The Wrap – September 7, 2018
Finishing IFA 2018 off with headphones, speakers, and computers, while also covering Canon’s mirrorless EOS R, Lenovo’s take on VR, and iPhone rumours ahead of next week’s launch. All in five minutes on The Wrap.
Tag: Daydream
Lenovo’s VR camera, headset hit Australia
It’s taken most of the year, but one of the cooler things launched at CES is finally coming to Australia.
HTC’s VR Vive preps a play for portable with Focus
HTC’s virtual reality “Vive” system gets all the attention because of how it lets you move in the real world, but it still keeps you tethered with a cable. But with Focus, the company plans to change things.
Google connects Earth to VR headsets
Both Google Earth and Google StreetView changed the world when it was released, but if you have a VR headset, you can even get closer.
VR takes centre stage with HP, Samsung, Sony
What’s happening in the digital world of virtual reality? This week, the happenings are from three sources, and they’re all quite different.
LifeProof gets protective over Pixel, Pixel XL
Google’s Pixel is a great phone, but resistant to water it is not. Fortunately LifeProof has a fix. Unfortunately, it comes with catches.
Home buying enters VR with RealEstate for Daydream
We all know that the internet has the potential to make online shopping easier, but what if it could make online home shopping more like walking through a real home?
A new way to view: Google’s Daydream View reviewed
There’s no stopping the next form of entertainment, as virtual reality arrives in another device. This time, it’s Google’s Pixel and Pixel XL, demonstrating the first generation of Daydream VR.
Google Daydream is ready to replace Cardboard November 10
There’s a lot of buzz and excitement over virtual reality, and like many journalists, we see a future dotted with it. Google’s Cardboard has helped define low cost mobile VR, and the next step in that journey is almost here.
Home buying heads to VR this year
Virtual reality is sure to turn heads in the entertainment world, but it could also help out in the home buying world, as at least one website taps into the idea of virtual tours.
