LeBron James Does Samsung Gear VR Better than Justin Bieber Does Calvin Klein - http://clapway.com/2015/12/29/lebron-james-has-no-lip-sync-game-for-samsung-gear-vr-123/

LeBron James has endorsed Samsung products for some time. His latest endorsement deal is for the Samsung Gear VR, and to promote it, the sports superstar showcases his lip sync abilities. It’s definitely a lot funnier than even the best celebrity endorsements, even Snoop Dogg’s deal with Norton Antivirus or Justin Bieber promoting Calvin Klein underwear.

Maybe LeBron James Isn’t the Best At Lip-Syncing, But the Ad is Awesome

The latest advertisement features a great number of actors lip-syncing to the sound of Public Enemy’s ‘Let’s Go To Work’. The ad spot is just a minute and a half long, and its scope is impressive. Samsung has the entire experience, twelve minutes long, available on the Oculus store and Samsung’s VR app.

LeBron Makes the Samsung Gear VR Look Like A Walk in the Park

The ad spot makes the device look pretty accessible and easy to use. It has done a lot of honor Mark Zuckerberg’s prediction regarding virtual reality. Truly enough, it seems as if virtual reality will be slowly lurking onto every corner of our everyday lives.

The advertisement features LeBron training for his career and other people training for their respective careers. The Gear VR, designed with Facebook’s Oculus operation, has a stamp of approval from many.

Is James Ready to Go From the Court to Lip Sync Battle?

The lip syncing in the ad is great, though maybe not the best on James’ part. He certainly has room to grow and has some work to do before thinking about going on Lip Sync Battle. Nevertheless, this has proven to be a great step forward for Samsung, and a great marketing tool for those who want to also go to a virtual world to work.

Virtual Reality is Growing Fast

The speed at which virtual reality is growing is great, predictably so. In the near future, once Sony’s PlayStation VR and the HTC Vive are out on the market, it’ll be a constant battle for the title of the best. This will be a great time for consumers that are curious about the technology. Virtual reality will start to tackle all sides of daily life.

This and robotics will prove to be the technology of the future. Things are seriously looking up for Silicon Valley. As for other more boring endorsements, like Justin Bieber modeling for Calvin Klein, it’s still the same old ads with the same old concepts.

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LeBron James Does Samsung Gear VR Better than Justin Bieber Does Calvin Klein

Flickr VR on Gear VR: Pointers for Instagram VR - http://clapway.com/2015/12/10/flickr-vr-on-gear-vr-pointers-for-instagram-vr123/

Samsung’s Gear VR has joined hands with Flickr to create an ultra-immersive virtual reality app. The new Flickr VR on Gear VR gives users the ability to go through an extensive library of 360-degree pictures through Samsung’s headset.

Yahoo Goes Virtual with Flickr VR on Gear VR

The Yahoo! owned website has launched a VR app, which takes users on a panoramic adventure in ultra high-definition. Flickr released a statement announcing the launch of the app, sharing that from the Aurora Borealis to the Horseshoe Bend of the Colorado River, users of the Flickr VR app will experience something unique. This is all thanks to the wonder of the Samsung Gear VR.

The app also works on web, but it’s not the same without a headset. Flickr declared that this is only step one in its venture into virtual reality. It’s looking to include a user interface that is controlled by facial gestures to search through photo libraries. In a very Iron Man-esque move, Flickr is also looking into having libraries that can be controlled through hand movements.

Samsung Gear VR is Becoming A Better Buy Every Day

The Samsung Gear VR is the first real commercial headset released to the masses, and it’s only $100. There is the drawback that only owners of the Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge Plus or Note 5 can use it, but this is just standard business.

If the Samsung Gear VR continues to team up with other content websites, it’s a win-win situation. Flickr VR on Gear VR is a small scale project, because Samsung could definitely team up with giants like Instagram and create a new interface, a new way to experience social media. Whether or not it’s in the plans for them, it’s obvious Samsung means business. This could be the only side of the smart device industry that it can stay well above Apple.

It’s very possible that we’ll be seeing people clad in their headsets come the new year. The Oculus Rift is also expected to make its debut in 2016 as well, but it’s very possible that Samsung snags a lot of the profit this Christmas. There are probably a lot of Samsung Galaxy phones and Gear VRs on many wish lists already.

Flickr VR on Gear VR: Pointers for Instagram VR

T-Mobile to Take Over VR Market - http://clapway.com/2015/11/24/t-mobil-to-take-over-vr-market123/

T-Mobile reveals that it will be the very first wireless carrier to supply the Samsung Gear VR, launching the device on Nov. 27. On that day, the VR headset will be marketed in particular T-Mobile outlets, and at the online establishment of the provider. Not all T-Mobile shops will be offering the digital reality headset, so it’d be best for customers to check availability before going to their nearest T-Mobile.

Samsung Gear VR Comes to T-Mobile

The cost for the Samsung Gear VR will be $99.99, with the virtual reality headset compatible with specific Samsung Galaxy gadgets that T-Mobile sells. The Samsung Gear VR is compatible with the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S6 Edge, the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5. The Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch, on the other hand, will be launched earlier on T-Mobile. The release date for the smartwatch on the service provider is Nov. 15, with the gadget to be provided at certain T-Mobile establishments at the online store.

Samsung Gear S2 is A Great Deal Too

The Samsung Gear S2’s cellular-enabled version, which will be powered a Tizen OS, will have a cost tag of $359.99. For certain certified customers, they can get the new smart watch with now down payment, and just pay a monthly fee of $15 for 23 months and then $14.99 for the last month for a no-interest, 24-month installation for the device.

It Gets Better: Why Not Get it All?

Already existing T-Mobile customers can additionally choose to add the Gear S2 smartwatch to their present plans for $5 per month, which comes with unlimited text data, calls and text messages, and 500MB of high-speed data. Clients that want to make the most of this deal can also choose to get 4G data and unlimited talk and text, free calls to Canada and Mexico and data in over 140 countries across the globe. Add to this unrestricted music streaming with over 31 services, including of Pandora and Spotify, and we have ourselves one of the best deals available.

T-Mobile to Take Over VR Market

Samsung Gear VR Games Show Potential - http://clapway.com/2015/11/21/samsung-gear-vr-games-show-potential123/

The Samsung Gear VR was released to the market loaded with video games that are immersive as well as one-of-a-kind. In partnership with Oculus, which has been acquired by Facebook, The Samsung Gear VR is set to lead the way to a customer market that makes virtual reality affordable but also offers great entertainment.

Oculus and Samsung Will Change the Way We See Video

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has claimed that the Oculus’s goal is to bring the world new ways of experiencing life, be it while playing video games, watching a movie or simply communicating with friends and loved ones. There’s a large selection of video games that are compatible with the Samsung Gear VR headset.

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Samsung Gear VR Presents: VR Karts, Bandit Six: Salvo and Land’s End

The VR Karts racing video game, which calls for a controller, puts the individual right in the vehicle driver’s seat and also creates the fast, dizzying strain of auto races. For people that look for shooter games, Bandit Six: Salvo would certainly be their best option as the video game enables gamers to unleash mortars at tanks and ships merely by though gamers’ head movement. Land’s End is best played from a swivel chair so that the gamer can move via and check out the game’s awesome landscape.

Like With Everything, There’s A Catch

The Samsung Gear VR is currently only compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note 5. This way Samsung can guarantee that they’ll bring their new VR technology straight to smartphones while gaining a lot of profit.

This new Samsung Gear VR has a soft foam, to ensure that even individuals who wear glasses can be comfortable with the gadget for at least 45 minutes at a time.

Despite the Exclusivity, The Samsung Gear VR Looks Really Promising

To allow for the immersive experience, the headset uses both a gyrometer and also an accelerometer to efficiently turn the gamer’s head into a controller. Samsung’s Gear VR headset costs $99 and can be bought through Amazon.com and Best Buy.

Samsung Gear VR Games Show Potential

Envelop VR to Compete with Samsung Gear VR - http://clapway.com/2015/11/10/envelop-vr-to-compete-with-samsung-gear-vr123/

Envelop VR, an enterprise software company that deals in virtual reality, is looking to compete with the Samsung Gear VR to bring consumers a way to develop VR content straight from the headset. The company has hired J. J. Hoesing as its Principal Software Engineer and John Root as Director of Developer Relations.

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Envelop VR is looking to make its first product launch in the final months of 2015 or the first quarter of 2016, and Hoesing has been given the task to aid in the development of a software tool kit for developers to create VR content from their VR headset. Prior to being hired by Envelop VR, Hoesing was a VR engineer at Epic Games, so he has experience with PS4, Xbox One and Android platform engineering.

Root, on the other hand, is one of the co-founders of the Virtual Reality Foundation, and he will be responsible for Envelop VR relations. He was previously the motion capture lead at Magic Leap, and has experience working for Epic Games, ID Software, Disney and Midway Games.

Envelop VR was founded in 2014 and it’s already looking to compete with the big boys. After it’s first products are launched it will be put to the test against products like the Samsung Gear VR; only time will tell how this young company will fare.

Envelop VR to Compete with Samsung Gear VR

Oculus Arcade Released for Samsung Gear VR - http://clapway.com/2015/11/11/oculus-arcade-released-for-samsung-gear-vr123/

The Samsung Gear VR can now be pre-ordered at $99, and a slew of games are accompanying its launch. Among them are Land’s End by Ustwo Games, Bandit Six: Salvo by Climax Studios, and Dead Secret by Robot Invader as well as Gunjack and the new Adventure Time VR game. T. All of these games are available to purchase at the Oculus store, and Oculus announces many more will follow.

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Samsung Gear VR Comes with Pac-Man and Sonic!

In addition, Oculus is incorporating the Oculus Arcade onto the Samsung Gear VR roster. It includes old-school favorites and immerses players in virtual arcades to play Pac-Man and Sonic the Hedgehog.

Samsung Gear VR Will be Available Come Black Friday

The Samsung Gear VR is looking like a prettier buy every day, and it will be available in time for Black Friday, which guarantees a slew of snatches. On top of these available games, the Samsung Gear VR is also compatible with Twitch, Vimeo, and hosts over 70 full length movies courtesy of 20th Century Fox and Lionsgate. This is so far the most competitive headset with the most perks, and being at and under $100, it’s a very attractive product that will spark the curiosity of everyone looking to experience virtual reality to the highest degree currently available. The Samsung Gear VR is set to release November 20.

Oculus Arcade Released for Samsung Gear VR

SnailVR Headset: An Affordable Version Of Samsung Gear VR? - http://clapway.com/2015/07/21/snailvr-headset-an-affordable-version-of-samsung-gear-vr123/

Virtual reality has been receiving a lot of attention lately, as tech companies look for ways to continuously improve the immersive experience for gamers everywhere. The technology, which tracks your head movements in a 3D world, will certainly revolutionize the way we use and consume media, but it doesn’t always have to create a dent in your pocket. Yes, if you have the cash to blow, Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR are popular choices when it comes to VR headsets. SnailVR, however, is offering users an immersive experience for a fraction of the price.

I recently tried out the SnailVR and was very surprised at how well it performed, given its price. For under $60.00 dollars, the SnailVR supports a 96-degree viewing angle, just like the Gear VR, and is compatible with a wider range of devices. In fact, the SnailVR will work with most phones with a 4.7-inch to 6-inch screen. Users simply have to download the SVR app and slide their phones into the headset to begin using the product.

I attempted to use the headset with a random application I found and later downloaded. Because I was testing the headset with a Samsung Galaxy S2, the application itself was not the best quality. I took that into consideration as I was reviewing the SnailVR because the overall VR experience will depend a lot on what phone you are using. As you can imagine, a phone with a high-definition display will probably look 10 times better than one without.

In any case, the SnailVR somehow managed to bring the game to life and I was genuinely impressed with the visual quality of the headset. As the SnailVR is rather lightweight and mostly made out of plastic, I was initially skeptical, but was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the overall immersive experience. The headset is also very comfortable in general. The frame is surrounded with plush PU leather and a cushion on the elastic band protects the back of your head; it also features an adjustable lens for those who are near-sighted.

In regards to its design, the headset is very aesthetically pleasing, although it does visually look more expensive than it feels. Yet, considering all these factors together, I would still highly recommend this headset. All in all, the SnailVR performs as promised, offering users a really great gaming/visual experience, especially if you aren’t so keen on shelling out hundreds of dollars. This cheaper alternative is definitely something to consider.

SnailVR Headset: An Affordable Version Of Samsung Gear VR?