Samsung Gear VR owners can attend Democratic debate courtesy CNN
You may have thought using virtual reality devices was going to be something primarily aimed at gamers to help immerse them in the worlds of their games. However, content producers are continuing to find other creative ways to use the technology. We have already seen tech companies use virtual reality for an event, but now a broader audience will be targeted and this time for a live broadcast. CNN is planning to offer the Democratic presidential debate on October 13th using virtual reality technology that Samsung Gear VR owners will be able to tap into.
Reports indicate there will be no limit on the number of viewers, so if you have a Samsung Gear VR you can hop on. CNN only had to book a single seat at the debate to use for the broadcast.
Viewers will find they do not get the close-up views and likely some other add-ons that traditional television viewers will get. However, the VR audience will be closer to the audience and will be able to pan around to see what the reaction is like to the candidates and their answers.
Would you be interested in “attending” a live event courtesy a virtual reality device?
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