VR already has plenty of horror games to scare yourself silly with, but the genre hasn’t really shown up in AR yet. It might seem like an odd fit for the platform, but immersive entertainment studio Clever Fox is trying its hand at it during ScareLA. The Summoning will be on display at the event...
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Sony Announces Four New PSVR Games For Western Release
Between big releases like Superhot VR, Archangel and Theseus, it’s a great time to be a PlayStation VR (PSVR) owner. Today, though, Sony announced four new titles on the way to the headset from eastern developers. Many of these we’ve seen before, but this is the first time we’ve seen them confirmed for release in...
New York City Invests in AR/VR Incubator to Bolster City’s Jobs, Tech Talent
New York City’s Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development, Alicia Glen, recently announced the selection of NYU Tandon School of Engineering to “develop and operate” the “first government-funded” VR/AR hub for education, training, research, investment and business creation at a 15,000 square foot space in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. In the Bronx, CUNY (City...
Google Expects 11 Daydream Ready Phones Available by Year’s End
In a few years’ time Google expects to operate Daydream on “Android scale,” one day opening the VR door to “hundreds of millions of users.” But in order to get there, the company needs a much wider selection of Daydream ready Android smartphones. This week Google said they expect 11 Daydream ready phones on the market by...
Will Nintendo put out the Switch Online dumpster fire? GamesBeat Decides
Nintendo released its Switch Online app on iOS and Android last week, and it is awful. On this week’s episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, we ask if Nintendo will ever really fix it because it seems like it just doesn’t care. In addition to Nintendo’s dumpster fire, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti welcome...
Katie Stern is the Game Developers Conference’s new general manager
The Game Developers Conference has named Katie Stern as its new general manager starting on August 7. She’s taking over for industry vet Meggan Scavio, who resigned in May after 18 years in the role. Though Stern hasn’t led any games events before, she has years of experience in the tech space and has spearheaded events...
Facebook now automatically stabilizes shaky Live 360 videos
Facebook today announced a series of new features for Live 360 videos, including automatic stabilization for some videos uploaded to the social network. Auto stabilization will be deployed by Facebook algorithms anytime a video is found to be too shaky. Live 360 videos can now stream live in 4K resolution and will soon be able...
VR Used To Aid In Sperm Collection At USC Fertility Lab
A VR headset is available at USC’s Fertility program pre-loaded with adult content and available to men to aid them in collecting their sperm. The facility was given the headset a few weeks ago according to adult entertainment company VR Bangers, and we confirmed with the facility the system has been used. “We are very...
Apple AR: Get Real Time Fitness Stats & Path Recommendations While You Run
When people work out, they want to get the absolute most out of their routine. Going on a run is great exercise, but finding an optimal route that works best for you can be difficult. Luckily, Apple’s ARKit has the capability to make it much easier to get the most out of your workout. YouTube...
Augmented Reality App Lets You See the Tesla Model 3 Before It Ships
Buyers can’t wait for their Tesla Model 3 to be delivered. But with no clear arrival date in sight, buyers are starting to get a little antsy waiting to see what the Tesla Model 3 will look like up close. Luckily, Tesla accessories seller EVANNEX partnered with technology firm Kinetic Vision to try and satisfy...
