Google introduces new 6DoF Daydream controller; experiments with new see-through mode for Daydream

6DoF Daydream controller

Google has announced a new set of experimental features for developers to use on the Lenovo Mirage Solo. It said that it is adding APIs to support positional controller tracking with six degrees of freedom or 6DoF to the Mirage Solo. The new see-through mode gives you the ability to see what’s right in front of you in the physical world while you’re wearing your VR headset. Continue reading “Google introduces new 6DoF Daydream controller; experiments with new see-through mode for Daydream”

Google Chrome for Daydream VR headsets launched

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Google today is launching Chrome on Google Daydream View and the Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream. This will let you open and browse Chrome directly from the homepage to interact with any webpage while in VR. Continue reading “Google Chrome for Daydream VR headsets launched”

Asus Zenfone AR with 8GB RAM, Tango and Google’s Daydream support announced

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Asus has officially announced Zenfone AR at ongoing CES 2017. It is the smartphone in the world that is compatible with both Tango AR platform and Google’s Daydream VR platform. This also makes Zenfone AR the second ever Tango enabled smartphone as the first one is Lenovo Phab 2 Pro. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone AR with 8GB RAM, Tango and Google’s Daydream support announced”

Google DayDream app and YouTube VR Android app now available on the Play Store

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Google has officially released DayDream app which brings high quality virtual reality (VR) to Daydream-ready phones. The app lets you set up a Daydream-ready phone and controller for VR experiences.

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Google’s Daydream VR platform expected to launch in coming weeks

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Google had announced its virtual reality platform Daydream in May at the I/O conference. Now, a latest report from Bloomberg says that the company could launch Daydream in coming weeks.

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YouTube shows off new virtual reality app for Daydream

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YouTube is working on a standalone virtual reality app for its recently announced virtual reality platform Daydream. The app comes with similar features like voice search, discovery, playlists and more.

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Google Daydream high-quality Virtual Reality platform for Android N announced at I/O 2016

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Google at its annual developer conference (Google I/O 2016) in Mountain View announced a new VR platform dubbed ‘Daydream’, built for smartphones, headset & controllers, and apps. Continue reading “Google Daydream high-quality Virtual Reality platform for Android N announced at I/O 2016”