Analyst Commentary Microsoft Announces VR Headset Yesterday, Microsoft announced a $300 VR headset with inside-out tracking and integrated 3D-design functionality. The tech giant also announced partnerships with five major PC manufacturers to sell and/or distribute the VR headsets. Microsoft’s entry is an important event as it may be a pivotal change that alters the trajectory of the entire VR industry, particularly beyond 2020. Read more. Top Industry … Read More
Google Acquires Eyefluence To Prep For VR/AR Hardware Future
Eyefluence, an eye-tracking startup, has been acquired by Google for an undisclosed amount. The eye-interaction technology company was acquired to advance Google’s technology for interacting with AR and VR hardware. Eyefluence previously raised over $20 million in funding from various companies including Dolby, Intel, and Motorola. Google has a variety of VR/AR projects in the works including Cardboard, Daydream, Glass and an … Read More
Greenlight Report: Oct. 21, 2016
Analyst Commentary NBA Partners With NextVR to Broadcast Games in VR Yesterday, NBA announced it will partner with NextVR to broadcast at least one game in VR every week during the upcoming season. The games will be available through an NBA League Pass subscription. The partnership represents a significant commitment by the NBA, including dedicated announcers, exclusive camera angles, … Read More
Why the AT&T Buyout of Time Warner can be both Good & Bad for Virtual Reality
While many within the telecom and media industries are still reeling over the likely AT&T / Time Warner merger, we wanted to consider the deal’s potential implications for the broader virtual reality industry. A Stronger Business Case for 5G The combined company will have a great hand in creating the infrastructure capacity on which consumers enjoy virtual reality experiences. In fact, as we wrote in this … Read More
Greenlight Report: Oct. 14, 2016
Analyst Commentary Oculus Connect Announcements May Set It Above Competition During Oculus Connect, the annual Oculus developer conference, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg debuted new social experiences coming to the Rift, revealed the release date of its Touch controllers, announced room scale capabilities, and WebVR support. While the 2016 Industry Report reveals HTC Vive is currently ahead of Oculus Rift in unit sales, … Read More
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