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Google to Shut Down its Jump VR Platform in June
Google is shutting down its cloud-based video stitching service, Jump, this summer. The tech giant emailed the creators on the platform on Friday afternoon informing them that the Jump VR…
Nomadic Launches New Mixed Reality Center in Las Vegas
After the success of its debut location in Orlando, FL, Bay Area-based startup Nomadic is launching a new location-based virtual reality entertainment center in Las Vegas which will open later…
AR Mobile Game ‘Minecraft Earth’ Coming in Beta this Summer, Could be Next ‘Pokémon Go’
Microsoft has revealed its new augmented reality mobile game ‘Minecraft Earth’ which will be launching in both Android and iOS in Beta this summer. The game is an AR version…
Stanford Study: Augmented Reality Experience Can Modify Your Behavior in the Real World, Even After Taking Off the Googles
Stanford carried out a new study examining the effects of augmented reality (AR) on people’s behavior. The study was performed by the Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences and led…
BBC Launches First Doctor Who Virtual Reality Episode
The BBC has finally released the first episode of Doctor Who: The Runaway in virtual reality. The Runaway is based on the popular classic British sci-fi series and is an…
Youtube VR to Be Available on Oculus Quest When it Ships, Adding Over 1 Million VR Experiences
Youtube VR has been confirmed as one of the launch titles that will be available on Oculus Quest when it ships next Tuesday, May 21st. With a repository of more…
Bose Frames Audio Augmented Reality Glasses Launched in the UK
Bose has finally launched its augmented reality audio wearable sunglasses, or ‘hearables’, the Bose Frames in the UK. Bose has been known for its audio systems which range from speakers…
Disney Theme Parks Won’t be Using VR, Prefer Real Immersive Environments
Would you visit a Disney theme park and then put on a virtual reality headset to immerse yourself into another dreamy world? Seems almost counter-intuitive and Disney seems thinks to…
Beat Saber Getting a Level Editor and Leaving Early Access Next Week
Beat Saber has already seen considerable success over the past year, including being a breakout VR hit and the virtual reality game is still only in Early Access. Now the…
AR Display Maker DigiLens Raises $50 Million for Affordable AR Displays
California-based display maker DigiLens announced today that it has closed $50 million Series C funding which was led by Universal Display Corporation’s UDC Ventures along with Continental AG, Samsung Ventures,…