Panasonic shows off prototype VR gogglesFebruary 17, 2015 - 14:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Panasonic is entering the virtual reality hardware arena with the launch of a set of smart goggles. The Japanese company showcased a prototype version of the wearable at a recent event in its homeland, Digital Spy reports citing Nikkei Technology. The unnamed device includes an OLED display with a 90-degree viewing angle, and an omnidirectional camera equipped with seven image sensors that can capture data from all angles. It is capable of shooting video at 75 frames per second and attaches to the user's head via a set of ear hooks. Unlike Samsung's Gear VR headset, Panasonic's virtual reality device does not require a synced smartphone to function. Panasonic is yet to confirm plans to bring the product to market, but has indicated that it intends to show off the technology at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020. Photo: Nikkei Technology 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. |