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Case Study: Polaroid Draws Smiles with AR

AR Insider

Polaroid Eyewear wanted to expose its new Gummy collection of flexible rubber-framed sunglasses. So it created an AR try-on experience that showcased this signature design. We break down results and lessons. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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The First Apple Vision Pro Reviews Are Here

Road to VR

The first reviews for Vision Pro are live, highlighting a ton of great, good and not-so-great things about Apple’s first mixed reality headset. The $3,500 Vision Pro is set to launch on February 2nd, but it seems the first reviews are already out from a select number of outlets, including CNET , The Verge , The Wall Street Journal , and CNBC. CNET’s Scott Stein took the lead on the Vision Pro review, lauding the headset for its clear micro-OLED display, mostly fluid hand-eye control

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The Mainstream Media Apple Vision Pro Reviews Are In - Here's What They Say

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Apple provided early Vision Pro units to some mainstream news outlets and YouTubers, and the review embargo was for today. My editor Ian Hamilton has already been hands-on with Apple Vision Pro twice, once just after its announcement at WWDC 2023 and again a few weeks ago. You can read his impressions from both demos here: Apple Vision Pro Hands-On: Way Ahead of Meta In Critical Ways Apple Vision Pro is the real deal.

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First Filed in 2017, Vision Pro EyeSight Patent Envisioned Anime Eyes & Furry Avatars

Road to VR

Apple was recently granted a patent for ‘EyeSight’, the external display on Vision Pro which shows the wearer’s eyes. The patent was filed way back in 2017 and envisioned the feature being used to show stylized eyes like those of anime and furry characters. Image courtesy Apple EyeSight is perhaps the most unique bit of hardware on Vision Pro.

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The Future of eLearning in 2022: A Sensitive Eye for Authentic Translation and Localization

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

To avoid awkward and sometimes disastrous learning content, instructional designers must use authentic translation in the right context to get optimal results. For example, even a simple phrase like “got milk” translates to “are you lactating” in Mexico. Can you imagine what a straight translation might do to your course? With over 317 million people in the US and over 6.7 billion potential customers in the world, personalizing training seems logical.

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Rogue Stargun Brings A New VR Space Dogfighter To Quest This Week

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Rogue Stargun, a VR space combat sim, arrives this week on Quest App Lab. Created by DuGames, Rogue Stargun began development in 2020 and was designed from the ground up for Quest. Featuring a story-driven solo campaign across 24 missions, you can pilot five unique starfighters with an interactive VR cockpit, using virtual hands to interact with controls like the flight stick, targeting system and more.

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Is Apple’s Spatial Computing Step the Correct Move? 

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Apple, Apple, Apple. The firm is full steam ahead with its Vision Pro US marketplace debut. Auidences are watching, developers are already working on realityOS applications, and XR device vendors are making a move towards the spatial computing trend of 2024. The impact of Apple’s headset is predicted by some in the XR industry to bring new eyes and fresh investments towards broader enterprise and consumer AR/VR/MR companies – already, it appears XR firms are taking note of the potent

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XREAL Secures $60 Million to Take on Apple’s Vision Pro

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

This week, smart glasses manufacturer XREAL announced a successful funding round of $60 million in a strategic round to launch the firm as a competitor to the Apple Vision Pro. The spatial computing gears are turning. This Friday, US customers will get hands-on experience with Vision Pro. While optimism is high, so is the price point. The Vision Pro headset clocks in at $3,599 for US customers, perhaps a price point too high for many – that’s where XREAL and others step in.

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Revolutionizing Professional Training – Humanizing Knowledge Sharing in 3D

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Immersive 3D environments are transforming the way knowledge is shared and internalized. This shift from traditional academic instruction to a more holistic, experiential learning approach underscores the deep connection between thinking, doing, and learning. Historically, professional training and formal education have often neglected the practical application of knowledge, focusing instead on theoretical instruction.

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Elior UK Revolutionizes Training with Mixed Reality

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Back to Blog Page In the fast-paced world of technological advancements, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance employee training and development. Elior UK, a leading catering and facilities management company, has recently embraced the power of mixed reality to transform its training programs. In this blog post, we will delve into Elior UK’s groundbreaking approach, exploring the potential of mixed reality and its impact on employee learning.

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How to Train Employees 65% Faster With Virtual Reality

With a rapidly changing economy, Avangrid Renewables looked to virtual reality to develop a standardized form of immersive training in order to onboard and upskill technicians faster than ever before.

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2024 Game Development Trends: Opportunities & Challenges

Building the Metaverse

The game industry is enduring a tumultuous period — but amidst the layoffs, the technological acceleration, the new platforms and shifting business models — there is also enormous opportunity… But only if one invests wisely. Visit: Game Development Trends in2024: Crisis and Opportunity Here is what I cover in my recent substack article: ? Revenue is down, while costs are up: this is why layoffs are happening.

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New VR Games & Releases February 2024: PSVR 2, Quest, SteamVR & More

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After some new VR games in February 2024? Here's our latest monthly highlights. 2024 hasn't long begun and already, it's been a busy year. While Apple Vision Pro has dominated headlines before this month's launch, we've already seen notable releases like UNDERDOGS , Crumbling , Bulletstorm VR , Demeter: The Asklepios Chronicles , Toy Trains , Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye , Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem and more, while The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and Space Salvage received Q

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