Mon.Aug 26, 2024

article thumbnail

How Much is Spent on Mobile AR App & Game Development?

AR Insider

How much is spent on software and developer tools to build entertainment & gaming apps, as well as web and in-app experiences? Our latest Behind the Numbers installment breaks it down. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

AR 285
article thumbnail

‘The Unity Cube’ is the Worst Game on the Quest Store—on Purpose

Road to VR

The Unity Cube is an objectively terrible game that was built to test the limits of what Quest content Meta would allow into its uncurated App Lab program. The experiment continues to prove its worth; now that Meta has dissolved App Lab, The Unity Cube has moved to the main Quest store and shown that Meta is truly hands-off when it comes to the scope or quality of what can get listed in its VR game store.

Unity 228
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Use the Meta Quest Software Update Tool

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Do you want immediate access to the latest software updates and features on your Meta Quest device without waiting for an update to apply automatically? Well, you’re in luck; the Meta Quest Software update tool, announced in June 2024, allows users to manually update their headsets. Before now, Meta followed a similar process to most XR leaders, deploying updates automatically for headsets over a period of weeks.

Software 189
article thumbnail

Apple Vision Pro vs XReal Air 2 Ultra: Battle of the Spatial Computing Headsets

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Apple Vision Pro vs XReal Air 2 Ultra: Which is the better spatial computing device for XR enthusiasts? Since Apple first introduced its new mixed-reality headset, the hype around spatial computing has exploded. It seems like virtually every leading vendor and XR developer is exploring the benefits of spatial experiences. XReal, a leading smart glasses company, was one of the first vendors to introduce a competitor to the Apple Vision Pro at CES 2024.

Apple 111
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Astro Hunters VR Takes The PvPvE Shooter To Quest Next Month

Upload VR

Astro Hunters VR, a PvPvE extraction shooter, announced a release date on Quest. Developed by Wenkly Studio ( Survival Nation , Elven Assassin ), you may recall that Astro Hunters VR released on Steam earlier this month. While the developer initially targeted a Q3 2024 release window on Quest, it's now confirmed that Astro Hunters VR will launch on the Meta Horizon Store this September.

Groups 104

More Trending

article thumbnail

EON Reality and Eduvators Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Educational Technology

EON Reality

IRVINE, CA – 26 August, 2024 – EON Reality, a global leader in Virtual and Augmented Reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education, today announced a strategic partnership with Eduvators, an innovative online hub for educators embracing cutting-edge technologies in learning environments. This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of Extended Reality (XR) and Spatial AI technologies in education, combining EON Reality’s advanced XR platform with Eduvators

article thumbnail

Meta Addresses Quest Pro 2 Cancellation Rumours Ahead of Connect 2024

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Over the weekend, reports hit the airwaves claiming that Meta is cancelling a prototype for an upcoming Apple Vision Pro competitor, with speculation forecasting the discontinuation of an upcoming Quest Pro 2-esc prototype model called ‘La Jolla.’ According to insiders, the La Jolla prototype, initially planned for release in the coming years, used similar display technology in the Apple Vision Pro to offer an alternative to the breakout device.

AR 91
article thumbnail

Does It Stack? Hands-On: Tumble VR Meets Mixed Reality

Upload VR

Does It Stack? is a new physics-based puzzle game in mixed reality, and we went hands-on at Gamescom. Here are our full impressions. Previously featured in our last UploadVR Summer Showcase , Does It Stack? from Belgian studio Cybernetic Walrus challenges you to stack everyday items to a certain height without toppling the pile. Featuring 60 levels with three challenges each and 150 unlockable objects, it times your runs and uploads your scores to an online leaderboard.

Gaming 100
article thumbnail

Eye & Hand Tracking Rountable: Scaling, Workplace Potential, and Middleware

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Countdown to Owatch VR Autumn Sale: 15% off sitewide!

Steki Amusement

Get ready for a crazy saving journey with the Freedom Sale Countdown during the owatch August 2024 Fall Sale! Get up to 15% off all owatch products now. The countdown has started, and there are only 5 days left for the hot August 2024 Fall Sale, and only 7 Quotas Left! Countdown to Owatch VR Autumn Sale: 15% off sitewide! It’s time to shop frantically at the owatchVR August 2024 Autumn Sale.