SK Telcom launched oksusu Social VR, virtual reality content platform offering multiple viewing experience and ability to engage with other viewers

Briefing

SK Telcom launched oksusu Social VR, virtual reality content platform offering multiple viewing experience and ability to engage with other viewers

March 1, 2018

Briefing

  • oksusu Social VR – South Korean telecom company SK Telcom announced launch of oksusu Social VR, virtual reality content platform that combines multi-viewing feature and ability to interact with other viewers in virtual social space
  • Platform Features – Offers equivalent to 80-inch full HD viewing experience using commercially available VR headsets, such as Samsung Electronics Gear and Google Daydream
  • VR Content Viewing Demonstration – Will showcase platform at Mobile World Congress 2018 in Spain through three pre-loaded content, including e-sport game, concert video, and baseball match
  • Planned 5G-Enabled Innovative Features – Will leverage 5G technology to deliver live streaming service through the platform, as well as upgrade image quality to 8K, 16 times greater than full HD experience, in near future
  • Commercial Availability – Plans to launch platform commercially in 2018, with goal of expanding to other verticals, such as commerce and advertisements

Accelerator

Sector

Media and Entertainment, Telecommunications

Organization

SK Telecom Co. Ltd.

Source

Original Publication Date

February 19, 2018

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