Road to VR

AUGUST 28, 2024

Quest has been an increasingly popular choice for Steam users since the release of the original in 2019, now accounting for over half of all connected VR headsets. Now Valve’s latest 2.8.3 SteamVR update includes a few new features that’s making Quest a better PC VR headset than ever. Released in late 2023, Steam Link allows users to easily connect their Quest wirelessly to SteamVR to play PC VR or flatscreen PC games, essentially letting you bypass Meta’s own Air Link.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 28, 2024

Will AI elevate or replace writers. It depends on the type of writer as nonfiction is more easily replicable through generative and conversational AI. Fiction writers could be safe. for now. Charlie Fink dives into the dynamics. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 28, 2024

Quest doesn’t have AirPlay, but it’s not for the lack of trying. In a post on X, Meta CTO Andrew ‘Boz’ Bosworth says the company is happy to do the “heavy lifting” on bringing Apple’s media streaming to Quest— if Apple will allow it. John Carmack, legendary programmer and former CTO of Oculus, posted on X recently that while at Meta he “always wanted to get Apple AirPlay support on Meta Quest.” However he maintained Apple apparently “wo

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AUGUST 28, 2024

Meta plans to ship an extremely light mixed reality headset in 2027, The Information reports. The Information's new report comes less than a week after it reported that Mark Zuckerberg and his CTO Andrew Bosworth canceled a high-end headset planned for 2027 codenamed La Jolla, which previous reports have described as being a Quest Pro 2. Quest Pro 2 Reportedly Canceled By Meta Meta has reportedly canceled the high-end headset it planned for 2027 due to the high cost of its micro-OLED displays.

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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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Road to VR

AUGUST 28, 2024

ArborXR , an XR device management company working in the enterprise space, announced it has secured $12 million in new funding. The company says it will use the funding to further scale its mobile device management (MDM) platform, which allows companies to manage fleets of XR devices and content. Led by Mercury Fund and Cortado Ventures, with participation from Impact Venture Capital and Lewis & Clark Ventures, the new funding round brings the total capital raised by ArborXR to over $25 mill

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

AUGUST 28, 2024

Significant leaks are circulating this week, revealing potential details on Samsung’s elusive XR headset via a GeekBench listing. Until now, details on the device have been sparse. However, it is safe to say that Samsung is developing its XR wearable as part of its broader mobile hardware ecosystem, ready for its debut sometime in 2024/25. Leaked device details include 16GB RAM, 2.36GHz, and an Android 14 framework.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

The premise is simple: Slot Cars, Hot Wheels, Tyco RC, in Mixed Reality. You have a car; go fast, race to the finish. You'll love it. The Facts What is it?: A third-person racing/arcade game with an optional first-person mode Platforms: Meta Quest 3, Quest 2, Pro ; Pico 4, Pico 3 Neo (played on Quest 3) Release Date: August 28th Developer: Brainz Gamify Price: $19.99 USD Track Craft today Track Craft improves upon the '90s classic in a few ways: Compete for speed globally.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

AUGUST 28, 2024

This week, Meta announced the discontinuation of Spark, its AR SDK, allowing developers to create basic AR content ready for Meta’s portfolio of smartphone social media platforms. The move does not remove AR integrations on platforms like Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook; instead, Spark’s closure means that only first-party Meta AR content will be available on its applications.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

Band Space offers a new take on Rock Band in VR, letting you perform sets with up to three other players. Here are our demo impressions. While Rock Band VR already exists, Band Space clearly wants to carve itself out as a similar type of rhythm game. The demo lets you rock out on drums, keyboard, drums, guitar, or bass to several songs. Booting it up presents the usual calibration options stuff, then you can choose one of four avatars.

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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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Anand Tech

AUGUST 28, 2024

Cougar, established in 2008, has become a notable name in the PC hardware market, particularly among gamers and enthusiasts. While Cougar might appear to be a relatively recent addition to the industry, it is backed by HEC/Compucase, a veteran in the PC market known primarily for its OEM products. Cougar was created as a subsidiary to focus on developing and marketing high-performance products tailored to the needs of gamers and PC enthusiasts.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

The upcoming 2024-2025 edition of StatusPRO's NFL Pro Era series will adopt a live service model and add a defensive gameplay mode. The new 2024-2025 edition of NFL Pro Era will be available for current players at $19.99 and new players at $39.99. Additional content packs will be available throughout the season, starting at $4.99. Players who have purchased the earlier games in the series, NFL Pro Era and NFL Pro Era 2 , will see an update providing access to all free play modes, cosmetic custom

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Program Ace

AUGUST 28, 2024

Learn how to create AI chatbots that stand out. This guide covers everything from defining goals to deploying chatbots that improve business operations.

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Upload VR

AUGUST 28, 2024

Trombone Champ: Unflattened is an intriguing adaptation of the rhythm comedy game, though not everything translates perfectly for VR. Here are our impressions. When Flat2VR Studios was formally announced back in March, I had many guesses as to what its first official VR release would be, especially considering how many established modders are involved following previous VR projects.

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Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon

Remote meetings are here to stay - and many are BORING. If you are trying to engage your learners (or any audience), compelling content is critical. But trying to create stimulating content with the same tools you’ve always had is hard, right? Thankfully, wrong! Terrific tools in PowerPoint along with visual assets help you create the kind of dynamic content you need to capture your remote audience’s attention, with functions that allow for interactive sequences and navigation.

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Oculus

AUGUST 28, 2024

What if you could transform any room in your house into the most amazing race track for tiny virtual cars imaginable? Now that’s possible with Track Craft, out today on the Meta Quest platform.

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Oculus

AUGUST 28, 2024

NFL PRO ERA is coming back with a new look this year. The first two entries in the popular VR football franchise won over players with their attention to detail, fast-paced gameplay, and realistic representations of every NFL stadium. Later this year, NFL PRO ERA is relaunching as a live service title, including a suite of updates, new game modes, and more.

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Oculus

AUGUST 28, 2024

Parents who have approved access to a managed Meta account for their preteens will soon have the opportunity to also approve access to specific experiences.

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