HTC exec says that immersive VR games and movies will be the killer app for 5G

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VR could be the killer app for 5G, says Raymond Pao, SVP of products and strategy at HTC Vive. He doesn't believe that the higher bandwidth and lower latency alone are enough to drive consumer adoption, but those two qualities of 5G networks are key for an immersive experience. VR movies and cloud games are "likely to be the largest application segments when 5G is combined with VR", says Pao based on a report from Ericsson. Pao mentions light fields as an example - light fields are much more advanced than the 3D you see at the cinema, they even allow you to look around objects. Check...



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