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Windows 10, Mixed Reality & Office 365: Top News From Microsoft Build 2017

Posted by .io Contributors | Events, Microsoft Build

Microsoft introduced new advancements at Microsoft Build, focusing on opening platforms to more developers and setting the tone for a mixed reality future.

How Virtual Reality will Gamify Exercise

Posted by .io Contributors | Ideas, Virtual Reality

VR is taking the reins of gamified exercise from Nintendo Wii, bringing new forms of location-based entertainment to gyms.

What Unity’s New Tools Mean for 360 Video

Posted by .io Contributors | Ideas, Virtual Reality

Discussing 360-degree video in the young VR market conjures mixed emotions. On the positive side, viewing 360-degree video in VR invokes a transportive immersion; a feeling that the user is looking at the world around them. Anything deeper, however, is currently not possible. Add to that the subpar resolution of many 360-degree experiences and 360 video production still has a long way to go.

The Development of Esports in South East Asia: Esports’ Best Kept Secret

Posted by .io Contributors | eSports, Ideas

Esports is a complex industry to navigate. Charting the opportunities and growth areas isn’t easy. Surprisingly, advertisers, investors, and pro teams are increasingly looking towards South East Asia (SEA) for the growth of esports. Why is this under-the-radar market gaining traction in esports?

NABShow Recap: 360 & VR Breaking New Ground in Consumer Engagement

Posted by .io Contributors | Events, NAB, Virtual Reality

This year, NAB introduced this idea as the M.E.T effect, with innovators from all ecosystems coming to display their work at the show. With 360-video, VR, AR and other immersive media at the forefront of new media format, many different topics were of interest. Two key takeaways include the disruption VR will have in advertising and the content-driven future of VR.