It tells you to surf the web as if you were there? This is the experience that offers Samsung has unveiled the first browser for its virtual reality headset, the VR Gear.
The web immersive
The virtual reality helmets promise to revolutionize many uses, particularly in terms of video games or videos. But Samsung is not limited to this use and that’s why the Korean has unveiled a beta version of the browser dedicated Gear RV.
Soberly called “Internet Browser for Samsung Gear VR “, the application allows you to browse videos 360 °, 3D video and HTML 5 web video platforms without having to switch between different applications of hosting videos. Of course, the functionality of the web browser does not stop there and take advantage of the technology of Samsung Gear RV.
We sail with eyes!
The application allows to search and enter text using the voice recognition system of the helmet, but with a keyboard virtual.
The browser is also compatible with the features” Gaze Mode “that allows to navigate the menus of a simple look with eye tracking.
If that sounds rather light for time, keep in mind that the Internet Browser for Samsung Gear RV is currently available in beta and it probably will expand at the pace of its updates. Anyway, Samsung is determined to get ahead of the competition, which should land in 2016 to the general public. Meanwhile, you can find the Gear VR for the sum of 99 euros in your favorite high-tech vendors.
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