The LA Philharmonic is using Oculus Rift to Bring the Symphony to Everyone

September 8, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

Have you ever experienced what it’s like to be at the center of a world-class symphony orchestra playing one of the most famous and recognizable pieces of classical music history? If not, now you can.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra … Read More

Experience Epic’s ‘Showdown’ Cinematic VR Demo on Oculus Rift

September 2, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

Today, Epic Games released one of its most highly praised VR tech demos to date, known as ‘Showdown’ powered by its own Unreal Engine (UE4) for anyone with an Oculus Rift developer kit to experience first-hand.

Showdown is a cinematic … Read More

Samsung Galaxy O Series Could be VR Centered, says Analyst

August 19, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

Over the last couple of days, new rumors have surfaced suggesting that Samsung is planning to unveil a new lineup of flagship smartphones, which would be released under the Galaxy ‘O’ series.

Now, according to a recent statement from senior research … Read More

‘Oculus Cinema’ Will Soon be a More Social VR Experience

August 7, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

Oculus has revealed a new update to its Oculus Cinema app is currently in the works which will add multiplayer functionality and social features to its virtual movie theater experience.

Oculus Cinema is an immersive VR application that puts you in your … Read More

Sharing VR Experiences ‘Will Become the Norm’, says Zuckerberg

July 1, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

It’s no surprise that Facebook believes virtual reality is destined to become the next big thing in social communication, and a platform for rich, immersive experiences. Last year, the company purchased Oculus VR for $2 Billion, and since then, the … Read More

Samsung Gear VR for Galaxy S6 Arrives July 17th in Canada

June 30, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

Today, Samsung announced its Gear VR Innovator Edition for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, developed in partnership with Oculus will officially be released in Canada on July 17th, with pre-orders available now exclusively at BestBuy.ca.

On July 17th, Canadians … Read More

Microsoft Research says its Lens Design Improves the Oculus DK2

June 29, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

Earlier this month, Oculus VR announced its close partnership with Microsoft and revealed some of the unique benefits both companies will offer in working together on delivering a great VR experience to consumers on top of the Windows platform.

Apparently, Microsoft is … Read More

Oculus E3 Booth Available in 360 Photos Using Gear VR

June 23, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

At E3 2015 last week, the virtual reality industry made its presence known to gamers in a big way. Oculus showcased its latest consumer version of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset to attendees, along with an exclusive lineup of … Read More

Getty Images Brings 360-Degree Photos to Oculus Platform

June 18, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

Getty Images, the popular stock photo agency known for its ever-growing archive of copyrighted image content announced this week its premium 360-degree imagery will be available for users to experience on the Oculus virtual reality platform when the Oculus Rift … Read More

Gear VR Rolling out to 350 Best Buy Retail Stores this Week

May 18, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

With the latest iteration of Samsung Gear VR for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge currently available online and across selected Best Buy’s nationwide, Samsung is gearing up to increase the retail presence of its Gear VR virtual reality headset.

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