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Selasa, 12 April 2016

Facebook's new Surround 360 camera is a versatile and open source VR camera


Virtual reality is gaining some good ground this year with the release of the multiple new VR headsets like the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR and more compact options like LG's 360 VR headset. Facebook in particular seems to be interested in the field of immersive video content and while they do own Oculus and the Facebook timeline just recently opened up the gates for VR content, this new Surround 360 camera announced earlier today during Facebook's F8 is the next step Facebook is to popularize this new form of media.

Just like a lot other 360 cameras currently available, Facebook's open sourced VR camera has a round shape but somehow looks like a UFO due to it's dome like structure. Inside the Surrond 360 camera, there are 17 4-megapixel cameras that are capable of shooting up to 8K video. Additionally, this design also corrects the part of the image used to stand the device so that viewers can be fully immersed in the content.

Facebook says the camera is designed to be a versatile system and don't expect to buy one of these systems any time soon but this does add up to all the hype about virtual reality. While the system will not be physically available for purchase, Facebook will be open sourcing the technology and hardware designs of the Surround 360 camera in the Summer. The hardware required to build this system will cost $30,000 to build.


 ORIGINAL SOURCE: TECHCRUNCH
Selasa, 15 Maret 2016

Sony's PlayStation VR arrives in October for $399


In the next couple of weeks both Oculus ans HTC will be shipping their VR headsets to consumers and not to be outdone by the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, Sony has officially announced the pricing and availability of the new PlayStation VR that will be compatible with the PS4. At $399 (~ RM 1,658), the PlayStation VR announcement at GDC 2016 will be shipped to customers in October 2016. That is the price of the PlayStation VR but you will also need the PS4 with the PlayStation Camera that'll cost about $400 if you don't own one already.

PlayStation VR Key Specifications

  • 1920 x 1080 RGB display
  • 120Hz refresh rate
  • 9 LED tracking system
  • 18ms latency
  • 100 degree field of view

Sony says that in anticipation of the PlayStation VR launch in the fall, over 230 developers small and big are building more than 50 games that will take advantage of the experiences that the PlayStation VR will provide. Sony will begin accepting pre-orders for the PlayStation VR in the coming months in the US, Canada, Europe, UK and Japan. Learn more about the PlayStation VR here

PlayStation VR: GDC 2016 Andrew House update
Posted by PlayStation on Tuesday, March 15, 2016


ORIGINAL SOURCE: PLAYSTATION
Sabtu, 20 Februari 2016

Alcatel announces the Idol 4 series that comes with a VR headset


After the successful launch of the Alcatel Idol 3 from last year, Alcatel is back again this year with the updated Alcatel Idol 4 series which updates on the previous success that Alcatel had with the Idol 3. The biggest change is that the Alcatel Idol 4 now comes in two variants; the Idol 4 and Idol 4S which both comes with innovative new features like the BoomKey which a a dedicated physical button that users can map to various functionalities like turning on the camera at a buttons' click.

Beyond the new Alcatel logo which does away from the OneTouch branding that the company has been known for. Specifically for the new Alcatel Idol 4S, is an innovative accessory that reuses the retail packaging as a Google Cardbord VR headset. So, you might not want to throw away your Alcatel Idol 4S box.

Alcatel Idol 4 Key Specification:

  • 5.2-inch 1080 x 1920 IPS display
  • Snapdragon 617 SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB expandable memory
  • 13MP rear camera
  • 8MP front camera
  • 2,610mAh battery
  • 147 x 72.5 x 7.1mm

Alcatel Idol 4S Key Specifications

  • 5.5-inch 1440 x 2560 AMOLED display
  • Snapdragon 652 SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 13MP rear camera
  • 8MP front camera
  • 32GB memory
  • 3,00mAh battery
  • 153.9 x 75.4 x 6.99mm

ORIGINAL SOURCE: ALCATEL