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Verizon to use 5G stream and special headsets to provide kids with virtual courtside seats for NBA game
09 Nov 2018, 20:07 | by
Alan Friedman
Tomorrow night, Verizon will debut a technology that uses 5G, virtual and augmented reality to allow...
Save up to 63% on the 2016 and 2017 Google Daydream View VR headsets at Verizon
15 Oct 2018, 20:20 | by
Alan Friedman
The 2016 and 2017 Google Daydream View headsets have been discounted by 63% and 60% respectively, at...
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Samsung lets you choose between a free Gear 360 and Gear VR now with the Galaxy Note 9
05 Oct 2018, 07:06 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
If you're thinking of purchasing a Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, or Galaxy S9+ from Samsung, the company...
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Google makes it possible to bring all Android apps to Daydream VR
21 Sep 2018, 19:21 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Google has just announced that it has added the option to open any smartphone Android app on a Daydream...
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eBay intern uses ARKit and iPhone X TrueDepth camera to develop potentially groundbreaking AR tool
11 Sep 2018, 10:09 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
Using Apple ARKit technology and the advanced front-facing camera of the iPhone X, an eBay intern with...
Deal: The Daydream View headset is half off on Google Store
11 Sep 2018, 04:50 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Google offers the Daydream View headset on its own Store for just $49, a discount of 50% off the original...
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Further evidence that Apple's next big product may be AR glasses
03 Sep 2018, 04:31 | by
Milen Yanachkov
It is no secret at this point, that Apple is interested in augmented reality (AR) and that it is working...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the current Gear VR don't work together, but there's a workaround
27 Aug 2018, 04:47 | by
Cosmin Vasile
If you own a Gear VR and have just ordered the Galaxy Note 9 (or already have one), don't try to insert...
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Deal: Google's Daydream View VR headset is 70% off at Verizon
01 Aug 2018, 19:34 | by
Cosmin Vasile
The U.S. carrier has the Daydream View headset, which was launched on the market last year, on sale for...
Google Chrome now available on Daydream VR
31 Jul 2018, 00:04 | by
Matthew Mills
Google has released the Chrome browser for virtual reality. It is not available on the Google Daydream...
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Samsung Gear VR gains support for Google's YouTube VR app
25 Jul 2018, 20:20 | by
Cosmin Vasile
YouTube VR is already available on Daydream View, HTC Vice, and PlayStation VR, but a large chunk of...
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HTC denies report that it is closing up shop in India
19 Jul 2018, 12:34 | by
Alan Friedman
Earlier this month, we told you that HTC's deteriorating financial condition is forcing it to fire 25%...
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Samsung to scrap Gear VR branding in favor of Galaxy VR name
05 Jun 2018, 09:12 | by
Joshua Swingle
A new report claims Samsung plans on scrapping the Gear VR name in favor of a new Galaxy VR branding....
Samsung Gear VR scores live entertainment venues for concerts and sporting events
31 May 2018, 03:36 | by
Milen Yanachkov
Samsung Gear VR scores support for Oculus Venues -- a virtual reality platform for live events...
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Google and LG Display unveil OLED display for VR headsets with 1,443ppi and 120Hz refresh rate
23 May 2018, 01:01 | by
Alan Friedman
Back in March, Google and LG Display mentioned that the pair were working together on a new VR display...
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Apple is developing a standalone AR & VR headset complete with 8K displays: report
27 Apr 2018, 15:10 | by
Joshua Swingle
According to a new report, Apple is currently developing a new standalone headset that will utilize both...
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Google Arts & Culture now lets you explore amazing historic sites in VR
23 Apr 2018, 09:45 | by
Milen Yanachkov
Explore amazing World Heritage sites in VR on your smartphone...
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Plex VR app launches on the Gear VR
06 Apr 2018, 06:18 | by
Milen Yanachkov
After making its debut on the Google Daydream back in January, Plex's VR media center is now available...
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The all-new Google Daydream View VR is half price at Best Buy (today only)
21 Mar 2018, 13:31 | by
Cosmin Vasile
The Daydream View VR headset comes with a small remote in the box, as well as a removable top strap and...
Google open sources its 3D audio kit for VR and AR
15 Mar 2018, 07:54 | by
Milen Yanachkov
Google has made its 3D audio SDK for VR and AR open source...
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Samsung Black Friday 2018 deals: Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy Watch, and other devices now discounted
Target reveals killer Black Friday deals to come for iPhone XS, Galaxy Note 9, and more
Black Friday deals: Apple, Samsung, Google, Target, Walmart, Costco, and more incoming!
Amazon joins the early Black Friday party with Moto Z3 Play and Moto G6 Prime deals
Deal: SanDisk Ultra 128GB microSD card for just $19.99
Best Buy Black Friday 2018 deals are out, save on Samsung Gear and Apple Watch, iPhone XR, iPad Pro and Note 9
Walmart reveals probably the best Black Friday deals on the iPhone XS, XR, iPhone 8, and iPhone X
This is what the Galaxy S10 could look like: truly bezel-less with an under-display camera
Lenovo's Mirage Solo standalone Daydream VR headset up for pre-order in the US for $400
15 Mar 2018, 03:06 | by
Cosmin Vasile
The Mirage Solo doesn't require you to use a smartphone or a computer. Moreover, it fits comfy over the...
Facebook will launch AR effects, triggered by various objects
14 Mar 2018, 10:06 | by
Mihail Nikolov
Facebook plans to launch AR effects triggered by markers, scattered across the world. The first AR effect...
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New VR headset Moto Mod, the Motorola Virtual Viewer, surfaces
09 Mar 2018, 14:16 | by
Alan Friedman
As Motorola works to officially unveil the next-generation modular Moto Z3 series, we could see a whole...
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Google to finally launch its new AR platform at MWC?
23 Feb 2018, 07:13 | by
Preslav Kateliev
Augmented Reality has been a buzzword for about a year now, even moreso since Apple launched its ARKit...
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Tweet from HTC teases new Vive model to be unveiled this coming Monday at CES
06 Jan 2018, 00:24 | by
Alan Friedman
A tweet from HTC that was disseminated on Friday, hints that a new version of the HTC Vive VR headset...
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10 awesome smartphone related gadgets for Star Wars fans
14 Dec 2017, 12:08 | by
John Velasco
For the gadget geeks out there, we thought it'd be a great time to list some of the best smartphone related...
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Qualcomm working to optimize Snapdragon 845 chipset for mixed reality use
10 Dec 2017, 14:04 | by
Alan Friedman
Qualcomm's next top-of-the-line chipset, the Snapdragon 845, will power more than just the next series...
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Huawei's Daydream VR headset very close to unveiling, here are some pictures of its controller
29 Nov 2017, 21:14 | by
Cosmin Vasile
It looks very much like the one that comes with Google's Daydream VR and offers some nifty features like...
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Google Daydream View (second-gen) hands-on
05 Oct 2017, 23:26 | by
John Velasco
Dubbed simply as the second-generation Google Daydream View, which will cost $99 when it's released on...
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Alcatel Idol 5 & UNI360 VR hands-on
28 Sep 2017, 15:01 | by
John Velasco
We checked out the Alcatel Idol 5 not too long ago in Berlin for IFA 2017, but the one we're talking...
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HTC to give Vive app developers 100% of app revenue for the rest of 2017
22 Sep 2017, 15:48 | by
Alan Friedman
No sooner has HTC made a deal with Google that will fill its coffers with $1.1 billion and increase the...
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HTC's stand alone VR headset to be named Vive Focus?
16 Sep 2017, 12:38 | by
Alan Friedman
Back in July, HTC introduced a new standalone version of its Vive VR headset at the ChinaJoy trade show....
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WSJ: Apple to unveil augmented reality hardware 'in the coming weeks'
11 Sep 2017, 05:06 | by
Daniel Petrov
When Apple takes the stage tomorrow at its new "space ship" headquarters, it won't be only iPhones and...
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Ricoh Theta V hands-on
07 Sep 2017, 14:31 | by
John Velasco
With the introduction of the Ricoh Theta V during IFA 2017, we got the chance to quickly take its latest...
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Star Wars: Jedi Challenges AR experience hands-on
02 Sep 2017, 13:35 | by
John Velasco
Stepping aside from the usual suspect of mobile devices we cover at IFA 2017, we stopped by the Lenovo...
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Patent application shows Facebook working on its own pair of AR smartglasses
19 Aug 2017, 02:23 | by
Alan Friedman
A patent application filed by the Oculus division of Facebook reveals that the latter is working on AR...
Pre-order the Asus ZenFone AR right now from Verizon for $27 a month or $648 retail
02 Aug 2017, 23:36 | by
Alan Friedman
The Asus ZenFone AR, which includes aspects of Google's Project Tango AR capabilities, and Google's Project...
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Google CEO promises 11 Daydream VR-compatible Android phones by the end of 2017
25 Jul 2017, 09:35 | by
Simon K.
Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai has stated that more Android phones that work with the company's Daydream...
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Lenovo and Disney teaming up for immersive Star Wars VR experience
16 Jul 2017, 09:36 | by
Luis D.
At a company event, Disney unveiled a VR system it has been developing with Lenovo to create an immersive...
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Deal: Grab the Oculus Rift, Touch wireless controller, and EVE: Valkyrie for 33% off at Best Buy!
11 Jul 2017, 01:47 | by
Plamen Dimitrov
Looking to enter the trendy VR niche? Well, if that's the case, you might be happy to know that Oculus...
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T-Mobile says Daydream VR capability is now live on the Galaxy S8 and S8+, but it's not
10 Jul 2017, 16:28 | by
Cosmin Vasile
U.S. carrier T-Mobile jumped the gun on the matter and confirmed that the last week's update for Galaxy...
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ESPN and Samsung team up for a VR stream of extreme sports
10 Jul 2017, 04:18 | by
Damian M.
ESPN is among the biggest sports networks in the world, and it's always striving to push the boundaries...
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Details of Samsung's stand-alone VR headset prototype are made public
05 Jul 2017, 03:12 | by
Alan Friedman
A prototype of a possible stand-alone VR headset made by Samsung is branded with the name Samsung ExynosVR...
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The Gear VR successor's technology revealed, includes eye tracking and hand recognition
03 Jul 2017, 16:26 | by
Luis D.
Thanks to Korean firm Visual Camp, we get our first glimpse at a reference variant of the Samsung Exynos...
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Patents reveal Apple might be working on a hand gesture technology that would interact with games, TVs and what not
30 Jun 2017, 08:06 | by
Simon K.
The patented interface could find application in many AR/VR gadgets. Is Apple cooking a smart glasses...
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Buy the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Package and get a $150 Best Buy gift card
29 Jun 2017, 14:12 | by
Alan Friedman
Looking for a good deal on a VR system? Best Buy currently has one on the Oculus Rift VR Package. Purchase...
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Ads in VR might soon be a thing, thanks to Google
29 Jun 2017, 04:54 | by
Damian M.
With VR platforms still being largely unexplored and limited in terms of audience, it's only natural...
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5 types of apps that ARKit will forever change for iOS users
27 Jun 2017, 13:18 | by
Simon K.
Many videos have surfaced in recent weeks that show amazing ARKit features. Hands down, some of this...
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Samsung patents an authentication method for Gear VR based on "head recognition"
22 Jun 2017, 09:33 | by
Anton Arsenov
A new patent application from Samsung shows how a head mounted display device such as the Gear VR could...
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Samsung working on a standalone OLED Gear VR with ultra-high pixel density
21 Jun 2017, 09:04 | by
Simon K.
Samsung might be cooking an own OLED 2000 ppi display for a next generation Gear VR.
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