2016 seems to be the year of virtual reality. From Google Cardboard to Oculus Rift, VR is all the buzz! But how can you get started without spending a day filled with VR research? PCMag recently highlighted the best virtual reality headsets that can fill your vision with 360 degrees of reality. From mobile to tethered options, they do a deep-dive into all the current VR favorites.
Want to engage your patrons with Virtual Reality but can’t afford a $600 Oculus Rift? Enter Google Cardboard, an inexpensive way to give a Virtual Reality experience without the high cost. Simply put, Google Cardboard is a housing made of cardboard that turns your phone into a virtual reality (VR) viewer. With many selling for $15, Google Cardboard can be accessible for many libraries. But why limit yourself? Google Cardboard also offers blueprints so you can build your own! Why not hold a makerspace activity allowing students or patrons to build their own?
2016 seems to be the year of virtual reality. From Google Cardboard to Oculus Rift, VR is all the buzz! But how can you get started without spending a day filled with VR research? PCMag recently highlighted the best virtual reality headsets that can fill your vision with 360 degrees of reality. From mobile to tethered options, they do a deep-dive into all the current VR favorites.