Virtual reality (VR) continues its resurgence with a report from the International Data Corp (IDC) forecasting a 74% increase in shipments of VR devices in 2016; with screenless devices commanding the largest share at 2,400%. This uptake of VR devices was confirmed in a statement by Neo Zheng, research manager at IDC, who said that virtual reality was the main topic of discussion at technology events, government meetings and consumer expos. Particular areas of interest within this technology include content, platforms and devices with VR being hailed as a game change for consumer, education, and business applications.
Virtual reality (VR) continues its resurgence with a report from the International Data Corp (IDC) forecasting a 2,400% increase in shipments of VR devices in 2016; with screenless devices commanding the largest share at 74%. This uptake of VR devices was confirmed in a statement by Neo Zheng, research manager at IDC, who said that virtual reality was the main topic of discussion at technology events, government meetings and consumer expos. Particular areas of interest within this technology include content, platforms and devices with VR being hailed as a game change for consumer, education, and business applications.