At the Display Week conference in San Francisco this week, Samsung Electronics showed off some progression in screen technology for the consumer tech market. Hidden away amongst the new Smart TV sets, smartphones and desktop monitors, was a stunning 4K UHD 5.5-inch smartphone display intended for use in virtual reality.
History has shown us time and time again over the years that all industries go through periods where all of the emphasis is placed on one trend that's currently capturing the imagination of consumers. Where mobile is concerned, that current trend is most definitely virtual reality, with large and small companies around the world looking to release something in the VR space in the hope of getting in on the boom. One such company looking to capitalize on that particular area of interest is Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus who is looking to tackle virtual reality in a big way with the upcoming OnePlus 3 smartphone, and a OnePlus Loop VR headset.
Back in January, at CES 2016, mobile device case maker Speck announced Pocket VR and case accessory for iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices. Given the virtual reality element, which is all the rage right now, it naturally garnered quite a bit of attention. If you too get giddy at the sight of all things VR and were eyeing the accessory's release date, it's time to draw out your credit card, because the Pocket VR with CandyShell Grip case is available to purchase right now for iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 and Galaxy S7.
Virtual reality fans who also happen to carry iPhones are in for a treat, after Google released an updated version of its YouTube app that supports the company's virtual reality viewer, Cardboard.
VRidge app for Android is a cost-effective solution for playing VR games designed for Oculus Rift or Steam in virtual reality using Google Cardboard headset.
The HooToo 3D VR virtual reality headset is an inexpensive way to enjoy an immerive virtual reality experience on your iPhone or Android device, and that too in under $22 only as part of this limited time only deal.
At the 2016 GDC, Sony announced price and release date of PlayStation VR (also known as PS VR) for PS4. Sony says that the PlayStation VR will be one of the cheaper virtual reality products on the market, so long as you already own the PlayStation 4 that is required in order to make it work. Here are the details on it.
Pre-orders for Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition are finally open, with deliveries to begin on March 30. Here are all the details.
With Apple having hinted that it may soon venture into the VR (Virtual Reality) business, one concept designer set about creating a masterpiece showing just what an Apple-made virtual reality headset might look like.
Pre-orders for Oculus Ready PC and Rift bundles will begin on February 16, with select PC options from Asus, Dell, and Alienware available when purchased with the Rift headset.
















