The Ghost Howls
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Today at GTC 2020, NVIDIA has released three very interesting news that we in the XR sector should care about: New enterprise NVIDIA RTX A6000 and NVIDIA A40 graphics card have been released; Cloud XR servers are now available on AWS; Omniverse, the collaboration tool for artists, enters open beta. Let me briefly describe them all, and let me tell you why they are so important!
Slashgear
OCTOBER 4, 2020
It was, like Thanos, inevitable but some might still get some feels with the revelation that Daydream VR is truly no more. At least not as far as Google is concerned. The writing on the wall has been there since last year so it was really only a matter of time before Android officially dropped support for Google’s remaining VR … Continue reading.
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VRScout
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Virtuix looks to become the “Peloton for gamers” with its latest omni-directional device. VR treadmill pioneers Virtuix today announced the latest addition to its Omni product line, the Omni One, a consumer-focused omni-directional treadmill that allows players to walk, run, duck, and jump safely in VR without fear of running head-first into a wall.
ARPost
OCTOBER 8, 2020
When was the last time you shopped in a physical store? In just a few months, COVID-19 has turned in-store shopping into something merely nostalgic. Many retail brands with brick and mortar stores have pivoted and profited from a digital presence. However, the experiential nature of shopping – the desire for tactile and sensory – is still highly valued by consumers.
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.
The Ghost Howls
OCTOBER 5, 2020
It’s that time of the week when I report to you the best news of the week in the AR/VR fields, so fasten your seatbelts and get ready! Top news of the week. (Image by HP). HP announces the Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition. In the end, the rumor has been confirmed and HP has announced a new version of the Reverb G2 called Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition. This special version of the headset features additional sensors that can get more data about the user: A heart rate sensor on the forehead; Two additional
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VRScout
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Meteorologist Jim Cantore steps inside an inferno using the networks Emmy award-winning IMR technology. Earlier today, The Weather Channel launched a brand new mixed reality segment highlighting the dangers of ‘fire whirls,’ sometimes referred to as ‘fire tornadoes’—depending on the size. Composed primarily of fire, ash, dirt, and various debris, these dangerous whirlwinds develop when wildfires and firestorms create their own wind.
ARPost
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Mixed reality (MR) technology merges real life and virtual reality in real time. Like virtual reality , MR uses headsets or head-mounted displays (HMDs) to display virtual elements in 3D. But unlike VR, mixed reality simulations bring virtual creations to life in a physical space. Where VR is entirely computer-generated, MR can render environments and visualizations where real and virtual objects co-exist, like in AR, but also interact with each other, unlike in augmented reality.
Slashgear
OCTOBER 4, 2020
For simulator fans, the latest iteration of the well-aged Flight Simulator could be the franchise’s biggest release yet and in more ways than one. The complete set of launch assets spans 10 dual-layer DVDs and that’s not yet including the updates that will be released in the months and years to come. It may also be the first of its … Continue reading.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 8, 2020
NVIDIA plans to launch its CloudXR service on Amazon Web Services in early 2021, allowing enterprises to stream AR and VR content to tethered and standalone VR headsets. While the initial use-cases focus on visualization and collaboration, the same service could underpin a consumer-facing XR streaming service in the future. This week Nvidia announced that it will make its CloudXR streaming service available via Amazon Web Services in early 2021.
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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.
VRScout
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Attendees will hear from global influencers before catching a live performance by Pitbull. VR Education’s virtual education and training platform ENGAGE has been selected by the United Nations to host the organizations annual ‘Global Youth Takeover’ later this month, marking the first time the youth-focused event has been conducted in VR.
GizModo VR
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Let’s state the obvious: Internet in the U.S. sucks. Unless you already have fiber, you’re probably stuck with cable, DSL, or no internet at all because no ISP wants to expand into your area. If you live in a rural area and are lucky to get some form of broadband, you’re probably paying an exorbitant amount for slower… Read more.
Slashgear
OCTOBER 7, 2020
A new home virtual reality treadmill could help turn your living room into a Holodeck, with the Virtuix Omni One offering a consumer version of the infinite-walk tech. Omni Pro made waves for its ability to unlock virtual environments for limitless exploration – regardless of the size of the room you’re in – thanks to its omni-directional treadmill system.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) for PC is getting VR headset support sometime around the launch of HP’s upcoming PC VR headset, the HP Reverb G2. Although we still don’t know when, developers Asobo now say VR support is heading into closed beta testing soon. As first reported by Eurogamer , Microsoft Flight Simulator is expected to head into closed beta sometime in late October or early November.
Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor
With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
VRScout
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Alchemy Immersive, the Emmy Award-Winning studio behind many of Attenborough’s greatest hits, and Oculus partner to reveal a never-before-seen view of our planets bugs. For the first time, Oculus users will be able to experience live-action VR in 8K 3D at 60fps as they discover a hidden world with Natural History Legend, David Attenborough. In a continuation of his landmark production, Micro Monsters , comes this awe-inspiring five-part immersive series that promises to reveal the real-lif
GizModo VR
OCTOBER 8, 2020
The mission of Wildlife Services , an office in the Department of Agriculture (USDA), is “to provide federal leadership and expertise to resolve wildlife conflicts to allow people and wildlife to coexist.” In practice, that means slaughtering animals in droves. Read more.
Anand Tech
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Discussion of the next generation of DDR memory has been aflutter in recent months as manufacturers have been showcasing a wide variety of test vehicles ahead of a full product launch. Platforms that plan to use DDR5 are also fast approaching, with an expected debut on the enterprise side before slowly trickling down to consumer. As with all these things, development comes in stages: memory controllers, interfaces, electrical equivalent testing IP, and modules.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Thirdverse, the Tokyo-based VR game studio behind Swords of Gargantua (2019) and upcoming shooter Frostpoint VR: Proving Grounds , announced that it’s secured $8.5 million in funding, something the company says will allow them to grow and make more VR games. The Series A funding round was led by JAFCO with participation from Presence Capital, Sisu Ventures, and Incubate Fund.
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.
VRScout
OCTOBER 9, 2020
AR commands will allow handlers to remain out of sight during combat. Earlier this week the United States Army Research Laboratory revealed a groundbreaking new project that could change the way military working dogs (aka war dogs) are deployed on the battlefield. Present in all branches of the United States Military, these highly-trained canines are used for everything from attacks and explosive detection to patrol, search and rescue, and tracking.
GizModo VR
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Fans who were planning on Pixar to bring them back to theaters can forget about that. Disney just announced that Soul , the latest film from Pixar , will skip theaters and debut exclusively on Disney+ December 25. Read more.
Digital Trends
OCTOBER 8, 2020
The iPhone 12 is going to be released on October 13, and there have already been dozens of leaks and rumors. Here's everything we know about the iPhone 12.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Survios, the studio behind VR titles The Walking Dead: Onslaught (2020) , Creed: Rise to Glory (2018) , and Raw Data (2017), has secured another round of financing to the tune of $16.7 million. The news was first reported by Venture Beat. Survios’ latest round brings the company’s overall funding to $70.9 million, with its most recent Series C bringing in the lion’s share of $50 million back in late 2016.
Speaker: Treion Muller, Chief Strategy Officer at ELB Learning
Since when has learning and development (L&D) become such a negative experience with its intended learners? Could it be because learners have been conditioned by very poor learning experiences over the past two decades, combined with the kinks of technological innovation? Or is it because learning has typically been designed as a one-size-fits-all solution, despite the fact that humans are not clones?
VRScout
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Our beginner flight guide will have you owning the skies in no time. Star Wars: Squadrons is officially out in the wild and so far players are absolutely loving EA’s space combat game. With two different factions to fight for, three different game modes to explore, and four classes of ships to fly, there’s no shortage of depth to this vertigo-inducing arcade flying experience.
GizModo VR
OCTOBER 7, 2020
An agent for Customs and Border Protection in New Jersey, Alberto Almeida, was arrested and is facing charges after he allegedly sent threatening messages accusing a senior CBP official of child trafficking and calling for his extrajudicial execution, the Daily Beast reported on Wednesday. Read more.
Digital Trends
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Google Assistant can now open and search within apps thanks to improved voice controls. You can go hands-free when browsing Etsy, ordering food, and more.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Until You Fall (2020), the VR sword fighting game from Schell Games, is officially coming out of Early Access on PC later this month. The hack and slash rogue-lite just launched its 1.0 version on PSVR and Oculus Quest in late September, bringing its fun and lively sword fighting to those platforms for the first time. The 1.0 version of the game will be available through both Steam and the Oculus Store for Rift starting October 27th, priced at $25.
Speaker: Micah Eppler, Account Executive for Rehearsal of eLearning Brothers
Did you know that companies such as Paychex, 3M, and Honeywell are getting better results by incorporating video-based practice and coaching within their L&D strategy? From sales pitches to soft skills, learners are becoming top performers by applying and validating knowledge transfer using the unique benefits of video. Whether used as a stand-alone application or integrated with a learning platform, video-based practice and coaching platforms give learners the ultimate opportunity to repeatedly
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