YouTube embracing virtual reality with 360-degree vids March 13, 2015 - 18:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - YouTube is reportedly trialling the introduction of 360-degree video clips that offer an immersive viewing experience, Digital Spy reports. The footage will be optimised for virtual-reality headsets, allowing users to look up and down and even behind them, according to Adage. Platform holder Google will apparently keep all 360-degree footage in private for the time being but is said to be adding the clips in "the next few days". Advertisers and brands are expected to be among the first to adopt the technology. YouTube's 360-degree-optimsied videos will reportedly be viewable on mobile devices and PCs, with uses able to look around via their mouse or touchscreen. Google is allegedly investing in special camera technology to support the creation of 360-degree video content.  Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020."   Partner news Most popular in the section |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
