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
Jun 8, 2015 | Deep Dives
Everyday, employees leave, new jobs are created and vacancies open. Every business experiences the hiring process. Without a formalized system, it is almost impossible to keep track of applicant emails, resumes and portfolios. Qandidate (pronounced ‘candidate’) is a free, beta-web tool designed to organize and manage the hiring process. Qandidate… Read More
Jun 1, 2015 | Deep Dives
Everyday, emails arrive and clutter your inbox. Communications are easily lost or forgotten as mail piles up. Slack was conceived by Tiny Speck Company, who was searching for a truly efficient method of professional communication. Unlike email, Slack allows team members to share ideas in real time. Chat rooms are… Read More
May 25, 2015 | Deep Dives
Keeping you on track and on time, Displio is a small, lightweight portable display for you home, office or desk space. Displio sits on your counter, alerting you to emails, stocks, social media, or any other notifications. Using the same E-Ink Screen as the Amazon Kindle, Displio is simple and… Read More
May 18, 2015 | Deep Dives
Shift the Way You Plan Your Day Are you a restaurant or hospital employee who works in shifts? Shifts is an app created to help build and manage your schedule. For those who schedule their shifts with a traditional smart phone calendar, understand how much of a hassle it… Read More
May 11, 2015 | Deep Dives
The Claire VR Headset is the most sophisticated VR on the market. Stylish, lightweight and durable, the Claire VR is designed for businesses that want to add more oomph in employee training, create a buzz at trade show events, and impress clients in sales presentations. With Fresnel lens technology and… Read More
May 4, 2015 | Deep Dives
In April 2014, DJI released an upgraded version of its popular consumer drone, the Phantom 2 Vision+. The DJI Phantom series is one of the first types of quadcopter drones designed with consumers in mind. The simplicity of the controls and thoughtful configuration works to eliminate the challenges of first… Read More
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