Current CITE-ings from the popular and trade computing literature: Google Cardboard – virtual reality for everyone

Abstract

Purpose

Google Cardboard has brought virtual reality experiences to anyone with a smartphone and low-cost glasses, the first ones provided by Google made of Cardboard!

Design/methodology/approach

Due to its extremely low cost, many applications are burgeoning the field, and the technology has created new opportunities for libraries in creating virtual immersive experiences for their users.

Findings

Low-cost virtual-reality cameras are coming on the scene too that will allow libraries to develop documentaries of community information, tours and educational/information experiences.

Originality/value

The references below, run the gamut of what Google Cardboard is all about, new applications, new viewers based on Google’s offerings and opportunities on the horizon. This is definitely a technology that is taking everyone by storm!

Citation

Kesselman, M. (2016), "Current CITE-ings from the popular and trade computing literature: Google Cardboard – virtual reality for everyone", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 33 No. 4, pp. 15-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-04-2016-0020