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Oculus Adds 360-Degree Video, New Games to Facebook on Samsung Gear VR

Mar 10, 2016 04:15 PM EST

While most virtual reality devices are designed mainly for gaming, the Facebook-owned Oculus Gear VR is pushing its boundaries to incorporate social networks. As part of this effort, Oculus recently released a new suite of features geared towards social networking for its Gear VR device.

Facebook is now featuring 360-degree virtual reality-style videos in its newsfeed using Oculus VR.

Facebook, Samsung Form Partnership to Improve Virtual Reality

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Feb 22, 2016 04:37 PM EST

Samsung Gear VR, one of the very first mass produced virtual reality headset, is getting a major upgrade. The South Korean tech giant has announced that its flagship virtual reality device will be receiving a new feature thanks to an update from Facebook.