U.S. OLYMPIC SKI TEAM USES VR TO PREP FOR PYEONGCHANG
Send a veteran alpine skier to the Alps where the terrain is familiar and the element of surprise is not
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NEWS
NEW VR CAMERAS IMPROVE WITH GOOGLE’S VR180 STANDARD
Announced at last week’s CES, the latest advances in virtual reality tech include two new cameras that support the Google
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SCHOOL SHOOTING SURVIVAL TRAINING IS FOCUS OF NEW VR GAME
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is developing a virtual reality video game that seeks to train school teachers how
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UPDATE: RUMORS OF HTC PRO VR HEADSET SETTLED
It’s true. What was reported near the end of 2017 as a rumor has been unveiled at the CES tech
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MIX MUSIC WITH NEW TRIBE VR DJ SCHOOL
Music enthusiasts with a flare for mixing can now hone their skills using Tribe VR’s recent virtual reality application. Tribe
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THE 5 MOST INTERESTING VIRTUAL REALITY COMPANIES IN AUSTIN
This week VR Observer is shining its spotlight on Austin, TX. The Live Music Capital of the World. Their motto is, “Keep Austin Weird”. If you haven’t been, put it on your list. Known for SXSW, the Longhorns, gourmet food trucks, Formula One, tacos and BBQ it is also home to a thriving VR scene. The cities massive growth and eclectic blend of musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs have helped make it one the country’s biggest startup scenes.
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NBA UPS ITS VR GAME THIS SEASON WITH INTEL INTERACTION
Last year, NBA delivered select games using virtual reality technology representing the first professional sports league to do so. This
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‘VORTEX’ VR SHOES APPEALS FOR $50K ON INDIEGOGO
Led by Jamie Hyneman, a developer that once strapped a cordless drill to a pair of roller skates to boost
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INTERVIEW WITH ANNA ROSA LAPPALAINEN, COO AND CO-FOUNDER OF VIZOR
VR Observer was fortunate enough to sit down with Anna Rosa Lappalainen, COO and co-founder of Vizor, a platform for creating and sharing VR content on the web.
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SI MAKES FIRST VR LIVE-ACTION FILM OF CLIMBING EVEREST
Recall last year’s announcement of Everest VR, an immersive experience on what it might be like to climb Mt. Everest?
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GET READY FOR “WALKING DEAD” IN VIRTUAL REALITY
Big TV hit Walking Dead is about to become even more gruesome. The upcoming season, 8th in the series, will feature virtual
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