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Yuna Kim visited the Samsung Galaxy Studio during the Lillehammer 2016

Samsung Newsroom — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 09:00:37 +0000

On February 15, 2016, South Korean figure skating legend Yuna Kim, visited the Samsung Galaxy Studio during the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. Widely known as ‘Queen Yuna’ for her long-standing success on the ice, she was selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to be an Ambassador for the Lillehammer 2016 Youth Olympic Games.

Yuna Kim, South Korean figure skating legend and an Ambassador for the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games, visits the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Lillehammer.

Yuna Kim, South Korean figure skating legend and Ambassador for the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games, sits in a 4D motion chair to experience a simulated ski jump in virtual reality at the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Lillehammer. The VR film is displayed through a Samsung Galaxy smartphone and Gear VR.

Yuna Kim, South Korean figure skating legend and Ambassador for the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games, poses for a photo at the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Lillehammer.

Samsung Supports World’s First-Ever Virtual Reality Live Streaming during Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

Samsung Newsroom — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 14:00:28 +0000

Samsung Electronics, Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment category, proudly supported the International Olympic Committee to deliver the World’s first-ever Virtual Reality Live Streaming of Olympic Games content today during the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. The first of its kind dynamic and innovative real-time experience represents Samsung’s commitment to enhancing the Olympic Games and continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible for fans around the world. The Live Streaming featured immersive angles of the Olympic torch lighting, Parade of Nations, and other Opening Ceremony events.

By pairing Galaxy smartphones with the Gear VR and visiting Olympic.org for a direct link to the Youth Olympic Games VR experience, fans located in Samsung Galaxy Studios in Lillehammer, the Samsung Experience Store CC-Vest in Oslo, Norway, and across the globe were able to fully immerse in the Opening Ceremony and feel the energy of the crowd. The breakthrough experience maximized the excitement of the Youth Olympic Games and allowed Samsung to connect with youth and millennials through interactive VR experiences and spread the Olympic spirit around the world.

Fans at the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Lillehammer experience the feeling of being inside of the Opening Ceremony events through the first-ever Live Streaming of Olympic Games content made possible by the IOC and Samsung Galaxy smartphones and VR technology.

Fans at the Samsung Galaxy Studio experience the passion and energy of the Lillehammer 2016 Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony through Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Gear VR technology.

Samsung supported the International Olympic Committee to deliver the World’s first-ever Virtual Reality Live Streaming of Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony via Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Gear VR technology.

[Samsung Galaxy Studio – VR Station] The Samsung Galaxy Studio-VR Station in Lillehammer played host to the first-ever Live Streaming of Olympic Games content by made possible by the IOC and Samsung Galaxy smartphones and VR technology.

[Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony] Spectators from around the globe unite in Lillehammer at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony to cheer on young athletes as they follow their dreams and pursue their passions in sports and in life.

How to Watch the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games Live in Virtual Reality

Samsung Newsroom — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:00:51 +0000

Just because you can’t make it all the way to Lillehammer, Norway for the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games doesn’t mean you can’t experience the action up close and personal.

In an Olympic first, Samsung Electronics is supporting the International Olympic Committee to bring the Games to life through virtual reality coverage so that just about any Galaxy smartphone and Gear VR user can experience the excitement of the event, no matter where they are in the world.

The experience begins at 19:00PM CET February 12 with the Opening Ceremony—the first ever streamed live in virtual reality. Also, throughout the duration of the Games, daily VR sports highlights will provide a Winter YOG experience unlike any before.

To enjoy immersive views of the Olympic torch lighting and the Parade of Nations, among other event highlights, one needs a Samsung mobile phone (Galaxy S6 and later) and compatible Gear VR headset. From the smartphone, viewers can visit olympic.org to access a direct link to the Youth Olympic Games VR experience. Samsung mobile users will also be able to access all the Lillehammer 2016 content by downloading the NextVR app from the Oculus store.

Installation Instructions

1. Make sure you have a Samsung Galaxy smartphone and compatible Samsung Gear VR headset.

2. On your Galaxy phone, open the Oculus Gear VR app and search for “Next VR”.

3. When you’ve found the NextVR app, click “Install”. When it’s finished installing, click “Start”.