While we typically cover mostly virtual reality video games here at VRFI, augmented reality titles are similar enough in nature and can often have fitness benefits of their own. To that end, a new AR game is set to release within the coming months that should do more than enough to get you up and…
Our heart beats to keep us alive and well. It pumps oxygen and nutrients through our body to make our muscles and blood vessels stronger when we exercise on fitness machines. Cardio exercises like walking, jogging, and cycling can do wonders for our bodies and our heart. MyFitVR is making it easier and more fun…
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is this summer’s anticipated action film and will be hitting theaters on June 22nd. What better way to celebrate the return of Chris Pratt fighting and outwitting dinosaurs than downloading the new Jurassic World Alive augmented reality app by Ludia. Dinos in Your Neighborhood Much like Pokemon Go, the AR app…
Kaaya Tech’s HoloSuit, the wireless full-body VR, AR, and MR haptic and data tracking suit, has just ramped up their wearables Kickstarter campaign at AWE 2018 where they showed off their tech for the first time. They are crowdsourcing until Monday, July 30th in an all or nothing campaign to help them raise $50,000 to…
With the days getting longer that means there’s more time to be in the beautiful outdoors! Solos Smart Glasses are now fully released for purchase for $499 by Kopin and are made for athletes and weekend warriors looking to gain an edge in their cycling, running, triathlon, and outdoor training through wearable augmented reality (AR)…
Get ready to punch on-the-go with a new ARKit application for iOS. Glowing Gloves follows in the “real boxing” vein of VR apps like Thrill of the Fight and Virtual Boxing League, but in the palm of your hands. Limber up those thumbs and develop a solid boxing stance. You will need to dodge and…
Walking around outside and getting some sun or going on an adventure with friends or family are activities that keep us happy and healthy. For the 40 million people living with an anxiety disorder, going outside, running errands, being in social situations, or exercising feels like a steep unscalable mountainside. In this new age of…
With the rise of virtual reality technology also comes capture tech right along with it. Linkflow’s FITT360 camera is a wearable camera that will shoot and stitch together vibrant 360-degree pictures and video with a touch of a button. Active hikers, cyclists, fitness instructors, fit gamers, and even snowboarders will find that the FITT360 is…
It’s a new year and a new you! If your goals are to capture your fitness journey or to shoot your own 360 fitness videos for the world to see, here are some user-friendly VR cameras to get you filming in no time and some to keep your eye on. Rylo If you want to…
The countdown to the 2018 Winter Olympics is upon us. With less than a few weeks until the Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 9th in PyeongChang, South Korea, excitement is in the air. Which teams will take home the gold, silver, and bronze? Watch the Winter Olympics from the comfort of your own living…