The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Today I made two little big discoveries about the Oculus Quest 2 that together mean that you can use this headset as an AR device whenever and wherever you want. Let me explain everything to you! Yes, I’ve also made a video about this article… you choose if reading it or watching it! Guardian disabling is now persistent. The first discovery I made is that the setting about the Guardian disabling is now finally persistent.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Finally, a headset for us lazy VR users. Japanese company Diver-X recently unveiled the HalfDive, a one-of-a-kind VR headset meant to be used in bed while laying down. The device employs a variety of features completely unique from that of conventional VR headsets, including a 3D audio system, immersive haptic feedback, and a distinctive control system.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

When it comes to exercise and fitness , there’s not a “one size fits all” experience. It’s important for individuals to assess their own needs, limitations, goals, medical issues, and interests. Some people enjoy a more solitary pursuit of fitness while others prefer classes or games or specific challenges such as mountain climbing. Whatever you prefer, you’ll find an abundance of options in virtual reality and below are some of the top VR fitness experiences.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The metaverse is still early and undefined. But what will be its physical-world equivalent? Building on the principles of the AR cloud, we take a look at the Metavearth, and how it could be constructed. The post Who Will Build the Metavearth? appeared first on AR Insider.

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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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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This one is the last AR/VR news roundup for this summer! Here in Turin, the sun is shining, but the temperature is getting colder, and autumn is coming too fast. I think I’ll miss the joys of summer (and all the trophies that Italy has won), but at least I’ll be able to enjoy again some delicious hot chocolate Before leaving you to the news of the week, I’m happy to announce to you that I’ve been selected as a speaker for AWE US 2021 !

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Sponsored content. Sponsored by Reason. These days, most folks have experienced virtual reality in some shape or form: it could be a Google cardboard, VR kiosk at a local mall, or an at-home VR headset from HTC or Oculus. VR headsets create interactive environments that anyone can have access to. Yet, its rapid commoditization has failed to generate mainstream adoption over the last few years.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Separate from the main Quest store, Oculus App Lab gives developers an official ‘unlisted’ and uncurated means of distributing Oculus Quest apps. So far the company has proven that it will remain largely hands-off on app content—and apparently price too—making App Lab useful for much more than just gaming apps. While the main Quest store—the one users can see inside the headset—is gate kept wholly by Oculus, the company introduced App Lab as an alternate means of distributing apps on

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

After Venice VR Expanded has come to an end, I have finally had the time to experiment with Oculus Quest AR Passthrough. I’ll make a tutorial for you about it next week (I know, you can’t wait to make a cube in passthrough AR), and today I want to tell you my opinion about it. Mild interest of the community. Having worked on passthrough AR two years ago on the Vive Focus Plus , where I created not only some interesting experimental apps but also the opensource plugin to enable AR on

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Catch a show from one of the biggest rock bands in the world alongside friends in VR for a limited time. Social VR platform Stageverse has officially launched on Oculus Quest 2 headsets and developer Stage, Inc. is celebrating the occasion with a captivating VR concert from GRAMMY Award-winning English rock band Muse. Beginning now for a limited time, “Muse: Enter The Simulation,” features a 2-hour uncut performance originally recorded back in July 2019 at Wanda Stadium in Madrid, Spain.

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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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Slashgear

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Netflix released their first video game today, a VR title by the name of Eden Unearthed. This game is an “experience” that’s not quite entirely through the full Oculus review process yet, so it’s out with the group’s “App Lab.” There may still be “unknown issues relating to comfort, performance, or other factors,” in play.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Stageverse is a new social VR platform debuting this week with a two-hour immersive capture of the Muse: Simulation Theory concert. The platform allows multiple viewers to experience the concert together through 360° 3D footage captured from multiple angles around the venue. In addition to Oculus Quest, Stageverse also supports iOS and Android devices.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

It’s been widely reported that Apple is working on developing a number of advanced health tools, ranging from blood glucose monitoring to body-temperature-based fertility. Now, a new report claims that Apple is also working with the University of California, Los Angeles and pharmaceutical company Biogen to see if its… Read more.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Refract Technologies’ easy-to-use full-body tracking system can be used for VR, gaming, and animation. Who needs an old-fashioned controller when you have a perfectly good set of arms and legs? Singapore-based technology company Refract is working to bring motion capture to everyone, regardless of your experience with technology. And going by its successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, the market has signaled its enthusiasm.

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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.

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Digital Trends

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

With GamePass being held as the all-time greatest service in gaming, I think it's time a dedicated user of PS Now tell you why it's way better than you think.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Ahead of what promises to be an eventful sales season, it seems Facebook is getting a head start today with the launch of a week-long sale on Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Starting today, the company is launching a week-long deal that will save you $100 when buying a second Oculus Quest 2. The special lasts from September 21st through 27th, and is only available directly through oculus.com.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

A fire in California that is threatening some of the oldest living organisms on Earth exploded over the weekend, coming dangerously close to Sequoia National Park’s iconic Giant Forest as firefighters are scrambling to protect the trees. Read more.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Explore a colorful landscape inhabited by peaceful robots in this free VR experience based on the Netflix anime. This past July, Netflix announced a major partnership with prolific television showrunner Shonda Rhimes to develop VR and gaming content for the video streaming platform. Since then the company has remained tight-lipped regarding any upcoming projects, leading many to assume an official VR release was well on the horizon.

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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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Digital Trends

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Drone-delivery specialist Wing has released a video revealing more about the aircraft that it uses, with other footage showing the delivery operation in action.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

PowerBeatsVR (2020), the high-intensity workout experience from Munich-based indie studio Five Mind Creations , is finally making its was to Oculus Quest next month, which will let you box, dodge, and squat to the beat without getting tangled up in wires … or subscriptions. PowerBeatsVR is set to launch on Oculus Quest’s App Lab and SideQuest on October 20th.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Evidence published this week not only changes the timing of human existence in southwestern North America but suggests that people remained in that location for at least 2,000 years. It’s a stunning revelation that indicates humans lived in areas below the ice sheets covering much of North America and the world at… Read more.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Scale procedurally-generated trees in search of valuable loot hidden high above the clouds in this vertigo-inducing VR experience. We’ve seen our fair-share of single-player VR adventures on PC VR headsets, but nothing quite like Bean Stalker. Inspired by the classic fairytale Jack and the Beanstalk , this one-of-a-kind game has you taking on the role of a Stalker and scaling absolutely massive beanstalks to collect hidden treasures and embark on dangerous quests.

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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?

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Digital Trends

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

We round up the best iPhone 13 Pro screen protectors, so you can guard Apple's brand new flagship and its luscious 120Hz display from cracks and other damage.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Quill is a brilliant VR drawing and animation app originally born within the now shuttered Oculus Story Studio. The app continued on after the group’s closure, but with seemingly few long term plans for the app, Facebook has decided to spin it out by handing ownership over to its original creator. As part of the transition, Quill’s proprietary file format is being open-sourced.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Uber says it’s set to break even or make an operating profit for the first time ever ahead of schedule—you know, on paper, so long as you squint your eyes at the books in the Uber-approved way. Read more.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This year’s winners include Ted Lasso, Saturd ay Night Live, and Space Explorers: An ISS Experience. Last night was the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, an annual ceremony honoring major achievements within the modern television industry. This year’s winners include Apple’s Ted Lasso , NBC’s Saturday Night Live , HBO’s Last Week Tonight , and other recognizable projects from some of the biggest names in the biz.

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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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