Road to VR

JUNE 20, 2024

Meta appears to be readying a tool that will allow Quest users the ability to force software updates via a tethered connection. Luna also shared a screenshot and link to an informational page detailing the ostensibly web-based update tool, which appears to be 404’ed at the time of this writing.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 26, 2024

Well, you’re in luck; the Meta Quest Software update tool, announced in June 2024, allows users to manually update their headsets. Here’s everything you need to know about using the Meta Quest software update tool. What is the Meta Quest Software Update Tool? Meta quickly announced that the tool had “gone live” soon after.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Snapchat Adds New AR and ML Tools for Advertising What is Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising? Abi Bowman , Disguise’s Chief Collaboration Officer, commented on the latest MAX-R tools: “MAX-R will offer exciting new opportunities to broaden the way creators and audiences craft, present and interact with digital realities. “By

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It can also be a valuable tool for law enforcement training. Solution and Features HTC said that the project’s ‘turning point’ came when it released the VIVE Focus 3, as it met the wireless capability and software support requirements to solve data transmission challenges.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A forthcoming update to DaVinci Resolve Studio (also made by Blackmagic) adds editing tools specifically for Apple Immersive Video, including support for calibration data from the camera. Pre-orders for the $30,000 camera are open now, with shipping planned for Q1 2025.A

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 6, 2023

User Reporting Tool In the effort to make its Virtual Reality (or should I say the M-word ?) If the application has multiplayer components, then it has to implement a User Reporting Tool easily accessible via the Oculus button on the right controller. Let’s see what it is about and let me tell you how to implement it.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 8, 2025

We even have sensors that can track everything from heart rate, to behavioral data and biometrics. High-quality visuals, spatial audio systems , and even new tools for creating digital twins are all driving more realistic XR interactions. In XR immersive workspaces, these tools serve a lot of functions.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

brought smart technologies, such as cloud connectivity, real-time data analysis, and AI into the landscape, Industry 5.0 For instance, SIMUMATIK’s emulation tool provides users with more ways to experiment with digital twins than ever before. Industry 4.0 is already hot on its heels. Where Industry 4.0 marks a new revolution.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Today, Australian geospatial data analytics firm MapAI announced a fresh round of funding worth roughly $1.3 Geospatial data is commonly the building block behind location-based AR experiences, such as entertainment, marketing, and construction demands. Moreover, the $1.3 Moreover, the $1.3 million Urban Copilot initiative.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How much is spent on software and developer tools to build XR entertainment & gaming experiences? Our latest Behind the Numbers installment unpacks original data from our research arm, ARtillery Intelligence. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Software Ecosystem Which applications and tools do you need to use your VR headset with? Theyre assessing dozens of emerging tools, from the Apple Vision Pro to the Pimax Crystal Super. It also offers full access to the Horizon ecosystem, so its easy to find tools for collaboration, product design and more.

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AR Insider

MARCH 25, 2021

New data from Thrive Analytics and ARtillery Intelligence uncovers who’s using mobile AR apps, how often, and in what categories. Deeper access to the base data and additional strategic analysis can be obtained from Thrive Analytics. New Study Reveals 29 Percent of U.S. Adults Have Used Augmented Reality. Report Availability.

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Road to VR

MARCH 17, 2025

While we’re not there yet, Snap announced that developers can start building Lenses (apps) integrating data from GPS, GNSS, compass heading, and custom locations, essentially giving devs access to geo-location data for better outdoor AR experiences.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

OpenBCI has been making open-source tools for neuroscience and biosensing since 2014. The Galea hardware is designed to be integrated into existing HMDs and is the first device that simultaneously collects data from the wearer’s brain, eyes, heart, skin, and muscles. What data will be able to gather Galea? Neurable, NextMind)?

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ARPost

JANUARY 3, 2023

That’s why augmented reality has emerged as an effective, sought-after business tool. Who has the time to peruse long data privacy rules? For example, you will learn whether the network is sharing your information with third parties for marketing purposes or they have strict data protection rules.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 22, 2025

They can step into virtual versions of environments, experiment with processes, and leverage data to make better decisions in real time. than traditional 3D workplace management tools, we first need to identify the challenges with old-fashioned systems. So, are digital twins better for workplaces? Traditional 3D workflows (e.g.,

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The SynergyXR platform aims to consolidate digital 3D learning data and opportunities that companies can roll out at scale and repeatably without limitations related to traditional mentoring.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Initially announced last April, Meta for Education is a comprehensive solution for educators looking to bring XR into the classroom, which includes Quest headsets, XR management solution subscriptions with education-tailored device capabilities suitable for the classroom, and a variety of tools and apps built for admins, educators, and students.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Two-dimensional video calling and conferencing tools can help to a degree but regular meetings on these platforms have also been linked to burnout and disengagement. Unlike video calls, these immersive collaboration tools allow employees to connect naturally, capturing the nonverbal cues shown by avatars in a virtual space.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 29, 2025

There are some great onboarding resources on the Meta Quest website, and weve created some handy guides here on XR Today that cover things like how to maximize Meta Quest battery life , use casting features, set up Meta Guardian tools and more. You also get some handy tools for VR headset management in enterprises too.

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VRScout

JUNE 7, 2021

Similar to Google Maps’ Live View, the new mode lets you scan your nearby surroundings to receive more detailed GPS data delivered in the form of AR arrows layered directly over the real world, making it the perfect tool for those in need of some additional assistance while navigating a new city or unfamiliar neighborhood.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 9, 2024

It works by processing camera images and analyzing the resulting data together with a database of spatial maps. Caverion AR by FlyAR had a similar function of overlaying BIM data on top of a real building for maintenance use cases. Immersal powered the AR4FM app by Granlund to provide this use case.

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ARPost

MARCH 18, 2022

The tool crunches data based on criteria that can impact the price of a particular piece of virtual real estate, such as location, floor pricing, traffic, and buy/sell prices, enabling it to generate estimates of fair-valued property. The Metaverse Property Appraiser has an engine that’s powered by artificial intelligence.

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VRScout

JUNE 9, 2021

During last week’s WWDC , the company flexed its AR muscles even further with the reveal of AR navigation for Apple Maps, an easy-to-use 3D modeling tool called RealityKit Object Capture , and ARKit 5 with improved face tracking and motion capture. For one, Apple’s latest AR tools are just getting into the hands of developers.

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Road to VR

APRIL 16, 2025

PresenZ is a professional-grade tool for converting cinema-quality CGI content for 6DOF viewing in VR. Now add all the additional data needed to compute 6DOF views… and you can quickly end up with tens or hundreds of gigabytes for relatively short-form content. A streaming version made for Quest is also in development.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Even in 2016, it was clear Waltz of the Wizard was something special, as Aldin Dynamics used its own data analytics and visualization tool Ghostline toprototype the game’s level design and gameplaybasically an unheard amount of attention paid to actual users of the game.

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ARPost

JANUARY 16, 2023

Arcturus , volumetric video editing and streaming tools provider, has been at the forefront of virtual production, revolutionizing immersive content experiences across a vast range of verticals. One of its latest releases is an innovative tool that aims to transform virtual production, XR storytelling, and metaverse experiences on HoloSuite.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

AI software tools enable machines to adjust to new inputs, learn from experiences, and even perform human-like tasks. Safeway, Costco, Lowe’s, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Kroger, and other popular stores are loaded into the data for customers to use. You can share and collaborate on your shopping lists with roommates and spouses too.

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ARPost

AUGUST 12, 2022

To engage more users and make AR/VR more accessible, the industry provides various tools and platforms that enable anyone to create an interactive experience without prior coding knowledge. Legacy code and rigid data models are at the heart of traditional software development. Accessibility. Step 3: Validate Your Idea.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 19, 2023

To try and overcome these challenges, having good room-emulation tools that enable quick level design iteration is essential. In this article, I want to go over how levels in Laser Dance work, and share some of the developer tools that I’m building to help me create and test the game’s adaptive laser patterns.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 6, 2021

It seemed a fantastic tool, and I was sure that I was going to upload my build in 5 minutes. According to the documentation, I could use the command-line tool , but I had no willing to go in full-nerd mode. In case you are an Unreal person, the good news is that such a tool is available also for UE4.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

MetaHuman Creators isn’t available just yet, but Epic Games did give us a sneak-peek at its powerful tool, showcasing a line of hyper-realistic digital humans ready for use in gaming, film, socialVR, fashion, retail, and so much more. It’s not surprising. ” You’ll also have access to a diverse selection of preset faces to select from.

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VRScout

JULY 7, 2021

They’ve also rolled out a number of powerful tools such as real-time WebAR face effects —an all-in-one AR development tool —and world-tracking , which is used by major brands such as Lego, Nike, Netflix, Universal Studios, and more. All you need is a smartphone with a camera and a web browser to access amazing AR effects.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

It provides trainers and administrators with the tools they need to improve efficiency, track real-time progress, and drive better learning outcomes. Roni Cerga, the CEO of VR Vision , added: Vision Portal is a game-changer for companies looking to scale and optimize immersive training programs.

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EON Reality

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Entrepreneur Guide uses cutting-edge AI to assist with business ideation, feasibility analysis, and app development, providing users with the tools and knowledge needed to successfully build a purpose-driven business. This data-driven approach ensures that entrepreneurs focus on problems with high potential for success.

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VRScout

MAY 24, 2022

” Niantic accumulated scans from existing developers, surveyors, and players and used the data collected to begin constructing its AR map. Once enough data on a specific location has been accumulated, Niantic can activate it on Lightship VPS so developers can begin developing their own location-based AR experiences for said location.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 22, 2021

As long as you have access to a high-performance GPU back at your office or in your data center or through a CSP, you can stream your rich XR experiences anywhere. Those were design decisions that developers had to make based on the tools and platforms they had access to at the time. Most recently, we’ve taken XR to the cloud.

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