Jan 6, 2017 | Tech News | Virtual Reality
Working in interactive media is a bold endeavor. Much like advertising, film, and fine arts, it relies heavily on visual storytelling to convey the message to the user. But what separates it from those fields is the user’s direct line of control over their experience. Such control comes in the form… Read More
Feb 26, 2016 | 8ninths | Tech News | Virtual Reality
Originally published in the Puget Sound Business Journal. This digital agency is about to enter a new virtual world Feb 26, 2016, 3:00am PST By Becky Monk Digital creative agency 8ninths was founded by former Microsoft veterans, Adam Sheppard and William Lai and taps their collective tech talent to give… Read More
Feb 16, 2016 | Virtual Reality
Last week we released the behind-the-scenes video for THE BOX, 8ninths’ fully interactive Virtual Reality (VR) experience. In it, a virtual “box” invites users to let themselves be whisked away into an intricate, simulated world. Each “box” holds a novel, self-contained experience that can be enjoyed and revisited from the… Read More
Feb 3, 2016 | 8ninths | Virtual Reality
Itch.io recently hosted a screensaver themed game jam. Our talented VR/MR developers and designers decided to seize the opportunity to teach the broader 8ninths team the basics of Unity while enjoying some pizza and brew. Kevin, our lead Unity developer, led the effort getting the team started on some silly ‘savers. The outcome… Read More
Nov 10, 2015 | Augmented Reality | Virtual Reality
As Seattle rapidly establishes its position as a hotbed for cutting-edge technology and innovative marketing, the Seattle Interactive Conference provides a rare chance to gather the industry’s most exciting influencers to roll up their sleeves and make long-lasting connections across the community. This year the 8ninths team showcased groundbreaking new… Read More
Oct 7, 2015 | Augmented Reality | Virtual Reality
Last Thursday evening, Seattle’s most innovative business leaders gathered to explore the next wave of technology through the lens of HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR and Google Cardboard. Hosted by the 8ninths team in the beautiful MBI Showroom, the playful atmosphere was brimming with chatter and curiosity as many… Read More
Mar 8, 2013 | Virtual Reality
WHAT IS IT? Have you ever wished you could physically explore The Legend of Zelda’s Hyrule field with Epona and aim your crossbow at those annoying Pea Hats? With the advent of Virtuix’s The Omni, a treadmill intended for use in virtual reality environments, you could potentially escape your living… Read More
Jun 10, 2009 | Augmented Reality | Tech News | Virtual Reality
First, Keanu Reeves in Johnny Mnemonic gave us a view of what a virtual user interface looks like. He put on a pair of bulky VR goggle, and a pair of heavy VR gloves, and manipulated data objects on screen, “physically”, just as one would wooden blocks on a… Read More
Oct 11, 2008 | Virtual Reality
WHAT IS IT ? Neal Stephenson is a Seattle based author who is a hero and inspiration to many in the technology industry. His work typically blends science, mathematics, history, and systems theory into beautifully detailed novels which whilst often intimidating in size leave the reader with a profound… Read More
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