VRScout
JUNE 16, 2023
#SavetheRainbowFlag In honor of Pride Month, the Gilbert Baker Foundation—an organization dedicated to the original creator of the LGBTQ Rainbow Flag—has partnered with full-service ad agency INNOCEAN and creative production partner Tool to launch an augmented reality (AR) filter that allows you to proudly fly the Rainbow Flag anywhere in the real world.
ARPost
JUNE 14, 2023
While talking about blockchain technology , we should keep in mind that this is a new and still evolving industry. There are several use cases of blockchain in different industries, including virtual reality. Here are the top use cases of blockchain in VR. 1. Decentralized Asset Ownership Blockchain can be used to verify and track the ownership of virtual assets in VR, making it impossible for fraudulent transactions to occur, one example is DeFi (Decentralized Finance) in which there is no thre
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Road to VR
JUNE 14, 2023
In addition to offering immersive experiences, Apple says that Vision Pro will be able to run most iPad and iOS apps out of the box with no changes. For video chat apps like Zoom, Messenger, Discord, and others, the company says that an ‘avatar webcam’ will be supplied to apps, making them automatically able to handle video calls between the headset and other devices.
AR Insider
JUNE 14, 2023
One of our favorite under-the-radar AR apps is Brickit. It recently reemerged on our radar when it launched a Snap Lens – breathing new life, and and a new distribution channel, into the experience. We break down the strategy. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
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.
VRScout
JUNE 15, 2023
You can pick the game up for 10% off if you hurry! After years of development, the asymmetrical VR co-op game VR Giants has finally launched in early access on PC VR headsets. In this giant-size multiplayer game, developed by Risa Interactive, one VR player and one gamepad player must team up to overcome a variety of unique platforming challenges. Taking on the role of a massive giant, the VR player (Goliath) is tasked with safely guiding and protecting the gamepad player (David) as they travers
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Road to VR
JUNE 12, 2023
Ubisoft has finally officially Announced Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR , the first VR game in the franchise, planned for release on Quest 2 and Quest Pro (and likely Quest 3) this holiday. Today during Ubisoft’s online showcase, the company fully announced Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR , though unfortunately the only glimpse of the game we’re getting on video for now is a “CGI announce trailer”: The trailer does give a sense of the gameplay Ubisoft is trying to delive
AR Insider
JUNE 12, 2023
Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This week, we look at the aftermath of Apple's big announcement and other news from the spatial spectrum. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
VRScout
JUNE 14, 2023
AR-powered fashion invades the live music scene. Snap, Inc., the company behind the uber-popular social media app Snapchat, is partnering with Verizon to bring its immersive augmented reality (AR) mirrors to music festivals later this summer. According to the advertising trade publication Adweek , these AR mirrors will allow festivalgoers to access popular Snapchat Lenses powered by machine learning technology.
ARPost
JUNE 13, 2023
Step into the captivating realm of immersive retail, where customers are transported to a world beyond the traditional confines of e-commerce. Virtual try-ons and mesmerizing augmented reality simulations have long held the attention of shoppers, but the path to these enchanting encounters was often reserved for big brands with substantial resources.
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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.
Road to VR
JUNE 13, 2023
Meta unveiled Quest 3 earlier this month, its upcoming standalone VR headset that not only promises to be thinner and more powerful than Quest 2, but also offer color passthrough for augmented reality. Now renowned dataminer ‘Samulia’ has uncovered what appears to be an early video of the headset’s ‘Smart Guardian’ feature in action.
AR Insider
JUNE 13, 2023
Because visual search, a la Google Lens, happens when users are in view of a given item, that proximity can bring Google to the last mile of the consumer journey. This has Google salivating to future proof its core search business. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
VRScout
JUNE 14, 2023
Add some style to your game with this limited-edition accessory. VR developer Mighty Coconut has partnered with VR accessory provider HelloReal to launch an official golf putter accessory designed specifically for use with Walkabout Mini Golf VR on Meta Quest VR headsets. Available for a limited time, the official Walkabout Grip-to-Putter promises a more realistic VR mini golf experience thanks to a combination of unique features.
The Ghost Howls
JUNE 12, 2023
Exactly one week ago, Apple announced the Apple Vision Pro, its first XR headset. This has been a piece of massive news, which most probably has started a new course for VR. And for this reason, I’m preparing a dedicated special roundup of posts to read just dedicated to it that I will publish in the next 2 days. Today, I want to turn the spotlight on the news that have been obscured because of the hype about the Vision Pro.
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.
Road to VR
JUNE 12, 2023
Cloudhead Games is one of the most successful and senior VR studios in the industry. In this Guest Article, studio head Denny Unger shares his thoughts on Apple’s entrance into the space. Guest Article by Denny Unger Denny Unger is CEO and CCO at Cloudhead Games. Based in British Columbia and founded in 2012 Cloudhead’s pioneering approach to VR gave rise to broadly adopted movement standards including Snap Turns and Teleportation.
AR Insider
JUNE 14, 2023
AR news seems to be picking up in the wake of Apple Vision Pro's launch. This is especially true in AR shopping. Is this a sign of Apple's 'halo effect' already kicking in? We examine the evidence. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
VRScout
JUNE 15, 2023
UploadVR’s 2023 Showcase featured over 60 games for various VR platforms, including SteamVR, PlayStation VR2, and Meta Quest. The nearly 2-hour-long event included updates on highly-anticipated sequels such as Espire 2 and Pixel Ripped 1978 as well as new games like Throwback and Battle Bows. And the best part is each game mentioned is currently available or coming this year.
ARPost
JUNE 15, 2023
AR gaming has changed greatly since the release of Pokémon GO. At the height of its popularity , Pokémon GO had more users compared to Twitter, and people were spending more time playing the game than browsing Facebook. It was even more popular than Candy Crush in the US, having nearly 21 million daily active users. The Growing Popularity of AR Gaming Since Pokémon GO , many other AR games have been released, owing to the increasing demand for AR gaming.
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.
Road to VR
JUNE 15, 2023
Espire 2: Stealth Operative (2022), the stealth action game from Digital Lode , is getting a free mixed reality mode for Quest 2, Quest Pro and Quest 3 later this year. Digital Lode revealed footage of the mixed reality update during the UploadVR Summer Showcase, promising a series of stealth missions that “grow and adapt to the player’s personal playspace.” “Missions are deliberately focused and optimized for all environments ranging from small areas to multiple rooms,”
AR Insider
JUNE 12, 2023
How much is being spent by brands to promote their products through immersive AR experiences? Pulling from ARtillery Intelligence's recent Mobile AR revenue forecast, we examine AR marketing in the latest Behind the Numbers installment. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
VRScout
JUNE 13, 2023
The structure is meant to represent the company’s new brand platform, “Affordable Design. Endless Possibilities.” IKEA is no stranger to immersive technology. The Swedish furniture retailer has released numerous augmented reality (AR) experiences in the past, from an educational in-store game to a home decor app that allows you to “delete” furniture in your real-world space.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
JUNE 12, 2023
Recently Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg hosted an all-hands-on meeting at its Menlo Park HQ, during which the company head chose to address Apple’s recent splash into the XR space with a high-price point immersive headset: the Vision Pro. Zuckerberg initially noted that he was “really curious to see what they [Apple] were gonna ship.” However, he stressed that his visions of spatial computing and the future of XR clash with Apple’s showcase during WWDC last Monday.
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?
Road to VR
JUNE 15, 2023
Capricia Productions and Beyond Frames Entertainment unveiled a new VR platformer during UploadVR’s Summer Showcase that looks to take Gorilla Tag’s knuckle-dragging locomotion scheme and crank it to eleven for some fast-paced first-person platforming action. Called Outta Hand, the game lets you embody one of the Hand-People, which developer Capricia calls “wide-eyed, hop-happy lab experiments with the power to jump great heights, leap impossible lengths, and shake hands fro
AR Insider
JUNE 16, 2023
Reaction has been mixed in the wake of Apple's Vision pro unveiling. Is it a first step towards a future vision or an overpriced faceworn computer. An XR developer and self-proclaimed Apple fanboy gives his take. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
VRScout
JUNE 13, 2023
The latest edition of the popular flight simulator will feature new professions to master and aircraft to pilot, but what about VR? This past weekend, Microsoft revealed that a standalone sequel to the 2020 edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator is in the works for PC and Xbox consoles, promising “the latest technologies in simulation, cloud, machine learning, graphics, and gaming.” During the 2023 Xbox Games Showcase, we caught a glimpse at a number of exciting activities and profess
ARPost
JUNE 16, 2023
Haptic gloves allow users to interact much more intuitively and convincingly with virtual objects and virtual worlds. As such, they are viewed by many to be the next opportunity to increase the sense of immersion provided by XR technology. Unfortunately, haptic gloves are still pretty cutting-edge technology. As such, currently available products on the market are largely limited to dev kits priced for researchers or enterprise users.
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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