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  1. Android News

    New Daydream View headset now available to purchase

    Google has finally made the new Daydream View headset available to purchase on the Google Store. You can pick it up for $99.
  2. Android News

    HTC could be working on new VR headset

    It seems HTC is looking to brand a new Vive VR headset, with Taiwanese trademark documents telling of an upcoming Vive Eclipse. The description for the product tells of a traditional VR headset, though no other details can be had.
  3. Android News

    Daydream now lets you cast to a TV

    An update to Daydream now lets you cast what you're playing to a TV. This feature was announced at Google I/O, and the timing suggests Google wants to push it for the launch of the updated Daydream View headset.
  4. Android News

    Discovery and Google team up on VR travel series

    Discovery is partnering with Google on a virtual reality travel series that spans all seven continents. The 38-episode experience explores the rituals and traditions of cultures in North and South America, Asia, Australia, Africa, Antartica, and Europe. You can view it on Google's Daydream VR...
  5. Android News

    Opera makes it easier to switch online videos between browsers and VR headsets

    While Google's Chrome team has been busy working on VR web browsing, Opera decided to focus on solving one particular pain point: switching online videos between desktop browsers and VR headsets.
  6. Android News

    Google Daydream's web-browsing features now in Chrome

    With the latest Chrome 61 update, VR users can now browse websites and interact with them. Any sites that use WebVR will be compatible as well.
  7. Android News

    So Let Us Melt is a new Daydream-only game on the Play Store

    Indie developer The Chinese Room is releasing its first-ever virtual reality game. So Let Us Melt is a sci-fi parable about a machine lost in a paradise of its own making. Exclusively available on Google's Daydream VR platform.
  8. Android News

    Google launches new VR experience as a tribute to 'West Side Story'

    To pay tribute to the Romeo-and-Juliet-like romance, Google Arts and Culture has launched a virtual museum packed with the history behind West Side Side Story.
  9. Android News

    Google is releasing more tools for Daydream developers

    Google is trying to make the development process for Daydream easier and more efficient. There are a number of new tools and updates for developers who are targeting VR.
  10. Android News

    Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be Daydream-ready out of the box

    The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus were marketed as Daydream-ready, however the support didn't actually arrive until a software update weeks after launch. Thankfully, the Galaxy Note 8 will have it out of the box.
  11. Android News

    Deal: Verizon accessory sale takes 50% off Daydream View, $30 Off Moto Gamepad, and more

    Verizon is hosting a decent accessory sale for the next few days that includes 50% off Google’s VR headset, plus a bunch of discounts on Moto Z Moto Mods. The Daydream View is $40 off after its discount, and you can also get $100 off the Moto 360 Camera Moto Mod.
  12. Android News

    Zeiss VR One Connect bridges the gap between mobile and PC virtual reality

    Zeiss has come up with the VR One Connect, which bridges the gap between mobile and PC virtual reality. Using a "modern" and "powerful" smartphone, the VR One Connect taps into your computer's power to play SteamVR games.
  13. Android News

    Samsung's Relúmĭno is a Gear VR powered aid for the visually impared

    Samsung's Relúmĭno app is a C-Lab project designed to help people with visual impairments enjoy the same activities as others, and it uses Samsung's Gear VR headset in conjunction with one of the company's newer Galaxy phones, such as the S7, S7 Edge, S8 or S8+.
  14. Android News

    A new VR conference is coming to NYC later this year

    In addition to an upcoming virtual reality hub at NYU, New York City will also host its first VR-focused convention later this year. The NYVR Expo, which will take place at the Javits Center from October 26th through 28th, aims to be the biggest virtual reality conference on the East Coast.
  15. Android News

    Big Daydream summer sale on Google Play

    Take a break from the summer heat and jump into virtual reality. Starting today until August 17, you can grab some of our favorite Daydream apps for up to 60% off.
  16. Android News

    Standalone VR headsets will have their own recoveries

    Google code suggests they're readying a recovery specifically built for standalone Daydream VR headsets. This isn't all too surprising as the headsets rely on their own on-board OS, and as such should have boot and recovery tools for those who need them.
  17. Android News

    Daydream update starts arriving on Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

    Reports emerged last week that certain Verizon Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices were getting the Daydream update, but today Google confirmed the rollout.
  18. Android News

    Lenovo works with Disney for AR game “Star Wars: Jedi Challenges”

    Lenovo has a headset, a lightsaber peripheral and a big job to fulfill in maintaining some imagination in this new world of gaming for Disney.
  19. Android News

    The Samsung Gear VR now features Chromecast support

    Back in May 2017, Oculus announced that they were toying with Gear VR support for Chromecast, and gamers rejoiced. However, there wasn't anything resembling a timeline on when we were to expect this update; only news that the update would be rolling out slowly.
  20. Android News

    Oculus could be nearing the launch of its $200 standalone Rift VR headset

    Oculus is reportedly nearing the launch of a $200 standalone version of the Oculus Rift VR headset which will be unveiled later this year.
  21. Android News

    Samsung and ESPN are teaming up to stream the X Games in VR

    Samsung and ESPN have announced a new partnership which will stream select X Games events in Virtual Reality with the Samsung Gear VR.
  22. Android News

    DEAL: Get the Oculus Rift and Touch bundle for just $399

    For a limited time, you can get the Oculus Rift and Touch controller for just $399, down from its regular price of $598.
  23. Android News

    Google releases new free 3D drawing app for VR

    Google has released a new 3D drawing app called Blocks for the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift. It gives you the ability to draw 3D objects in virtual reality, similar to Quill and Tilt Brush.
  24. Android News

    Samsung’s all-in-one VR headset is powered by Exynos processor

    Samsung's Exynos VR III is the company's first effort at an all-in-one VR platform. The prototype has an inbuilt display powered by an Exynos processor and features eye tracking.
  25. Android News

    Android O offers great improvements for Virtual Reality

    Jerry from Android Central takes a look at Android O and the different changes which were made regarding virtual reality and will improve the overall experience.