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Specterras creates 3D virtual reality experiences of nature and culture using the best technologies available.

Specterras creates 3D immersive experiences of the natural and cultural world using the best technologies available. We pride ourselves on a level of detail that captures the tiniest leaves, rock details, moss, water, and plants. Our experiences allow people to move with complete freedom. Our experiences are customizable for virtual reality headsets including the Oculus Rift, Samsung GearVR, large

-scale multimedia projections, IOS devices, Macs and PCs, and gaming consoles. Our aim is to so immerse people in nature (and culture) that they feel like they are really there.

04/29/2026

Gleason’s Boxing Gym is pure New York:
part elite training ground, part community hub, part living history.

We built this with because this is where VR shines — not as spectacle, but as storytelling.
It’s one thing to watch boxing history. It’s another to feel like you’re in the ring with it.

At Specterras, we keep it simple: story first.
Tech should serve narrative — never the other way around.

Mediums evolve. Great stories endure.

What story do you think is best told through VR?

04/11/2026

**This morning we head to the souks and sands of Morocco.**
Street noise, market heat, texture, rhythm, sand, camels, and the daily theater of people living their lives.
Join us live on **DeoVR** at **10:00 AM EST** for **Morocco: Kingdom of Light**.

No flights. No jockeying for overhead bin space. No itineraries. Just show up curious.

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12/09/2025

Here are four reasons that VR has a growing and important place in our media landscape. For more information on documenting the natural and cultural world in VR, DM us here.

THE DEMOCRATIZATION OF PRESENCE Traditional video allows you to watch a place; VR allows you to temporarily inhabit a place. Filming in stereoscopic VR gives the viewer a sense of depth too—an important part of feeling immersed. It is well documented that VR is more easily recalled and processed differently by the brain than conventional media.

CULTURAL CONTEXT THROUGH ENVIRONMENT Culture is inextricably linked to the land. To understand the rhythm of life in the Caribbean (or anywhere else), you have to understand the relationship with the flora and fauna that inhabit that place. VR allows outsiders to experience the environment that shapes a culture—the scale, the colors, the sounds, the pacing. It turns an abstract location on a map into a tangible reality.

PRESERVATION AND CLIMATE HERITAGE Places like Saona Island are vulnerable to climate change and rising sea levels. High-fidelity VR documentation serves as a digital archive. It preserves the natural heritage of a region for future generations, ensuring that even if the geography changes, the memory of its beauty and cultural significance remains intact and accessible to the world. Whether we like it or not, we will not maintain all of the natural and cultural beauty that we have access to today, but we can get much closer to that feeling with high fidelity archival VR recordings.

ACCESSIBILITY Not everyone has the physical ability or financial means to travel to remote islands (or see the cultural treasures of the world). VR democratizes the experience of wonder. Sharing these moments brings the global community into the fold, allowing a student in Siberia or New York City, or a person with limited mobility to see the dance of palm trees overhead or the hypnotic lapping of the Caribbean tide.

10/25/2025

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Immerse yourself in a bit of nature and fight the itch to swipe, whether that be up, down or left, right. 95% of users are less pleased with themselves after swiping vertically or horizontally. To learn more about combating the new DSM registered disorder, swipe syndrome, DM us here

10/10/2025

This is what I hope will be a sort of antidote - a countermeasure for the constant cacophonous stimulation of social media. An offset for the relentless dopamine hits from likes, food p**n, influencer “content”, and all the rest that is bombarding our bouncy brains. This is a place where hawksbill turtles and manatees congregate for a leisurely midday lunch (and maybe the marine equivalent of an aquatic aperitivo). These sea grasses are briny, flowing, and full of nourishment. Just as those sea grasses can nourish a wandering manatee, so too can just immersing yourself in nature nourish a wandering mind. This is a VR scene of the natural world adapted for your tiny virtual reality machine, also known as your smartphone. Take a moment to take it in, “stop the swipe” (or at least delay it a bit), and indulge in this mental aperitivo. Happy Friday!

08/16/2024

If you’ve arrived here looking for the most elevated burrito in NYC, you’ll be pointed in the right direction. Meaning “little donkey” in Spanish, the burrito, experts speculate, was named as such because, like a donkey, it contains various items or ingredients. Like vodka, the origin story of the burrito is complicated, controversial, and inconclusive. However, what isn’t inconclusive is how damn delicious the burritos at Son Del North are, so if you are in the Lower East Side, it is worth a stop, and if you are in the city, it is worth a diversion. Having spoken with the co-owners (two-time Chopped winner) and (both very kind and menschy people), it was clear that a lot of thought, planning, and culinary chops went into the conception of this eatery. We tried the Camarón Ranchero, a Sinoloan-inspired rice-free tortilla-wrapped flavor sinfonía with shrimp, pico de gallo, salsa roja, avocado, cheese, and creamy Peruvian beans that were, according to Chef Annisha, generously handed down by her unparalleled abuelita. While I love Mexican food, the output in the US is often underwhelming. is not just the antidote to passable but widely available Mexican fair; it is, without a doubt, one of the best burritos in NYC and, I dare say, the country.

07/11/2024

Summer in NYC is a uniquely sticky, stinky, and stupefying proposition. Sure, there is the ubiquitous odor of sun-kissed miscellaneous garbage and decomposing door dash leftovers wafting in the air, the pyramidal heaps of bloated black trash bags, subway temperatures soaring to levels more appropriate for a Sky Ting yoga class, and, of course, the dank urban humidity that seems to permeate the fibers of even the most moisture-wicking fabrics. But, if you can see through the heat and occasional foul NYC summer potpourri, it is one of the best times to hop around town.

Many NYC residents travel on weekends (Long Island, Fire Island, Catskills, etc.) or work remotely during summer. Fewer tourists file along the narrow sidewalks and parks, and Midtown becomes oddly tolerable (Midtown during the high season has what some might call a prickly pedestrian problem). Restaurants like Una Pizzeria Napoletana and Tatiana are more accessible for walk-in scenarios, and Downtown has a distinctly more “local” and minimal vibe (heat keeps tourists and Westchester county daytrippers at bay).

The numerous museums offer a chilly respite from the heat. Among the many world-class museums, the Met, where these two enjoy impromptu ice cream, is not only nicely air-conditioned; it is the 4th largest museum in the world. And don’t be fooled by the crowds of people and yellow cabs by the 5th Ave entrance; there are more than 2.2 million (yes, that’s million) square feet to explore. And there is always a nook tucked away where you can feel a sense of calm and relative isolation. So, if you want to escape the balmy NYC heat, look no further than the Met, even on the weekend. And don’t forget to bounce around the city and graze at the many tasty eateries and gelaterias. What’s your favorite NYC summer maneuver?

06/25/2024

Today is election day in NYC, and Democratic primary Congressional candidates are not pulling any punches. The theme of the election, as this is obviously a Democratic stronghold, is the tension and growing antagonisms between the progressive and neoliberal wings of the Democratic party. Whatever your political persuasion, a healthy democratic system requires informing yourself on the issues (and while political ads and poll volunteers are helpful), they are better ways to make an intelligent voting decision. Take a look at Ballotpedia if you have not gotten to know your primary candidates.

06/19/2024

Happy Juneteenth to all! Today is a day worth celebrating for all the civil rights leaders and ordinary people who fought and (and still fight) for a more just and humane world. Willie Mays, one of the greatest players in baseball, passed away yesterday. Though it is not a tragic passing (the man was 93), it is a story that is interesting and relevant to the time in which we live.

By all accounts, Willie Mays was kind on and off the field. He even played stickball with local kids in Harlem between games for the Brooklyn Dodgers. However, Mays preferred not to delve into racial, political, and social issues, saying, “I’m a ballplayer. I am not a politician or a writer or a historian. I can do best for my people by doing what I do best.” Like Muhammad Ali, Jackie Robinson used his athletic platform to promote vital political change and civil rights legislation. Our athletes and celebrities, especially with the influence of social media, are very aware of the risk associated with offending the wrong people. Michael Jordan, who famously steered clear of political commentary, once said in response that “Republicans buy sneakers too.” Lebron James has taken a different approach, and so has Colin Kaepernick.

Juneteenth is not just a day of celebration but also a reflection on what can be improved and what should be changed. Did Willie Mays take the right approach in letting his on-the-field performance “do the talking”? Was Jackie Robinson justified in his criticism of Mays? What should we be willing to do and say in the context of our work and careers to promote fundamental human rights and equality?

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