Technology
Smell-o-vision becomes a (virtual) reality
Feelreal's multi-sensory VR mask incorporates smell sensations into viewing and gaming
360-degree
Technology
MediaKind streams world’s first multi-channel 6K 360-degree live sports event
Live streams were delivered to customers of Deustche Telekom’s commercial Magenta VR service
Content
Red Bull and Intel partner on augmented reality
Fans of Red Bull Rampage can watch this year's event in 360-degrees
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Madrid Open tennis tournament to broadcast live matches in VR
Matches will be available on the broadcaster TVE's YouTube page in 360-degree video
Content
Channel 4 commissions first virtual reality film
Grenfell: Our Home will combine documentary interviews shot in stereoscopic 360 with computer-generated animation
Technology
Magix unveils first foray into virtual reality software
Photostory Premium VR lets users create virtual tours and presentations from photos and videos
Production & Post
All 2018 World Cup matches to be filmed in UHD
Fans will be able to watch matches live in virtual reality as a 360-degree video on demand
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Ruptly launches new live platform
Platform allows users to stream Ruptly live events, 360-degree video and drone footage directly to social media channels
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RT presents ‘first ever’ 360-degree video in open space
Spacewalk 360 is "a revolution both for VR technology and for the exploration of the universe”
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Tata, Formula 1 trial 360-degree live video
First time live 360-degree video feeds and TV broadcast have been shown in complete sync
Business
BBC Radio 4 ventures into virtual reality radio
Quake is made up of 12 short-form audio dramas
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Live HD and VR streaming for iPhones
The ‘world’s first’ HD camera to shoot and live-stream HD, VR and panoramic stills and videos directly from an iPhone has been launched by Shenzhen Arashi Vision. The
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Euronews launching VR news project
Euronews is set to launch a virtual reality news project. The project, backed by the Google Digital News Initiative (DNI) Innovation Fund, will kick off this summer with the
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Eurosport serves VR for Roland Garros
Eurosport has launched its Eurosport Virtual Reality (VR) app ahead of this year’s Roland Garros. The app will allow fans to access “new and innovative” VR sports content
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Sphere for 360-degree video
Teradek has released Sphere, a new product for the 360-degree video production market. Shipping in June, Sphere is designed to offer real-time monitoring and live streaming
Business
Eurosport captures Bode Miller in 360-degree video
Eurosport teamed up with US alpine skier Bode Miller to create its first 360-degree highlights reel, from the Birds of Prey course at Beaver Creek in the US state of Colorado
Business
Facebook debuts 360-degree video with Star Wars exclusive
Facebook has announced a new capability allowing users to upload, view and engage with 360 videos on the website’s News Feed. The move follows YouTube’s introduction of a similar service in March earlier this year