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|Headquarters=San Bruno, California
|Headquarters=San Bruno, California
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|Products=[[YouTube VR]]
|Parent=[[Google]]
|Parent=[[Google]]
|Website=https://www.youtube.com/
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On March 13, 2015, YouTube began to support [[360 Video]]. In June, 360 Videos can be viewed in [[Google Cardboard]], allowing for an [[immersive]] [[VR]] experience.
On March 13, 2015, YouTube began to support [[360 Video]]. In June, 360 Videos can be viewed in [[Google Cardboard]], allowing for an [[immersive]] [[VR]] experience.
 
The official VR app for YouTube, called [[YouTube VR]], was released on November 9, 2016 for the [[Daydream View]].
==YouTube and Virtual Reality==
==YouTube and Virtual Reality==
YouTube began its support for [[360 Video]] in March, 2015. Users can not only browse 360 Videos from their [[Chrome]] browsers but also from the YouTube app on their [[Android]] or [[iOS]] devices. Users can upload 360 Videos from various compatible [[360 Cameras]]. While watching an 360 video, users can drag their mice or use the directional icon in the top left corner to change the perspectives of their view points.
YouTube began its support for [[360 Video]] in March, 2015. Users can not only browse 360 Videos from their [[Chrome]] browsers but also from the YouTube app on their [[Android]] or [[iOS]] devices. Users can upload 360 Videos from various compatible [[360 Cameras]]. While watching an 360 video, users can drag their mice or use the directional icon in the top left corner to change the perspectives of their view points.
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On July 26, 2015, YouTube announced the release of stereoscopic 3D, 360 degree videos "soon". Additionally, YouTube introduced 360 degree video ads. Bud Light became the first advertiser to run 360 Video ads on YouTube.  
On July 26, 2015, YouTube announced the release of stereoscopic 3D, 360 degree videos "soon". Additionally, YouTube introduced 360 degree video ads. Bud Light became the first advertiser to run 360 Video ads on YouTube.  


On November 5, 2015, YouTube release Stereoscopic 3D support for their 360 degree videos. They have made the videos "VR".
On November 5, 2015, YouTube released Stereoscopic 3D support for their 360 degree videos, making their videos truly [[VR]]. Additionally, YouTube announced that they are making all of their videos compatible with [[Google Cardboard]].
 
==History==
'''January 25, 2016''': Scott Broock, former [[Jaunt]] VP of Content joined YouTube as its Global VR Evangelist.


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