Tag: virtual reality
Which Casino Tech Trends Should You Be Excited About?
Casino technology is constantly improving thanks to the cutting edge innovations that are being pursued on a regular basis. If you are a fan of online gambling, here are just a few of the hottest new trends which should pique your interest and get you hyped up for the future of the industry. Virtual Reality…
Peaky Blinders Virtual Reality game allows you to defeat rival gangs
A virtual reality experience set in the world of BAFTA-award winning TV series Peaky Blinders is to be developed with the help of Government funding. The game, due to be released next year, will use cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enable the virtual characters to interact and respond to players’ gestures, movements, voice and…
Auto Shanghai 2019: Audi reveals AI:ME autonomous vehicle – complete with plants!
At Auto Shanghai 2019, Audi is introducing a mobility concept for the megacities of the future. The showcar, known as the Audi AI:ME, offers the ability to drive autonomously at level 4. This allows the occupants to do what they like with their time on board. It's also the first to feature onboard vegetation! With…
Will VR become more convenient with launch of Oculus Rift S and Quest headsets?
The era of virtual reality (VR) as a mainstream product is edging closer as headsets become more convenient to use, a senior figure at Oculus has said. The Facebook-owned VR company has recently announced two new headsets – the flagship, PC-powered Oculus Rift S and the wireless Oculus Quest, both of which will cost £399.…
Royal Air Force recreate Dambusters raid using Virtual Reality
The public can take part in a recreation of the Dambusters raid aboard a Lancaster Bomber in a new virtual reality experience at the Royal Air Force Museum in London. Users are transported through the historic moment, with the ability to see inside and outside the aircraft as it attacks the Mohne Dam. ‘Operation Chastise’…
Nintendo adds Labo VR kit for Switch to encourage creativity
Nintendo is bringing virtual reality to its Switch handheld gaming console which children can build themselves using cardboard. The launch is the latest from the company’s Labo line of do-it-yourself accessories, designed to encourage young people to get creative and use the objects they construct to enter a new dimension of gaming on the successful…
BBC releases virtual reality Doctor Who story, Doctor Who: The Runaway
The BBC has produced a short animated virtual reality film of Doctor Who which will allow fans of the long-running sci-fi series to experience life aboard the Tardis from a different perspective. Doctor Who: The Runaway is a 12-minute interactive story that will put viewers up close to the action dealing with a deadly threat,…
Virtual reality sessions help children with autism overcome phobias
Virtual reality sessions have helped children with autism overcome their fears with 45% of test cases free from their phobias six months after treatment, a study has found. The sophisticated Blue Room, developed with Newcastle University, allows specialists to create a safe environment for patients to work their way through scenarios and confront their fears…
CES 2019: What to expect from the annual Las Vegas technology show
Some of the world’s biggest technology companies will gather in Las Vegas next week to unveil their latest innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The annual convention will see the likes of Sony, Samsung, LG and others announce new gadgets, while topics such as artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and 5G connectivity are expected to…
BBC launches Congo VR, a new virtual reality documentary series
A new virtual reality documentary series from the BBC takes viewers into the heart of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of Africa’s most dangerous and beautiful countries. Produced by BBC VR Hub and BBC News, the new three-part series, Congo VR, is now available for free on the BBC VR app and at bbc.co.uk/virtualreality. Congo VR is…
