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  1. Android News

    Oculus shuts down its VR film studio

    Oculus has announced it has shutdown its VR film studio. The reason given is the company has decided to shift its expertise toward external creations, rather than supporting in-house materials.
  2. Android News

    Best Free Games For Gear VR

    Curious what free games are available to try for your Gear VR headset? VRHeads has put together a list of some of the most popular games you can play.
  3. Android News

    Daydream puzzle-adventure game Lola and the Giant comes to Android

    Climax Studios has released Lola and the Giant on Android and it's a Daydream exclusive. It's a puzzle adventure game that also has a companion app for non-VR players to join in on your adventure.
  4. Android News

    DEAL: Get the Samsung Gear VR (2016) for $64

    Amazon is currently offering almost 40% off of the Samsung Gear VR (2016), bringing the price down to just $64.
  5. Android News

    Galaxy S8 vs. Galaxy S7: Which is best for VR?

    Russell from Android Central pits the Galaxy S8 against the Galaxy S7 to help you decide which device is best for experiencing VR content. In conclusion, both devices offer a great experience, but there's not enough differences to justify the Galaxy S8 over the S7.
  6. Android News

    Tilt Brush update adds support for new online gallery and more

    Google has pushed an update to its Tilt Brush application which now allows you to view an online gallery, as well as download it to your device of choice.
  7. Android News

    How to: Fix Audio Sync issues on your Gear VR!

    Jen from Android Central takes a look at Audio Sync issues with your Samsung Gear VR and explains how you can fix the issue.
  8. Android News

    Here's a look at Google's next-gen VR camera

    The Yi Halo is Google's next-generation VR camera and aims to create seamless video without the need of any extra software enhancements.
  9. Android News

    Facebook's new 360-degree cameras get detailed

    At F8, Facebook revealed the X24 and X6 360-degree cameras for content creators. The camera use many cameras and advanced imaging techniques to enable a new level of content creation, including the ability to add 3D effects into a live action scene without needing to use a green screen.
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    You can now type addresses into Google Earth VR

    As part of the revamped Google Earth, the VR component is getting a new feature that allows you to quickly type in an address and be taken to that place. This should make it easier for you visit exactly where you want in VR.
  11. Android News

    Samsung to focus on mobile and VR cameras, ditch digital cameras entirely

    A new report suggests that Samsung will give up on producing digital cameras entirely, instead focusing its imaging efforts on mobile and VR cameras for the foreseeable future.
  12. Android News

    Daydream and Daydream Keyboard updated to version 1.4

    Daydream and its keyboard app have both received upgrades to version 1.4. The Daydream app receives changes such as a battery indicator for the controller, the ability to toggle notifications in VR mode, and more. Additionally, the keyboard gains 4 new languages: Korean, French, Spanish and...
  13. Android News

    Google launches unique underground music VR experience

    Google has released VR Dancefloors: Techno in Berlin. This VR experience comes about as a collaboration between Google and Boiler Room. In your Daydream View, you can experience the underground music scene in Berlin in a "choose your own adventure" style.
  14. Android News

    Samsung is giving a free Gear VR + Controller with Galaxy S8 pre-orders

    To get people to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung is throwing in a free Gear VR + Controller almost everywhere you buy it.
  15. Android News

    Samsung Gear VR controller hands-on says it should be worth the money

    At $39.99, SamMobile says it'd be easy to recommend the Gear VR controller to anyone who visits the VR world regularly. It makes for a great enhancement to gaming and rich VR experiences.
  16. Android News

    New Samsung Gear VR hands-on says the controller adds much-needed depth

    Android Authority tried on the new Samsung Gear VR with its gaming controller. The controller does well to offer more depth in games and apps, and the headset itself is also more comfortable thanks to a repositioning of the head strap.
  17. Android News

    This is the difference between VR and AR

    Russel from VR Heads has compared VR and AR to show everyone what the differences are between the two assets.
  18. Android News

    AccuWeather now lets you look at the forecast in virtual reality

    AccuWeather now offers a new virtual reality app for owners of the Samsung Gear VR. The app offers "immersive weather news, innovative forecasts and 360-degree video of severe weather events".
  19. Android News

    HTC has sold another factory, but will use the money to pivot towards virtual reality

    HTC has reportedly sold another factory for ~$91 million. The company will use this money to fund its virtual reality department.
  20. Android News

    Samsung plans to provide VR streaming for the 2018 Winter Olympics

    A new report claims Samsung is looking to provide VR coverage of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
  21. Android News

    DEAL: Get the Samsung Gear VR from T-Mobile for just $50

    T-Mobile is offering the Samsung Gear VR headset for just $50 for a limited time.
  22. Android News

    YouTube curates a list of 360-degree gaming content

    YouTube wants to marry 360-degree video and gaming. The company has partnered with content creators to make things like game trailers and let's play series in 360 degrees. These videos are viewable on headsets like the Daydream View.
  23. Android News

    Facebook launches a 360-degree video app for the Gear VR

    Facebook has launched a dedicated app to allow Gear VR owners to easily explore Facebook's 360-degree photo and video content. You can either explore new content or see all the 360-degree content posted by friends and pages/people you've liked.
  24. Android News

    Hands-on Samsung’s C-Lab project: Relumino

    SamMobile went hands-on with one of four Gear VR projects at MWC 2017. Relumino is designed to help people who are visually impaired to see things better and more clearly.
  25. Android News

    Hands-on Samsung’s C-Lab project: TraVRer

    SamMobile has a new preview of a Gear 360 project called TraVRer, which puts you directly in the middle of maps to help you orientate yourself.