VR has been dubbed as “The Ultimate Empathy Machine” for its unique ability to help people understand and experience different perspectives. However, a VR reporter, author of a new book about VR & editor for Wired Magazine, Peter Rubin, explains how this title doesn’t go far enough. Beyond empathy, he says, VR provides an ability…

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You’ve got to love the sight of Crosswater’s VR/360 GoPro#OmniPro camera and Zoom #H2n Spatial Audio microphone glimmering in the sunlight at Outer Harbor Buffalo. This is one of the many beautiful landscapes that Crosswater’s producers have captured in immersive VR/360 so far this summer. Like, follow, subscribe to and share our social media to stay in the loop so you…

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A new report finds that nearly half of colleges and universities in the US have integrated VR in some way. As accessibility and prevalence increase, and prices decrease, we will see this trend grow into a standard. Crosswater has been active in VR/360 education since its inception. Contact us at (716) 884-8486, crosswater@crosswater.net, Facebook Messenger,…

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Summer is here in full force! Step into this Crosswater produced Immersive VR/360 experience next to the water at Canalside Buffalo. All of this summer’s festivities are underway, you can learn more at : http://www.canalsidebuffalo.com  After you visit Buffalo’s waterfront hangout virtually, come soak up the sun in real life! Like, follow & share Crosswater…

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Med students from Dr. Inglis’ UB Gross Anatomy class got a glimpse into the future of medical education with Crosswater’s VR/360 content. Crosswater and Dr. Inglis are developing an Immersive and interactive Video production of a Cadaver-Based Human Anatomy Review thanks to a generous SUNY IITG grant. Stay tuned to our social media pages and…

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The FIFA World Cup kicks off today in Russia! You can join the action by tuning into the games in VR! Click the link to learn more about how to immerse yourself into the soccer’s biggest stage. https://www.techradar.com/news/you-can-now-download-the-bbc-sport-vr-fifa-world-cup-app #FIFA #worldcup #soccer #football #VRsports #VR #virtualreality #immersion #innovation #experience #360video #welcometothefuture

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The use of Immersive VR/360 content for pain management in hospitals is one of the most innovative & valuable functions that this revolutionary media platform offers. It works by distracting patients during their routine, pain-inducing procedures by simply immersing them in VR/360 experiences. Not only does this reduce pain and discomfort, it offers us an…

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The Oculus GO recently transformed the VR market by offering the industry’s most inexpensive and accessible headset. Now they’re announcing that they’ll “offer a sneak peek at what to expect in the next five years,” at this years Connect 5 conference in late September. Here at Crosswater, we’ve got high hopes and expectations for what…

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Virtual Reality is becoming increasingly recognized for the innovations it offers to educators. Modern students are constantly inundated with media messages and require a high level of immersion to maintain their attention. VR/360 provides that immersion, and new techniques to help teachers provide better, more captivating learning experiences to their students. Crosswater is a provider…

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  With the many innovative uses for VR/360 content comes an array of specialized choices of Head Mounted Displays (HMD’s). The details of all the choices can get very specific and a bit overwhelming. Luckily, AdWeek has put together this guide to understand the choices on the market, and to help you become an informed…

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