Watch out, Oculus! Google job postings hint at a huge push into VR

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http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/L4wKeAFiasN4e5kgIOw2xA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PT EzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/digital_trends_973/0ca66c41f15186dca709f81d8ec2b953 (http://news.yahoo.com/watch-oculus-google-job-postings-174537088.html)Google started playing around with virtual reality when it revealed-Cardboard VR, but in the future, we might see a fully-fledged virtual reality headset from the search giant. Recent job postings seem to suggest that Google is starting to get serious about VR. First spotted by RoadtoVR, the job postings include a hardware engineering technical lead manager, who will direct “system integration of high-performance, battery powered, highly constrained consumer electronics products,” and a PCB layout engineer, who will work on “the development and sustaining of actual products.” Related:- What are robot battles like in virtual reality? Sony wants to show you The job posts are not a direct confirmation of a fully featured VR headset from Google, but it is a strong hint that the company is building a few of those devices. Jason Toff, the general manager of Vine, also recently returned to Google to work on virtual reality. If that isn’t enough proof that Google is starting to invest more time into VR, last week Clay Bavor, the vice president for product management, left his position to work exclusively on VR products. We haven’t seen any specs rumors of the device(s), so we can’t be sure what Google is planning. The new VR headset is expected to compete with the Oculus Rift, Sony PlayStation VR, and HTC Vive VR for the commercial market, since Google mentions “high performance electronics products” in the job posting. Related:- Spec showdown: Oculus Rift vs. HTC Vive That said, Google also mentions “multiple products” in the job postings, meaning we might see VR headsets that compete with Samsung’s mid-range Gear VR, as well as high-end options. Another division inside Google is reportedly working on the future of augmented reality, built from the remnants of the Glass team. We aren’t sure what crossover the two divisions have, if any. Google also has a significant investment in Magic Leap, an augmented reality startup that has released some impressive demos of its technology in the past few months. Also watch: Samsung Smartcam HD Plus Please enable Javascript to watch this video



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