Augmented reality on the web, for everyoneAugmented reality on the web, for everyoneUX Engineer, Daydream WebXR TeamUX Lead, Daydream WebXR Team

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe spacesuit model was sourced from Poly. Many Poly models are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Generic (CC-BY), which lets users copy and/or remix them, so long as the creator is credited. Our astronaut was created by the Poly team. Article’s 2D sections were built with off-the-shelf libraries and modern web tooling. For responsive layout […]

Memory machines: VR180 cameras, and capturing life as you see itMemory machines: VR180 cameras, and capturing life as you see itVP

Reading Time: 2 minutesBut as the technology used to capture these moments has improved, the fidelity has also increased. From primitive pinhole cameras, to black and white film cameras, to color, to video, there’s been a continuous upward trajectory of resolution and quality. Today’s high-end VR cameras are a big leap forward. Through immersive, stereoscopic footage, they do […]

A new way to experience Daydream and capture memories in VRA new way to experience Daydream and capture memories in VRVP

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSince we launched Cardboard, our goal has been to create virtual reality experiences that are accessible, useful, and relevant to as many people as possible. With Daydream, we’ve been building a platform for high-quality mobile VR: we’ve worked with lots of different partners to bring fifteen Daydream-ready phones to market for smartphone VR. And today […]

Say hello to our third round of Jump Start creatorsSay hello to our third round of Jump Start creatorsProgram Manager

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAidan Brezonick (Director), Justin Benzel (Author), Ivanna Kozak (Producer, Laïdak Films), Antoine Liétout (Producer, Laïdak Films), and Ivan Zuber (Producer, Laïdak Films) Locations: LA, USA; Chicago, USA; Berlin, Germany; Paris, France The team is working on a story set in the French countryside. It follows Henry, an aggrieved inventor struggling to overcome the laws of […]

ARCore Developer Preview 2ARCore Developer Preview 2Director, Product Management

Reading Time: 2 minutesAugmented reality is a powerful way to bring the physical and digital worlds together. AR places digital objects and useful information into the real world around us, which creates a huge opportunity to make our phones more intuitive, more helpful and a whole lot more fun. We’ve been working on augmented reality since 2014, with […]

Go beyond the gridiron in VR with „NFL Immersed“ season twoGo beyond the gridiron in VR with „NFL Immersed“ season twoDirector, VR Video

Reading Time: 2 minutesJump, Google’s platform for virtual reality video capture that combines high-quality VR cameras and automated stitching, simplifies VR video production and helps filmmakers of all backgrounds and skill levels create amazing content. For the past two years, we’ve worked with NFL Films, one of the most recognized team of filmmakers in sports and the recipient […]

Save development time with our new 3D debugging toolSave development time with our new 3D debugging toolTechnical Lead

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDeveloping 3D apps is complicated—whether you’re using a native graphics API or enlisting the help of your favorite game engine, there are thousands of graphics commands that have to come together perfectly to produce beautiful 3D visuals on your phone, desktop or VR headsets. To help developers diagnose rendering and performance issues with their Android […]

Best practices for mobile AR designBest practices for mobile AR designUX Designer

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMobile AR immersive interactions. To achieve immersion, we focused on core mobile AR interaction mechanics ranging from object interaction, browsing, information display, and visual guidance. It’s possible to optimize for readability, usability, and scale by considering ways to use a fixed position or dynamic scaling for digital objects. Using a reticle or raycast from the device […]

More great stuff to watch and a holiday sale on popular Daydream appsMore great stuff to watch and a holiday sale on popular Daydream appsProduct Manager

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith cold weather outside and the holidays fast approaching, now’s the perfect time to take a moment and kick back with Daydream. We’re launching an update to make it easier to discover great content both in and out of VR, plus loads of new VR experiences to keep you entertained. Find great VR content easily […]

Poly API: 3D objects on demandPoly API: 3D objects on demandProduct Manager

Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday we’re making it even easier for developers to find and use 3D objects and scenes for their VR and AR apps with the Poly API. Poly lets creators and developers browse, find, and download 3D objects and scenes for use in their apps. It’s fully integrated with Blocks and Tilt Brush, and even allows […]

Experimenting with VR at the South China Morning PostExperimenting with VR at the South China Morning PostGoogle News Lab Lead, APAC

Reading Time: 2 minutesHaving spent my pre-Google career as a reporter and editor at legacy media organizations, I can tell you that digital transformation in the news industry is challenging. Even when news organizations have the will, resources and technical expertise, the obstacles to transformation can be daunting. In Asia, few news organization have plunged headlong into digital […]

The best hardware, software and AI—togetherThe best hardware, software and AI—together

Reading Time: 3 minutesToday, we introduced our second generation family of consumer hardware products, all made by Google: new Pixel phones, Google Home Mini and Max, an all new Pixelbook, Google Clips hands-free camera, Google Pixel Buds, and an updated Daydream View headset. We see tremendous potential for devices to be helpful, make your life easier, and even […]

Google and 826 Valencia invite you to a “planet ruled by love”Google and 826 Valencia invite you to a “planet ruled by love”

Reading Time: 3 minutesKeyword: How did everyone get involved in this project? Lauren: I first walked into 826 Valencia 12 years ago and couldn’t believe what I stumbled upon—it was the perfect wedding of my passions, writing and social justice. I’ve worked there ever since. Technology has changed a lot in the last 12 years, and though 826 […]

Turn around, bright eyes… and experience the total solar eclipse with GoogleTurn around, bright eyes… and experience the total solar eclipse with Google

Reading Time: 2 minutesLive from the solar eclipse Even if you’re not in the path of the solar eclipse you can tune to YouTube to watch the magic unfold live as it crosses over the U.S. Catch livestreams from NASA, The Weather Channel, Exploratorium, Discovery’s Science Channel, and Univision. Sun, moon and Google Earth With a new Voyager […]

How journalists can tell compelling stories using VRHow journalists can tell compelling stories using VR

Reading Time: 2 minutesOver the past few years, we’ve seen the rise of a new medium for storytelling in journalism: virtual reality.  From the printing press to radio, from television to the internet, and now VR, technological innovation has changed how journalists gather, report and deliver the news. VR is already making an impression on journalism by immersing […]

We wear culture: Discover why we wear what we wear with Google Arts & CultureWe wear culture: Discover why we wear what we wear with Google Arts & Culture

Reading Time: 2 minutesThere’s more to clothes than meets the eye. See how shoemakers, jewellers, tie-dyers and bag-makers master their crafts through generations, turning design sketches and tailoring patterns into clothes you can wear. Zoom into ultra-high resolution images made with our Art Camera and see the craftsmanship in unprecedented detail, like this famous Schiaparelli evening coat, a […]

Welcoming Owlchemy Labs to GoogleWelcoming Owlchemy Labs to GoogleEngineering Director

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe care a lot about building and investing in compelling, high-quality, and interactive virtual reality experiences and have created many of our own—from YouTube, Street View, and Photos on Daydream to Google Earth VR and Tilt Brush. And, we work with partners and support developers and creators outside of Google to help bring their ideas […]

Bringing Within to WebVRBringing Within to WebVRLead Designer

Reading Time: 2 minutesEditor’s Note: With WebVR, you can access VR experiences through a compatible browser like Chrome and a compatible headset like Daydream View. We’re exploring some of the WebVR content that’s available now. Jono Brandel of Within explains the technical steps they took to bring their VR storytelling platform to the web. At Within, we’re showcasing the […]