Virtual reality gets a ton of attention: it’s a sexy technology that we’ve seen in science fiction for decades. Look at Neuromancer, Snow Crash, or Ready Player One. Full-immersion virtual reality underpins these science fiction universes, affecting society in both significant and subtle ways. So when people talk about the innovations of tomorrow, they want to […]
Headset Technology: Is This an Industry Apple Can Break Into?
Apple appears to be betting big on headset tech following a swathe of recent reports claiming augmented reality could soon be integrated into the camera app on the iPhone. It’s just the latest in a long line of news and rumors highlighting the tech giant’s plans to use VR and AR to drive growth in […]
Would Apple’s AR Glasses Be Better than Google Glass?
Yesterday, Bloomberg let the world know that Apple might have some augmented reality glasses in the works. Like Google Glass, Apple’s augmented reality (AR) glasses would likely pair with your phone to overlay images and data on the real world. This futuristic technology has always seemed exciting in movies, but so far the world at […]
Apple and U2 Launch Virtual Reality Project
Several years ago, U2 fans got all excited about the band’s 360° Tour, and while it was limited to certain countries, we were able to enjoy the experience at the theaters. Since then, though, we haven’t really heard about U2 and VR. Until very recently. Remember this? Well, maybe not…unwanted album on the iPhone… Why […]
XG Virtual Reality Headset Takes VR to Your Living Room
Virtual reality has always been an interesting proposition, with endless possibilities awaiting the human race. Remember Caprica, the “prequel” to Battlestar Galactica? Virtual reality was certainly taken to a new level in that TV show, although that remains science fiction today. That being said, virtual reality is within our reach. And with projects like the […]