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Classic VR Platformer ‘Lucky’s Tale’ Remastered For Quest 2

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Brought to us by Texas-based developer Playful Studios, this next-gen 3D platformer has you taking control of the titular Lucky Swiftail, a happy-go-lucky fox, and embarking on a daring rescue mission in search of your best friend, Piggy. That said, the game does offer several VR-specific interactions. Image Credit: Playful Studios.

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Texas Instruments Introduces ‘Smallest-Ever’ Controller for AR Smartglasses

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Texas Instruments (TI) has released the ‘smallest-ever’ DLP controller that can enable interaction on AR smartglasses and 4k ultra high-definition (UHD) projectors. Our new controller is the latest example of how TI DLP technology is helping engineers develop epic displays for entertainment that can be taken anywhere.”

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Texas Power Companies Are Remotely Raising Temperatures on Residents' Smart Thermostats

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Texas is one of several states suffering through a record-breaking heat wave that’s pushing electric grids to their limits. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, has urged residents to do their part by raising the temperature on their thermostats, but several smart thermostats owners say their devices… Read more.

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Researchers Say Head-mounted Haptics Can Combat Smooth Locomotion Discomfort in VR

Road to VR

Researchers from the National Taiwan University, National Chengchi University, and Texas A&M University say that haptic feedback delivered to the head right from a VR headset can significantly reduce discomfort related to smooth locomotion in VR. Moving players artificially through large virtual environments isn’t a trivial task.

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The 10 Coolest VR/AR Experiences From SXSW 2022

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Masked or otherwise (Texas is pretty lax), a frenzy of wild-eyed art, music, film, and XR-hungry visitors flooded into Austin for a week of back-to-back programming. A SXSW to remember with who’s-who in XR creative technology showing face at the fest for the first time in two years. SXSW was back in full force last week.

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Samsung is Developing VR Tools to Help Diagnose Mental Health

Road to VR

the New 2017 Gear VR with Controller. The system, called Eye Sync, is already in use at the athletic divisions of University of Texas and Iowa State University. Besides Gear VR and Bixby, the diagnostic tool will also incorporate data retrieved from the Gear S3 smartwatch and the S Health app.

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Nissan Partners With HaptX To Bring Realistic Touch To Vehicle Design

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Because it’s a VR environment, designers have full control of the model and space. Just recently, HaptX announced their breakthrough haptic technology with telerobotics , allowing the control a robotic arm from anywhere in the world and feel the objects being held in real-time. Just imagine the collaborative possibilities.

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