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Benefits of VR

June 4, 2018

Want to learn more about the most exciting new trend in media? This article helps put all of the unique benefits of Immersive VR/360 Content into perspective. For further information…

VR/360 Tour – UB South Campus

June 1, 2018

Is University life in your future? Visit SUNY’s University at Buffalo in Crosswater’s immersive VR/360 tours! This week we take you to the South campus, home to UB’s Nursing, Dental…

Qualcomm: Innovating VR Headsets

May 31, 2018

Qualcomm just announced the release of a new VR processor that will allow for higher resolution video displays in future portable VR headsets. The announcement gives us a glimpse into…

VR? AR? MR? Let’s Clear the Air

May 30, 2018

VR? AR? MR? Sometimes it can be difficult to keep up with the latest iterations of this rapidly evolving technology. Brush up on the characteristics of each of these in…

VR Used for Pain Relief

May 29, 2018

A growing trend in the medical field is the use of VR to reduce discomfort without the need for invasive pain medications during routine procedures. It’s a concept that doctors…

Surgeons Use VR

May 24, 2018

VR is revolutionizing medical practices. It’s providing exciting new ways for surgeons to assess the data gathered by CT and MRI scans that will guide them towards more effective routes.…

CNBC VR Review

May 22, 2018

As you may have heard, Facebook‘s Oculus released its newest, most accessible VR headset earlier this month, called Oculus Go. Take a look at CNBC‘s review, which claims that VR…

Therapeutic VR

May 21, 2018

The use of immersive VR technology for medical research is gaining momentum, especially for it’s therapeutic value. Crosswater collaborator, Dr. Brandon Birckhead of the Medical College of Wisconsin, shares his…

Examples of VR

May 21, 2018

Examples of VR/360 content produced by Crosswater Digital Media: Immersive VR/360 Tour – University at Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PnWPDbk61s&feature=youtu.be Immersive VR/360 Tour – University…

UB VR/360

May 18, 2018

Here’s your chance to step inside of the state-of-the-art Preclinical Simulation Laboratory in Squire Hall at the University at Buffalo‘s UB School of Dental Medicine. Thanks to many generous donations, the renovated space offers…

VR Advertising

May 17, 2018

While traditional forms of advertising have grown obsolete, Virtual Reality offers exciting new possibilities to advertisers aiming to break through a distracting media landscape. Read this Forbes article to understand…

VR at Buffalo Iron Works

May 16, 2018

Immerse yourself into this VR/360 video, produced by Crosswater. Our VR/360 producers were fortunate enough to set up the VR camera next to Marc Scibilia on stage last summer for…

Disney Explores Haptic Technology

May 15, 2018

Have you ever heard of Haptic Technology? Haptics add a whole new layer of immersion to Virtual Reality experiences. These special body suits vibrate and apply pressure to your body…

Facebook Doubles Down on VR

May 14, 2018

It’s been 4 years since Facebook bought Oculus and became a major player in the VR game. Today, Zuckerberg’s commitment to VR development is unwavering. Take a look at what…

UB VR/360

May 11, 2018

It’s Friday, and that means more exclusive VR content from the University at Buffalo! and was recently restored to reflect UB’s modern approach to higher education. The freshly renovated space…