VRScout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Last year Google launched a VR version of Google Earth , letting you visit locations around the world in 3D. I’d love to skip down the street with the tap of the controller, just like we’ve grown familiar with from Google Maps. Image Credit: Google Street View. The new update brings Street View imagery from 85 countries.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Last week Google released a beta of Chrome 81 for Android, Chrome OS, Linux, macOS, and Windows, which means a stable version is just around the corner. Google first included WebVR, the VR-focused predecessor to the WebXR API, in Chrome 66 back in April 2018. Image courtesy Google.

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Road to VR

APRIL 23, 2025

While not finalized, VR users can jump into Oblivion today by downloading Praydog’s UEVR mod and possibly a few test profiles currently being shared. You’ll of course need an original copy of The Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionRemastered for PC.

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Road to VR

MAY 22, 2024

Meta CTO Andrew ‘Boz’ Bosworth says the company would “love” to have some sort of Discord integration on Quest in the future, pending interest from Discord, that is—once again highlighting the fact that Quest really just needs Google Play. It may be getting ready to compete with the help of Samsung.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Last week Google launched the beta for Chrome 79, the latest update for its Chrome web browser. According to Google, this new-and-improved WebVR support will eventually make its way to Chromium-based browsers, including Oculus Browser, Microsoft Edge, Magic Leap’s Helio, and Firefox Reality. Feature Image Credit: TechDows.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) next week, Google announced it’s bringing ARCore , it’s augmented reality SDK, out of preview and to a number of flagship smartphones in its 1.0 Once Google throws the switch, you’ll be able to download ARCore here. image courtesy Google. image courtesy Google.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Open Blocks, the open source rebirth of Google's Blocks, is now available on Quest in early access. Blocks by Google released in 2017 as a PC VR tool for low-poly 3D modeling with tracked controllers, and was one of the first VR-native 3D creation tools. The group has plans to improve Blocks with future releases.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A VPS system detecting visual features in the surrounding environment (Image by Google) VPS stands for Visual Positioning System. GPS together with the sensors on the phone is all that we need to orient ourselves on a 2D map like Google Maps that we use every day. What is VPS? How do you develop an application using VPS?

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Instead of requiring any sort of app download, the platform offers up a web-based interface for quick and easy 3D content browsing, supporting XR headsets and flatscreen devices alike. What is clear though is HTC isn’t the company it once was. Where that leaves HTC is still a mystery.

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VRScout

JULY 6, 2017

For the last month I’ve been working with Google to test Blocks, a new VR creation tool that enables anyone to 3D model low polygon objects without training. These objects can also be downloaded to a computer and imported into 3D programs like Unity. Google VR (@googlevr) July 6, 2017. To explain, I created this. Happy modeling!

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VRScout

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The location-based AR experience is powered by Google’s ARCore Geospatial API , which allows developers to tether digital content to real-world locations covered by Google Street View. Image Credit: Google x Gorillaz. After the “live” performance, you can watch the show in-app any time you’d like.

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Road to VR

APRIL 17, 2018

Google has partnered with CyArk , the non-profit studio behind VR app MasterWorks: Journey Through History (2018), to expand CyArk’s mission to 3D laser-scan the world’s historical sites and provide open access to the data. Google and CyArk are making the source data of the models available to anyone interested.

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ARPost

AUGUST 5, 2019

The AR app Google Lens has a similar objective so it makes sense that they would work together. That’s why Wescover is making their catalog of thousands of artists and art pieces available on Google Lens. The move expands Google Lens and moves Wescover into the AR space. Wescover and Google Lens. The Wescover Platform.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

I’m already known in the VR communities as being the guy who published on App Lab an experience that was just made of a cube (you can download it here ). How to download the app. How to download the app. I’m unsure if submitting it to SideQuest, but for now, I made it available via my Google Drive folder.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 22, 2022

These tools include: The possibility for a parent to lock certain apps on the device for his/her children Automatic prevention of downloads of applications whose target audience age is higher than the age of the player (e.g. if the app is 18+ and the player is 15, the system won’t download it). It was even featured on Google News.

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VRScout

APRIL 14, 2020

Discover and play indie VR/AR content without having to make a single download. Because there’s no download required, all of the experiments in XR Swim are not only easy to access, but easy to share as well. Many of these projects are open-source, with the project files available to download and customize.

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AR Insider

MAY 3, 2023

Apple's App Clips – along with Google's counterpart Instant Apps – lets users launch app-like experiences without the download. This is broader than AR, but could it emerge as a go-to AR delivery system? This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

MARCH 31, 2023

Instead of using the Google Play Store, participants will receive a custom URL directing them to the download. .” Credit: VRChat VRChat for Android will be available to VRChat Plus subscribers first within 3-4 months followed by a full public release 3-6 months after the VRC+ release.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Google stopped active development on Tilt Brush late last month, but also made the VR creation suite open source so anyone could get under the hood. One neat feature is the ability to download your sketches, models, and snapshots in your local storage. Looking for more Tilt Brush clones?

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Unveiled at a press event last month, Google’s Daydream View headset is now on sale from retailers like Best Buy, Verizon, and Google’s own store. Like the Google Cardboard and Gear VR, Daydream View is powered by your phone (in this case a Google Pixel or Pixel XL device).

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 22, 2024

Zuck’s genius move before Google I/O I was kinda shocked reading this piece of news, but I was also quite happy because I’m all in for open platforms, and seeing finally Meta breaking the walls of its walled garden is for me a good thing. And with the operating system comes also Meta’s store.

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VRScout

MAY 5, 2023

You’ll also need to download the JioImmersive app, available on the App Store and Google Play. While the app itself is free to download, you will need to be a Jio customer in order to access IPL content. For more information visit jio.com/dive.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 15, 2025

This week, we had quite a lot of interesting news about all the major players: Apple, Meta, Google, and Valve. I think this decision may make a lot of sense: Meta is allegedly going to release glasses with a display at the end of this year, so launching something with fewer features may not have made much sense for Google.

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Road to VR

MARCH 3, 2025

Owlchemy Labs has been a powerhouse of top-selling VR games, so when the Google-owned studio released Dimensional Double Shift in beta last year for free, it wasn’t immediately clear why the studio behind Job Simulator (2016) was making its first stride into freemium territory.

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VRScout

AUGUST 11, 2022

Those in Europe can download the app for free via the Apple Store and Google Play. CUSTOMCAST is now available free in Europe via the Apple Store and Google Play in the following languages: English, Japanese, and Chinese (Traditional/Simplified).

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

It’s been about a week since Google announced it had stopped active development on VR creation suite Tilt Brush (2016) and made the app open source. Check out our simple guide of how (and why) to use SideQuest to download this and a mountain of other games and apps.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 10, 2019

Google I/O 2019 has just finished and has all been about new augmented reality features. Well, you are in the right place… Google ARCore. It works quite well, but it can be used only by the most recent phones that have been certified by Google for ARCore (all the other ones, can try this hack ). Isn’t it cool?

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The Vive Guardian app is available free to download via the Google Play Store and Viveport. Broadcast mode, on the other hand, enables parents to select individual games and apps one at a time and broadcast them directly to the headset using an Android smartphone. Image Credit: HTC Vive.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Google has just launched Poly , a new platform for browsing and downloading 3D objects and scenes. Fully integrated with Google’s popular VR creative tools Tilt Brush and Blocks , the new site also supports direct OBJ upload, and viewing of objects using a VR headset, or via a desktop or mobile browser. Image courtesy Google.

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ARPost

AUGUST 18, 2020

If it does not, all you have to do is go to Google Play and install Google Play Services for AR. If you try to install ARCore from Google Play on an unsupported device, you will get the message: “This app is incompatible with your device.” Download and Install TangoCore. Download and Install HelloAR.

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VRScout

JUNE 27, 2020

Holopundits’ TotalAR app features a number of downloadable AR content, such as hot air balloons, UFOs, rainbows, and floating lanterns just to name a few. TotalAR is available for download free via the App Store and Google Play. TotalAR will also be introducing new AR content leading into the 2020 holiday season.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Spatial , the social collaboration platform for XR devices, is now available for public download on Oculus Quest, which includes cross-platform support for HoloLens, Magic Leap One, Nreal, Web browsers, and iOS & Android mobile devices. You can download Spatial for Quest here.

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VRScout

MARCH 10, 2022

Unlike standard AR experiences that require dedicated apps, 8th Wall’s WebAR technology allows you to access high-end AR content directly from a compatible WebAR browser, such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. No additional download is required.

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VRScout

JUNE 8, 2023

Download the Virtual Adventurer app now to explore 9 California State Parks in immersive AR. Simply download the app from the App Store or Google Play or scan the QR code provided above. ” The Virtual Adventurer app is available now on iOS & Android devices. For more information visit here.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Those interested can download the Portable Emulator app 100% free of charge here. While I won’t tell you where to access these files outright due to legal reasons, a quick Google search should provide you with all the information you need. You can also reposition and resize your emulator as well as alter the screen aspect ratio.

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VRScout

MARCH 14, 2018

Google is working on ways to create the most realistic sense of presence while in VR. To help with that, Google has been experimenting with light fields to show how VR can come as close as possible to what you’d actually see if you were there. Download the demo for free and check it out for yourself. Image Credit: Google VR.

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ARPost

JULY 20, 2020

Another good example is Google’s AR animals. No app download necessary. Indeed, few customers will want to download a heavy app just to look at a few items in a store. You didn’t have to install an app: to experience augmented reality, you just needed to look at the screen. Source: 9to5Google. Source: Zappar.

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