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Google Brings 'Cardboard' Virtual Reality Headset to iOS With New SDK, iPhone App
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At first, I looked at my calendar and double-checked its not April 1st.
Then, hey, I like that idea. At least they think out of the box, make things out of cardboard. Coool!
Then, hey, I like that idea. At least they think out of the box, make things out of cardboard. Coool!
I'm... just. It's a thing? Actually a thing?
Google Cardboard?
I mean it looks... interesting. But it stinks of a joke. But it's not.
I'm confused.
Google Cardboard?
I mean it looks... interesting. But it stinks of a joke. But it's not.
I'm confused.
Google Cardboard has been around for over a year. There was quite a bit of buzz about it last year.
So you haven't tried it, I see
Sounds like it.
There is huge momentum with VR, especially in entertainment. There's been a few false starts in the past, but the consumer gear is on it's way, and given what I've seen at GDC (from Sony, MS, dozens of others) and more recently at Digital Hollywood, this time there's going to be ongoing traction.
On what basis? They didn't invent the concept and all Google did here was realizing that everybody already carries a device around with all the basic traits of a VR headset with the exception of a mount.
But I can see how Oculus won't be pleased about this. Once people try it, they'll quickly realize that it's just a gimmick that you get tired of pretty quickly, headaches inclusive. It's really not the perfectly immersive VR experience as people claim. Once you're used to it you see all the imperfections in a magnified way, just like with 3d cinema. But that was just my experience with it.
Yes I have been here a dozen times but the "new" version as described in the opening paragraph is not avaialble. You can buy older versions from 3rd parties.
Anyone know when it drops?
As the news article says, there are lots of places selling similar kit:
DODOcase (http://www.dodocase.com/collections/virtual-reality) for example, ship internationally - including to the UK.
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Seems kind of ridiculous to do that when the article says google provides directions of how to make it and it's cardboard.
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Free ap, free directions to make it, I don't get the problem. Apple would be selling it for 100.00 made out oF plastic. I'll Happily take the cardboard I can make myself.
Virtual reality city tours? Does that come complete with virtual muggings and virtual cab rides from hell? I'd rather have a virtual trip to Angel's Landing in Zion National Park or a day at North Beach at Fort DeSoto in St Petersburg, FL.
"We developed this corrugated paper to have over 100 times the strength of standard paper that you get out of your printer. And it weighs only 3.4 times as much. That is an incredible amount of strength." -Jony Ive
Any recommendations on a cardboard kit for an iPhone 6 plus? Right now I'm looking at this:
$20 or so seems a bit steep, but after proving everything out, it's basically a wash.
Head Mount Universal Virtual Reality 3d Video Glasses for 4~7 IphoneSamsung" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P7A25E2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_zaqAvb16K5M2H
$20 or so seems a bit steep, but after proving everything out, it's basically a wash.
Head Mount Universal Virtual Reality 3d Video Glasses for 4~7 IphoneSamsung" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P7A25E2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_zaqAvb16K5M2H
Lol. People with zero vision are funny.
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It's one of those things that we'll look back at in 10 years and laugh our asses off as we have virtual reality built into our contact lenses.
Very logical - but...
Have you ever bought a loaf of bread (cheap ingredients, free recipes everywhere)?
Or even a little extra for sliced bread?
People will always happily pay a reasonable price for convenience.
Very logical - but...
Have you ever bought a loaf of bread (cheap ingredients, free recipes everywhere)?
Or even a little extra for sliced bread?
People will always happily pay a reasonable price for convenience.
I get the point but buying bread and a pre cut piece of cardboard is also kind of different, especially those having it shipped to europe.
Of the suppliers listed by Google (at https://www.google.com/get/cardboard/get-cardboard/):
- Dark Shader (Zaak) ships from Europe
- I Am Cardboard ships worldwide for free
Just clarifying for any interested Europeans
Of the suppliers listed by Google (at https://www.google.com/get/cardboard/get-cardboard/):
- Dark Shader (Zaak) ships from Europe
- I Am Cardboard ships worldwide for free
Just clarifying for any interested Europeans
Cool, good to see the euro types getting some love.
Anyone find a Cardboard V2 kit optimal for the iPhone 6 (not Plus)?
When I read "up to 6 inches" I envision a full inch of wasted space on a device not living up to the box's potential.
I've also seen hints that the button interface is sub-optimal for iPhones (all kinds), hacking up a "button" via conductive foam pressed onto the screen instead of using NFC or some other reliable connection.
A co-worker had an earlier version that worked perfectly on his Android phone, but when I stuck an iPhone in the case it rattled around, display was off-centered, and button-pushing/tapping was obnoxious. I want that "perfectly" using iOS.
Thoughts?
When I read "up to 6 inches" I envision a full inch of wasted space on a device not living up to the box's potential.
I've also seen hints that the button interface is sub-optimal for iPhones (all kinds), hacking up a "button" via conductive foam pressed onto the screen instead of using NFC or some other reliable connection.
A co-worker had an earlier version that worked perfectly on his Android phone, but when I stuck an iPhone in the case it rattled around, display was off-centered, and button-pushing/tapping was obnoxious. I want that "perfectly" using iOS.
Thoughts?