US President Barack Obama speaks to the press outside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC. PHOTO: AFP
Google Earth now lets you explore whole wide world in virtual reality
“This house belongs to you, and to every American. For eight years, just a short chapter in the long story of our democracy, my family also had the privilege of calling the White House home,” Obama said in a post on the White House Facebook page.
PHOTO: OCULUSMade in collaboration with Oculus, The People’s House: Inside the White House with Barack and Michelle Obama, takes viewers on a tour of nine famous areas of the White House including some of the most historic and non-public spaces such as the Situation Room and the Oval Office.
PHOTO: OCULUSWhat’s more interesting is that the 360-degree video provides viewers with an immersive view of the president’s house using virtual reality headsets such as Rift and Gear VR complete with a guide from President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
VR offers television producers 'Hollywood in a box'
The Obama administration has opened up the White House to many more people over the past eight years. It is the only private residence of a head of state that’s open to the public, though visitors would still need to travel to Washington, DC. The video then allows viewers to take a tour of the president’s home from the comfort of their own home.
COMMENTS
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ