Some Chinese chip, as both are from chinese ? hisilicon hi3559a v100 seems to be out of stock.

I am looking for an economic chip that can run IMX294. Thanks for your time.

Specs

• Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
• 6GB of RAM
• 64GB or 256GB of storage,
• Dual 90 Hz 1832 x 1920 pixel displays
• Set of handheld motion controllers.
• $299
• https://www.oculus.com/quest-2/

Specs

• 15.6-inch 4K screen (just usual cheap panel)
• Lenticular lenses over the screen
• 500-nit
• 100 percent Adobe RGB color gamut coverage
• High-speed face- and eye-tracking camera, used by software to adjust model displayed
• Require at least i7-9700K and RTX 2070 Super GPU or better
• $5,000 (totally nuts, as cost is around $400)

Google recently closed DreamVR and fired bunch of people responsible for VR related activities.

Facebook cut staff working on their VR gaming and hardware apps, rumors are that next 20% cuts will follow in January.

Some developers at Apple who worked on software and hardware for internal VR headset and apps had been fired or transferred to their AR project.

Xiaomi stopped making VR products and dismantled small department responsible for some design and working with actual manufacturers who amde product for company.

Around 30-35% of independent companies and studios specializing on VR games and apps closed in last 12 months.

Insta360 and few remaining hardware companies are feeling so-so, sales continue to fall as most of them had been made by customers going on tours or holidays.

Companies that are feeling quite good are one that make virtual tours for selling homes, but they are also very worried as market started to show signs of problems. Some of clients rejected their offers and preferred cheap 2d photos sometimes with fast gimbal run instead.

Sales reduced by 6.7%, next year IDC that always want to please their buyers predicts sudden 46% surge.

In reality 2020 year could be 4-5x times worse if not isolation, as big amount of sales came from VR home sales tours, VR tourist tours and alikes, both for headsets and cameras.

Samsung will slowly shut down its XR service applications over the next few months until they’re completely gone by September 30th. The tech giant says it’s ending the service, because it’s “rethinking its immersive video distribution” method, “especially given that Gear VR is no longer available.” The tech giant has already suspended 360-degree video uploads and premium video purchases, and it won’t be rolling out any further updates. Oculus devices will no longer support the Samsung VR Video app starting on June 30th.

It is expected that Samsung fully cut VR group inside, including both hardware (windows headsets) and software.

Most companies going out of VR as prospects of fast and easy profits never realised.

Specs

• Uses standard WQHD 2560X1440 LCD smartphone screen
• Uses outdated Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
• Cheapest optics
• $199 price
• Available - early 2018

In other words it is absolute entry level VR experience with simplest games and videos only and highly visible pixels.

• Spherical field of view
• Photo maximum size is 23,88Mp, 7000 x 3500p
• 3.5K resolution for videos
• Ambarella H12 LSI
• Price similar to Samsung and Theta - $270
• IP67 water resistance
• 6-axis stabilization
• Available by the end of April.
• 1700 yuan, $250

Cheap $100 only - https://be360dome.com/where-to-buy-it/

• High resolution 3D 360 at 8K 30fps
• 60fps in 8K mono, or 6.7K 3D
• High dynamic range mode (12EV)
• FlowState stabilization
• 8K 3D VR headset viewing
• Powerful Wi-Fi connection
• “No-stitch” workflow they presented before
• Live streaming while recording in 8K
• Fast startup
• GPS
• $4999 at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1429640-REG/insta360_insta360_pro_2_proii_spherical_vr_360.html

Specs

• 5.2K30 and 3K60 Spherical Video
• 18MP Spherical Photo
• GoPro App Compatible
• OverCapture Allows for Traditional Video Creation from 360 Footage
• Advanced Stabilization
• 360 Audio
• Waterproof to 16ft (5m)
• Time Lapse Video + Photo, Night Lapse and Burst Modes
• Voice Control in 10 Languages
• GPS, Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Compass
• WiFi + Bluetooth

• $1000 price

• OverCapture – Allows to use the 360 video to create a traditional 16:9 video in 1080p resolution, with full control of the perspective.

• Protune mode: You can set ISO limit and set exposure compensation (+/- 2.0EV).

• Waterproof up to 16 feet.

• Voice control similar to GoPro Hero5 Black and Hero5 Session.

• GPS location tagging

• Quikcapture: In standby by pressing the shutter button you can quickly capture the moment. Camera automatically wake up the camera and begin recording. Alternatively, you can hold down the shutter button from standby to use Quikcapture with a time lapse photo.

• Video highlights: You can bookmark highlights in your videos.

• Intervalometer. The intervals can be as short as 0.5 second to as long as 60 seconds. There is also a separate night lapse photo mode that can take sequential photos with long exposures. This can help create photos of star trails.

• Voice activated remote: Fusion is compatible with the Remo waterproof voice activated remote for the Hero5 Black.

• Recording while charging. The side door can be removed to make it easier to connect a USB cable while recording.

• TWO micro SD cards slots.

They opened pilot program now at https://gopro.com/fusion

Specs

• 1/2.3" sensor
• 12MP
• Snapdragon 835 processor
• Recording at
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 56 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 16 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
• Only presents white balance
• No stabilization
• Multiple mikes
• 2 lenses 190 degrees F2 optics
• 60-1/25000 shutter
• 19GB internal memory
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac + Bluetooth LE
• USB 2.0
• Waterproof with optional case
• 45 x 131 x 23mm
• 121 g
• $429
• Preorder at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1333693-REG/ricoh_theta_360_degree_camera.html

https://vecnos.com/en/

Specs

• Four fisheye F2.4 lenses
• Sony 12mp 1/2.3-inch sensors
• Photos - 8,192 x 4,096
• Videos 7680 x 3840
• Real time stitching res is not known for now
• 3840 x 1920 @ 30fps Facebook and YouTube livestreaming
• H.264 / H.265 formats, up to 100mbps
• 3.5mm stereo mic jack input, build in microphone also
• Realtime image stabilization with AI and 9-axis gyro
• 2.2-inch TFT LCD touchscreen, 800 x 480
• internal 64GB memory
• USB Type C port
• Ethernet (Gigabit) port
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• 4G (upgradeable to 5G) with Nano SIM Card
• 3400 mah removable battery, 2 hrs recording
• 44mm x 44mm x 125mm
• 288 grams
• https://www.pisofttech.com/one/

Features

• Built-In, Folding Mounting Fingers
• HERO + 360° Capture Modes -- Switch between traditional HERO-style video and photo or immersive 360° footage.
• Max HyperSmooth -- Max gives you unbreakable stabilisation by using 180° capture as the ultimate buffer.
• In-Camera Horizon Levelling -- In HERO mode, game-changing horizon levelling gives you that silky-smooth cinematic look.
• Max TimeWarp -- Warps time in both 360° and HERO modes. In HERO mode, TimeWarp automatically adjusts speed based on motion, scene detection and lighting + change from slow capture to real time in one tap.
• Digital Lenses -- Four digital lenses make selecting a field of view easy and include the ultra-immersive Max SuperView option.
• Max SuperView -- Our widest, most immersive view yet can be applied using digital lenses.
• PowerPano -- Pano without the pan. Take incredible 270° distortion-free panoramic photos without having to scan the horizon. Perfect for capturing action shots and epic selfies.
• Premium Image Quality -- 5.6K30 360° video, 1440p60 and 1080p60 HERO video, 5.5MP HERO photos and 6.2MP PowerPano photos.
• Premium 360° + Stereo Audio -- Six mics capture true-to-life 360° audio and deliver the best stereo sound ever from a GoPro.
• Directional Audio -- Directional audio in HERO mode lets you prioritise sound from either side of the camera, no matter which lens you're using -- perfect for vlogging.
• In-Camera Stitching -- Offload and edit your 360° footage in the GoPro app.
• Reframe + the GoPro App -- Use the new keyframe-based workflow in the app to easily Reframe 360° footage into traditional videos and photos you can play back, edit or share.
• 1080p Live Streaming -- Capture in HERO mode and share while you're there in HyperSmooth stabilisation.
• Rugged and Waterproof -- Waterproof without a housing to 5 m.
• Voice Control -- 13 commands in 15 languages and dialects.
• GPS-Enabled -- GPS captures your location, altitude and speed. Add GPS performance stickers to your videos in the GoPro app.
• Scene Detection -- In HERO mode, Max knows if you're in the snow, at the beach, underwater and more.
• Auto Backup to the Cloud with GoPro PLUS -- Offload videos and photos from Max to the cloud -- automatically.
• $499 at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1503547-REG/gopro_chdhz_201_max_360_action_camera.html

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Rig-Stereoscopic-support-with-mirror-stereo-camera/323878737054?hash=item4b68ad549e:g:nFUAAOSwHzNdSu0Q

Virtual reality was supposed to be the next big thing, but headsets haven’t exactly been flying off the shelves. The question is, why?

There were $1.48 billion in VR hardware sales in 2016, according to SuperData Research. That is far from the $12.65 billion the research firm is forecasting for 2020. That estimate has come down, and there is still reason to question whether VR will get there.

In March, digital marketing research firm Thrive Analytics asked the question to internet users who weren’t interested in owning a VR headset. The survey, as summarized by eMarketer, showed many of the expected reasons: the headsets were too expensive, lack of virtual reality content and poor quality of what was out there, and fear of motion sickness.

The biggest chunk, some 53%, said they were “just not interested.” Perhaps actual reality is difficult enough.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/vr-headsets-get-stuck-on-shelves-1495219104

We’re excited to announce the acquisition of Rylo, the makers of a compact camera with powerful video stabilization technology. We know demand for video editing is only growing across the industry and it is no different on VSCO. This acquisition not only enables us to further accelerate the delivery of innovative video editing features for our community, but reinforces how important video will be for VSCO’s growth and future.

In just the past year, we’ve seen video editing double on VSCO, and DSCO our GIF creation tool remains one of our most popular features. It’s clear that our users want more video tools and new ways to tell their stories through creative self-expression. Though Rylo is most well-known for manufacturing compact cameras, over the past several months the Rylo team has been exclusively working on mobile video editing tools. Building high-end video editing capability on mobile is no small feat and we believe our combined technology and focus on video will help pave new innovation for video editing tools. We can’t wait to make these new tools available to the VSCO community next year.

We are also incredibly excited to bring on board an impressive team from Rylo that includes co-founders, Alex Karpenko and Chris Cunningham. The entire team brings deep experience in developing and shipping video technology at scale, including co-creating Instagram’s timelapse and direct messaging features and iPhoto for iOS.

From the first meeting with Alex and Chris, I felt an immediate alignment around how we could help people connect with and invest in their creativity. This is probably what excites me the most about Rylo joining VSCO — we have acquired not only some of the best video editing technology available today, but an incredibly talented and humble team who share our desire to help unlock creativity for everyone.

We’re excited to welcome the Rylo team to our Oakland headquarters this week and look forward to building the next generation of mobile-first video editing tools together.

Specs

– field of view: 360 x 330 – eleven f/2.0 “channels” – 12K resolution (72 megapixels) – 60fps – 12-bit video – minimum distance: 3 feet – 12K live view and live streaming capable

At the Google's Pixel event the company announced that its latest flagship smartphone will not be Daydream compatible. Google also is stopping the sales of Daydream View headsets entirely. In a statement, Google said that there "hasn't been the broad consumer or developer adoption" of Daydream that it had hoped, partially due to "clear limitations constraining smartphone VR from being a viable long-term solution."

Jan. 9, 2018 – Humaneyes Technologies today at CES 2018 announced the launch of its next-generation VR, 3D 360 camera, the Vuze+ VR Camera. Targeted toward prosumers for $1,199, the Vuze+ VR Camera is the first camera to give VR content creators, filmmakers, and video and production industry pros the full suite of tools needed for capturing, producing and sharing VR content, all within one eco-system. The camera includes sophisticated capture functionality, such as live broadcasting and custom lenses for improved image quality, and is accompanied by Vuze VR Studio editing software, as well as access to Humaneyes Zone, an industry-first VR platform enabling users to host, stream and share VR content with anyone via a simple hyperlink.

“The VR camera market has steadily grown, but only few camera options allow users to shoot in true VR with 3D video. Additionally, once a video is shot and produced, many users don’t have a way to easily share their VR stories, which has been the key missing component in helping drive VR adoption,” said Humaneyes Technologies’ CEO, Shahar Bin-Nun. “The Vuze+ VR Camera addresses this issue and expands the VR ecosystem from true VR capture to production to consumption, allowing anyone to create and share truly immersive VR experiences.”

The Vuze+ VR Camera features:

• Live broadcasting, allowing anyone to live preview a scene while they are shooting video, as well as broadcast live 3D 360 4K video to Facebook, YouTube, Periscope and any RTMP platform. Live broadcasting capabilities can also be added to the original Vuze VR Camera for $199. Available now on PC, with Mac availability coming later this year.
• Enhanced capture features, including enhanced optics with custom lenses and improved audio with spatial audio output. IP65 capabilities, with higher water and dust protection, enabling users to shoot in heavier rain or while they’re participating in watersports.
• A sturdier body and enhanced user interface.

New software features available for both the Vuze+ and original Vuze VR Camera are:

• The Vuze Camera App, which now enables full manual control and live preview, additional capture mode with 60 fps for 2D 360 videos, time lapse capabilities, new exposure settings, photo stitching from within the app and the ability to share a VR photo from the app directly to social networks such as Facebook and Instagram. Now available on Android, with iOS availability coming soon.
• Production features, including the Vuze VR Studio software, touting horizon stabilization, enhanced editing capabilities and more output formats. Five licenses are included with each camera.
• Sharing features, including the new Humaneyes Zone, an industry-first VR publishing and sharing platform based on VR website technology.

The Humaneyes Zone Enables New and Easy VR Storytelling

The Humaneyes Zone is an industry-first open platform, which takes VR storytelling to the next level, providing an end-to-end solution for prosumers. The site enables anyone, without a need for a technical or programming knowledge, to quickly and easily create a VR website to showcase their VR content. On the webpage, users can incorporate images, videos and text, plus additional pages and interlink them, just like a regular website, allowing anyone to tell a story in VR, whether it’s a tour of an apartment, a training session, a wedding or just showcasing a vacation. With a simple hyperlink, users can easily share a VR website with anyone. The viewer can simply click a link and view the content in any browser, and for the best viewing experience, can use a VR headset with their phone.

A free Humaneyes Zone branded website is available for any VR user for their first two months of use, and hosts up to 15 GB of content. After that, a user can sign-up for a Basic plan for $9.99/month or $99/year, which includes 5 GB of content with the Humaneyes branded domain; a Premium plan for $14.95/month or $149/year, which includes 15 GB of content and the Humaneyes branded domain; or a Pro plan for $19.95/month or $199/year which includes 30 GB of content and a custom branded domain.

The Vuze+ VR Camera and new enhancements announced today will be available for demo at CES in LVCC South Hall 1 at the Humaneyes Technologies booth #21018. In addition, visitors can sit back and enjoy the Vuze Theatre, a lounge environment featuring ongoing screening of short VR films focusing on storytelling; walk-through the Vuze Experience Zone, an open environment taking each visitor through the entire Vuze journey of content creation, production and sharing; as well as hear from experts throughout the day on how to make money in VR with real use cases presented.