MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Galaxy Corp.
(NXGA), a leading developer of innovative content solutions and
fully immersive consumer virtual reality ("VR") technology, is
pleased to announce that it will be providing Richline Group Inc.
with a VR experience to showcase its wearable jewelry collection at
the JCK Show in Las Vegas to
retailers from around the world.
"We are excited to be working with Richline Group to create a
great VR shopping experience," said Next Galaxy Corp. CEO
Mary Spio. "We believe this is the
tip of the iceberg when it comes to the potential for VR to
revolutionize shopping and e-commerce. By providing the
ability to preview content in new ways, our technology could
dramatically improve sales and conversions."
Richline Group Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire
Hathaway Inc. since 2007, is a leading manufacturer, distributor
and marketer of jewelry around the United States. As a
pioneer in wearable technology, the company plans to introduce a
wide range of "smart" jewelry options at the JCK trade show in
collaboration with recently partnered tech companies Cuff and
Omate, as well as third parties like FitBit®. "We believe
that wearable technology will continue to touch every facet of our
lives, including our industry," said Richline Group CEO,
Dennis Ulrich. "Richline's foray
into the marriage of jewelry and technology began with extensive
research, and we are thrilled to bring the best of what we've seen
to JCK Las Vegas in order to help the jewelry industry better
understand how connected devices will impact the future of
jewelry."
Next Galaxy will create a virtual reality experience that will
be navigated using the CEEK platform with audio through the CEEKARS
4D audio headphones paired with a ZEISS VR ONE. With its
lightweight design, wireless portability and affordable
$129 MSRP, the ZEISS VR ONE is an
ideal device for users taking their first steps in the world of
virtual reality. VR ONE can be purchased
at http://vrone.us/ and through authorized resellers.
"We believe that shopping represents one of many potential
applications for virtual reality technology and we're excited to be
working with some of the foremost pioneers in the field to bring
the technology to everyone" said ZEISS Multimedia Devices Director,
Andreas Klavehn.
About Next Galaxy Corp.
Next Galaxy Corporation is a leading developer of
innovative content solutions and fully Immersive Consumer Virtual
Reality technology. The Company's flagship consumer products in
development are CEEKARS – the world's first 4D Audio
Headphones for immersive environments and CEEK, a
next-generation fully immersive entertainment and educational
social virtual reality platform. Next Galaxy's CEEK simulates the
communal experience of attending events, such as concerts, sporting
events, movies or conferences through Virtual Reality. For further
information, visit www.nextgalaxycorp.com.
Forward-looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are only
predictions and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that
could cause Next Galaxy's actual results to differ materially from
anticipated results and expectations expressed in these forward
looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties such as those described in Next Galaxy's
periodic reports on file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Contact
Tina Brown
Next Galaxy Corp.
+1-877-407-9797
Tina@ceek.com
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