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Technology

Toyota unveils Olympics telepresence robot

Allows people physically unable to attend the Olympics to experience the games virtually

Technology

Smell-o-vision becomes a (virtual) reality

Feelreal's multi-sensory VR mask incorporates smell sensations into viewing and gaming

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

Videos

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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