Road to VR

MAY 31, 2024

It was revealed in early 2023 that Meta was internally cooking up a new Quest headset to ship in 2024, which the company mentioned it hoped would make the platform more accessible to consumers. Now, the naming scheme ‘Quest 3S’ has appeared in a recent app listing, seemingly confirming previous rumors of Meta’s next headset. As seen in the Quest Store listing for XR fitness app Alo Moves XR , the name ‘Quest 3S’ has appeared, which ostensibly points to the company&

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Upload VR

MAY 31, 2024

Meta's lower cost version of the Quest 3 should be named Quest 3S, a new leak seems to confirm. As of this writing, multiple official Quest store pages list support for "Meta Quest 3S, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2." Below is a screenshot example from the Alo Moves XR app: We've been closely following evidence Meta is preparing a cheaper alternative to Quest 3 to replace Quest 2 in its lineup.

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Road to VR

MAY 31, 2024

Saber Interactive, the studio behind hit off-roading simulator MudRunner (2017) , released a VR take on the game that brings a more immersive slice of the original’s action to Quest for the first time. MudRunner VR isn’t a 1:1 port as such, instead bringing a brand new adventure which includes new vehicles, missions, maps, and game physics too, letting you play completely in first-person, replete with knobs, steering wheel, and a tablet which you can use for navigation.

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Anand Tech

MAY 31, 2024

The annual Computex computer expo kicks off in Taepei this weekend. And this year’s show is shaping up to be the most packed in years. Computex rivals CES for the most important PC trade show of the year, and in most years is attended by not only the numerous local Taiwanese firms (Asus, MSI, ASRock, and others), but the major chip developers have been increasing their own presence as well.

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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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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 31, 2024

Google and Magic Leap have partnered to “advance the potential of XR technologies”, the latter has said in a blog post. The announcement was light on detail, but Magic Leap said the tie-up would combine its AR credentials with Google’s technology platforms. Google is already an investor in Magic Leap. Magic Leap Chief Technology Officer Julie Larson-Green said: “This partnership accelerates the transformative power of AR by combining our extensive optics capabilities with Google’s technologies t

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Upload VR

MAY 31, 2024

Taiko Frenzy, a VR percussion rhythm game, arrives today on the main Quest Store and Steam. Previously launched in early access on Quest App Lab, Taiko Frenzy takes inspiration from Bandai Namco's Taiko no Tatsujin series and Japanese folklore. "Control the strength of your strikes to succeed in the accented beats and perfect your timing to the beat to unleash breathtaking sakura storms, boosting your score and creating a mesmerizing visual spectacle," states Glitchr Studio on Steam.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 31, 2024

Sightful has revealed a redesigned version of its augmented reality laptop, with the first batch set to ship in October this year. The Spacetop G1 has a sleeker design compared to the model that shipped to early-access buyers around the time of CES in January. Sightful CEO Tamir Berliner , who previously worked at Magic Leap, said in a blog post: “For the first time ever there’s a reason to use spatial computing that springs from an everyday need.

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Oculus

MAY 31, 2024

POPULATION: ONE is the #1 VR battle royal, and its huge new update is coming on June 6. Phoenix Royale is a free content update featuring automatic redeploys to get you back in the fight faster, with more customization options with buy station upgrades, and tons of opportunities for action and competition. And did we mention it all takes place on a brand-new map?

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 31, 2024

Sightful Reveals Revamped Screenless AR Laptop Sightful has introduced Spacetop, a screenless AR laptop that uses augmented reality to create a 100-inch virtual display. This innovative device aims to enhance productivity by providing a large, portable workspace. Sightful CEO Tamir Berliner , who previously worked at Magic Leap, said in a blog post: “For the first time ever there’s a reason to use spatial computing that springs from an everyday need.

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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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Program Ace

MAY 31, 2024

We are delighted to share that Program-Ace participated in Viva Technology 2024, Europe’s largest startup and tech event.

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Oculus

MAY 31, 2024

It’s a Smiter Epidemic, as the award-winning Asgard’s Wrath 2 kicks off its latest time-limited Cosmic Event. But that’s not all! This month, Asgard’s Wrath.

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