Engadget: Google open sources Cardboard as it retreats from phone-based VR. “Google’s decision to back away from phone-based VR may have an upside for creators. The internet giant is releasing a Cardboard open source project that will let developers create VR experiences and add Cardboard support to their apps.”
MakeUseOf: How to Make Your Own DIY Google Cardboard VR Headset . “Smartphone-based VR headsets are all the rage, from heavy plastic units to lightweight cardboard devices. But what if you’re on a budget, or need something quicker than the mailman can deliver? The smart answer is to make your own Google Cardboard VR goggles.”
A thesis from Iowa State University: Using Google Cardboard to perform a visual field screening test . “The visual field test is used to detect areas on the retina where there is a loss of vision. The equipment used to conduct the test is bulky and can cost a significant amount to patients to take […]
Smithsonian: National Air and Space Museum Releases “VR Hangar” App. “People across the country and around the world can now use their mobile phones to see moments that made air and space history with the new VR Hangar from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. The VR Hangar brings some of the museum’s most […]
In case you were wondering if Google Cardboard is dead… no. VRFocus: BT Sport Giving Away Google Cardboard Headsets For UEFA Final. “To tie in to the upcoming final of the UEFA Champions League, sports broadcaster BT Sport are giving away branded Google Cardboard headsets to football fans so they can enjoy the 360-degree Football […]
Google Blog: Come play with WebVR Experiments. “Everyone should be able to experience VR, and WebVR is a big step in that direction. It’s open to all browsers, making it easier for developers to create something quickly and share it with everyone, no matter what device they’re on. In February, we added WebVR to Chrome […]
MakeUseOf: 20 Best VR Apps for Google Cardboard. “Cardboard is the simplest and most affordable way to try virtual reality today. There’s already so much content for Android devices (it works on iPhone too), and it’s getting better all the time. But where do you start? Here’s our pick of 20 of the best Cardboard […]
Google Expeditions is getting 50 new tours! “Students can now travel back in time to visit the famous warship Mary Rose, discover Viking settlements and even try to solve one of the greatest mysteries of all time, Richard III’s death. As well as covering Science, Art, English and History, the launch of this new content […]
Google has launched Cardboard Camera. “VR photos taken with Cardboard Camera are three-dimensional panoramas that can transport you right back to the moment. Near things look near and far things look far. You can look around to explore the image in all directions, and even hear sound recorded while you took the photo to hear […]
William & Mary: W&M professor uses Google Cardboard to bring religious sites to classroom in 3D. “Google Cardboard will be the first tool that [Mark] McLaughlin will use to offer an immersive experience in his classroom, though he’s explored other options for better visualization of sites, including geospatial analysis and 3D scanning, for years. Most […]
Hey, the Olympics start in, like, ten minutes. If you’re not interested in the sports, Google can help you explore Rio. “With its beautiful beaches and breathtaking landscape, Rio de Janeiro is a city that appears on every traveler’s bucket list. Now, thanks to the wonders of technology, you can now explore the ‘Marvelous City’ […]
German Pearls: 21 Amazing Google Cardboard Apps. “If you’ve been wondering what virtual reality (VR) is all about here’s a list of Google cardboard apps where you can explore new worlds and new adventures. There’s more to virtual reality than just playing VR games. With these VR apps you can explore places in the world […]
Google is teaming up with Drum for another Cardboard giveaway. “Headsets of Google Cardboard, which was only made available for sale in Europe last week, will be sent to readers with the current issue of The Drum, which features a dedicated VR Creative Works section highlighting some of the best examples of the medium being […]
Why did this take so long? YouTube for iOS now supports Google Cardboard. “YouTube for iOS has been updated today with Google Cardboard support, allowing for all videos to be watched in VR mode on iPhone. The functionality was previously limited to the YouTube app on Android smartphones since November 2015.”
Okay then: Google Cardboard has an unofficial Virtual Boy emulator. “Nintendo’s Virtual Boy is often used as a grisly warning in articles about virtual reality. ‘This is what you get when expectations outpace technology,’ they say. “A bulky headset, six months of nonexistent sales, and users complaining of dizziness and neck pain.” But we’ve moved […]