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Microsoft and GlacierWorks join forces to offer virtual Everest experience

, May 29th 2013 Discuss [1]

Mount Everest and its region are well known, yet something the vast majority of us will never experience in person. That won't stop us from getting a detailed look at the area, however, thanks to a partnership between Microsoft and GlacierWorks, a non-profit from mountaineer and filmmaker David Breashears. Called Everest: Rivers of Ice, the project allows Web users to interactively travel through the region from behind their computer monitor. Read The Full Story

Photosynth panoramic app arrives on Windows Phone 8

, Mar 1st 2013 Discuss [3]

Microsoft's ever-popular panoramic app Photosynth has arrived on the company's own Windows Phone 8 platform. The app had previously only been available for iOS devices (as well as WP7), but after being absent from Microsoft's new mobile platform for several months after its release, Windows Phone 8 users can now capture Street View-esque panoramic images with their new Windows Phone devices. Read The Full Story

320-gigapixel panorama of London comprised of 48,640 shots

, Feb 20th 2013 Discuss [1]

We don't see a lot of 360-degree panoramas, or at least they're not as popular as traditional panoramas, but a group of photographers ended up shooting a 360-degree panorama of London, and broke the world record for the largest panoramic photograph in the process. The panorama was captured from the top of the BT Tower in London last year. Read The Full Story

Scalado Panorama 360 for Smartphones Hands-on

, Mar 5th 2012 Discuss [5]

While we were having a blast in Barcelona, Spain during Mobile World Congress last week we had the opportunity to check out a few awesome new technologies. One that stood out is Scalado's camera and imaging technology. We've mentioned Scalado Remove in the past, but today have a first hand look at their Sweep Panorama 360 for smartphones. Read The Full Story

Up close with the Kogeto iCONIC for Galaxy Nexus

, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Kogeto had previously released the iCONIC for the iPhone 4 and 4S in the middle of 2011, but now they are expanding their 360 panoramic video to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. This version is just like the original model, except in the way it attaches to the device. After talking with their representatives, they haven't quite decided on the best way to fasten it onto the phone. Read The Full Story