GoPro launches VR channel, apps, and live streaming

GoPro has been busy reacting to the falling demand for its products. It made a designer from Apple, Daniel Coster, its VP of design . It stuck its cameras everywhere from cars to baby walkers , and launched a developer program. Engadget reports that the company will announce technology meant for Virtual Reality enthusiasts and professionals in the National Association of Broadcasters show that starts today. The new products are a 360-degree VR channel, with curated content made by sponsored sportsmen and videographers. Eventually, the channel will have content created by amateurs as well. GoPro already owns a channel with professionally produced 360 videos, Kolor Eyes. The sites for Kolor Eyes and GoPro VR are identical except for the URL. Apps on Android and iOS are expected, to support GoPro VR with Google Cardboard. The other big announcement is expected to be the launch of a VR live streaming technology, to be called LiveVR. LiveVR supposedly will use a modified version of the HEROCast transmitter. The HEROCast transmitter interfaces with GoPro cameras to broadcast live video, and is meant for bringing audiences closer to the action in sporting events. VR video for these channels will be generated by the Omni, a camera rig that mounts 6 GoPro Heros. The synchronised six way array can shoot 8K video. The Omni with the cameras included costs $5000, the rig is available without the cameras for $1500.