Apple Posts New Job Listing for Senior Software Engineer with “proven Track Record in Virtual and Augmented Reality”
On the tail of their newly granted patent for a mobile head mounted display, Apple is continuing to search for new hires that would bring augmented and virtual reality experience to the company.
It first came to light that Apple...
‘[NUREN] The New Renaissance’ Oculus Rift DK2 Demo Now Available (video)
The developers of The New Renaissance have released a demo of their feature-length virtual reality music experience, showing a segment that reminds me of just why I got into this VR business in the first place: dancing robot girls...
Apple Granted Patent for Gear VR-like Mobile Headset, Could Have “Broad Ramifications” for Such Devices
Yesterday, Apple was granted a patent for a Gear VR-like mobile headset which would use a portable device (like a smartphone) as the primary display. The patent strikes similarities between both Samsung's Gear VR and a swath of VR...
Magic Leap CEO to Take to the Stage at TED 2015 in March
Additions to the TED 2015 speaker lineup have been announced, and Rony Abovitz, Founder, CEO and President of Magic Leap, is heading to the conference to speak about... to reveal... well, we're not too sure really—par for the course considering the...
Following $23 Million Series A, Meta 1 Developer Kit Hackathon to Be Held March 6
On the tail end of this year's GDC, Meta will be hosting their very first 24-hour AR hackathon centered around their Meta 1 Developer Kit, a crowdfunded augmented reality headset that is now shipping out to backers. The event comes after...
Rev VR Podcast (Ep. 94): Discussing ‘NUREN’, A New VR Experience with Jake Kaufman and Jessie Seely
I love it when developers send me their stuff to try before it goes live. When I am intrigued by what I see or experience, I immediately try to get them on my podcast to discuss their project. Thus...
‘Proton Pulse’ Free on Android for Google Cardboard, 3D Brick-Breaking Action from Maker of ‘Vanguard V’
Proton Pulse for Google Cardboard is free of cost for a whole month starting today on the Google Play store. The full game, which came to Cardboard in December 2014, has 53 different levels and 5 boss battles to keep you playing on...
‘NUREN’ Lands on Kickstarter for “Feature-Length VR Music Experience” for the Oculus Rift
The New Renaissance is planned to be an interactive cinematic VR experience, more than an hour in runtime, featuring original music and voice-acting. The project, which will work in virtual reality with the Oculus Rift, and on standard...
View-Master Comes to the 21st Century with Help From Google, Delivers ‘Kid-Friendly Immersive Digital Experience’
It was announced yesterday at the New York Toy Fair that Mattel's View-Master is ditching the film 'reels' and partnering with Google "to deliver an affordable, kid-friendly immersive digital experience" using a chunky plastic version of Google's Cardboard smartphone...
NBA Games to Be Recorded in VR Video, Exclusively for Samsung Gear VR
The NBA have announced that they're to bring a collection of their events to VR, giving basketball fans the chance to go courtside without even being there.
The ability to capture the electric atmosphere of a live sporting event for...
