Google has introduced its own Virtual Reality headset named Daydream View. It was unveiled at Google’s San Francisco event today. It was first announced in May at Google’s I/O
Powered by Android 7.0 Nougat, Daydream-ready phones are built with high-resolution displays, powerful mobile processors and high-fidelity sensors—all tuned to support great VR experiences. Google’s newest Pixel and Pixel XL are the first Daydream-ready phones. The phone and headset have an auto-alignment system so you don’t have to worry about cables or connectors.
The Daydream View is made of soft breathable fabric and its comes with a controller which lets you interact with the virtual world the same way you do in the real world. It points where you point, and is packed with sensors to understand your movements and gestures. The controller slides right inside the headset when not in use
It is available in three colours – Snow, Slate and Crimson.
Google has packed some of the most popular Google apps into VR. With YouTube, you can watch the entire library of videos on a virtual big screen and experience immersive videos from creators like Buzzfeed, e.t.c. Use Google Street View to see curated tours of more than 100 of the world’s most amazing places like the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal, or just search to explore everywhere else. Google Play Movies makes tens of thousands of movies and TV episodes available in your own virtual theatre. And Google Photos displays your 360° captures in a whole new way.
Google Daydream View will be available in November in five countries namely US ($79), UK (£69), Canada ($99 CAD), Germany (€69) and Australia ($119 AUD). It will be available for pre-order starting October 20 at Verizon and the Google Store.
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