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Samsung will no longer release updates for the Gear 360 app

Samsung was really pushing virtual reality a few years ago. To that end, it launched multiple virtual reality headsets and even the Gear 360 camera which allowed for 360-degree pictures and video recording. It has given up on virtual reality for now. The Gear VR program has ended, no new headsets have been released for […]

By Adnan Farooqui
4 years ago

Samsung UK brought students with special needs closer to Shakespeare’s work

In another case of technology being used to enrich the lives of people with special needs or disabilities, Samsung Electronics UK and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) have joined forces to bring Shakespeare’s famous Romeo and Juliet love story to life for students with special needs at Welcombe Hills School in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Over the course […]

By Mihai Matei
5 years ago

Samsung Galaxy 360 trademark hints at new branding for the camera

Samsung has filed a trademark for the Galaxy 360. It hasn't used this moniker for a product before. There's a solid chance that the company is going to use it for its 360-degree camera. That product has previously been called the Gear 360. Samsung has recently been shifting some of its Gear branded products to […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 years ago

Patent allegedly surfaces for next-generation Gear 360

Samsung is working on a new variant of its coveted 360-degree camera, the Gear 360, according to a filing spotted on the Korea Intellectual Property Rights Information Service's online database. The upcoming unit, which has been dubbed the Gear 360 (2018), is expected to hit the shelves in 2018. We don't have any solid details […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

Galaxy Studios help bring Samsung’s vision of connectivity to the world

Samsung has found a new medium to spread its vision of connectivity across the globe. It's setting up Galaxy Studios in some of the most iconic places around the world. These Galaxy Studios “transport visitors to a one-stop experience of mobile connectivity,” according to the company. Visitors at the Galaxy Studios can try out the […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

Samsung posts official tutorial videos for the new Gear 360

Samsung confirmed pricing and availability for the new Gear 360 camera late last month. It was released in the United States on May 25. Customers can place an order via Samsung's website, Amazon.com and BestBuy. The company has now posted official tutorial videos for the new Gear 360 on YouTube. The videos will walk you […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

Gear 360 (2017) price and release date confirmed for the United States

Samsung unveiled its new Gear 360 (2017) camera back in March alongside the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The company has now confirmed the price and release date of this 360-degree camera for customers in the United States. The Gear 360 (2017) has been priced at $229 which is a full $100 cheaper than the […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

Samsung’s 360-degree cameras will be Google Street View-ready this year

Uploading 360-degree imagery to Google's Street View can be a bit of pain, but the Internet search giant thinks that it can help contributors in this regard. The company has announced that it is working with hardware partners on “Street View ready” standards. Google has created four categories for 360-degree cameras, depending on how easy […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
7 years ago

Samsung’s new Gear 360 app is now live on the Play Store

Samsung unveiled a new Gear 360 camera alongside the Galaxy S8 last month. The company has now released a new smartphone companion app for the Gear 360 (2017). The Gear 360 (New) app can be used to control the camera remotely, change various settings, and even for initiating a live 360-degree broadcast on Facebook, Samsung VR, […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
8 years ago

New Samsung Gear 360 shoots true 4K video in 360-degrees

We had been hearing for quite some time now that Samsung was due to launch a new Gear 360 camera in the near future and it has done that today. Samsung has announced the new Gear 360 camera which is capable of shooting true 4K video in 360-degrees. The predecessor was only able to capture […]

By Adnan Farooqui
8 years ago

Second-generation Gear 360 shows up at the FCC

The much-rumored ‘Gear 360 Pro‘ has today been spotted on the FCC's online database, though it would appear that Samsung has dropped the ‘Pro' branding previously associated with the device (SM-R210), and will retain the ‘Gear 360' moniker — or brand it as the ‘Next Gear 360‘ — when it launches. Unfortunately, the documentation filed with the FCC is […]

By Josh L.
8 years ago

Daily Deal: Bag yourself a Gear 360 for 36% off

While stock lasts, you can bag yourself a Gear 360 for just $223.24 (36% 0ff). For those unaware, this particular device is capable of capturing 360-degree images and video. It's also dust- and water-resistant; making it the perfect companion or anyone who enjoys going on adventures. Not sold? Samsung Gear 360 Review: Create your own moments […]

By Josh L.
8 years ago

‘Next Gear 360’ possibly coming soon

We've been keeping an eye on a mystery Samsung device bearing model number SM-R210. It first surfaced in an import listing last year and the description revealed that the device would have a camera. Earlier this year the device was spotted at the Wi-Fi Alliance and the certificate revealed that it runs Samsung's Tizen OS […]

By Adnan Farooqui
8 years ago

[Update: sold out]Gear 360 now 71% off at Verizon

The Gear 360 is Samsung's 360-degree camera announced last February that lets you capture both “circular” and still photos and virtual reality videos. We brought you an Amazon deal on the Gear 360 two weeks ago that would take 27% off the retail price, but a new deal today gives you the VR camera of […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

Samsung’s Oscars 2017 ad delivers a powerful message on behalf of YouTubers

Samsung has been spending a lot of money to advertise its products at the Oscars over the past few years. It has also been working with filmmaker Casey Neistat who happens to be one of the most popular YouTube content creator. The angle here appears to be an effort to make Samsung feel more relevant […]

By Adnan Farooqui
8 years ago

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