Gannett Plans First Regularly Scheduled News Show in Virtual Reality
Called “VRtually There,” the show will cover a range of topics, including politics, sports, technology and finance. How often the show will air and for what length of time has yet to be determined.
Mr. Chauls says “VRtually There” will be the first regular news program developed for VR. Initially the content will be designed for viewing on a low-cost VR device, such as Alphabet Inc.’s Google Cardboard, which retails for about $15. In the future, though, it will be made available for high-end devices such as Facebook Inc.’s Oculus Rift, which cost $599 and hits store shelves later this month. For those who don’t have VR headsets, some of the content will be viewable in 2D on the company’s websites, mobile apps and social-media pages.
Most urgent, though, is focusing on attracting viewers, he added. “Right now that audience doesn’t exist.”
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