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Amazon’s New ‘Sumerian’ Tool Aims to Make Developing Web-based VR Apps Easier

Road to VR

Amazon today announced a new developer tool at its annual AWS re:Invent that aims to make creating web-based applications for VR/AR and traditional monitors even easier. sample scene using Sumerian, image courtesy Amazon. Amazon Sumerian is now available for preview. You can also check out a sample scene here.

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Enhancing Immersive Experiences With Spatial Audio

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Just as multidimensional images immerse us into a virtual environment, spatial sound effects also immerse us into a memorable sound experience that heightens our other senses. The visual elements we see in the virtual environment must match the detailed spatial audio mix to make the experience realistic.

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Get Lost In The Rainforest With ‘Amazon Odyssey’ VR

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The Amazon River Basin, the biggest tropical rainforest in the world, is not only home to 10% of the Earth’s known species, but also happens to be one of the coolest natural wonders one could possibly see. Throughout the experience you’ll traverse four interactive environments, each featuring their own immersive tasks.

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HTC VIVE VR Headset Now Available on Amazon

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The HTC VIVE (yes, they now capitalize all the letters in VIVE) is getting itself in front of millions of new online shoppers perusing the virtual aisles of Amazon. HTC has announced that the virtual reality system can now be purchased from Amazon.com in the United States and is priced at $799.

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Lenovo VR Classroom 2 Updates Aim To Simplify VR Education

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Henderson talks about how a virtual field trip has the ability to immerse students and expand their world view. Of course, moving classrooms into virtual environments comes with new concerns. One of the biggest is how do you keep student information safe?

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Netflix Won’t Put Its App on Vision Pro, But Web Streaming Works

Road to VR

Notably, at launch Vision Pro will also feature bespoke apps for ESPN+, NBA, MLB, PGA Tour, Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, Pluto TV, Tubi, Fubo, Crunchyroll, Red Bull TV, Imax, TikTok and Mubi. This isn’t the first time Netflix has snubbed XR users though. Why all the hub-bub?

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Industrial Metaverse: The Factory of the Future

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Brands like Amazon have already begun investing in the industrial metaverse. Virtual Factory: A Reality or a Digital Imagery Concept? Now, starting with the nitty-gritty of things – a virtual factory is a real concept, not just a sci-fi fad. Just like Industry 4.0

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