, 2015

Joe Kraus is a general partner at Google Ventures, and he was on a panel at the Virtual Reality Intelligence conference in San Francisco talking about VC investment trends in virtual reality. Joe predicts that 2016 will be a “perceptual year of despair” for virtual reality where the market won’t really start to take off in a big way until 2017. He says that for VR start-ups, the key will be to conserve cash and survive 2016 until 2017 when the VR market will start to really take off. Joe talks about some of the VR investments that Google Ventures has made, and some of his predictions for the future of VR and AR.

Cyber Monday: $1 Gear VR Phone Deal Continues at Best Buy

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Nov 30, 2015

If you’re hoping to pick up a smartphone compatible with Samsung’s Gear VR headset, Best Buy is continuing their Black Friday sale on compatible phones for Cyber Monday.

LucidCam 180-Degree VR Camera Passes $100K Crowdfunding Goal

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Nov 30, 2015

LucidCam, a 3D 180-degree photo/video camera with a sleek and pocketable design, has passed its IndieGogo funding goal of $100,000.

‘Escape Velocity VR’ Trailer – Coming to Gear VR in December

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Nov 30, 2015

Not much is known about Escape Velocity VR, but it’s safe to say that this Gear VR title is going to be a lonely ride through space, stranded or otherwise.

‘The Martian’ VR Sneak Peek Hits Gear VR, 15-20 Minute Experience Debuts in 2016

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Nov 28, 2015

the-martian-the-vr-experience-gear-vr-sneak-peak — Photo courtesy Fox Innovation Lab / 20th Century Fox

Executive produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Robert Stromberg, a sneak-peek of The Martian VR Experience has landed on Samsung’s Gear VR headset. The full experience is set to debut in 2016 on desktop-class VR headsets, clocking in at 15-20 minutes.

One of the World’s Largest Adult Entertainment Studios Launches VR Initiative

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Nov 27, 2015

Kink, a San Francisco based adult entertainment studio and network of adult websites, has today taken their first step into virtual reality, offering adult films for playback on Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR, and Google Cardboard.

WEARVR Weekly Top Ten VR Downloads – November #4

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Nov 27, 2015

Looking for something fun to play in VR? We’ve got the top 10 downloads from the last week on the WEARVR app marketplace, a cross-platform repository of virtual reality experiences.

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