David Bolton, Author at immersed.io

Location-Based VR Can Fill A Void In Las Vegas

Posted by David Bolton | Arcade, Virtual Reality

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Anybody who has spent time there is more than aware that the city is essentially an adult Disneyland that offers its visitors a variety of location-based entertainment options, the vast majority of which clamour for attention among the neon lights and the ubiquitous casinos. And while gambling is probably the main reason for the average person to search various locations on The Strip, there is a growing consensus that the digital world is poised to offer people an alternative option. Viva Las Vegas To date, Las Vegas has been known for the...

Timescope Transforms Any Location into a Time Machine

Posted by David Bolton | Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Ideas, Technology, Virtual Reality

Location-based VR was under-represented at CES 2018, but time travel could become a reality, and Timescope hopes to accomplish just that.

Vendors Showcase Headset Upgrades, Location-Based VR at CES 2018

Posted by David Bolton | Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Ideas, Virtual Reality

Exactly 12 months ago, an article published by Forbes said that virtual reality was everywhere at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. By established CES standards, the news source said, people could expect VR to be a pervasive technology in the coming months. Fast forward to CES 2018 and the general feeling from media reports was that VR was almost—but, not quite—ready to hit the next level. VR Takes A Supporting Role Yes, virtual reality device manufacturers were spread throughout the 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. And, yes, there were a plethora of immersive experiences...