This App Brings Windows Desktop Out from Behind a Computer Screen
Laura McQuarrie — April 19, 2016 — Tech
References: vrdesktop.net & engadget
'Virtual Desktop' is the name of an application that's been developed for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive in order to bring life to the classic Windows desktop with virtual reality.
The app projects a user's desktop onto a colorful background, providing an immersive way to interact with the traditional interface. In this way, viewing the functions on a desktop is described like having an IMAX screen at the ready. With a virtual reality headpiece in place, a user can even type out emails via this VR view.
Virtual Desktop also makes it possible to watch videos on an immersive, cinematic screen, as one might on a large-screen computer monitor. Within this app, there's also support for 360-degree video content, which is ideal for tapping into some of the free virtual reality videos that have now been uploaded to YouTube.
The app projects a user's desktop onto a colorful background, providing an immersive way to interact with the traditional interface. In this way, viewing the functions on a desktop is described like having an IMAX screen at the ready. With a virtual reality headpiece in place, a user can even type out emails via this VR view.
Virtual Desktop also makes it possible to watch videos on an immersive, cinematic screen, as one might on a large-screen computer monitor. Within this app, there's also support for 360-degree video content, which is ideal for tapping into some of the free virtual reality videos that have now been uploaded to YouTube.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Desktops - Virtual Desktop brings a new level of immersion to the traditional Windows desktop, providing disruptive innovation opportunities for improving productivity and enhancing user experience.
2. Immersive Interface Interaction - The use of virtual reality headsets to interact with desktop interfaces opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for developing more intuitive and engaging user experiences.
3. 360-degree Video Content - The integration of 360-degree video content into virtual reality desktops creates disruptive innovation opportunities for immersive entertainment experiences and creative content creation.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating virtual reality desktops to enhance productivity tools and user interfaces.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can leverage virtual reality desktops and 360-degree video content to create immersive cinematic experiences and new forms of interactive storytelling.
3. Media and Communication - The media and communication industry can utilize virtual reality desktops to revolutionize video conferencing and online collaboration, providing a more immersive and engaging remote working experience.
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