Tag: virtual reality
Virtual Reality and the Casino Experience: Is it the Future?
Photo by Eugene Capon from Pexels Virtual reality technology represents one of the modern technological innovations that has become more dominant in the gaming market. VR technology was initially developed in the early 2000s, but it didn't find success. The VR headsets were pretty expensive, and the graphics couldn't provide an…
Virtual reality tool to measure carbon emissions on display at COP26
A Northumbria University academic is preparing to showcase an innovative virtual reality device at this year's COP26 Climate Change summit which could help to revolutionise the construction industry. As an expert in sustainable construction in Northumbria’s Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Dr Zaid Alwan realised that visualising the impact of carbon in homes and buildings…
6 gaming trends to watch out for in 2021
From virtual reality to cloud gaming, the post-pandemic future looks bright for gaming… Online gaming has never been so popular. The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that more of us have been at home enjoying entertainment online whether that’s streaming films on Netflix or playing games on our mobile phones and games consoles. But what are…
Which casino games are the most popular and why?
Always exciting to win at online casinos. Online casino games have grown in popularity in recent years, as we all know. This is partly due to technological advancements across the world, although it is not the only reason. Yes, everything is now available online, and several other companies have focused on…
Virtual reality may help ease chronic pain, study suggests
Virtual reality (VR) can help to ease someone’s sensitivity to pain, new research suggests. Scientists at Imperial College London found that people immersed in VR scenes of the Arctic reported reduced pain sensations compared with those not using the technology. The study suggests that immersion in VR can help disrupt some processes in the brain…
Intel to use facial recognition, 3D athlete-tracking at Tokyo Olympics
Facial recognition technology and 3D athlete-tracking will be used during Tokyo 2020 Olympics to enhance the viewing experience , Intel has said. The computer chip-maker, which is a leading partner of the major international multi-sport event, will be able to identify more than 300,000 people at the Games in Japan, including athletes, volunteers, media and…
British Airways to offer Virtual Reality on selected flights
Virtual reality is taking to the skies as part of a trial on select British Airways flights. Customers will be able to enjoy a selection of films, documentaries and travel programmes available in 2D, 3D or 360-degree formats through VR headsets, which the airline says is a UK first. This includes therapeutic programmes, with guided…
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop concept offers glimpse into future of travel
A virtual glimpse into the future of high-speed ground transport has been revealed by a group of engineers and designers, who have envisaged how Elon Musk’s Hyperloop could look. The immersive virtual reality experience details the exterior and interior design of travel pods, which pass through a station filled with information screens and navigational signage.…
New Doctor Who special launches in virtual reality
A brand new Doctor Who adventure has launched in virtual reality, allowing fans to fulfil their dreams of stepping inside the Tardis. Current Doctor Jodie Whittaker voices an animated version of the time-traveller, who leads users on a virtual adventure as they take on the role of the Doctor’s assistant. Called Doctor Who: The Runaway,…
BBC to demonstrate VR technology in UK libraries
The BBC is to give people who have never used virtual reality (VR) the chance to try it out for the first time by launching demo sessions in UK libraries. A number of experiences will be part of the demonstrations, including a documentary series set in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a reconstruction…
