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What Sits at the Intersection of AR and AI?

AR Insider

We were on stage with Snap CTO Bobby Murphy when he announced GenAI Suite at AWE. Along with prolific AR creator Page Piskin, we discussed the fusion of AR and AI. Now we have the panel takeaways and video for AR Insider readers. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Google’s Early VR Modeling Tool ‘Blocks’ is Getting Revived as Open Source Software

Road to VR

Google announced that Blocks , the 3D asset creation tool released for VR in 2017, is following in the footsteps of Tilt Brush by going open source. Google announced the news in a blogpost , noting that development of Open Blocks is following the example put forth by Open Brush, a version of Google’s Tilt Brush XR creation tool which was open sourced in 2021. “We now wish to share the code behind Google Blocks , allowing for novel and rich experiences to emerge from the creativ

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Liverpool Public Invited to VR Walkthrough of £100m Baltic Merseyrail Construction Project

XR Today - Virtual Reality

This week, Liverpool’s Mayor Steve Rotheram hosted a showcase event at the Baltic Triangle to highlight how the city is leveraging VR technology to advance the £100m Baltic Merseyrail construction project. Rotheram said: Our plans for Liverpool Baltic station demonstrate our ambitions for the future of our network, with this virtual walkthrough showcasing the level of quality we want to build for our residents.

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Netflix Discontinues Quest App Following Browser Streaming Quality Bump

Road to VR

Netflix has pulled its video streaming app from the Quest content store. As first reported by UploadVR , the long-neglected Netflix app for Quest is now gone from the store. If you already downloaded the app before then, you’ll find it no longer works. That doesn’t mean you can’t watch Netflix on Quest though. The streaming giant recently bumped streaming quality in the Quest Browser to 1080p, which comes in stark contrast to the app’s 480p capped resolution, which nota

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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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No Man's Sky Worlds Part 1 Delivers A Universal Refresh On PSVR 2 & PC VR

Upload VR

No Man's Sky receives a "complete refresh" of its universe with the 'Worlds Part 1' update, available today on PSVR 2 and PC VR. Otherwise known as No Man's Sky Version 5.0, the latest update introduces greater planetary variety by adding new technology, flora, fauna, and more. That includes creating dynamic water waves and reflections, wind patterns, and more detailed skies.

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Sweet Surrender Reflects On Its History, Next Updates & More

Upload VR

What drives a VR studio to keep updating games years after launch? With Sweet Surrender's free Update 11 incoming, we interviewed Salmi Games to learn more. It's been a long journey for Sweet Surrender , 2021's VR roguelike shooter, and May's Resurrection update delivered notable improvements. Quest 3 users now benefit from new visual effects, Bloom, and HDR lighting, while wider changes included refining horizontal recoil for guns.

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Software for Creating Augmented Reality Experiences

EON Reality

What Software is Used to Create Augmented Reality? In the rapidly evolving field of technology, Augmented Reality (AR) has carved a niche for itself, enhancing user experiences by overlaying digital information in the real world. Whether it’s for gaming, education, manufacturing, or retail, AR offers endless possibilities. But what software is used to create augmented reality projects, apps, environments, and experiences?

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The Latest Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Smash Sales Expectations

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

The latest Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have improved on the sales of its previous version since its release in October last year. Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Review: Stylish Immersion Meta Upgrades Ray-Ban Stories with WhatsApp Support Meta Expands Ray-Ban Stories, Adds Shipping Regions Ray-Ban Meta improves upon the previous generation with the addition of Meta AI technology, which can provide users with information on the objects they can see, along with a number of other technical improvements

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EON Reality’s Learn for Life Program Empowers Students for the Future of AI & XR

EON Reality

EON Reality Ignites Future Workforce: Learn for Life Prepares Students for AI and XR Irvine, CA – July 17, 2024 – EON Reality, the world leader in AI-assisted Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality-based knowledge transfer, is pleased to announce the success of its Learn for Life program. With over 300 students having participated to date, the program has garnered enthusiastic responses, highlighting its effectiveness in preparing students for the future of AI and XR technologies.

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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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VIVERSE Expands Access to Polygon Streaming

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

VIVERSE has launched a new standalone service that will make it possible for users outside the VIVERSE to access its Polygon streaming technology. HTC VIVE Discusses XR’s “Impact” on the Financial Sector 82% of Financial Sector Businesses to Adopt XR in the Next 5 Years, HTC VIVE Report Finds HTC Boosts Developer VIVEPORT Revenue Share to 90 Percent As a result, organisations are able to bring the streaming service’s interactive 3D models into their workflows using smartphones, PCs and laptops,

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Exploring Quest 3 and Vision Pro Growth Rates

XR Today - VR Headsets tag

Watch on YouTube. XR Today’s Rory Greener hosts Jay Wright, CEO and Co-Founder of Campfire. In this session, we discuss how Campfire is leveraging current headset growth rates to distribute its workplace solution. We also ponder the questions: What does the Campfire Meta Quest growth rate represent? What is the difference between developing on Meta’s and Apple’s devices?

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Why I Bought the Apple Vision Pro—And Why I Am Returning It

Ryan Schultz

This is not the review that I was expecting to write for the Apple Vision Pro. Last Friday, I took the day off work, and went down to the Apple Store in Polo Park, giddy as a kid on Christmas morning, to pick up my pre-ordered Apple Vision Pro. The demo and walk-through went very well, and I have nothing but praise for the store associate who led me through a basic tour of the AVP’s features.

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‘Escaping Wonderland’ Continues the ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ Saga on Meta Quest VR

Oculus

This fall, developer Cortopia Studios returns with a sequel (of sorts) to Down the Rabbit Hole called Escaping Wonderland—and preorders are available now!

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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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Crucial P310 NVMe SSD Unveiled: Micron's Play in the M.2 2230 Market

Anand Tech

Hand-held gaming consoles based on notebook platforms (such as the Valve SteamDeck, ASUS ROG Ally, and the MSI Claw) are one of the fastest growing segments in the PC gaming market. The form-factor of such systems has created a demand for M.2 2230 NVMe SSDs. Almost all vendors have a play in this market, and even Micron has OEM SSDs (such as the Micron 2400, 2550, and 2500 series) in this form-factor.