Internet
The term "metaverse" seems to be everywhere. Facebook is hiring thousands of engineers in Europe to work on it, while video game companies are outlining their long-term visions for what some consider the next big thing online.
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Scientists at the University of Bath have developed a quick and easy approach for capturing 360° VR photography without using expensive specialist cameras. The system uses a commercially available 360° camera on a rotating ...
Dec 14, 2020
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Software
Virtual reality headsets and application programs for VR are not gaining traction with users because of a chicken-and-egg dilemma, lack of VR content and slow market penetration of custom-made VR units.
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Consumer & Gadgets
Panasonic's gift to CES 2020? Panasonic shades. For a very special function. Virtual reality. The talking point about their being showcased at the event is that they are glasses in shape.
Consumer & Gadgets
Grandma, is it true people in 2019 had to browse the web in 2-D? Mozilla has this time raised web browsing to another level with its virtual reality web browser, Firefox Reality, released for Oculus Quest headsets. Immersion ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Harman international is a known player in the marketplace for audio systems. This month, Harman is making news over a patent filing proposing how to make virtual reality sounds more realistic.
Engineering
Have you ever felt dizzy or nauseous after watching a 3D movie or using a virtual reality headset? If so, it is probably because you were subconsciously able to detect the subtle differences between the virtual 3D scene ...
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Humans not only relish the sweet, savory and saltiness of foods, but they are influenced by the environment in which they eat. Cornell University food scientists used virtual reality to show how people's perception of real ...
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Hardware
You have heard much about virtual reality, and not always with a rainbow attached. (Nicole Kobie in Alphr reminded readers that "VR headsets have improved and prices have fallen. So why aren't they selling? Stewart points ...
Software
In theory, what a concept. Augmented reality and virtual reality experiences right here right now.
