Digital Trends

AUGUST 24, 2021

Good news Apple lovers: You can get the iPad Mini Wi-Fi + Cellular on Amazon right now for $99 off its original price.

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VRScout

AUGUST 24, 2021

The massively popular social media platform looks to support AR developers with ‘TikTok Effect Studio.’ TikTok appears to be following in the footsteps of rival social media platforms Snapchat and Instagram with the open beta launch of TikTok Effect Studio, an AR development toolkit that allows developers to create AR effects for the short-form video platform.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 23, 2021

???! These days are pretty hot here, but this doesn’t stop me from enjoying virtual reality. What I’ve not enjoyed is that SideQuest has removed The Unity Cube from its listing, stating that there were too many cubes there. I think that cubes are never enough… cubes are love, cubes are life. Before leaving to the news: I will be at Devcom this week pitching HitMotion: Reloaded , and also at Gamescom to talk with some XR studios!

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AR Insider

AUGUST 25, 2021

Metanomics: Building The Economy Of The Metaverse. by Theo Priestly. Firstly, the term ‘metanomics,’ in relation to virtual worlds and the economy within, is something Doug Thompson was involved in more than a decade ago and ran a show within Second Life and a series of podcasts with the same name. I’d recommend checking them out because it’s all still relevant to where we’re heading today – I’m using it purely to frame where things are likely to end up in a metaverse context because it’s a cool

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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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ARPost

AUGUST 26, 2021

The field of robotics involves the design, construction, and operation of programmable machines. Augmented reality in robotics can substantially improve productivity and worker safety in factory floors by improving digital simulation and optimizing human-robot interaction. See Also: AR and VR Technologies Guide Robots Towards a Smarter Future. AR enhances our perception of real-world environments with the addition of computer-generated visual elements, sound, and other stimuli.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you’re interested in VR, you’ve probably thought at least once or twice about the simulation hypothesis—the idea that we might actually already be living in a virtual reality world. Many people are passingly familiar with the idea, especially thanks to films like The Matrix , and it’s been a topic among philosophers—in some form or another—for perhaps more than a millenium.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 26, 2021

New Study Projects Headworn AR Revenue to Reach $17.7 Billion by 2025. ARtillery Intelligence publishes its five-year outlook for headworn AR revenues. –. SAN FRANCISCO, August 26, 2021: ARtillery Intelligence has released a new report that projects headworn AR revenue to grow from $1.6 billion in 2020 to $17.7 billion in 2025, a 61.8 percent compound annual growth rate.

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ARPost

AUGUST 23, 2021

When it comes to XR hardware, headsets tend to get most of the hype. And, who’s to argue? However, there are some great AR and VR accessories out there that can make an XR experience more immersive, more practical, or better suited to a specific task. You’ve seen our list of VR headsets. You’ve read our list of AR glasses. Now get ready for the ARPost guide to AR and VR accessories, peripherals, and modifiers.

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VRScout

AUGUST 21, 2021

Connect the dots in this relaxing VR puzzle game available now on Oculus Quest headsets via the App Lab. Entrance yourself in a zen-like flow as you connect the dots to create massive whales, ducks, and other 3D designs in Skybinder , a meditative VR experience available now on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets. The core gameplay mechanics are relatively simple thanks to the developer’s minimalist approach.

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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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AUGUST 26, 2021

ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of social media app TikTok, is reportedly considering purchasing Pico, one of China’s leading VR headset makers. In a move that in some ways parallels Facebook’s acquisition of Oculus in 2014, TikTok parent company ByteDance is looking to buy Pico—the VR headset maker behind headsets like the standalone Neo 3 and G2 4K—according to a report by Bloomberg citing a source “familiar with the matter.” According to the report, talks about

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Slashgear

AUGUST 25, 2021

Have you ever played a VR game for so long that you lost awareness of the fact you were playing a game at all? Perhaps you went to sit in a virtual chair, only to thump into the ground and remember, in one embarrassing moment, that the reality you perceived wasn’t real. This same effect, it seems, can effectively distract … Continue reading.

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ARPost

AUGUST 24, 2021

Reactive Reality has rolled out a new augmented reality shopping app called PICTOFiT. The tool integrates with e-commerce stores and allows consumers to create hyper-accurate avatars of themselves. Shoppers can customize their avatars to fit their body shape and measurements, enabling them to try on clothes virtually before purchasing them. Augmented reality takes online shopping to a whole new level.

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VRScout

AUGUST 23, 2021

Sharing your VR fitness journey has never been easier thanks to new improvements to Oculus Move and file sharing. Facebook is today rolling out update v32 for the Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2, introducing a variety of improvements to the Oculus Move app, App Gifting, Messenger, and file-sharing system. Unlike Facebook’s previous v31 update which offered several updates to the party invite system and security, v32 aims to improve the fitness and social functionality of the Oculus Quest.

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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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Road to VR

AUGUST 27, 2021

Space Explorers: The ISS Experience is a multi-part VR documentary from Felix & Paul Studios and TIME that lets you see what life is like aboard the International Space Station. The first two episodes transport you to the rarefied air of the ISS interior, however the studios today announced that they’ve begun filming episodes three and four outside of the ISS, letting you virtually experience the edge of space via 3D, 360 video.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 24, 2021

You know how capybaras always seem to have a slightly skeptical look on their faces? Turns out what they’re skeptical of might be rich people’s b t. Now, in Argentina, they’re fighting back. Groups of the charismatic rodents have been causing a ruckus in the fancy-pants gated community of Nordelta, crapping in… Read more.

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ARPost

AUGUST 25, 2021

Unreal Garden introduced many people to location-based augmented reality. The experience combining stunning sets and out-of-this-world effects remains a touchstone in the history of AR exhibits. However, a reimagined experience is available now. We spoke with the creators about what has changed and why, and how you can experience it for yourself. Let’s Go for a Walk in the Garden.

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VRScout

AUGUST 26, 2021

Develop a fundamental understanding of 29 languages by engaging in a variety of interactive scenarios. Thanks to apps like Duolingo and Rosetta Stone, learning a new language has never been easier. VR technology has only served to further enhance the language learning process. This is especially true for Mondly: Learn Languages in VR , a robust educational language app designed to test your knowledge of a language by immersing you in a variety of realistic scenarios.

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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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Road to VR

AUGUST 26, 2021

Jurassic World Aftermath: Part 2 is now set to launch on September 30th on Oculus Quest, less than a year after Part 1. And we’re glad it’s coming soon—the original was a quality game but felt like it got cut short with a serious cliffhanger. Coatsink, the studio behind the game, today announced the release date of Jurassic World Aftermath: Part 2 alongside a trailer for the game: To hype the announcement, the studio says it’s offering the original Jurassic World Aftermath:

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 27, 2021

Within our guts is a tiny ecosystem populated by trillions of microorganisms. These germs affect digestion, the immune system, and even brain functioning. Scientists have also started investigating the potential role of gut bacteria in psychiatric and neurological conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases like … Read more.

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Anand Tech

AUGUST 22, 2021

This week as part of the annual Hot Chips semiconductor conference, Samsung’s memory division has presented a poster/slides on a project it is currently working on with impressive end-point results. The company details a 512 GB module of DDR5 memory, running at DDR5-7200, designed for server and enterprise use. This is a step up from the 256 GB modules at the top end of the market today, but to get there, Samsung has been introducing some new features and functionality.

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VRScout

AUGUST 25, 2021

The legendary VR shooter is getting a massive update this September that adds two new multiplayer modes. Developer I-Illusions today announced Space Pirate Trainer DX , a major expansion that takes the original VR first-person shooter in an exciting new direction with the addition of not one, but two new exciting game modes. Whereas the original Space Pirate Trainer has you battling deadly combat drones throughout a fast-paced single-player experience, this latest update is all about multiplayer

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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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Road to VR

AUGUST 27, 2021

Looking for some free PC VR games to play on Quest? Viveport, HTC’s storefront for VR games and apps, is throwing out free promo codes to owners of Oculus Quest and Quest 2 which will let you play all of the games enrolled in its Infinity program for a whole month. Viveport really has come a long way in the past few years by streamlining its interface and making it more attractive to developers financially so they’ll list their games there.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 21, 2021

As safe as you might feel sitting at your laptop, happily typing and posting and scrolling, we all know the truth: the internet is actually a giant hellscape full of spies, criminals, ransomware, and all kinds of other dangerous s**t. Read more.

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Anand Tech

AUGUST 24, 2021

Welcome to Hot Chips! This is the annual conference all about the latest, greatest, and upcoming big silicon that gets us all excited. Stay tuned during Monday and Tuesday for our regular AnandTech Live Blogs.

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VRScout

AUGUST 26, 2021

Jam out to classic KONAMI arcade tracks as a pianist, a guitarist, a bassist, or a drummer. Calling all anime lovers! Konami Entertainment’s multi-instrumental VR rhythm game BEAT ARENA has finally made its way to the United States, allowing Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 players the chance to form their own anime-inspired rock bands and perform various KONAMI songs in front of a roaring virtual audience.

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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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