Experience three different stories set across three different dimensions. This week Cartoon Network Studios dropped the first trailer for its upcoming VR game, Cartoon Network Journeys VR. Developed by Cartoon Network Studios, Paper Crane Games, and TwinSky Games, the trippy cosmic adventure takes you on three different adventures set across three unique dimensions as you
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Rich Shibley/Digital Trends The Microsoft Surface Go can only be one of the best 2-in-1s when used with the Type Cover. But most deals for this Windows 10 device only include the base tablet. Best Buy lets you get this tablet and laptop hybrid complete with keyboard attachment at $80 below their combined price. Grab
Raising climate awareness with 360-degree films and multi-sensory experiences. EarthxInteractive, a subsidiary of EarthxFilm specializing in environmentally-conscious immersive storytelling, has announced a partnership with the United Nations and the City of New York to provide a series of climate-focused 360-degree films and immersive experiences for their annual Climate Week in NYC. From September 20 –
SpaceX Elon Musk tweeted out two new photos showing how work on SpaceX’s Starship rocket prototype is coming along. The commercial space company expects to fly the ship to the moon and hopes to use it to help establish a colony on Mars In a tweet posted on Tuesday and captioned with “Droid Junkyard, Tatooine”
Kilograph brings Michael Graves’ unrealized architectural designs to life in VR. Available now via Kilograph.com, Imagined Landscapes is an interactive VR experience that allows you to explore and contribute to a 3D recreation of Barranco de Veneguera, a proposed 3.5-mile resort located in the Canary Islands designed by legendary designer and illustrator Michael Graves. During
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 brings a raft of improvements that make it a more interesting prospect than the original Galaxy Watch Active, but how does it measure up against the reigning smartwatch champion? The Apple Watch Series 4 is easy to get to grips with, features a great design, and is packed with
A college undergrad’s VR start-up will provide VR maintenance training to the military. VINCI VR, a VR start-up founded by 22-year-old Eagle Wu specializing in immersive maintenance training solutions, has just been awarded a $1M contract to provide the United States Air Force with virtual maintenance training technology. Working alongside Air Force technology accelerator AFWERX,
ThirdEye’s claims their 6-ounce MR headset is the smallest in the world. Available for shipping worldwide, ThirdEye’s X2 Mixed Reality Smart Glasses promise a compelling immersive experience similar to that of major competitors minus the bulky hardware. Advertising the device as “the world’s smallest mixed reality glasses,” the X2 Glasses feature dual 720p see-through displays
If you are looking for a great yet affordable 4K TV for the bedroom, check out the 43-inch TCL 4-series 4K UHD Roku smart TV. It offers everything you should expect in a modern television at a price that will not break the bank. You can get this 4K TV at a discounted price of
The Xbox One might not have the same selection of exclusives as the PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch, but Microsoft’s console still has a huge library of games worth playing. With a strong lineup of shooters and racing games, fans of those genres needn’t look any further than the Xbox, and there’s also a number
Memberships and day passes are now available to west coast developers and players. The city of San Francisco will be getting its very first dedicated AR maker space thanks to Enklu, a cutting-edge company that approaches traditional venues and transforms them into modern experience centers using immersive AR technology. The interactive space, dubbed E.den, is
Super Nintendo World, which is set to open in Universal Studios Japan in the spring of 2020, may feature Nintendo Switch integration to augment the theme park’s interactive experience. Universal Parks & Resorts chairman and CEO Tom Williams, in an interview with Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Jessica Jean Reif Cohen, provided several details about
Scannable codes bring 12 short stories to life in front of your beverage. Coca-Cola is using AR technology as part of its latest marketing campaign to bring Coke cans to life with adorable 3D animations. Reported first by the Drum, each can is marked with a unique code that— once scanned—triggers one of twelve lighthearted
What would an adventure game designed by the world’s most dangerous A.I. look like? A neuroscience grad student is here to help you find out. Earlier this year, OpenAI, an A.I. startup once sponsored by Elon Musk, created a text-generating bot deemed too dangerous to ever release to the public. Called GPT-2, the algorithm was
The growing number of online streaming platforms has made it easier than ever to “cut the cord” altogether (that is, to ditch your cable or satellite television subscription in favor of online-only services). Services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime are ubiquitous nowadays, and modern 4K TVs even come with Wi-Fi connectivity and streaming capabilities
Smart home security camera applications range from baby and pet cams to extensive multi-camera installations connected to 24/7 professional security monitoring services. Amazon slashed prices for its own Cloud Cam and on multiple configurations of four generations of Arlo security cameras. We’ve found the best deals on security cameras on Amazon and put them all in
The dancing violinist broke new ground with her one-of-a-kind VR performance. Last month acclaimed electronic violinist, dancer, and singer-songwriter Lindsey Stirling performed a one-of-a-kind VR performance for a live crowd of 400,000 viewers scattered all across the globe. Hosted by online music platform Wave, Stirlings 1 ½ hour performance featured a stunning combination of live
University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban has long complained about students leaving Bryant-Denny Stadium before the game has finished. They might head out because the mercury is pushing 100F, or maybe the team’s lead is so great that the game is as good as over. In a bid to keep the students in their
Dive into the world of chainsaw artists, spacesuit designers, and other fascinating creators. Since its launch back in 2010, Adam Savage’s Tested, a YouTube channel and website documenting the bizarre creations of Savage and other talented creators, has accumulated a jaw-dropping 4.5M subscribers. A former co-host for Discovery Channel’s hit series MythBusters, Savage and his
TIME turns to AR and Jane Goodall to help expose deforestation in Brazil. TIME Turns To AR And Jane Goodall To Explore The Rapidly Shrinking Amazon Rainforest TIME Magazine is launching a new AR experience called Inside The Amazon: The Dying Forest, marking the second immserive experience to launch on their AR/VR app TIME Immersive,
It may have escaped your notice, but cables are no longer in. To be forward-thinking, electronic devices have to be as wire-free as possible: Smartphones have slowly been losing their headphone jacks, devices can now be charged wirelessly, and people are listening to music completely devoid of cords. The next step in the evolution of
Editor’s note: OK, OK, already! The commenters have spoken, and you know what? They make some totally valid points. This article, which was originally part opinion piece, part tech guide, has drawn the ire of many a homeowner whose only option is to mount their TV over their fireplace. It was never intended to make
Catch the award-winning singer/multi-instrumentalist live in VR September 14th. Oculus Venues continues to prove its worth as a live music streaming platform as Oculus today announced that GRAMMY award-winning singer/songwriter H.E.R. will be streaming her headlining performance at the first-ever “Lights On Festival” live via Oculus Venues this Saturday, September 14th. Using either an Oculus
AT&T debuts immersive kiosk as part of its new 5G-enabled stadium. A new augmented reality photo kiosk located inside the 5G-enabled AT&T Stadium is offering fans the chance to snag the ultimate souvenir photo alongside a handful fo their favorite Dallas Cowboy players. Entitled ‘Pose with the Pros,’ the new AR experience launched this past
Apple Watch Series 5 hands-on review: Still the best “The Apple Watch Series 5 is on track to be the best smartwatch.” Always-on display improves usability Tons of options to personalize Comfortable, elegant design watchOS 6 adds plenty of new features ECG is still groundbreaking No sleep tracking Apple didn’t need to make an Apple
DreamGlass Air blows past its Kickstarter goal by nearly $730,000 USD. With just 15 days left to go in the DreamGlass Air Kickstarter campaign, I think it’s safe to say the portable AR headset has successfully secured its funding. At the time of this writing, over 2,300 backers have pledged a grand total of $743,547,
‘Feel the Beat’ for $299. In the world of haptic feedback accessories, the SUBPAC Wearable Physical Sound System is a favorite among VR entertainment providers. By surrounding the wearer with optimized tactile transducers, SUBPAC translates music, sound effects, and various other audio cues into physical impressions. These minor vibrations simulate various amounts of force and
Andrew Hard/Digital Trends Of course you should obey traffic laws, and of course you shouldn’t exceed the posted speed limit. But maybe the speed laws in this country are an anarchic hodge-podge of quickly changing and ill-signed limits that can quickly catch you unawares. As such, having a solid radar detector is no a bad
Fans can scan an AR ad for a major discount, if they’re fast enough. In 2017, Burger King launched a tongue-in-cheek ad campaign ‘attacking’ rival fast-food chain McDonald’s. Partnering with German agency Grabarz & Partners, BK took advantage of the hype surrounding the release of 2017’s It remake to poke fun at McDonald’s by comparing
Let’s Go Digital discovers patent for more permanent version of Labo VR Goggles. A patent filed to the Japan Patent Office August 22nd suggests that Nintendo has been exploring the concept of new rendition to their Labo VR Goggles, one that would replace the current model’s cardboard material with a plastic body. Discovered first by