NBC’s popular late night talk show The Tonight Show with host Jimmy Fallon has debuted a new segment called Virtual Reality Pictionary which uses the HTC Vive and Google’s Tilt Brush VR paint app. Jimmy Fallon is no stranger to VR. As far back as 2013, when Fallon was hosting Late Night, he saw a pre-DK1 version of the...
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Sony Brings PS VR’s 3D Audio To PS4 Games With New Platinum Headset
The future of console gaming has arrived in the PlayStation VR and, with that, new branded accessories are expected to arrive. Revealed on their blog, the new Platinum Wireless headset aims to produce audio the way “games were made to sound” and has 7.1 surround sound, 3D audio, lightweight design, noise canceling microphones, extended life...
Serious Sam VR Adds Co-Op and Two New Difficulties in New Update
With over 450 reviews tallied on Steam, Serious Sam VR is holding with a very positive rating for this intense and gruesome wave shooter. We previously covered the blast from the past when it was nearing launch into Steam’s early access and now it’s getting a massive new update that may attract new users and...
Visualising UI Solutions for Our Mixed Reality Future
Augmented and Mixed Reality technologies are rapidly evolving, with consumer devices on the horizon. But how will people interact with their new digitally enhanced lives? Designer Ben Frankforter visualises several ideas he’s had to help bring about the arrival of what he calls the “iPhone of mixed reality”. Guest Article by Ben Frankforter Ben Frankforter...
‘Ninja Run’ May Be the Craziest VR Locomotion Technique Yet
This is ‘Ninja Run VR’, and its yet another take on the ever present problem of user locomotion in VR experiences. But, as crazy as the concept looks, there may be some method to its madness. The question of how best to allow users of VR apps, games and experiences to move around a virtual...
Google Launches Android Chrome WebVR Support
Google have launched WebVR support for the Android platform via the Chrome browser opening up this exciting platform to Android mobile VR users on Cardboard and Daydream users. The combination of immersive and web technologies is one of the most promising and exciting prospects to arrive with VR’s most recent renaissance. The ability to deliver...
Field in View: What’s The Best VR To Show Friends And Family This Holiday?
In the festive spirit, I’m throwing this one out to everyone, though I’ve got my own ideas below. This is VR’s first Christmas. Over the next week we’ll be travelling back to family homesteads or welcoming others into our own. For many of us, it’s going to be the first chance to show off VR...
This Week’s Best Virtual Reality Art Projects – 12/09/16
Welcome to UploadVR’s newest regular feature — a look at some of the coolest art made in VR this week. We worked with Sketchfab to compile the best virtual reality artistic creations available through its hosting service, and this week’s entries showcase the incredible sketchbook quality of Quill as well as the unbelievable 3D effects of...
New Oculus Rift and Gear VR Releases For The Week Of 12/11/16
You’re probably not through the sheer swarm of Oculus Touch titles that landed last week yet, but there’s still a fresh round of Rift and Gear releases to get through this week. If nothing piques your interest then we recommend diving back into last week’s selection. If you missed last week, you can see those...
360 Masterclass: How to Live Stream a Concert in Virtual Reality
Last night at the Upload Collective in San Francisco the Nokia Ozo team completed part two in their two part 360 video masterclass. The purpose of the class is to teach aspiring immersive filmmakers how to perfect and grow their art form for this fledgling medium. The Nokia Ozo is a professional-grade virtual reality camera...
