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Black Box VR has created one of the world’s first virtual reality full-fitness gyms. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Virtual Reality, Vr, Exercise, and Gym Read the full article…
Read MoreBlack Box VR has created one of the world’s first virtual reality full-fitness gyms. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Virtual Reality, Vr, Exercise, and Gym Read the full article…
Read MoreIn October, Facebook announced the Oculus Go, a standalone VR headset that doesn’t require a smartphone. Today, it announced the manufacturer. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk accidentally tweets phone number while trying to reach Oculus executive Oculus stated Tuesday at CES that Chinese company Xiaomi will be its hardware partner for the Oculus Go. The two… Read the full article…
Read MoreThe new year may start on Jan. 1, but for the tech world it doesn’t really begin until CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics show, opens its doors in Las Vegas and gives us a grand look at the future. With over 4,000 companies exhibiting at CES this year, there was no shortage of shiny… Read the full article…
Read MoreHeads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable’s commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Binging Black Mirror either has you terrified of technology or thinking about it even more. Either way, this VR headset will help you become immersed in… Read the full article…
Read MoreNow you can travel back to ancient Cyprus, thanks to a VR app developed by researchers. The Paphos Theatre in VR app, available on Google Play and iTunes, is the result of 20 years of excavation by University of Sydney archaeologists, and lets you explore the ancient Nea Paphos’ Theatre during its heyday in 150… Read the full article…
Read MoreIt’s rather late in the game, but PlayStation just dropped its Stranger Things VR experience — and it’s free. While the insane amount of hype surrounding Season 2 of the series has subsided, the experience is now available on PlayStation VR, announced by Sony on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: We might not get another season of… Read the full article…
Read MoreAirbnb thinks virtual reality could one day help you plan, and survive, your vacation. As tacky as that sounds, this could actually be a really good use of VR. SEE ALSO: 2 Airbnb hosts could be fined up to $148,000 for illegally renting out their apartments Airbnb is making changes. Airbnb’s CEO, Brian Chesky, told… Read the full article…
Read MoreJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you’re in the middle of holiday shopping, then that means you’ve been scoping out some big deals on awesome stuff, and that includes this HTC Vive VR headset bundle for nearly $200 off. Image: HTC This special… Read the full article…
Read MoreFrom The Matrix to Black Mirror even all the way back to Lawnmower Man, virtual reality in movies has been pure science fiction. But how close are we to making it a reality? Reelistic welcomes the founder of within, Aaron Koblin (@AaronKoblin), to tell us how much The Matrix actually got right. Subscribe to CineFix… Read the full article…
Read MoreWhile experiencing the thrills of virtual reality, this mom got a bit overwhelmed and reached for her dog to comfort her. Unfortunately, the VR headset prevented her from seeing the dog, which means she grabbed the wrong end and wound up nuzzling her face into a cute, little doggy booty for a minute. As the… Read the full article…
Read MoreDesert Bus VR takes all the thrill of an eight-hour bus trip with no breaks. It lets you experience what it’s like to be at the helm of the action, driving all the way from Tucson, Arizona to Las Vegas, Nevada, in real time. Based on the 1998 Sega CD game Desert Bus, created by… Read the full article…
Read MoreJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you haven’t yet joined the VR gaming revolution, then this best-selling headset for your smartphone could be your proper introduction and it’s 71% off today. SEE ALSO: On Black Friday, these are the products to buy directly… Read the full article…
Read MoreOf all the places where climate change affects, it’s the small island nations of the Pacific Ocean that are being hit the hardest. It’s a story that’s being presented by Fijians in a VR documentary called Our Home, Our People, which has been put together by the World Bank. SEE ALSO: Earth to overshoot global… Read the full article…
Read MoreThe caregivers at Maplewood Senior Living are incorporating virtual reality technology to help residents lead fuller lives. Read more… More about Travel, Technology, Mashable Video, Virtual Reality, and Vr Read the full article…
Read MoreJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. The video gaming industry is all in when it comes to the world of virtual reality. Revenue for the market keeps growing, and new VR headsets and experiences pop up all the time. The appeal for players is… Read the full article…
Read MoreBlack Mirror is way ahead of us again. Virtual reality training is being developed as a method to equip troops with resilience training before deployment — something a Black Mirror episode toyed with in season three. Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, has announced $2.2 million for a University of Newcastle project that aims… Read the full article…
Read MoreThe future of gaming/military training programs inches ever closer with this week’s litany of VR Battle Royale style games. No doubt inspired by the massive success of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, these VR games are working to simulate the experience of camping in decrepit buildings, hanging with friends while getting shot at, and sitting in a constant,… Read the full article…
Read MorePixar’s finally letting us play in VR. The animation studio has announced its first-ever VR experience, dropping a trailer at Facebook’s Oculus Connect conference on Wednesday. Based on the studio’s upcoming Day of the Dead-themed film, the highly colorful Coco VR experience is coming to Oculus Rift on Nov. 15 and Gear VR Nov. 22,… Read the full article…
Read MoreIt may not be a Star Wars Land-style actual reality theme park. But we now have a clearer idea of the virtual reality experience one Disney resort plans to offer this December. Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, a collaboration between Lucasfilm’s ILMxLab and a VR company called The Void, just released its first promotional… Read the full article…
Read MoreValve is here to make virtual reality better with new lenses that will work with a handful of virtual reality headsets. Valve, the developers of Steam and partners that helped make the HTC Vive VR headset a reality, revealed new lenses for SteamVR-compatible headsets in a press release obtained by Upload VR Monday. The lenses… Read the full article…
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