Category: #VR

Aftershock VR headset and app review. Nepals untold water story #VirtualReality #AftershockVR

We have been trying out the Aftershock VR documentary with their very own headset and its an eye opener,Cast your mind back to 2015 when the country had two huge earthquakes in as many months. Many of us on earth will probably never see one but for the majority it is something we see on the news. Put yourself in that position,9000 people lost their lives,things like this should make you think and not take life for granted..

I have been reviewing VR apps sometime now and this is not something that most of us are custom to in the VR space ,for the most its games and roller-coasters and so on but there is some interesting documentaries  out there which you should go check out and look outside the box for a change you never know how surprised you will be with what you can learn…

 

 

 

The experience is also excellent on this headset and you really need to sport some headphones,sit back and enjoy and most importantly learn something this goes on for quite a while and not the typical short burst we are mostly see on documentaries.There is much to learn and see here..

AftershockVR / WaterAid takes you on a special journey with a guy called Krishna Sunuwar (The only plumber) in Kharelthok, Find yourself amidst the rubble of homes damaged in the devastating 2015 earthquakes and discover what it takes to repair the community’s vital water supply.

 

 

The headset itself is pretty good and you can order one free which is a nice idea and is simple to construct like any other and some padding here for the device is quite nice where the device sits and its also held closed with velcro, You will construct in seconds, All you need to do is download the app which is quite big and be sure to use your wi-fi to do so. The app is on Android and iOS and coming soon to Oculus.

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Watch the trailer

 

 

See the new #BlairWitch 3D/360 VR teaser on Google Cardboard.

BlairWitch fans that have Google cardboard might want to check this one out,its good quality. Critics are calling  the sequel “terrifying” which lands is in theaters September 16.

Sisters: A Mobile VR Ghost Story

Be careful where you look, because something doesn’t want you here. Experience a true horror experience made for mobile VR. Works with Google Cardboard.

Players watch the terror unfold around them with immersive 360 degree visuals and audio. This experience is designed for VR and headphones. Both are recommended to get the full experience.

 

 

★ Designed Specifically for mobile VR

★ Simple look-based controls that allows for easy pick up and play

★ Look around 360 degrees in a spooky digitally-painted environment

★ Virtual Reality head tracking makes you feel like you’re there

★ An environment that knows and responds to what you are looking at

★ Binaural and directional audio

 

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CubeRun VR – A nice game if your bored. #Oculus #GearVR

Whilst sitting around the office and waiting for my crappy internet to work I stumbled across this game which is kind of cool for passing some time of you have nothing better to do, Think of temple run but not as nauseous if you have tried it already, Even a seasoned VR user at times I do get a tad disorientated and since introducing a game-pad to the game it gets worse,but saying that I mean the effect is good given your hand is not stuck up in the air looking like you are hailing a taxi..

This game is fun quick and will give your neck a good workout if anything and there is to some degree a bit of immersion there but not on the same level as Temple Run.. With a few more updates I think it could be even better

 

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CubeRun is a running game which is build in a world of cube. You will need shake your head left or right to avoid any obstacles in your way. Especially don’t tilt your body or head because it doesn’t work. You also need collect the coins and run as far as you can. Because your speed will be faster and faster, also the map will be more difficult. You will get into 4 different maps such as spring, summer, autumn and winter. And each season has day and night. During the night the part of your sight will be dark, so you should better be careful.

 

We check out the @viarbox #googlecardboard #virtualreality #VR

First of all a huge thanks to the team at Viar 360 for sending us over some of their samples to check out. Here at techbuzzireland we are focusing quite alot on VR and if you have anything you want featured get in touch,We have more to come and since VR is the craze its the perfect time to get in touch..

 

Who is viarbox first of all..

viar360.com  are developing a cloud-based content management system for virtual reality that will empower publishers, educators, brands, and marketers,they also make and sell custom branded virtual reality goggles. Viar360 an online platform that lets you create interactive VR experiences from 360 video & photos with no coding involved. Everything works through browsers, so you’re able to share the stories on social media, blogs, newsletters,…

 

 

Prototype..

Every good producer needs a solid plan. With Viar360 you quickly and easily create an outline of the story, plan your transitions and build a fundamental roadmap for a dramatic adventure.

Host

All your media sits safely and securely on our hosted servers. Whenever someone needs to see the story it is streamed through the web browser on all devices – from mobile phone, desktops to VR headsets.

Create

Turn your 360/VR into an interactive adventure with muti-branched storypaths, action trigers, informational popus and embedded images or videos.

Collaborate

Your client didn’t approve some of the cuts or details? Revision with Viar360 is a peace of cake. Collaborate using “comment hotspots” and review exact positions on your story that need improvement.

Measure

Views do matter, but you also need to know where your viewer is looking. Use our heatmap tool to see where their attention is going and report to your stakeholders how your story is performing.

 

Head over and check them out viar360.com 

 

 

 

Been to Munich? You can now visit it in #VR #VirtualReality #Munich

With VR the potential to show off is great and over the last few months countries now use this technology to show off what they have to offer which is an excellent idea, We are now seeing more and more countries do this and not only is it good for VR fans to check out its potentially good for business.

With the 360 ° Virtual Reality (VR) app for Munich to do virtually, with or without VR goggles Munich hotspots. It is as you would locally.

Take a look around from the historic centre to the Alps; navigate from the surfers at Eisbach to the beer garden at the Chinese Tower. Stroll through Viktualienmarkt and adopt the perspective of a local market seller. Visit the Frauenkirche or surround yourself with modern art at the Pinakothek der Moderne. Watch the sun rise over Munich from the roof terrace of Hotel Bayerischer Hof or enjoy the magnificent views from the roof of the Mandarin Oriental.

Whether panoramic photos or motion pictures in the 360-degree video, the Munich 360°-VR app offers extraordinary vistas of the city’s highlights which captivate tourists and local Munich residents alike.

Once your mobile phone is placed into a VR headset, the 3D effect is created as each eye sees only one of the two images (similar to earlier stereo photographs or stereoscopy).

 

 

Whether panoramic photos or moving images in 360 degree video, the Munich 360 ° -V R app offers unusual perspectives on the city’s highlights, which attract not only tourists but also Munich under its spell.

Free on Android and iOS and coming to Oculus in the next few days..

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#Coastiality roller coaster #VR app now on the Oculus store. #VirtualReality

A few weeks ago we brought you the news of one of the better roller-coaster VR apps called Coastiality that hit google cardboard, The good news now is that is available on the Oculus store and its completely FREE.

 

Coastiality  by Europa Park  has quite a bit to offer to the fore and for roller coaster fans you are in for a treat,There is a lack of good roller coaster apps that give a real immersive feeling but not here with several on board the app,the intro on the app is also excellent with great music to boot.

 

 

The app is also well presented with apps on display right from the start,Also you can pick to either download or stream the experience and then you can pick between 2K and 4K resolution.. I have tried out the apps and they are quite good..This also applies on the Oculus version,just use the 4K and grab a pair of headphones…

 

 

 

Fancy enjoying a roller coaster ride in VR from the comfort of your home? Do you want to experience virtual worlds coming to life while riding through theme parks around the world? Welcome to Coastiality, your home for unique, high quality virtual reality experiences!

Hit the logo below to get the download. Keep your eyes off the blonde woman sitting beside you..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Samsung Gear VR 2016 unboxing and comparison. #Samsung #VR #VirtualReality

The much awaited Gear VR 2016 has landed with us and its a nice piece of equipment,with some changes from last years offering they are all welcome,With the new Black look to boot it even looks much better than last years model and its good to see a change from the once traditional white colours we tend to see VR headsets in..

This unit will cost roughly the same as last years model which is a bonus and if you have ordered the Note 7 you may have got the option to get one free and that offer could be still available at launch in stores for now this remains the best VR headset at its price having had the last two versions myself i feel it is a welcome upgrade,the only thing though is the lack of content on the oculus store vs what we can get on cardboard and this needs to change quickly,there is however apps you can use to use play store apps on the headset which I personally have not tried, I have a large amount of headsets for that content so no real need for me but there is some really nice apps there on the play store to check out..

Check out the video and image gallery with side by side comparisons below and if there is any questions fire away below or sound off over on Twitter or Facebook..

 

 

If you missed out on this via pre-order you can also get them online,It would be nice to see these physically in stores this time round so people can actually see them and perhaps try them out before they decide to purchase, Until then you can try the likes of Amazon and eBay and similar sites to get your hands on one of these but do check the prices,Particularly with Amazon check Amazon.fr and Amazon.de ,also Amazon US these will ship to Ireland via parcel motel too..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVIEW – I AM CARDBOARD DSCVR VR headset review. #VirtualReality #VR

VR headsets are in no shortage today and we have tried quite a few with more to come in the coming weeks. It is a good thing to be able to check out a variety of headsets than being stuck with one or two so we can see the progress in the quality as time goes by and of course price which is important for the consumer,making these VR viewers affordable is something manufacturers need to get right to put it in peoples hands so to speak. Of course we can opt for the pure cardboard experience or shell out some more on more robust HMDs the choice is yours and there is plenty of it out there right now.

This time round we check out the I AM CARDBOARD DSCVR headset which is affordable and quite nice and does the job its set out to do,after testing for a few days I am happy with the product but can it last??

First of all check out the image gallery below and get an up-close and personal view of the unit. (Click to enlarge)

 

 

Having used the headset for a few days we can say its a nice job, its comfortable and there is not much too it really like any other headset thats similar, The screws i mention in video are not something we see all the time but I think they give it a nice look adding to its aesthetics and wont be an issue,it actually shows it has been constructed well and the headset is robust. The elastic band to hold your device in place is quite a neat idea and we can confirm the device is solid and will not move due the this and its rubber gasket type extra on the front of the headset. There is three buttons in total on the headset,two for releasing the extension and one to release the device should it stick,these are spring loaded and how long they will last is anyone’s guess but again i cant see any issue due to the force required to make them function. The band is also simple and effective clipping onto the top of the unit with ease and there should be great longevity in this as its tough yet thin…

The unit overall is compact and comes packed nicely in a plastic case with instructions on the back that are clear and simple to follow,also included is a cleaning cloth for the lenses which is always welcome as the lenses can fog up at times and using a cloth rather than your fingers to wipe the lenses is a better option. There is a wide variety of colours available to which is nice and something to please everyone,this is nice to see and typically many headsets come in one or two colours so again choice is a winner for the consumer.. Check out the full range of this particular unit and more right HERE…

Unboxing and Video Review 

 

 

 

 

 

Become a #VirtualReality traveller with Ascape VR Iconic Tour360. #VR #Travel

Getting to see the world is something we would all like to do and for the majority we have travelled to see some fantastic sights on our lovely planet, Some folk travel for a living such as bloggers to events across the world and its enjoyable,for the most we can continue playing the lotto until them winning numbers drop.. With Virtual Reality getting to see sights is becoming easier without having to move from our chairs putting you in some really nice places, A new VR app is here to go explore even more called Ascape VR Iconic Tour 360 with plenty of FREE content and some Premium content thrown in for good measure..There is alot of content on this app which is great to see.

 

No maps, no hotels & no passport! Teleport to New York, Amsterdam or China. Go see people & places in virtual reality.

 

Find yourself on the beach in New Zealand or Miami, meet people in San Francisco, watch Star Wars parade in Disneyland, take a field trip to Coca-Cola museum in Atlanta or see a sunrise at Sydney Opera House.

Become a virtual reality traveler – with the first ever ‘VR-port’ connecting you to hundreds of different destinations!

Ascape VR is your hub of travel inspiration. Experience the world in virtual reality with unforgettable journeys to the places you’ve never been. Walk with African elephant or get underwater with sharks in the Caribbean Sea, know about culture and history of Jerusalem, take a wakeboard lesson in New Zealand, see Broncos stadium in Denver or the oldest Ford car in Henry Ford museum in Detroit – your kids would love it!

Travel WHEREVER and WHENEVER you want! From San Francisco to Sydney, New York City, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, Atlanta, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Rio de Janeiro, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Valencia, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mumbai, New Zealand, China, Spain, Israel, Florida, Colorado and more coming soon!

Ascape VR works with or without Google Cardboard or another virtual reality headset. Real 360° video clips and VR tours.