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Mind-blowing 8K VR headset steals the show

This 8K VR headset is meant for NASA astronauts.

08 Jan 2020 7:52 AM

Google collected over 4TB of data and textured 15 billion pixels for the project. (Photo: AP)

Chateau de Versailles becomes Google's largest photogrammetry project for VR tour

The company has brought the Chateau de Versailles to its offering, making it the largest-ever photogrammetry project ever.

01 Oct 2019 9:42 AM

VR Bangers initiative isn't as inclusive as they let on to be. (Photo: VR Bangers)

VR porn company wants USD 10K to record you having sex before you’re too old

VR Bangers wants you to record and save your completely synchronized sexual experience and recreate it in the far off future using VR.

26 Jul 2019 11:08 AM

As the industry moves to self-driving cars and drivers become passengers, they face a new problem: how to tackle passengers’ boredom.

Automakers tap VR to banish boredom in autonomous cars

Automakers have long focused on getting drivers to sit tight and pay attention to the road.

15 Jun 2019 2:17 PM

The researchers took samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to look for biomarkers of underlying Alzheimer's disease in their MCI patients, with 12 testing to be positive.

Virtual Reality can better detect early Alzheimer's

VR could also help clinical trials of future drugs aimed at slowing down, or even halting progression of Alzheimer's disease.

25 May 2019 5:19 PM

Google Jump was introduced back in 2015.

Google is shutting down Jump in June

Google has started sending out emails to Jump users, stating the service will end on June 28, 2019.

19 May 2019 10:33 AM

Each patient used a VR headset to 'visit' one of five virtual environments (VEs) of a cathedral, a forest, a sandy beach, a rocky beach, and a countryside scene. Sixteen sessions were monitored with feedback gathered from patients and their caregivers. (Photo: ANI)

People with dementia could benefit from Virtual Reality

VR can clearly have positive benefits for patients with dementia.

11 May 2019 3:21 PM

SeeingVR includes 14 tools including a bifocal lens, a magnifier, controls for brightness and contrast, edge enhancement, and depth measurements.

Microsoft builds VR toolkit to assist people with vision problems

The toolkit showed positive results and helped those complete tasks more quickly than the default mode.

20 Apr 2019 2:46 PM

Added realism is achieved by including the voice of Harsha Bhogle and other commentators.

VR meets cricket

The biggest development in e-sports or virtual sports in 2019 has been the canny fusion of Virtual Reality and cricket.

01 Apr 2019 1:01 PM

Among the industry personalities who spoke at immersion were Chaitanya Chunduri, Country Lead, India - AR/VR, Google, Nathan Gaydhani, Immersive Professional Services Consultant SystemActice,Arnav Neel (Blippar- MD), Apul Nahata Kalpnik VR -Co Founder, Miheer Walavalkar—LivelikeVR Founder-Ceo, Pankaj Raut from NXG Dimension- Ajnalens and other.

India’s 1st AR/VR International Film festival and Conference took off with success

The event had Workshops, and screening zones to experience top Local & Global Award winning VR Content and Games.

11 Mar 2019 8:59 AM

Qualcomm announced its plans for VR and AR (collectively called XR) platform where it will create an XR-optimised certification program for phones using its Snapdragon 855 processors, indicating their compatibility with any headset in that ecosystem.

Qualcomm pushes for 5G phone-powered VR, AR headsets

Qualcomm is also using an existing accelerator program to promote the development of XR headsets.

26 Feb 2019 11:21 AM

With the speed of technology upgrade, there is every reason to believe that the trend will further pick up in 2019.

5 trends that will define the smartphone industry in 2019

2018 was marked as a year when even mid-range smartphones could sport features from flagships.

07 Feb 2019 4:41 PM

Launched at the CII India Gaming Show (IGS) - a three-day international gaming, animation and infotainment event in New Delhi, the event saw thousands of gamers line up to experience Sachin Saga VR, engaging in exciting head to head matches to win VR Headsets signed by the Master Blaster himself.

Sachin Saga VR: A multiplayer virtual reality cricket game

JetSynthesys and Sachin Tendulkar launch the multiplayer virtual reality cricket game, which is India’s first such game.

04 Feb 2019 4:18 PM

Technology is becoming a key enabler for current and future workforces whether they are geographically and culturally distributed or going beyond language barriers where the power of AI delivers performance; to using augmented reality that helps in creativity at work.

2019: Predictions for the new year ahead

Technology is becoming a key enabler for current and future workforces.

22 Dec 2018 3:16 PM

The chipsets deliver better performance and a more seamless user experience even for resource-intensive applications such as gaming. (Representative Image: Pexels)

UNISOC unveils mobile chipsets for AR, VR devices

The new SoCs deliver high-end user experience, power efficiency, 3D face ID and support for next-generation dual-camera features.

21 Jun 2018 6:48 PM

The objective of the study was to test the feasibility, efficiency and usefulness of using virtual reality headsets as a means to decrease fear and pain associated with immunisations in paediatric patients.

VR headsets reduce kid's needle phobia

A paediatrician has come up with an innovative solution to distract children from their fear, anxiety and pain using a VR headset.

19 Jun 2018 1:35 PM

The Mirage Solo puts everything you need for mobile VR in a single device.

After Facebook, Google releases Lenovo standalone VR headset, camera

Both Lenovo Mirage Solo and Mirage Camera are available for purchase now.

05 May 2018 10:16 AM

This new project is codenamed T288 and at present, it is in initial stages of development, which is slated to release in a couple of years. (Representative Image, credit: Pixabay)

Apple 8K display powered AR/VR headset in the works: Report

A new report has been appeared suggesting that Apple is working on an AR/VR headset with 8K display for each eye.

29 Apr 2018 6:09 PM

The HP Z VR Backpack claims to be a catalyst for more VR experiences across many enterprises and businesses.

HP debuts VR solutions and services for businesses in India

The opportunities for commercial VR are limitless for businesses in product design, architecture, healthcare, automotive and entertainment.

21 Apr 2018 3:14 PM

Introduced in January 2018, the Hades Canyon model is designed to support high-end virtual reality gaming and can power as many as six high-resolution 4K displays simultaneously. (Photo: Intel)

Intel launches Intel NUC: Smallest VR-capable gaming rig

The new Intel NUC (formerly code-named Hades Canyon) brings this new processor and graphics solution into a tiny 1.20-liter system.

21 Mar 2018 4:25 PM

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My life in Covid-19 quarantine

Having made Mumbai’s streets his canvas and DSLR camera his paintbrush, photographer Star Udyawar’s narration of everyday life in the maximum city is riveting. As can be seen in his various portrayals of the city like the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Dhobi Ghat with its colourful backdrop, and the famous Sea-link. For Udyawar, perspective is key as it defines the in-depth relationship between the objects in a picture along with the dimensions that a viewer perceives.

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A model walks the runway at the Pamella Roland fashion show during New Yo)rk Fashion Week at Pier 59 Studios on February 7, 2020 in New York City. (AFP

The best pictures from New York Fashion Week

T K Sandeep is a photographer whose work consists of moody video poems and photo poems. One of his recent projects was a calendar in which he got hijras and transgenders in Kerala to tell him their dream professions, and then he photographed them dressed as those professionals.

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The dress featured a fairly simple silhouette with a plunging neckline. But the drama is brought by the feathered veil/cape element. It also had a bow at the neck for added drama. (Photo: AP)

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