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Podcast: How Does Vision Pro Future-Proof Apple?

AR Insider

One theme Vision Pro coverage isn't so much about specs and gadgetry but Apple's broader positioning and master plan. To add some color, AR Insider Editor in Chief, Mike Boland was recently on Localogy's podcast. We have audio and show notes. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Meta Finally Lets Users Appeal Bans in Social VR App ‘Horizon Worlds’

Road to VR

Meta announced it’s finally giving Horizon Worlds users the ability to file an appeal when suspected of breaking the social VR app’s Code of Conduct. It’s been nearly three years since Meta first released Horizon Worlds in open beta, however now the company has pushed its v149 update which includes the ability to file an appeal when restrictions are placed on their profile for suspected ‘Code of Conduct for Virtual Experiences’ violations.

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The Best VR Games of February: Project Demigod, Stranger Things VR and More

VR Bites

February is a beautiful month for VR gamers, as there are many exciting titles to look forward to. Whether you are into action, adventure, horror, or simulation, there is something for everyone in this diverse lineup of VR games. In this article, we will highlight the two most important games of the month, and then give a brief overview of the rest of the releases.

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Mark Zuckerberg Tried Apple Vision Pro But Claims Quest 3 Is Better - Here's Why

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Mark Zuckerberg says he tried Apple Vision Pro, but he doesn't seem impressed. In a three-and-a-half-minute video posted to his Instagram page , the Meta CEO gave his review of Apple’s headset and his comparison to Meta’s own Quest 3. Zuckerberg didn‘t seem impressed with Vision Pro, stating that while he previously expected that Quest 3 would just offer better value than Vision Pro, after using it he now believes Quest 3 is outright “the better product, period” because it’s “better for the vast

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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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Report: NVIDIA Forms Custom Chip Unit for Cloud Computing and More

Anand Tech

With its highly successful A100 and H100 processors for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) applications, NVIDIA dominates AI datacenter deployments these days. But among large cloud service providers as well as emerging devices like software defined vehicles (SDVs) there is a global trend towards custom silicon. And, according to a report from Reuters , NVIDIA is putting together a new business unit to take on the custom chip market.

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This AR Wayfinder Platform Could Debut in over 35,000 Offices

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

ARway.ai, a firm working with various XR device leaders, such as Apple and Magic Leap, to leverage its unique immersive wayfinding platform for a broad range of use cases, recently announced a new partnership that amplifies its product offering to an increasingly sizeable international user base. The firm is developing an immersive solution which allows clients to create bespoke immersive wayfinding visuals that help visitors navigate spaces using phone cameras.

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Arizona Sunshine 2 Gets 4K Textures With Quest 3 Update

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Arizona Sunshine 2 gets 4K textures in today's Quest 3 patch. Released last December, we've known for a while that Arizona Sunshine 2 would receive further enhancements. With Patch 1.2 out now on all platforms, the Quest 3 version promises upgrades to the zombie visuals, higher quality models and shading, reworked particle effects and increased render scale compared to Quest 2. 4K textures were also introduced for Buddy, weapons and player hands.

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Six Affordable Alternatives to the Apple Vision Pro

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

The Apple Vision Pro comes priced at $3,500, a big accessibility hurdle for many. The high cost could price many out of the product. While enthusiasts pick the device up at will, broader audiences may want an affordable alternative or cheaper future Vision Pro iteration. The device comes with top-tier specs to justify its price, such as 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, 23 million pixel display, 90Hz/96Hz/100Hz refresh rate, spatial audio, 2 hours of battery, Bluetooth, eye tracking, hand tracking, and a

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Star Wars: Squadrons Gets Hefty Discount On SteamVR & PSVR

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Star Wars: Squadrons, one of VR's best space dogfighters, currently has a massive discount on Steam and PSVR. Released in October 2020, Star Wars: Squadrons takes place after Return of the Jedi, swapping lightsabers for X-Wings and TIE Fighters as you pilot ships from both the New Republic and Imperial fleets and fight in 5v5 battles. Featuring a full campaign and online multiplayer with optional VR support while also supporting HOTAS controls, that's currently discounted by 95% on both Steam an

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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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EON Reality Launches Revolutionary Educational and Workforce Development Solutions in Uganda

EON Reality

Transforming Learning and Employment through Immersive Technologies Irvine, CA – January XX– EON Reality, the global leader in Augmented and Virtual Reality-based knowledge and skills transfer for industry and education, announces its expansion into Uganda with cutting-edge educational technology aimed at transforming the country’s learning and job market landscape.

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Beat Saber Tops The January PSVR 2 Download Charts

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Beat Saber reclaimed no.1 in January's PSVR 2 download charts. Sony announced its first PlayStation Store charts for 2024, revealing January's top downloads on PS4, PS5, PSVR and PSVR 2. While December saw strong debuts from Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 and Among Us VR , it's business as usual once again, with Beat Saber taking no.1 across Europe and North America.

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Enerjisa Uretim Transforms Operations with Mixed Reality

CraneMorley

Back to Blog Page In a bold move towards the future, Enerjisa Uretim, a key player in the energy sector, has partnered with Microsoft Azure to usher in a new era of efficiency and innovation through mixed reality. A Seamless Blend of Physical and Digital Realms By harnessing the power of Azure Mixed Reality, Enerjisa Uretim has successfully bridged the gap between the physical and virtual worlds.

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Under Cover Review: Enjoyable But Barebones Lightgun VR FPS

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Under Cover offers an enjoyable lightgun-themed VR FPS, though there's not much to keep you returning. Read on for our full review: Time Crisis-style VR shooters are nothing new with Crisis VRigade and its sequel , though Under Cover's '90s-themed presentation feels like you've stepped inside a PS1-era shooter. Structured like a buddy-cop film, you play as either Magnum or Redeye, undercover agents taking down an evil corporation.

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Are You Still Watching? How to Create Engaging Presentations for Virtual Learning

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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Meta Horizon Worlds v149 Release Notes

Oculus

Meta Horizon Worlds v149 is here! This week, we’re giving people the ability to file an appeal when restrictions are placed on their profile for.

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EON Reality Launches EON DynaMind: A New Era in User-Generated Autonomous AI Agents for Knowledge Transfer

EON Reality

EON Reality, the global leader in virtual and augmented reality-based solutions, is excited to introduce EON DynaMind, an innovative platform set to transform the landscape of education and training. EON DynaMind ushers in a new era of knowledge transfer, leveraging the power of user-generated content and autonomous AI agents to create dynamic, immersive learning experiences.