Google Cardboard: Seriously Fun
Blog post from Google Cloud
Google Cardboard is an innovative virtual reality (VR) viewer that combines a smartphone with a simple cardboard structure, transforming how users can experience VR by offering an accessible and low-cost entry point. Since its inception, Google has been enhancing Cardboard by expanding its app offerings on Google Play, providing a new collection of VR experiences ranging from games to concerts, and making it easier for users to obtain a viewer from various retailers or by building their own. For developers, Google has introduced SDKs for Android and Unity to streamline VR app development, allowing them to focus more on creativity rather than technical challenges. Additionally, Google has supported the maker community by releasing open-source specs and promising future tools to calibrate custom viewers, ensuring a tailored VR experience. As mobile technology advances and open platforms like Android continue to grow, Google remains committed to pushing the boundaries of VR and is actively hiring for future projects in this exciting field.