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Kandao announces QooCam 3 11K 62MP action camera

January 6, 2023January 8, 2023 GaryPageau 360-degree, Kandao, VR

Kandao announced the QooCam 3, the 11K 62MP 360 waterproof action camera at CES 2023. QooCam 3 is the newest 360 camera in Kandao’s consumer products line, enabling users to capture 360-degree videos in ultra-high definition 5.7K resolution at 25/30 FPS or 4K at 30/50/60 FPS. The camera has two 1/1.55-inch large-size sensors with a lens aperture of F1.6. This new action... Read More

New Products

Canon debuts Kokomo VR platform built around Canon hardware

January 4, 2022January 5, 2022 GaryPageau Canon, Kokomo, VR

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is showcasing at CES 2022 its Kokomo Software platform (currently in development) “designed to change human communication by combining virtual reality with an immersive calling experience.” CES 2022 attendees will be able to try out the platform, using cameras using the recently announced Canon RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens. This software is being designed to provide... Read More

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Canon dual fisheye lens for stereoscopic 3D 180° VR 8K capture

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 GaryPageau Canon, R-Series, VR

Canon U.S.A., Inc., introduced the RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye lens, bringing stereoscopic 3D virtual reality (VR) capture to the EOS R5 camera as part of the EOS VR System, which also includes a future firmware update for the EOS R5 camera to support the use of this lens with new VR shooting specific functions. The company claims the lens... Read More

Feature News

A guide to popular virtual tour apps

September 8, 2020September 12, 2020 GaryPageau 360-degree, AR, Insta360, Ricoh Theta, VR

Guest post by Ryan Anderson, Senior Editor at AR/VR Tips Virtual tour apps for VR have exploded in popularity and will continue to be trending in the future. This is because the pandemic has cut down on travel to businesses and places and also because businesses are seeing the value in offering virtual tours to customers. In this guide, we’ll... Read More

News

Video home tour requests soar nearly 500% in one week

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 GaryPageau AR, COVID-19, Redfin, VR

Redfin, the technology-powered real-estate brokerage, saw a 494% increase in requests for agent-led video home tours last week. As of yesterday, 18.9% of tour requests from Redfin.com were video-chat tour requests, up from 0.2% at the beginning of March, a 94-fold increase. Other measures Redfin has taken to prepare for the coronavirus include: Three-dimensional scans of nearly every Redfin listing,... Read More

News Press releases

HumanEyes partners with NTT DOCOMO for VR trials over 5G

April 4, 2019April 5, 2019 GaryPageau 5G, Humaneyes, NTT DOCOMO, VR

5G test environment in Guam will feature real-world practical application of remotely training technicians in real time using Virtual Reality cameras over 5G NEW YORK, April 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HumanEyes Technologies, shaping the future of immersive imaging with the world’s most forward-thinking VR cameras and solutions, today announced it has partnered with NTT DOCOMO, INC., Japan’s largest mobile operator,... Read More

Market research Press releases

Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality headsets poised for significant growth, according to IDC

March 29, 2019March 28, 2019 GaryPageau AR, IDC, IDC Trackers, VR

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Worldwide shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets are forecast to reach 8.9 million units in 2019, up 54.1% from the prior year according to the International Data Corporation (IDC)Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. Strong growth is expected to continue as global shipments climb to 68.6 million in 2023 with a compound annual... Read More

New Products Press releases

Homesnap introduces Homesnap Stories video marketing feature

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 GaryPageau apps, AR, Homevideo, VR

BETHESDA, Md., March 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Homesnap, the market-leading national home search platform that provides real-time MLS data to consumers and a mobile productivity tool for agents, today announced the release of Homesnap Stories, a new marketing feature that allows agents to create immersive and engaging video content for their active listings. A home’s best selling points and qualities don’t always come... Read More

Market research Press releases

Keypoint Intelligence adds AR/VR to its Imaging Advisory Service

March 5, 2019March 6, 2019 GaryPageau AR, Keypoint Intelligence-InfoTrends, VR

Keypoint Intelligence – InfoTrends is pleased to announce the expansion in coverage of its Connected Imaging Trends advisory service to include Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). These topics will build on existing coverage of photo and video sharing, social networks and cloud services, as well as mobile devices and apps for all platforms. WEYMOUTH, MASS. (PRWEB) MARCH 05,... Read More

Opinion

Guest Post: Where Will VR Capture Jobs Be?

February 26, 2019February 27, 2019 GaryPageau travel, VR

In 2019 we can safely say that VR capture equipment is nothing new. Even a few years ago high-end VR capture devices were being unveiled, and since then the tech has only advanced. Just as virtual reality devices themselves are getting better, so too are our means of generating some of the most realistic content that can be viewed through... Read More

New Products Press releases

Studio in a Bag launches for content creators

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 GaryPageau DropKey, VR

Affordable Option Opens Up New World of Possibilities for Content Creators Santa Monica, CA – For the millions of YouTubers, Twitch streamers, kids and others who want to make broadcast HD quality videos but don’t want to keep showing off their bedroom, basement or den, there’s finally a solution! “DropKey® Studio in a Bag®” is a brand-new technology that does... Read More

Acquisitions Press releases

Besomebody acquires artificial intelligence startup Pixelbug

February 7, 2019February 6, 2019 GaryPageau AI, AR, Besomebody, Pixelbug Technologies, VR

Acquisition will add AI, AR and VR capabilities and expertise to Besomebody’s growing suite of products and services CINCINNATI, Feb. 6, 2019 /CNW/ – Besomebody, Inc., a Cincinnati-based business innovation firm that specializes in skills-focused job training programs and employer services, announced today the acquisition of Pixelbug Technologies Inc., augmented reality and artificial intelligence startup headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Financial terms of the deal were... Read More

News Press releases

DOCOMO Develops World’s First 360-degree 8K 3D VR System

February 4, 2019February 6, 2019 GaryPageau 360, 8K, DOCOMO, VR

Will demonstrate new immersive-viewing technology at Sapporo Snow Festival TOKYO, JAPAN – WEBWIRE – Monday, February 4, 2019 – NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced that it has developed what is believed to be the world’s first 8K 3D virtual reality (VR) system for live video streaming and viewing at 60 frames per second (fps) over 5G mobile communications. Viewers will be able to use head-mounted... Read More

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Live Planet shipping VR camera system

January 22, 2019January 23, 2019 GaryPageau Live Planet, Oculus, VR

Stereoscopic Camera Stitches Perfect VR in Real Time Paired with a Powerful Cloud and Apps, A Quantum Leap Forward for VR Industry LOS ANGELES, SAN JOSE, Calif., January 22, 2019 (Newswire.com) – Live Planet, Inc., creator of next-generation media technologies, today announced the full-system release of its game-changing, end-to-end virtual reality (VR) video solution, the Live Planet VR System. In development... Read More