Like all things in life: moderation is key. From salt to fat, from exercise to sleep, anything and everything can be bad if done in excess. Eat too much ice-cream and you’ll get sick, too much candy and your teeth will fall out. In a previous article we talked about the health concerns in regards…
Do you guys remember The Matrix? One of the things that really stood out to me was the chair Neo sat in for “training”. Do you remember that? I like to believe that this is where VR is headed. And I’m not just saying that because I want to learn kung fu. But while…
Although Virtual Reality is still in its early stages, as it becomes a mainstream medium, VR will become as much a part of our daily lives as our smartphones. It’s a technology that will change our world and the way we do things, so if you’re not familiar with Virtual Reality, we recommend you read…
You may already be aware that VR entertainment, especially VR gaming, is spreading fast in the city and many big players in the entertainment industry are getting into the action. IMAX has introduced an IMAX VR center in the Scotiabank Theatre and Cineplex’s free roam VR at Rec Room is in the downtown core.
You may have heard people talking about VR and AR. And because sometimes the two terms are used interchangeably you might be left wondering what exactly are the differences and similarities. Don’t worry, because we’re going to take a closer look at the two today.
We’ve discussed in previous posts why kids love virtual reality. But aside from the obvious entertainment it provides, the medium of VR can benefit the younger generation in the upcoming years, specifically in relation to job opportunities.
As a parent in 2018, it can be harder than ever to find activities for your children that include a good mix of fun, education and innovation. We all know Virtual Reality is the future and it’s only a matter of time before it enters the mainstream. But because we believe our next generation should…
So let’s talk about one of the big issues surrounding VR today: motion sickness. It’s probably something that many of us have heard of or maybe even have had the misfortune of living through and is something that is now being associated with VR. But why?
The trailer for Ready Player One, released two weeks ago, has sparked new interest in VR. And for those of you who may be wondering when we will have the virtual reality world like that depicted in the book, the short answer is a long, long time in the future. The truth is, to build…
A few weeks back I wrote a blog post about how VR is great for kids birthday parties, and as promised this post will expand on the topic of health risks. CNN recently released an article of their own touching on the matter, with a bleaker outlook that does not seem to take into account…