Road to VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

HP is exploring what they’re calling the “VR snacking” concept: a simple way to enhance traditional CAD workflows with the benefits of VR visualization. From phones to tractors to planes and office buildings, pretty much any mass-produced product today begins its life as some sort of computerized design. And yet designing 3D products on traditional 2D screens leaves much to be desired; flat displays can’t convey depth or scale in human terms, and manipulating 3D visualiza

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Lee Vermeulen is breaking new ground with his experimental AR prototypes. . “Palmer Luckey is a tinkerer,” is how Time Magazine described the creator of the Oculus VR headset back in August of 2015. Since that article, Luckey’s “tinkering” has expanded into a full-blown technological revolution, earning him a whopping 2.3 billion USD when he sold his VR company to Facebook.

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Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Are we finally getting closer to affordable, good-looking AR wearables? Let’s face it, humans are vain and fickle creatures, so the fact that most HMDs look dorky as heck doesn’t really help with the whole mass market adoption issue. Magic Leap makes you look like a Minion, and even though I personally think the HoloLens looks much cooler (hey, what can I say, I’m a geek) I will also admit that it feels on the heavy side after prolonged use.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

With much surprise for us all, HTC has just announced the Vive Focus Plus , its first full 6 DOF standalone headset! Do you want to know more? Well, you are in the right place. In this article, I’m going to tell you everything I know about this new headset , plus I will give you my thorough hands-on review on its 6 DOF Controllers , that I have tried with the 6 DOF devkit.

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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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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Epic Games’ Fortnite is steadily moving from ‘just’ a massively popular battle royale game to a cultural touchstone for hundreds of millions of players. On Saturday, February 2nd, the title was host to an in-game performance by world-class EDM DJ Marshmello; attended by some 10 million concurrent users, the virtual concert offers a potent glimpse of what virtual events and virtual reality will mean for the future.

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Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

New research by the University of British Columbia highlights both similarities and differences in the way people interact in virtual environments and the real world. Contagious yawning is a well-documented phenomenon in which people – and even some non-human animals – yawn reflexively when they detect a nearby yawn. Another aspect of this is that when people are in company, the presence of others also causes most of us supress that reflex (or at least try to).

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Next Reality AR

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

We already know that Microsoft has something big planned for later this month, and now we have details on how to watch the company's big reveal. Microsoft has posted the live streaming video link for the event, which will on February 24, a day when many expect the company to reveal the new HoloLens 2 device. Don't Miss: New Video from Microsoft's Alex Kipman Delivers Teaser for HoloLens 2 at Mobile World Congress Part of the speculation around that reveal is the fact that HoloLens inventor Alex

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

HTC today announced its planning to release a new version of Vive Focus targeted at enterprise users, this time including integrated hardware support for two ultrasonically-tracked 6DOF controllers. Enter Vive Focus Plus, a truly standalone 6DOF VR headset. The company’s original Vive Focus first launched to consumers in China early last year with a single 3DOF controller (rotation only).

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

These AR holograms look good enough to eat. Part of the experience of going to a good restaurant is being presented with lots of tempting choices. When faced with page upon page of delicious and intriguing descriptions, some of us fall back on trusty favorites (my husband will order a steak nine times out of ten) while others enjoy trying new things.

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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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Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Microsoft’s latest acquisition shows how combining pedagogy and technology can dramatically improve learning outcomes. “Today’s students will graduate into a world that will be dramatically different – and changing faster than ever. They will enter a workforce where job functions, roles and even categories will be significantly altered, and will face social and global challenges beyond what we can imagine today,” says Steve Liffick, General Manager of Education Strategy and Platforms at Microsof

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Next Reality AR

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Most of the mobile augmented reality apps of today focus on individual experiences, but a new entrant into the space wants to make things a bit more social. Battle tested for years in the realm of virtual reality, vTime is finally bringing its immersive social chat experience into AR. Don't Miss: Google Releases ARCore 1.7 Update, Adds Face Filters & Expands Animation Support In order to wrap your head around this idea, first it's important to explain what vTime is.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Rated Apple’s 2017 App of the Year and Google Play’s 2018 Editor’s Choice Award winner, the original mobile version of Calm has celebrated a measure of success over the years with its growing list of soothing guided meditation routines and nighttime stories to put a restless mind to bed. Today the studio behind Calm released a free VR version for Oculus Go and Gear VR.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

HTC teases new information regarding their upcoming 6DoF headset. Last month the Consumer Electronics Expo 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, HTC announced the latest addition to their VR hardware line-up, the HTC Vive Comos , a combination PC/mobile 6DoF headset featuring inside-out tracking and a flip-up visor. Since its initial reveal, the Taiwanese company has remained tight-lipped regarding any new information pertaining to the upgradeable device.

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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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Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

First responders will be able to use drones equipped with Augmented Reality technology to better deal with emergency situations. Drones have been getting a really bad rep of late, specially in the United Kingdom, after rogue operators managed to shut down operations at both Gatwick and Heathrow airports, effectively ruining Christmas for thousands of travellers and prompting widespread clamour for greater regulation against them.

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Next Reality AR

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

While AT&T is gradually showing off the powers of its 5G technology in the US via the Magic Leap One, another major wireless company is doing the same in the UK using the world of fashion. At this month's London Fashion Week, UK wireless company Three teamed up with designers to show off one of the first fashion runway shows enhanced by imagery delivered over its 5G network and through the Magic Leap One.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

I’m not a drag racing fan but I’m at least a somewhat familiar with the sport: two cars line up on a short straight course and race to see who reaches the finish line first. I’ve seen some videos, I’ve read some articles, and I’ve seen the scary wipeouts clips. But never appreciated how insanely fast some of these cars really are until I saw them in VR.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Three launches world’s first 5G mixed reality catwalk at London Fashion Week featuring Lennon Gallagher. Three’s 5G network will debut at London Fashion Week to fuel the world’s first 5G mixed reality catwalk with the hotly anticipated Central Saint Martins MA Fashion show featuring world-renowned model, Lennon Gallagher. The opening collection of the show, created by one of the upcoming designers, Gerrit Jacob, uses innovative Magic Leap spatial computing technology alongside Three’s 5G network

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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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InstaVR

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

With interest in VR on the rise, many new to the technology start off with a simple question: should I build it myself or outsource to an agency? At InstaVR, we have a mix of direct clients and agency clients. Our platform is simple, powerful, and flexible enough for all to use. So the answer comes down to a number of factors: budget, time, access to equipment, # of VR apps you’re planning to build, how often you’ll be updating them, etc.

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Next Reality AR

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

After some social media teasing, the Star Wars universe's Magic Leap debut has finally arrived. On Tuesday, Magic Leap announced the release of Star Wars: Project Prog, which is available for free via Magic Leap World. In addition, ILMxLAB, the immersive entertainment division of Disney subsidiary Lucasfilm, released a behind-the-scenes vignette that gives some insight into the development of the game along with a first look at some footage from the game.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Media Molecule’s hotly awaited PS4 game Dreams ended its first public beta early this month to a resounding success—even despite the lack of PSVR support. Now, the studio says in a PS blogpost its launching Dreams into ‘Early Access’ sometime this Spring, but neglects to mention when PSVR users will get to jump in too. One of the things that sets the PlayStation apart from PC platforms is the notable lack of an official Early Access program like on Steam and the Oculus Store

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Varjo’s professional-grade headset features retina-grade resolution and eye-tracking functionality. Industry-caliber VR/XR specialists Varjo today announced their latest hardware release, the Varjo VR-1. Marketed specifically towards industry professionals, the reflective PC VR headset features an impressive resolution of more than 60 pixels per degree – 20x higher than current competitors.

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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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Slashgear

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Last month at CES, HTC announced the VIVE Cosmos, a new headset for its virtual reality line up. Though we had the chance to see the headset up close, there’s still a lot we don’t know about the VIVE Cosmos. Slowly but surely, HTC is beginning to pull back the veil and release some details, starting today with new information … Continue reading.

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Next Reality AR

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

While augmented reality made more of a cameo appearance during Samsung's official grand unveiling of the Galaxy S10 line-up on Wednesday, it's the company's move into 5G connectivity that has huge implications for AR. After the 2018 edition of Samsung Unpacked cast augmented reality as a major player, this year's event, unfolding on stage in San Francisco, hardware was the headliner, with the company introducing a fresh crop of Galaxy wearables, the new Galaxy Fold foldable handset, and the late

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Neos VR , the social VR platform, is celebrating a milestone with the release of its 0.8 build, which brings what the creators call “massive improvements” to usability and social features, and integration with its own cryptocurrency. Essentially Neos VR is a social platform of another stipe. Instead of creating bespoke worlds and games for its users, Neos VR thinks of itself as more of an ‘operating system for virtual reality’, focusing largely on providing its usersbas

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Applications are now open for the latest round of VR180 education and mentorship. Since 2017, VRScout has been partnering with YouTube to develop and foster a growing community of immersive content creators. Working alongside some of the biggest names on YouTube, we’ve seen some truly incredible VR videos that have helped push the technology, and its potential, in directions we couldn’t possibly have anticipated.

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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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