Merlin leads the regional VR market with new launches

Aiming to make virtual reality technology readily available, Merlin Digital has introduced new VR headsets and 360-degree apps

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 8, 2015: Merlin Digital, a Dubai-based company dedicated to making a smarter world through technologically innovative offerings, introduces its range of 3D immersive technology products. Pioneering in introducing groundbreaking gadgets each time has enabled Merlin to be UAE’s most preferred brand in consumer electronics.

UAE VR App
Merlin develops a 360-degree tour of the UAE, letting users tour the country’s attractions from anywhere in the world, without actually being there. The UAE VR app has been developed in line with the UAE Smart Government, a smart step to provide corporates as well as citizens with various direct public and core services online.

Mobile Virtuality Project- Sharjah VR App
The Sharjah VR app, a mobile virtual reality project, is part of Sharjah's government's Sharjah Tourism Vision 2021, which is being aimed at welcoming up to 10 million tourists in the emirate by 2021. The app has been developed in collaboration with Merlin Digital, which has been ranked 'Dubai's Most Innovative' company by the emirate's government. The company has worked on several such high-profile 360-degree projects, one of the recent ones being the 'UAE VR' app.

Mr. Sharad Hiro Bachani, Co-founder & CEO, Merlin Digital said, “At Merlin, we are continuously striving to introduce newer technologies to our customers. VR Technology is growing rapidly in this region and soon will be a must-have accessory with every smartphone. We have more than a dozen apps that are aimed at creating a novel experience every time the customer logs in.”

Mr. Rohit Hiro Bachani, Co-founder and Director, Merlin Digital said, “Every day at Merlin, it’s about making customers’ experiences better. At the same time, we are aligning ourselves with the smart initiatives by the UAE government. This enables one to experience the country’s cultural heritage and various sights and attraction through a smartphone.”

PRODUCTS

Immersive 3D (AED245)
Merlin’s Immersive 3D virtual reality (VR) glasses introduces a mesmerizing world of 3D through the smartphone. The glasses use the smartphone’s gyroscope and accelerometer to track head movement, and portrays 360 degree panoramic videos, 3D movies, and 3D VR games. Immersive 3D supports all Android and iOS smartphones that are longer than four inches, and comes with a Droid gamepad for endless hours of 3D gaming. Simply load a VR application in any smartphone and enter the amazing world of virtual reality.

Immersive 3D - Cinema Edition(AED395)
Experience true 3D cinema anywhere with Merlin’s Immersive 3D - Cinema Edition virtual reality (VR) headset. The lightweight and portable VR headset uses a smartphone’s gyroscope and accelerometer to track head movement and immerses users in a world of virtual reality, where one can enjoy movies and games, watch 3D videos, go on a virtual tour of new places, and much more with endless possibilities.

Merlin Cardboard VR KIT (AED 95)
Google Cardboard is the latest addition to the expanding world of virtual reality headsets for Android smartphones. Engage in tailor made applications from google that integrate completely with the Google Cardboard headset. Different apps can be downloaded from the Play Store, including Google Earth as well as a multitude of other fun applications. The Google Cardboard is cutting edge virtual reality made affordable. For the Cardboard Headset to work you will have to download the free Google Cardboard app from the play store.