Facebook has stuck a deal with Blend Media, to produce a “creator community” of experts for its 360 videos. Blend Media is a tech platform that works with brands, agencies and publishers create 360-degree video projects. The deal means that Facebook can use Blend Media’s library of premium content to drive 360-degree video growth on […]
11th April 2017 sees the launch of a groundbreaking mixed-reality app from Gorillaz, which comes ahead of highly anticipated new album ‘Humanz’, to be released by Parlophone Records on 28th April. Pushing the boundaries of mobile technology, the Gorillaz App, which is available on both Android and iOS, will allow fans to immerse themselves in […]
Independent virtual reality start up Mostly Human Studios has released Just Relax, a virtual reality relaxation and meditation app for the Samsung Gear VR that uses a hybrid rendering approach to place the user in a beautiful beach paradise that can help them de-stress and unwind. The app allows the user to sit and relax […]
Environmental organisation Greenpeace UK has teamed with AllofUs, a design consultancy, to launch a VR app that gives its supporters the opportunity ‘to experience amazing places like the Amazon and Artic first-hand’. The Virtual Explorer app provides viewers with 360° films that transport them to various precious environments across the globe, and enables them to […]
Fashion brand Ted Baker is launching a new comedy sitcom, featuring a shoppable virtual reality film and an Instagram story. The sitcom tells the story of the Baker family who appear to be the picture of suburban utopia, yet beneath the airs and graces the family aren’t quite what they seem. Ted Baker’s social channels […]
Facebook has launched its first dedicated VR app to bring 360 photos and videos its headset-wearing users. The app, called Facebook 360, is not a full version of the social network and will simply act as a hub for 360 photos and videos. Available through Samsung Gear VR, powered by Oculus, the app will also […]
Retailers need to embrace next generation technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) if they want shoppers to continue using their apps, new research has found. The study found that nearly 30% of consumers would like to see more innovation in mobile apps, so that they provide a better, more personalised shopping […]
Mobile ads have boosted Facebook’s revenue by 53%, as the social network smashed expectations. The company beat growth targets, even though there was some concern on running out of room to place ads on its news feed. However, the company said its revenue growth rate will “come down meaningfully” in 2017. Facebook shares rose as […]
Most UK consumers are not interested in embracing the six technology trends tipped as ‘ones to watch’ in 2017, according to new research. The study by Code Computerlove, found that mobile payment was voted the digital trend consumers most likely to adopt in 2017, while AR comes last on the list. It’s the time of year when […]
Airpush, a prominent global mobile advertising company and virtual reality advertising pioneer, has just released the world’s first virtual reality advertising effectiveness study. The study was carried out by Nielsen Research and conducted in partnership with POST Cereal, PETA and Charity:Water. To pull it off, researchers turned to scientifically accepted methodologies as a means to […]