2017 Virtual Reality Strategy Conference Schedule Please note: schedule is subject to change and will be updated as session details are finalized. VRS 2017 brings together 3 shows under one roof, VRS 2017 will deliver 600+ key players across VR/AR technology, 80+ inspiring speakers, dozens innovative sponsors & exhibitors and covered 10+ tracks of curated VR/AR programming. Tuesday, October 24 … Read More
Why Magic Leap’s Deep SLAM Tracking Algorithm Is A Major Leap Forward
Last week, Magic Leap, the Google and Alibaba-funded startup valued at $4.5 billion, released a research paper demonstrating a major breakthrough in computer vision and its SLAM tracking algorithm. The Plantation, FL-based company’s technology superimposes 3D computer-generated imagery over real world objects by projecting a digital light field directly into the eye. Magic Leap is widely considered one of the … Read More
GoPro Adjusts Approach on 360 Cameras with Fusion
GoPro has released Fusion, its newest 360-degree camera, to a select group of influencers. The new dual lens camera is a new venture for GoPro, straying away from the 360-degree camera arrays the company released last year. The once dominating action camera company has struggled over the past year, with a $400 million drop in revenue from 2015 to 2016. … Read More
The Impact of Oculus’ Summer of Rift Price Cut
For the next six weeks, the price for an Oculus Rift with Oculus Touch controllers is $399. In this move, Oculus has made its headset cheaper than even its console rival, the Sony PSVR.
Why Nokia and Xiaomi’s Recent Patent Deal is Important for Mobile VR
Nokia announced the company has entered a patent licensing and purchase deal with Xiaomi. The patent and partnership deal will cover diverse topics from cellular, network equipment, IoT, VR, AR and AI. The amount of the deal has not been disclosed. Last year, Xiaomi purchased over 1,500 Microsoft patents to further push Xiaomi phones into the U.S. market. The deal brought pre-installations … Read More