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VLC media player now supports 360-degree video content
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Big Buddha statue on 360-degree panorama. (Shutterstock/File)
Free cross-platform VLC media player is now supporting playback of 360-degree video content for Windows and Mac desktop users.
As reported by kompas.com, this new feature allows users to play footage of 360-degree content on their desktops by simply dragging their mouse up, down and to the side to view all sides of the video.
(Read also: Ricoh releases trendy yet affordable 360-degree camera)
VLC developer VideoLAN has announced that it will bring the same capability to mobile devices and virtual reality (VR) headsets next year, which means users will be able to watch 360-degree content on their smartphone by pointing the device at various angles. For VR headsets, VideoLAN boasts that it will not only support visual content but also audio.
For desktop users of Windows 7 or MacOS 10.10 and above, this feature is available for free download. (fmn/kes)
