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News starts with Tencent a large holding company (top 20 market value in world) in China and their upcoming VR product. After this, Venturebeat counters Zuckerbergs F8 assertion on future of phones and television.
Next up, Baahubali 2's VR experience available in kiosks and theatres across India. Artist Anna Zhilyaeva creates and amazing example of what she is calling "Augmented Reality Painting".
Lastly, Sally Jenkins, sports columnist for the Washington Post takes a look at VR app STRIVR and meets with one of the pro sports teams in Washington DC that uses it.
Headlines/Sources/Timelines:
Headline: Tencent poised to launch virtual reality headset
Source: https://www.ft.com/content/71644274-2add-11e7-bc4b-5528796fe35c
Timeline: 00:00 to 03:02
Headline: Sorry Zuck, AR & VR Won’t Replace TVs or Phones
Source: https://venturebeat.com/2017/04/30/sorry-zuck-ar-vr-wont-replace-tvs-or-phones/
Timeline: 03:03 to 04:31
Headline: Baahubali 2 Indian Mega Epic Historical Film and VR Tie in Update
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFduTHCMhiM
https://uploadvr.com/amd-debuts-vr-experience-around-big-india-movie-release/
Timeline: 04:32 to 06:49
Headline: Artist Anna Zhilyaeva Created an “Augmented Reality Painting”
Source: http://www.roadtovr.com/artist-fuses-real-virtual-art-tilt-brushed-mixed-reality/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l2ilht5BT4
Timeline: 06:50 to 08:08
Headline: Sally Jenkins Sports Columnist for The Washington Post Says VR Has Killed the Playbook
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/virtual-reality-is-going-to-change-sports-for-players-and-fans/2017/04/28/9f1d1e4c-2a8e-11e7-b605-33413c691853_story.html?utm_term=.6db773e2533b
Software Developer: http://strivrlabs.com/
Timeline: 08:09 to 11:19
