VR stitching software maker Kolor closing its doors
Kolor, makers of VR stitching software Autopano Video, Autopano Giga and Panotour, will be closing after 14 years in business. In 2015, the company was purchased by GoPro, which has…
Adobe announces end-to-end VR180 support
Ahead of IBC in Amsterdam, which begins tomorrow, Adobe has announced end-to-end support for VR180 content, from ingest and editing, to effects and export. Other improvements include new features and…
Kandao Obsidian can now live stream 8K stereoscopic 360 video
Kandao Technology has announced that its Obsidian cameras, along with Kandao Live software, can now offer 8K 3D 360 live streaming. Kandao also announced a recent investment from Foxconn, a…
Jaunt XR Platform expands to volumetric content capture
Update: On September 10, 2018, Jaunt announced its acquisition ot Personify’s Teleporter line of business, which includes key staff, IP and pending patents. The company’s volumetric streaming software system, which…
Pixvana SPIN Play SDK available to create branded VR video apps
As of today, anyone can utilize Pixvana’s open-source software development kit to create first-party branded VR video applications. Pixvana’s SPIN Play SDK is an Apache 2.0 open-source-licensed library that developers…
Acer’s new VR headset, OJO 500, offers ergonomic improvements
Today at IFA in Berlin, Acer introduced the first detachable Windows Mixed Reality headset, the OJO 500. With Acer’s OJO 500, users can connect the headset to either a machine-washable…
Visbit launches 8K playback service, with private distribution
Today, Visbit has announced the release of its Premium Playback Service, which offers private content distribution of 8K 3D 360 and VR180 videos. This could be a valuable feature for…
Insta360 launches Insta360 Pro 2
Today, Insta360 has announced the launch of the second generation of their professional 360 camera lineup, the Insta360 Pro 2. The Insta360 Pro, originally announced at CES 2017, has become…
NAB PILOT Innovation Challenge submissions open
PILOT, NAB’s technology innovation initiative (and Knight Foundation grantee), is accepting submissions for its third annual PILOT Innovation Challenge. The initiative aims to fund ideas that leverage technology to enhance…
The Infinity of Ricoh Theta Plugins for 360 shooting and workflow
Ricoh’s plug-ins for its Theta V 360 camera make it possible to customize workflows to meet that shooter’s needs. Back up to the cloud, live stream to YouTube, automate subtitles…
Vuze XR camera shoots 5.7K 360 or VR180 video
The latest launch in immersive camera gear packs quite the combo. The Vuze XR dual camera from HumanEyes–makers of the Vuze and Vuze+ 3D 360 cameras–features two lenses that can…
YouTube Space London calls for VR Creator Lab applications
YouTube, Daydream and VRScout are calling for applications for the partnership’s VR Creator Lab in London. The three-month opportunity to experiment with YouTube’s VR180 format is open to individuals residing…