Road to VR

JULY 28, 2021

One year after, on August 31st, 2022, Oculus will require that new applications be built with OpenXR, and the Oculus Mobile and Oculus PC SDKs will move to “unsupported” status. In Unity, OpenXR support is still considered “experimental.”

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In the first instance, a creator familiar with Unity and 3D modelling softwares can create an XR scene and then upload to STYLY through our Unity Plugin , where a multiformat version of the scene will automatically be created and hosted, allowing anyone to view the scene using a VR HMD, AR smartphone or even WebXR through their browser.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 7, 2020

The company says in the SDK’s developer release notes that both Unity and Unreal Engine support for Oculus Go has officially been dropped. The latest Oculus SDK (v19/1.51) no longer supports the company’s first true standalone VR headset. Facebook says developers can still use Oculus Integration v18.0

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ARPost

JANUARY 16, 2023

Unity users can now enjoy improved OMS playback with their HoloSuite plugins. This provides them with better viewing controls for volumetric video files within Unity. Support for upgrades for OMS playback on Unreal Engine 5 is expected to roll out soon.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Snapdragon Spaces is slated for a more general release in Spring 2022. Snapdragon Spaces includes SDKs for Unreal Engine and Unity, and is based on OpenXR. Qualcomm isn’t leading the push with its own hardware though. Image courtesy Qualcomm Technologies.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

This Monday, the popular real-time 3D (RT3D) engine Unity completed its merger with Ironsource to introduce tools for mobile platform developers to track core user metrics that enhance eCommerce opportunities. Unity has merged with @ironSource. Unity (@unity) November 7, 2022. Read the blog for more details.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 18, 2022

According to analysts, the Apple headset could reach 10M sold units in 2026… this means that in 4 years from now, it expects to have the sales that Quest had in 2021–2022. Nano-tech wants to be the Nanite of Unity. Unreal Engine 5 has brought two interesting features with its release: Lumen and Nanite. Other news. Learn more.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As pointed out in one of the Unity Developers’ blog posts , aside from the exponential rise of development businesses, we’re also seeing more developer tools, such as the Unity and Unreal engines, becoming more accessible. Safety and anti-harassment tools will be built into platforms as they become more decentralized.”

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Companies can use engines from companies like Unity to recreate digital “twins” of products, buildings, and other items, combined with information from various data sources. For instance, Unreal Engine’s software allows users to use their phone cameras and an application to scan products or objects and upload them into a digital space.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

Conversely, REMOSHOTs content creation platform leverages the famed Unity and Unreal Engine frameworks to deliver RT3D XR solutions for firms such as the National Medical Center, the National Fire Agency, and the National Police Agency. million (223.7 billion Korean Won) to deploy a national, enterprise-grade Metaverse ecosystem.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 23, 2021

AI is then digitally embodied through Unreal Engine , Unity , Metahuman , or Ready Player Me. The icing on the cake from this summit was the announcement that the Immerse Global Summit will be returning to an in-person venue in 2022. The summit is scheduled to take place from December 5-7, 2022, in Miami Florida.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 14, 2023

According to the rumor, the headset is slim thanks to pancake optics , and It apparently features OLED microdisplays and Samsung’s own Exynos 2200 chip from 2022. Then the Vision Pro beta for the Unity game engine has not been distributed yet, so many Unity developers can’t build applications for the Vision Pro, yet.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Rec Room Studio is an upcoming PC-based creation tool powered by Unity which lets creators build higher fidelity worlds. ” Revealed as part of the Rec Con 2022 event, Rec Room says the software also enables collaborative creation with other players using the Maker Pen.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 10, 2022

As this article was being written, Varjo further expanded its cloud with Unreal and Unity engine integrations. See Also: Is 2022 the Year for Consumer AR Glasses? “At Patrick Wyatt, a C-suite veteran, has been appointed the company’s new CPO and “will be the primary lead for Varjo’s software and cloud development initiatives.”

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 20, 2023

In 2022, the firm internationally debuted Horizon, a metaverse hub for socialisation, work, and education. Moreover, trusted gaming engines like Unreal and Unity are gaining new usage as RT3D engines. But now it’s 2023, and where does the firm’s Metaverse stand?

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ARPost

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Since the market size of augmented reality solutions is expected to reach $209 billion by 2022, it’s no surprise AR is a trend for a handful of industries like gaming, media and entertainment, advertising, and others. In this case, you might need to use Unity or some other engines. What Is a Location-Based AR Application?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While gearing up for its 2022 H2 fiscal reflection period, Meta faced major roadblocks leading to a significant internal reshuffle. The firm announced the device during Connect 2022 and released it shortly after for $1,499. Meta is not the only immersive firm suffering from a tough 2022.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

HTC is set to reveal its new VIVE Mars CamTrack solution at the SIGGRAPH 2022 in Vancouver, Canada, where it will showcase the immersive production tool with Departure Lounge and Arcturus, it was revealed on Tuesday. HTC VIVE (@htcvive) August 8, 2022. A host of filming environments in a compact, lightweight form factor.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 18, 2023

FORCE also designed its immersive training application on Unity, ready for Varjo distribution. The production premiered in person on January 27, 2022, and is broadcast in VR via a Varjo-powered immersive environment. Zoan created a digital twin of the opera stage using Unreal engine to provide a photorealistic and RT3D XR stage.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

RT3D engines such as Adobe Substance, Unity, and Unreal significantly streamline XR production pipelines with easy-to-use tools. In 2021, Epic Games acquired photogrammetry solutions provider Capturing Reality, with plans to integrate the firm’s digital twin production tools into the Unreal Engine.

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Hypergrid Business

APRIL 5, 2023

In 2021 and 2022, Reality Labs — its metaverse division — reported a total loss of nearly $24 billion. I watched the Game Developers Conference presentations from Nvidia , Unreal Engine , and Unity. Image courtesy Unreal Engine.) And it’s not just Unreal and Unity.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Unity and the University of Miami. To get the project off the ground, the learning facility turned to Unity. HTV VIVE, Unreal, and Nowa Era. It also ensures GE can deliver training to employees anywhere in the world, provided they have access to a headset.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

Varjo’s technology, alongside integrations with Unity and Unreal Engine has allowed the construction leaders at Sellen to boost communication between teams, and enhance the development of amazing virtual reality mock-ups. Unity and DPR Construction. Microsoft and the Haas Group.

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JULY 28, 2022

In our Leap Motion Controller review, we provide a guide to all of the amazing features this technology has to offer, including its convenient range of plugins for Unreal and Unity. Developers and designers can use this technology to create touchless interfaces, and immersive training experiences.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

For many developers, not just in the gaming space, but throughout the world, Unity stands as one of the most powerful environments for development. ARCore works seamlessly with a range of other tools, including the Unity and Unreal environments so that developers can bring all of their most valuable software together.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 3, 2022

pic.twitter.com/nXl6k7lYqP — Megan Morrow (@morrow_megan) July 16, 2022. Current gaming engines like Unity and Unreal are not designed for this. The spatial audio is cool, but honestly spatial audio is a feature I have had in Unity for a lot of years. Watch me Jump through the Portal!!

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APRIL 15, 2024

Moreover, RT3D development services like Autodesk VRED, Blender, Godot, NVIDIA’s Omniverse, StereoKit, Unreal Engine, and Unity support OpenXR integration. The new stereo-foveated rendering improves eye-tracking features, and the feature is widespread – already finding a home on Unity, Unreal, and NVIDIA Omniverse.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

RT3D engines such as Unity and Unreal significantly streamline XR production pipelines with easy-to-use tools. NVIDIA Instant NeRF NVIDIA debuted Instant NeRF in April 2022, and the software creates digital twins based on 2D images of real-world objects, people, and entire environments.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

During 2022 the media giant already experimented with XR content. Other options include: Unreal MegaGrants: Epic Games have its funding initiative designed to support developers in the technology world. Unity runs a yearly Humanity Grant programme promoting XR projects that change the world for the better.

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Immerse Global Summit (IGS) 2022 took place in Miami 5 to 7 December, and concluded its final days in the sunny backdrop of Miami Beach’s historic Fontainebleu Hotel. It develops immersive experiences based on knowledge across verticals such as entertainment, tourism, culture, sports, and others.

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

HiberWorld (@HiberWorld) September 14, 2022. Ready Player Me’s highly-bespoke, Unity and Unreal Engine-compatible avatars facilitate rapid creations with a large catalogue of customisation options and features. create #customise #avatar #metaverse #hiberworld #readyplayerme pic.twitter.com/T661VD6UoV.

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MARCH 17, 2023

Unity Integrations allow users to connect Unity services to popular tools like Discord, Slack, and Jira. The solution also integrates with Unity, Unreal, and even the iOS environment in some cases. There’s full SDK access, support for integrating payment systems, and data statistics.

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TechCrunch VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The only supported hardware for the platform is currently Lenovo’s ThinkReality A3 smart glasses (paired with a Motorola phone), but it will expand to include hardware from Oppo and Xiaomi in the first half of 2022. Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Firms such as Apple, Unreal, and NVIDIA offer photogrammetry services that each firm has already integrated into their product portfolios. billion in 2022. Additionally, the report showcased how, in June 2022 of last year, SMARTTECH3D launched a photogrammetry system for measuring large industrial objects. billion by 2032.

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JUNE 22, 2022

. — Metaverse Standards Forum (@Metaverse_Forum) June 21, 2022. ” According to Epic Games’ Vice-President of Unreal Engine, Marc Petit , his enterprise’s goal was to build an open metaverse that “enriches humanity and is home to a thriving, fair ecosystem.”

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

The Immerse Global Summit 2022 Miami concluded on Wednesday, where some of the biggest players in the tech industry gathered to explore the future of Web3 technologies. XR Today: What have been your biggest takeaways from the IGS 2022 Miami? Brian Vogelsang : My biggest takeaway has been the excitement across the industry.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Developers don’t need to implement (or even understand) the mathematics behind IK, as game engines like Unity & Unreal have IK built-in, and packages like the popular Final IK offer fully fleshed-out implementations for less than $100. These equations power all full-body VR avatars in apps today.

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