The new type of "new media" that doesn't really exist now but will in the future is the use of Virtual reality(VR) headsets or glasses. We are already seeing some companies releasing these VR headsets however it's still not very common and is very limited. However in the near future we will see more companies releasing affordable VR headsets, and once that happens and development picks up. We will see these headsets everywhere. Imagine being able to watch 3D videos or 3D Youtube videos or imagine watching 3D movie during your subway ride or in plane. Imagine playing mobile games in 3D. Imagine in class and schools students using VR headsets to visit historical places and museums. Using VR headset to create and view art in schools. There will be numerous uses of these headsets in every industry possible. I believe just like how iPads are now used everywhere and different education and entertainment uses, the VR headset will see the same future. It's just a matter of when.
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I think we will see these glasses soon enough. Google came out with prototypes last year but haven't heard anything else since then. These will be pretty cool like the apple watch
ReplyDeleteI think it is very interesting that many people in class have written about virtual reality as the new form of new media. I also chose this as what I expect to see next. 3D experiences would be great and it seems as if technology is already headed in that direction. I would like to see a 4D experience, including both touch and smell.
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