Oculus Recommends Rift Users Wait to Update to Windows 10
Despite a recently announced partnership between Microsoft and Oculus, the VR headset maker recommends that Rift users wait for official compatibility before updating to Windows 10.
GDC 2016 to Include Standalone Virtual Reality Developers Conference
UBM Tech, the company behind the annual Game Developers Conference and many other events across industries, is recognizing the continued explosion of consumer virtual reality by forming a standalone Virtual Reality Developers Conference to be held alongside their massive GDC event.
Sphericam 360 Camera Triples Kickstarter Funding Goal, Stretch Goals Promise More Robust Construction
Sphericam 2’s Kickstarter has come to an end today after having more than tripled their initial funding goal of $150,000. The little baseball-sized 360 camera is now promising some pretty ambitious extra features thanks to the added funding.
Hands-on: Nokia’s OZO VR Cam Impresses with Capture Quality, Unique Playback Solution Has Pros and Cons
Nokia has taken a firm stride in VR territory with the introduction of Ozo, a VR camera designed for professional content makers, but ultimately it’s going to be consumers on the other end of the screen that experience the camera’s capabilities en masse. We’ve gone hands-on with three experiences filmed with the camera to find out just how well Ozo can transport viewers into the scene.
Microsoft Offering $100k and a Pair of HoloLens to Academic Institutions
Microsoft is reaching out to US-based universities and research institutions with a new program that will award $100,000 and two HoloLens development kits to 5 carefully chosen projects.
AltspaceVR Raises Extra $10M to Accelerate Growth and Product Development
AltspaceVR, the virtual reality communication platform, has announced it’s to receive an additional $10M of funds to help accelerate the company’s product development.
First Look: Nokia’s ‘OZO’ 3D VR Camera Aims at Professional Market with Real-time 3D Preview
Nokia today announced a new VR camera that they’re calling ‘OZO’. The camera, built specifically for the professional market, shoots 3D 360 degree video and captures surround sound audio simultaneously. Nokia is touting Ozo’s ability to instantly preview the footage without the need for stitching as a key differentiator.
Hands-on: Oculus’ ‘Henry’ is a Glimpse at Cinema’s Interactive and Immersive Future
Oculus Story Studio revealed their second made-for-VR cinematic creation Henry to the world today. Noah Nelson reports for Road to VR from the Hollywood premiere where he got to watch the short film in its entirety on the Oculus Rift CV1. Beyond this invite-only premiere, Henry will debut widely with the launch of the Oculus Rift VR headset in Q1 2016.
‘Henry’ Premiere Trailer From Oculus Reveals New Footage, Drums Up the Pros of Real-time VR Cinema
Today Oculus Story Studio is premiering their second made-for-VR short film called Henry, a tale about a not-so-cuddly porcupine who, in a cruel twist of fate, wants nothing more than the embrace of a friend. With the premiere of the film, Oculus has revealed a new featurette which gives us a closer look at the interactive VR film.
Microsoft Details HoloLens Streamable Live Action Video Recording Technique
Microsoft researchers have published a paper detailing a technique to record live action ‘holographic’ video suitable for the company’s HoloLens augmented reality headset. The high quality capture can be viewed from any angle and streamed over the web.
New Gear VR Title ‘Solitaire Jester’ Is Beautiful and Engaging and It Makes My Neck Hurt
Resolution Games, a VR games studio founded by Candy Crush Saga creator Tommy Palm, launched their first VR title on the Gear VR store recently, a 3D rendered solitaire game called Solitaire Jester.
