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Vive Trackers Experiments – Part 2: Setup, Props, and Full Body Virtual Reality

The Ghost Howls

cable extender of the same style from Amazon for £10, it was easy to use the USB extension cables to place two Vive Tracker dongles right into my playspace, by passing under the door alongside the headset tether. For some reason, they are found to be a little less expensive through HTC’s Amazon store at £127.50 Anyone for Tennis?

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Why are Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality the Perfect XR Pair?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) are set to increase in popularity despite ongoing turbulent times for the Metaverse. Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others.

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Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality: The Perfect Pair?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) are set to increase in popularity despite ongoing turbulent times for the Metaverse. Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others.

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The XR Week Peek (2024.12.16): Android XR announced, Samsung headset showcased, and more!

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More info A good deal on Quest 3S You can find the Quest 3S (256 GB) on sale on Amazon US and other regions at $400, including a $30 digital Amazon credit. If you still havent bought the Quest 3S, this is a good deal that runs until Christmas.

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Amazon Promises “single-digit latency” for AR/VR Streaming Over 5G with AWS Wavelength

Road to VR

Last month Amazon quietly announced the ‘Wavelength’ platform as part of its Amazon Web Services (AWS) offering. Amazon says the platform is made for “latency-sensitive workloads” including AR/VR streaming, game streaming, IoT and more.

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Amazon Brings Augmented Reality Product Previews to iOS App

Road to VR

Well, an AR preview might not exactly be ‘trying it’, but Amazon’s new ‘AR View’ function aims to help you figure out if a crock-pot clashes with your marble counters, or if that chair can really fit in that corner, adding a little more depth to the online shopping experience than you’re used to.

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US Fire Department Launches VR Training Programme

XR Today - Virtual Reality

The money went into purchasing virtual reality (VR) software created by the Australian company EmergiSim, with headsets costing much less by comparison that are available to buy from Amazon for $199. The cognitive science behind virtual reality is proven. That’s something we don’t do very often.

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