Category: Oculus

  • We used Virtual Reality in our office, and you should too

    We used Virtual Reality in our office, and you should too

    As one of the most experienced research firms focused on embracing new consumer technologies, our employees need to do more than talk the talk.  They need to walk the technology walk too! Recently, we were surprised to discover that some of our newest hires had never experienced virtual reality (VR) – a technology that Touchstone…

  • Infographic – What to Know About the Oculus Rift

    Infographic – What to Know About the Oculus Rift

    In 2012, Palmer Luckey created a Kick-starter campaign to raise money for what would become the Oculus Rift. Shortly thereafter in 2014, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg bought the company for an impressive $2 billion. This VR device can track facial expressions to display on a virtual avatar, has wireless hand controllers to mimic movement, and allows for a 360…

  • The Next Frontier in Social Media: Altspace VR

    The Next Frontier in Social Media: Altspace VR

    It seems as if every day there are new developments in the world of virtual reality; and each is more impressive than the last. It was only a few weeks ago that we saw the debut of the Oculus Social App, and recently Altspace VR has become available on the Samsung Gear VR and it…

  • This week in cool new Samsung Gear VR game reviews: PolyRunner VR & Cerevrum

    This week in cool new Samsung Gear VR game reviews: PolyRunner VR & Cerevrum

    Last week we were greeted with the appearance of 2 new games in the Oculus store, PolyRunner VR and Cerevrum; each of which is a welcome new addition to the somewhat limited world of VR gaming. Both of these games are free and available for download now in the Oculus store, and I would recommend…

  • This week in cool VR apps – Oculus Social Alpha for Samsung Gear

    This week in cool VR apps – Oculus Social Alpha for Samsung Gear

    One of the great things about the Samsung Gear VR, and there are many, is the way it lets you experience all forms of media. Whether it’s through 360 photos, Oculus Videos, or even Netflix, the Samsung Gear is quickly becoming a one stop device for all your media needs; but they’re not stopping there.…