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    These are the challenges that face the mobile VR industry

    Android Authority has an opinion piece up right now that talks about the hurdles which challenge the mobile VR market. This includes things such as limited battery life, display resolutions, audio, sensors, and more.
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    Kia is giving away free Google Cardboard viewers for visiting their website

    If you have yet to pick up a Google Cardboard viewer, or would just like an extra/new one, then head on over to this special Kia website. The automobile company is giving away free viewers to celebrate the release of the 2017 Kia Niro FE.
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    Tabel is an experimental VR film that sits you at a table in the center of an exclusive restaurant

    Tabel is an interactive VR film that has you sitting in the middle of an exclusive restaurant. The film is about our changing climate and allows you to interact with six storylines by listening in on the conversations of others.
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    What to do when you've lost your Cardboard QR code

    Jen from VR Heads has published an in-depth tutorial on what to do if you happen to lose your Google Cardboard QR Code.
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    The Unity 5.6 game engine update will add support for Google Cardboard and Daydream

    Unity is a popular game engine for Android developers and the new beta of Unity 5.6 adds support for Vulkan, Google Cardboard, and Daydream. This is only a beta though, as they are expecting the full version to be released in about three months.
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    How To: Play Google Cardboard games in Daydream

    Since there are more Google Cardboard applications than Daydream View apps, Jen from VR Heads has published a tutorial on how to use Cardboard apps with your new Daydream View VR headset.
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    The Google Cardboard app will be compatible with Daydream View in the future

    The folks over at Ausdroid tested the Google Cardboard app with the new Daydream View VR headset and found that the app still detected the headset, although an update has yet to be released. This suggests that a future update may include support for Daydream View VR.
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    Google is now sponsoring the National Park Foundation’s Open Outdoors for Kids Initiative

    Google has just partnered with the National Park Foundation, and will provide funding for ~1,700 kids that will allow them to attend immersive education programming at national parks across the country.
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    Get a free Simpsons Google Cardboard headset

    To celebrate the 600th episode of the Simpsons, Fox is giving away a Simpsons-themed Google Cardboard headset. There's no telling how many headsets are available, so register for yours as soon as possible.
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    The United Nations wants to use VR as a tool for social change

    With VR getting into more hands thanks to low-cost solutions like the Gear VR and Google Cardboard, the United Nations wants to use it to tell stories of diplomacy and foreign affairs.
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    This week's issue of the NME magazine in the UK will include Google Cardboard

    The UK's NME magazine will include thousands of Google Cardboards in select cities this week, giving its readers the unique opportunity to experience VR. This promotion aligns with the mysterious Google Cardboard Tweet from Google UK earlier today. It's not clear why Google and NME have teamed...
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    Google UK's Twitter account releases mysterious Cardboard teaser

    The latest Tweet from Google UK shows Google Cardboard and a date range from September 29 to October 1. We do know that Google's new Daydream VR technology will be making an appearance at the company's October 4 event in San Francisco, but no one seems to have a clue as to what this Google...
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    You can use the Trinus VR app to watch Netflix on Google Cardboard

    Trinus VR is an application that lets you mirror your PC monitor directly on a Google Cardboard VR headset. The application can be used to experience PC games in VR, but you can follow these steps to watch Netflix with it too.
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    Google UK sends out mysterious Google Cardboard tweet

    Google's UK Twitter account has sent a mysterious tweet on Twitter that lists a date range, along with a gif of GoogleCardboard. The date range is September 29th through October 1st. No hints about what this could mean, though.
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    VRidge treats your Google Cardboard headset as if it were a desktop-class VR headset

    VRidge is an application that connects your Android device to your PC and treats your Google Cardboard headset as if it were a Desktop-class VR headset.
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    A new app lets you use Google Cardboard apps with a Samsung Gear VR

    A new app on the Play Store now allows you to use Cardboard apps with your Samsung Gear VR. 'Use Cardboard apps for Gear VR is only $1 and increases the functionality of your Gear VR without requiring root access.
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    You can use an Xposed Module to simulate a gyroscope for Google Cardboard

    Not all smartphones ship with a gyroscope. Some OEMs skip this hardware to save on money while others might decide to exclude it for engineering reasons. Either way, there's an Xposed Module called VirtualSensor that you can install that will let you use Google Cardboard even if you don't have...
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    Homido Mini is an affordable and pocketable Google Cardboard kit

    Want a Google Cardboard kit that you can take with you everywhere you go? Homido Mini is a unique take on Google Cardboard, allowing you to clip foldable lenses directly onto your phone. While you don't get the blackout experience offered by most Google Cardboard kits, Homido Mini is still quite...
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    Xiaomi's VR headset is not Daydream-certified

    Those hoping that the Xiaomi VR headset would be Daydream-certified will be disappointed to learn that it's nothing more than a fancy version of Google Cardboard built from Lycra with a front panel held in place with a zipper which allows the headset to support devices with displays ranging from...
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    There will be a 12-minute Mr. Robot VR episode available on July 21st via Google Cardboard

    Whether you have a regular Android device with a Google Cardboard viewer, or even a Samsung Gear VR, you can watch a 12-minute Mr. Robot VR episode later this week. All you have to do is download the With.in application from the Play Store and then launch it on July 21st at 10:45 a.m. PST.
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    The settings and licenses page of Pokemon Go mention Google Cardboard

    The PokeSteal Twitter application recently noticed something special in the settings and licenses page of version 1.0.1 of the app. The page lists the Google Cardboard license and while this isn't an announcement that it will ever support the platform, it definitely is interesting to see it listed.
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    Conan is giving away free Google cardboard

    Conan is back at it again with another Google Cardboard giveaway. Enter your name and shipping details and you'll be sent a free Conan-branded cardboard headset that can be used to watch his 360-degree video content or anything else you like.
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    Users can now browse the web with Chrome Dev using their Google Cardboard headsets

    Google has started rolling out the ability to activate VR shell within the Chrome Dev Android app. This will make it possible for users to browse the web using their Cardboard or Daydream headsets. You will need to go into chrome://flags/#enable-vr-shell and enable the browser shell for VR.
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    Google creates VR montage of Pride parades

    Many Pride parades were held this week, and Google looked to capture them in VR. The company made a 360-degree montage of the many parades that happened around the world. You can enjoy it in Cardboard, or simply use your finger to move the scene around if you don't have Cardboard.
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    VTime lets you hand out with your friends in VR

    Want to strap on a VR headset and hand out with your friends in a virtual world? Now you can with VTime. The new cross-platform service works with Google Cardboard, Gear VR and Oculus Rift. There's no mention of the HTC Vive, but we expect the developers are working to add that as well.
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