Epic Games acquires Sketchfab
Sketchfab is joining the Epic Games family. The 3D, VR, and AR platform is home to more than 4 million 3D assets, integrates with d is home to 4 million…
COVID-19 ICU Patients Reunited with Families Through Virtual Reality
Due to strict COVID-19 isolation protocols, many Intensive Care Unit patients in Spain’s hospitals have gone months without a visit from their family and friends. On average, patients spend up…
Best360 monopod: A highly stable monopod made with 360 cameras in mind
The Best360 Monopod Aluminium Edition is a highly stable monopod made specifically for use with 360 cameras by Shanil Kawol, video creator and trainer with Best360. “The Best360 monopod is…
New Insta360 One X2 is “Part Camera, Part Sidekick”
Today, Insta360 has launched the latest camera in its lineup, the Insta360 One X2. Like its predecessor, the Insta360 One X, the pocket-sized Insta360 One X2 captures 5.7K 360-degree video…
Facebook Connect: The 5 Biggest Announcements for Immersive Journalists
Yesterday, Facebook held its annual Connect conference on the company’s virtual and augmented reality efforts. Instead of multiple days, the majority of this year’s news was packed into a two-hour…
Insta360 ONE R Can Now Capture Matterport Virtual Tours
Insta360 today announced the integration of its Insta360 ONE R camera with Matterport, the leading virtual tour platform for the real estate industry. With the Matterport Capture beta release, Insta360…
Apply for a Journalism 360 Grant to Fund Your Immersive Journalism Idea
Submissions to the the 2020 Journalism 360 Challenge are now open. The Journalism 360 Challenge aims to fund experiments in immersive journalism, and is requesting creators submit their ideas for…
Oculus Launch Pad 2020: Applications Now Open
Oculus is now accepting applications for the fifth annual Oculus Launch Pad program. Up-and-coming VR developers and creators from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, now through August 20. “In order for…
First UK-Canadian Co-Production Programme for Immersive Storytelling Launches
From National Film and Television School A new immersive talent development and co-production fund for UK and Canadian artists, filmmakers and creators is set to launch with its first cohort in…
Insta360 Releases New Insta360 8K Live Streaming Software
Insta360 has released Insta360 8K Live, a new live streaming software that allows broadcasters to stitch and broadcast immersive video at resolutions up to 8K. The software can also be…
XR/AR/VR event calendar 2020
Editor’s Note: The dates of some of the events below have yet to be announced. We’re including them here under the month they are usually held so they’re at least…
Insta360 One R: An Adaptive Action Camera, with 360 Capabilities
UPDATE 4/7/20: The Insta360 One R and its accompanying accessories are now available on Amazon. Previously, the camera and its accessories were only available on Insta360’s website. Insta360 has announced…