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    Get a Samsung Gear VR headset for 47% off

    Amazon has a great daily deal on Samsung's Gear VR headset, bringing the price down to just $52.
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    Best Samsung Gear VR games with controller support

    Have a Samsung VR headset and want to play a handful of games with good controller support? Check out this list that includes games like Heartbound Gladiators, Minecraft, Wands and more.
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    The Samsung Gear VR gets a prequel story to 24: Legacy

    Fox is premiering a spinoff show of their popular 24 series, called 24: Legacy. They have teamed up with Samsung to launch a piece of content exclusively for the Gear VR called The Raid, that will be a prequel to the new show.
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    How to avoid motion sickness when using various VR headsets

    Matt from VR Heads has compiled a list of the different VR headsets and shared different ways to tell whether you'll be subjected to motion sickness while playing games.
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    Samsung says they have shipped over 5 million Gear VR headsets

    At CES 2017 today, Samsung held their press event and talked about the Gear VR. We're told that the company has sold over 5 million Gear VR headsets so far, and these owners have viewed over 10 million hours of video.
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    Samsung's latest Gear VR experience, 'The Night Before'', takes you along for a ride with Santa

    Samsung has released a new Gear VR experience which takes you on the ride with Santa on Christmas Eve.
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    Samsung's Gear VR Internet app is updated to make browsing more immersive

    Samsung has updated its Intenet application for the Gear VR to provide a more immersive experience when browsing.
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    Samsung working on new Gear VR, mixed reality tech, too

    Samsung has confirmed that they are, in fact, working on a new version of the Samsung Gear VR. There are no details on what Samsung will improve in the new model. The company is also reportedly working on augmented or mixed reality tech.
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    Deal: Samsung Gear VR for $48.90

    eBay is holding a nice deal on the Samsung Gear VR. The headset is going for $48.90 from a reputable seller. This is more than 50% off its original MSRP.
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    Samsung's next-gen VR may include eye and face tracking

    New patents suggest that Samsung may be improving the Gear VR with position, face, and eye tracking capabilities.
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    2K Games announces NBA 2KVR Experience for the Gear VR

    2K Games partnered with Visual Concepts to announce a new NBA VR game for the Gear VR, PSVR and HTC Vive. The game is titled NBA 2KVR Experience, and includes a series of mini-games on the court including the classic three-point shootout, along with speed and accuracy challenges.
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    Those participating in Samsung's Galaxy Beta Program can't use the Gear VR

    Samsung recently launched a beta program for Android 7.0 Nougat testing, and many jumped at the opportunity to test out the upcoming Android update. However, you cannot use the Gear VR with Samsung's beta update because the Oculus app hasn't been updated.
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    You can watch Samsung's first scripted VR series this weekend

    The director of Edge of Tomorrow and Bourne Identity, Doug Liman, has teamed up with Samsung to launch the company's first scripted VR series. The show follows a rich, but reclusive family and explores how they secretly have their hands in just about everything.
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    DEAL: Amazon is selling the original Samsung Gear VR for 50% off

    Amazon typically sells the original Gear VR headset for $100, but you can order it right now for only $50.
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    Oculus uploads a new video for the Gear VR titled Experience Anything, Anywhere

    Over on the Oculus YouTube channel, they have uploaded a new marketing video for the Gear VR. The focus of the video is the mobile VR experience that is possible thanks to the Samsung Gear VR.
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    Madefire Comics is a comic book app for the Gear VR

    A developer is bringing comic books to the Gear VR with an application called Madefire Comics. This app enables comic book creators to add 3D layers to their comics. So while it's not real 3D, it's more immersive than reading a book.
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    Samsung prepping remote control app for Gear VR

    Samsung is preparing to add support for remote controls to the Samsung Gear VR, according to the latest rumor. A Gear smartwatch will act as a controller, with the bezel being used to scroll options in a menu and the hard button being used to confirm selections. The functionality will arrive in...
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    Users report battery issues after installing the latest Oculus VR app update

    If you have a Samsung device and use the Gear VR frequently, then you might want to hold off on updating the Oculus VR app. Multiple users have reported heavy battery drain since the update was released.
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    Hands-on with the first VR video game roller coaster says it makes you too sick to stand

    Six Flags is known for their theme parks, and the company recently partnered with Samsung to create the first VR video game roller coaster. Florence of VR Heads talks about her motion sickness experience with it and says it could have been caused by too much visual stimulation.
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    The Samsung Gear VR is gaining support for the new Xbox wireless controller

    Microsoft has announced that their new Xbox wireless controller will be supported by the Samsung's Gear VR headset soon. Support will need to be added on a game by game basis, with Minecraft: Gear VR Edition receiving the update next month.
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    The 2016 NBA Finals VR documentary is exclusively available on the Gear VR

    Samsung does what it can to score exclusive game and content for their Gear VR platform, and today they have released a new one. The VR documentary is titled Follow My Lead: The Story of the 2016 NBA Finals, and is available for free in the Oculus Store right now.
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    Samsung Gear VR games will soon get achievements

    Achievements are all the rage in gaming, and now VR is set to get some. Oculus is implementing achievements for Oculus Rift games, and that same functionality will also come to Samsung Gear VR titles as Samsung and Oculus are partners.
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    UK customers get free Samsung Gear VR with Galaxy S7 Edge in the UK

    Folks in the UK are in for a nice Galaxy S7 Edge deal. Buying one gets you a free second-generation Samsung Gear VR. The promotion is available through October 5th.
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    Deal: Refurbished Samsung Gear VR for $40

    Best Buy has a nice deal on the original Samsung Gear VR if you don't mind buying it refurbished. The device can be yours for $40. The deal includes free shipping.
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    Those waiting for their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 pre-orders in India to get a free Gear VR

    Since the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 hadn't yet gone on sale in India, the launch of the phone has been delayed due to the global recall of the phone. As compensation, Samsung will be giving away a free Gear VR to everyone who has pre-ordered the phone already. Unfortunately, Samsung has not...
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