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Sony unveils 'PlayStation 4 Pro' with 4K and HDR

07 Sep 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Sony' new PlayStation 4 Pro game console supports games in 4K and HDR (high dynamic range). It will also support streaming in 4K and HDR.

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Intel enters VR with Project Alloy & Hollywood studio

17 Aug 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Intel's Project Alloy is a wireless VR headset that can do "merged reality". Intel will also open a Hollywood technology studio

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Netflix "Hack Day" produced VR app for HTC Vive, QuietCast, more

25 May 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

This time, the Netflix Hack Day produced a new VR app for HTC Vive, QuietCast for Chromecast, a customizable "Tetris" user interface, and other concepts

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Google unveils Daydream, a virtual reality platform

18 May 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Google Daydream is a platform for virtual reality built on Android. VR headsets and "Daydream Ready" phones are coming this fall

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Hulu launches VR app in the Oculus store

29 Mar 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

The new Hulu VR app offers access to “more than 25” 360-degree videos. It also offers access to the entire Hulu 2D library

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Oculus Rift starts shipping today

28 Mar 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Oculus Rift revived virtual reality and today, Monday March 28, it will start shipping. Virtual reality starts now

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PlayStation VR is available for pre-order today, bundle is $500

22 Mar 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Starting today, you can pre-order the PlayStation VR headset for $400 or a bundle that includes the headset, two Move controllers & camera for $500

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PlayStation VR to debut in October for $399 / €399

16 Mar 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Sony will start selling the PlayStation VR headset in October in the US and Europe. 50 games will be available in VR before the end of the year

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Rio 2016 Olympics to be broadcast in 8K and VR

08 Mar 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Parts of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will be broadcast in 8K resolution in Japan and VR (virtual reality) in other regions

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LG enters the virtual reality market with compact headset

22 Feb 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Everyone wants a slice of the VR market and LG will soon enter with its "360 VR”"headset. Google has helped design the product

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HTC and Valve's first VR headset will cost a cool $799

22 Feb 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

The HTC Vive VR headset will be even more expensive than Oculus Rift. Pre-orders will start on February 29 for $799

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Google to take on Gear VR with its own VR headset

09 Feb 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Later this year, Google will release a real VR headset with better lenses & sensors, made from a plastic casing, according to Financial Time

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Apple has "hundreds" of people working on VR/AR

31 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Apple is increasing its focus on technology and products in virtual and augmented reality. It now has a team of "hundreds" of people

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HTC Vive pre-orders to open on February 29

13 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Just like Oculus, HTC/Valve will start selling a VR headset this year. Pre-orders for HTC Vive will open on February 29 and it will start shipping in April

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Oculus Rift pre-orders to start on January 6

05 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Oculus, the company that brought virtual reality technology back into the spotlight, will start taking pre-orders for its Rift headset on January 6

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CES 2016 - what to expect

23 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Manufacturers will unveil their 2016 TV line-ups but what else can we expect at CES 2016 in Las Vegas? Here is what we have heard

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Samsung Gear VR is now available for pre-order for $99

10 Nov 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Samsung’s first virtual reality product, developed in collaboration with Oculus, is now available for pre-order for $99

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YouTube now supports virtual reality videos

06 Nov 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

You can now experience VR on YouTube if you own a Google Cardboard headset. Android is already working, iOS supports is coming soon

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Magic Leap releases demo of its augmented reality tech

26 Oct 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Only very few people have tried the promising technology but Magic Leap has now released a short demo of its augmented reality technology

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Netflix, Vimeo, Twitch & Minecraft coming to Oculus Rift & Gear VR

25 Sep 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Virtual Reality is still in its infancy but several major players are ready to support Oculus’ plans. Here is what to expect at launch

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Samsung & Oculus introduce the consumer Gear VR for $99

25 Sep 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

The consumer version of the Gear VR will launch in the US very soon for $99 and shortly after in the rest of the world. It requires a 2015 flagship Galaxy phone

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