Google Earth VR Launched

Google has launched a virtual reality version of its app, Google Earth VR. It allows you to explore our planet by seeing satellite photos with 3D and 360-degree format. Unfortunately, Google Earth VR is currently available with HTC Vive only, not Daydream which is the platform Google has just launched with a new headset (Daydream …

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Difference between Gear VR 2015 and 2016 versions

Samsung Gear VR is a virtual reality headset compatible selected Samsung Galaxy smartphones. After two innovator editions (SM-R320 & SM-R321) had been released for developers, Samsung released the first consumer edition (SM-R322) in 2015 . And the second one (SM-R323) was released in 2016, with some minor changes and improvements. Overall size: 2016 version is a …

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Samsung Gear VR Overview

Gear VR is a virtual reality headset developed by Samsung. It was released on November 27, 2015. The headset is designed to work with selected Samsung smartphones; Galaxy Note 5, S6/Edge(+), S7/Edge. When in use, smartphones act as a display and processor while the headset acts a controller. The headset has a touchpad on the …

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Tips for the best Gear VR movie experience

You have various options to watch movies on Gear VR, virtual reality headset. Watching movies on Gear VR is nothing but watching movies on a virtual screen in a virtual environment. It doesn’t sound that exciting. But actually, there are many things possible thanks to VR. Here are some tips to have the best Gear …

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Google Daydream View Review

Google’s second virtual reality headset has been released in November 2016. Like Cardboard, place a phone in front of the headset and pitch it with a door. The headset is far more stylish than Cardboard, and a motion tracking controller comes with it. Daydream View is currently the only headset for an enhanced VR platform, …

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Free Gear VR Deals Black Friday 2016

Best Buy and Target offer similar deals for Black Friday 2016. You will get a free Gear VR and $250 store gift card with a purchase of Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge. Details (Best Buy) Online or In-Store Free $250 Best Buy gift card on 11/24 Require 2-year contract with Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint …

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Free Gear VR Deals 9/8 -10/9/2016

You will get a free Gear VR and Oculus VR content bonus (estimated value of $50) with a purchase of Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge. Details Purchase or lease a new Samsung Galaxy $7 or S7 Edge between 9/8 and 10/9 Submit a claim form and copy of receipt online by 10/26/2016 Limit 1 …

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How to Play Google Cardboard Apps on Gear VR

There are many apps and games available for Gear VR from Oculus Store. They are high quality and probably more than enough for you to play. However, Google Cardboard has more apps and games than Oculus, and you may want to play some of them. As you know, when you place your phone on Gear …

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Best Free Gear VR Apps 2016

Gear VR was released not long ago, but there are already many apps available. Finding good apps by browsing from scratch can be a hassle because of battery drain and overheating problems of smartphones. If you just get Gear VR and use it for the first time, it’s better to know which apps are good …

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Things you might want to know before a purchase of Philips Hue Motion Sensor

Philips Hue Motion Sensor works well. It’s easy to set up with a variety of configurations. But, there are a few things I didn’t know until I actually used the sensor. And I wanted to know them beforehand. Time Setting First, a time setting can set up different scenes or brightness for day and night. …

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