Technology
UK’s first 5G-enabled immersive tech lab launches at MediaCity
Contains wide range of VR, AR and MR equipment as well as green screens
virtual reality
Business
Mediapro acquires VR company Visyon
Companies previously collaborated on the world's first live VR telecast of a football match
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Telecom Italia testing VR via 5G during Giro d’Italia
Company is installing 360-degree cameras during the time trial on 19th May
Technology
Harman patents robotic speakers for VR games and experiences
Company has submitted a patent to map sounds to robotic speakers
Technology
LaLiga unveils latest round of technology innovations
Includes technology that predicts natural light conditions for matches, virtual reality, and a new virtual assistant
Features
The technical side of Sky News
Ahead of Sky News' 30th anniversary on 5th February, Philip Stevens looks at the technology bringing the latest news to air
Technology
The Future Group launches Pixotope software suite for 3D, AR and VR
Pixotope aims make it possible for 3D, VR, AR and data technology to be used in any production
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UK government commits £4 million to esports broadcasting research
Project will create 'immersive audience experiences'
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Formula 1, The Dream VR launch app
Partnership provides behind-the-scenes Grand Prix content
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VR device market drops in 2018, expected to rally in 2019
CCS Insights predicts 14 million AR and VR devices will be sold next year
Content
YouTube App VR goes Live on Oculus Go; BBC launches VR comedy
Video sharing network is now available on all major VR headsets following the launch of its app this summer
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BBC unveils first virtual reality Prom
New film explores the means of communication in World War One
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EBU unveils new media tools for European Championships
Suite of new services, including a VR app and video content creation solutions, are designed to drive audience engagement
Content
Nickelodeon developing first VR/AR series
New show marks channel's first extensive use of virtual cinema technology
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Paramount launches 360° video ad for new Mission: Impossible movie
Film studio has teamed up with VR ad company OmniVirt
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BBC sees record-breaking digital viewers during FIFA World Cup
Corporation recorded 66.8 million total match requests on iPlayer and BBC Sport
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Emmy Awards recognise virtual reality
Four VR programmes nominated for outstanding original interactive programme
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BBC launches two new historic VR experiences
New projects celebrate the suffragettes and RAF
Content
BBC Two to produce virtual reality property show
Marks the first time on British TV that the technology will be used in a property series
Technology
Oculus introduces new virtual reality TV channel
Oculus TV lets users access shows from a variety of networks in VR
Features
World Cup 2018: A look inside the BBC’s dedicated VR app
Head of product – sport, Neil Hall, tells TVBEurope what to expect from the new user experience
Business
UK entertainment and media sector to grow by £8 billion in next four years
Figures part of PWC's annual Global Entertainment and Media Outlook report
Content
BBC to trial Ultra HD and VR during FIFA World Cup
All 29 of BBC One's matches will be available in Ultra HD and HDR via iPlayer
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AMC Networks launches VR and 360 video platform in Spain
Odisea VR is a free mobile app for Android and iOS devices which aims to deliver virtual reality documentaries
Business
Sky plans new innovation centre
Will focus on tech engineering, software and app development
Production & Post
Facebook, RED partner on 3D VR camera
Companies have developed a bespoke 6DoF camera
Content
Google, NBC partner on VR content
NBC says it intends to release some content shot in the new VR180 format
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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
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Samsung developing VR-only TV series
Pilot episodes for six original series have launched on Gear VR
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Is it time for augmented and virtual reality to take centre stage?
Lynn McMahon, managing director, media and entertainment, Accenture, looks ahead to one of the hot topics at NAB
Technology
Jaunt selects Signiant for VR file transfer
Signiant File Transfer has been embedded into Jaunt's XR Platform
Technology
Magix unveils first foray into virtual reality software
Photostory Premium VR lets users create virtual tours and presentations from photos and videos
Business
UK government agrees £150m ‘sector deal’ for creative businesses
New deal will see significant investments made across the entire industry
Data Centre
VR and AR shipments returning to growth in 2018
New IDC report anticipates the market growing by 48.5 per cent year-on-year in 2018 to 12.4 million units
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VR City partners with Sport Relief on immersive malaria film
360-degree film aims to raise awareness of life-saving malaria treatments
Business
BT to recruit 1300 graduates and apprentices
The company will employ VR in the interview process
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BBC launches new VR app with Damming the Nile VR
Two-part VR documentary series explores the water politics of the River Nile
Business
Arts Council offers support to 20 immersive content creators
CreativeXR is joint initiative between Digital Catapult and Arts Council England
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AR and VR poised for record growth in 2018
Consumer Technology Association expects 4.9 million AR/VR headsets to be sold in the US this year
Business
Warner Bros, Fox, Nickelodeon invest in VR company
Dreamscape Immersive is aiming to launch VR experiences in the UK
Data Centre
UK TV viewers anticipate VR integration
Facebook and Twitter TV viewing also expected to increase
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Warner Bros, Intel partner on driverless car project
Pair pact to study and develop special entertainment for driverless vehicles