Virtual Umbrella

We help businesses tap into the commercial and creative potential of #immersive tech. VR / AR / XR events & distribution specialist.

Enquires @K_Samantha1

[Jamie Feltham @Hero_Kvatch]

If Orion can do even half of what they're saying it can do at this form factor... holy crap

[Boz @boztank]

We just unveiled Orion, our full AR glasses prototype that we’ve been working on for nearly a decade. When we started on this journey, our teams predicted that we had a 10% chance (at best) of success.

This was our project to see if our dream AR glasses—wide FOV display, less than 100 grams, wireless—were actually possible to build. Not only do they work, we’ll be using them internally as a time machine to help build the core experiences and interaction paradigms needed for the consumer AR glasses we plan to launch in the coming years.

TL;DR: We built it, just like we said we would =)

[Samantha Kingston 🦕 @K_Samantha1]

Virtual Umbrella is turning 10 next March. Planning a party but where shall we host it?

[VR Games Showcase @vrgamesshowcase]

The biggest VR gaming event of 2024 is finally here.

Watch the VR Games Showcase at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST / 6pm CET right here👇

https://t.co/n3aJbqjXqC

[VR Games Showcase @vrgamesshowcase]

Fancy a little pre-show sneek peak? 👀

Our Steam curator page is live!

Check back after the show at 9am PT on Thursday, August 15, to see the full list of PC VR titles.

https://t.co/gPXUeDvKrr

[Virtual Umbrella @VirtualUmbrella]

@Hero_Kvatch So proud ❤️❤️❤️

[Jamie Feltham @Hero_Kvatch]

THIS IS IT!

I'm unbelievably happy/proud/nervous to reveal the VR Games Showcase.

Brand-new show focused on AAA VR titles from some of VR's most talented devs. Big news from nDreams, Vertigo, Schell, Beyond Frames, FTG, Flat2VR, XR Games and more!

August 15. Subscribe here 👇

[Bertie Millis @Bertaroo]

Representatives from the UK XR industry have arrived to pay their tributes and pledge allegiance to Logan, the new CEO of @VirtualUmbrella

@em_cooper @ed_barton @SarahTicho #icantfindelainestwitterhandle

[Loading Bar(s) @LoadingBar]

Let’s go #DevelopConf

(Sticker is from @Bertaroo last year)

[Samantha Kingston 🦕 @K_Samantha1]

My first outing in a while. Would love to see people.

[Bertie Millis @Bertaroo]

We’re heading down to Develop tomorrow and @VirtualUmbrella is sponsoring the ADHD In Games Lunch
on Thursday 😎

https://t.co/TWArWOhtdI

[Samantha Kingston 🦕 @K_Samantha1]

Just a little heads up the @VirtualUmbrella office is shut this week. @Bertaroo and I are off for some important life stuff.

For urgent work bits we will get back to you soon. 🤘

[Antonia Forster @AntoniaRForster]

‼️ The LGBTQ VR Museum is nominated for the @ARealityEvent Auggie Award - and we need your help to win!!

If you support this project, please consider taking a few seconds to vote for us and help us continue doing important work. These are some of the most recognised AR/VR awards in the industry and it would help us enormously!

1. Click this link: https://t.co/RyHUSemGlG
2. Enter your email and verify
3. Click vote!
4. Repost and spread the word! 🌈

#Auggie #AWE #TechForGood

[Cardiff Animation Festival @CardiffAnimFest]

In The Grand Getaway, Wallace & Gromit are preparing for a golfing getaway, but mishaps and mayhem send them hurtling off course! Step into their shoes on a VR adventure from West Wallaby Street to Deep Space!

🗓Sat 27 April
⏰11:15am
📍@chaptertweets
🎟 https://t.co/WEGD2WPOCv

[Samantha Kingston 🦕 @K_Samantha1]

You know you are in the midst of back to back XR events when you think you keep hearing Quests turning on when they are not.

[Samantha Kingston 🦕 @K_Samantha1]

Excited to share that I am one of the #100Faces in the @UniversitiesUK new campaign.

Read all about the campaign here and take a look at all the other faces included: https://t.co/aaJGVL2hmJ

Thank you for the nomination @_UoW

[Virtual Umbrella @VirtualUmbrella]

It's our Birthday today.

We incorporated Virtual Umbrella on 25.03.15 in the cafe of the theatre Sammy used to work at.

[Bertie Millis @Bertaroo]

9 years of @VirtualUmbrella 🎉

Should we host a big party next year?

[Samantha Kingston 🦕 @K_Samantha1]

Deadline for the #XRAwards24 is on the 29th March.

Follow the link below for more information and how to submit!

https://t.co/n8VoMMfqav

[Virtual Umbrella @VirtualUmbrella]

New uniform has arrived, trying out a mix of tops and hoodies 😍

[Samantha Kingston 🦕 @K_Samantha1]

Love what @masteredhq are doing for the industry and great to see this Free VR & XR training for those working or living in West Yorkshire or West of England. Check out the link below, for the full details which has a great breakdown of the training.

https://t.co/Ks5maW8xam