Road to VR
APRIL 26, 2023
ChatGPT isn’t perfect, but the popular AI chatbot’s access to large language models (LLM) means it can do a lot of things you might not expect, like give all of Tamriel’s NPC inhabitants the ability to hold natural conversations and answer questions about the iconic fantasy world. Uncanny, yes. But it’s a prescient look at how games might one day use AI to reach new heights in immersion.
VRScout
APRIL 26, 2023
Artificial intelligence could take role-playing games like Skyrim to the next level, especially when paired with VR technology. Earlier this week, a YouTuber going by the name of Art from the Machine shared footage of a new mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR that introduces non-playable characters (NPC) powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
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The Ghost Howls
APRIL 24, 2023
This week we had quite a few interesting pieces of XR news. From the nth rumor on the Apple headset to the announcement of the Pico 4 Pro in China, there have been a few things happening that you as an XR enthusiast can’t miss. Here in this roundup, of course, you can find them all. And together with them, you can also find a giveaway of keys for the audiobook about the metaverse by Luis Martins!
ARPost
APRIL 27, 2023
It is generally assumed that the VR and XR industry managed to weather the pandemic quite well. However, not all virtual reality endeavors benefited equally. For location-based entertainment (also LBE or LBVR for short), the pandemic had devastating effects. Even with the social distancing measures and disinfection protocols, the idea of sharing headsets inside a busy venue did not seem very appealing, and just like cinemas, most had no choice but to shut down.
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.
Road to VR
APRIL 27, 2023
Meta announced its latest quarterly results, revealing that the company’s Reality Labs metaverse division is again reporting a loss of nearly $4 billion. The bright side? Meta’s still investing billions into XR, and it’s not showing any signs of stopping. Meta revealed in its Q1 2023 financial results that its family of apps is now being used by over 3 billion people, an increase of 5% year-over-year, but its metaverse investments are still operating at heavy losses.
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AR Insider
APRIL 26, 2023
Snap continues to lead the way in consumer AR. But like many companies that mature, percentage growth gets harder to maintain as revenue grows. Snap's answer: to expand beyond its own app. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
ARPost
APRIL 26, 2023
Is VR training going to be a necessity for businesses today? With the job boom early this year, it appears to be so. 2023 started off well for the job market. Based on the job market report in January 2023, the total nonfarm payroll employment skyrocketed to 517,000 , way above the Dow Jones estimate of 187,000 and December’s 260,000 gain. As of March 2023, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics also reports that the unemployment rate still remains stable at 3.5% with widespread job growth, especiall
Road to VR
APRIL 25, 2023
If the avalanche of recent reports can indicate anything at all, it seems Apple is entering the VR/AR headset market fairly soon, bringing along with it the most inflated expectations the industry has ever seen. It’s probably going to be expensive, but whether it flops or becomes a big hit, the mere existence of Apple in the space is set to change a lot about how things are done.
VRScout
APRIL 24, 2023
Answer your phone by projecting an AR display on the palm of your hand. During a very impressive TEDTalk demo, Imran Chaudhri, one of the co-founders of the company Humane , gave a jaw-dropping demonstration of an artificial intelligence (AI) device that you wear on your jacket or shirt, and the tech world is buzzing. The device, which attaches discreetly to your shirt pocket, can project digital information onto virtually any surface.
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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.
AR Insider
APRIL 26, 2023
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and VR seem to be in two worlds – one behind a screen and one on the ground. How can VR help companies meet ESG goals? We examine the evidence. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
ARPost
APRIL 25, 2023
AWE USA 2023 goes completely carbon neutral by offsetting the carbon footprint of over 5,000 attendees heading to Santa Clara, California for the three-day event. This move is aligned with its primary mission of helping fight the greatest challenges humanity faces—including the effects of climate change. See Also: AWE 2023 Is Right Around the Corner Aside from taking a huge step in reducing its carbon footprint, AWE is also rallying the entire XR community to help save the earth.
Road to VR
APRIL 25, 2023
Though delayed from its commitment last year, Magic Leap today announced that ML2 now fully supports OpenXR. The timing might have something to do with Apple’s looming entrance into the XR space. Magic Leap had planned to deliver OpenXR support for its ML2 headset last year, but it was seemingly delayed until now. Today the company announced that Magic Leap 2 is conformant with OpenXR.
VRScout
APRIL 24, 2023
Step into the shoes of a world-class spy in this multiplayer mixed reality adventure. Valo Motion, a purveyor of mixed reality entertainment, recently unveiled a new multiplayer game available now at ValoArena locations around the world. In Operation Money Grab , up to six players team up to take on a gauntlet of heist-themed puzzles while stealing heaps of virtual valuables.
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.
AR Insider
APRIL 25, 2023
Visual search is naturally monetizable due to the lean-forward commercial intent that’s inherent in its activation. Actively holding up one’s phone to identify real-world items flows naturally into transactional outcomes. We examine the business case. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
ARPost
APRIL 28, 2023
Operation Money Grab is all systems go. The heist is officially on. Valo Motion has launched the latest addition to its growing game library of multiplayer mixed reality games for ValoArena. This heist-themed game is set to challenge players physically and mentally as they become immersed in a spy adventure that’s almost straight out of a Hollywood movie.
Road to VR
APRIL 28, 2023
Virtual Desktop has collaborated with Qualcomm to integrate the company’s Snapdragon Game Super Resolution, a software enhancement squarely targeted at increasing the wireless streaming quality and latency of PC visuals to Quest 2. Virtual Desktop is a great tool not only because it provides Quest users wireless access to their computers, but because its developer, Guy Godin, is constantly adding in new features to tempt users away from using built-in solutions, i.e.
VRScout
APRIL 27, 2023
This year’s festivities included augmented reality fashion, star-studded panels, and more. Best known for its popular messaging app Snapchat, Snap Inc. has made incredible strides in the realm of immersive technology. Last week, the company held its 2023 Partner Summit in Santa Monica, California, inviting everyone from famous influencers to major corporations to try the latest iterations of its next-gen augmented reality (AR) technology.
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.
AR Insider
APRIL 28, 2023
Charlie Fink is frequently asked for recommendations of his favorite VR experiences. So he wrote them down. We have his top ten list, what makes each selection great, and where you can find them. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
APRIL 24, 2023
Last Thursday, Metaverse service provider XRSPACE secured roughly $25 million in a funding round to expand the platform’s bespoke immersive content offerings and satisfy audience demand for Metaverse services and content. XRSPACE’s trusted partner Foxconn Technology Group is leading the funding round. Taiwan’s National Development Fund also assisted in providing XRSPACE with its capital.
Road to VR
APRIL 26, 2023
Squido Studio announced its first-person platformer No More Rainbows is coming to Quest 2 and SteamVR headsets soon, offering up a VR take on classic platforming action. No More Rainbows has been available in open beta on Quest’s App Lab for a year now, and it’s almost time for it to graduate to the main Quest Store and Steam too. Exactly when, we don’t know, but Squido and its partner Robot Teddy say it’s coming “very soon.” Here’s the studio’s
VRScout
APRIL 27, 2023
Navigate a deadly temple and collect hidden treasures using your own two feet. Have you ever dreamt of stepping into the boots of a fearless explorer and embarking on a dangerous adventure through a perilous jungle temple? What about battling ancient creatures and solving riddles using an Indiana Jones -style whip? How about all of the above? Well, today’s your lucky day.
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?
AR Insider
APRIL 24, 2023
According to ARtillery Intelligence estimates, global consumer VR spending is projected to reach $18.4 billion by 2026. How does that break down by hardware, software, and competitor market share? We examine in the latest Behind the Numbers. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
APRIL 26, 2023
Today, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which provides the “ building blocks ” for its Metaverse. Microsoft first announced its acquisition in 2022. At the time, Satya Nadella, Chairman and Chief Executive of Microsoft , said that the gaming industry plays a “key role in the development of Metaverse platforms.” Moreover, the purchase marks Microsoft’s attempt to expand Activision
Road to VR
APRIL 25, 2023
Vertigo 2 is arguably one of the best games of 2023, but it’s only available on PC VR headsets. Developer Zach Tsiakalis-Brown said earlier this year that he thought a PSVR 2 port would definitely be a good possibility, and now that Half-Life -style sci-fi shooter is in the wild, PSVR 2 support is apparently still in the cards for the solo dev.
VRScout
APRIL 28, 2023
High fashion, sustainable farming, and immersive technology collide. Balenciaga, a French luxury fashion house known recently for the humorous series of AI-powered memes (created by demonflyingfox) that turn famous film/television characters into drop-dead gorgeous runway models, has launched a new augmented reality (AR) experience designed to raise awareness around sustainable farming.
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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