AR Insider
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Mixed reality continues to demonstrate ROI in industrial applications such as remote guidance. But what is the specific value proposition when it comes to boosting safety? This post appeared first on AR Insider.
The Ghost Howls
DECEMBER 22, 2023
In this crazy end of the year, here I am, on Friday, the 22nd, writing a roundup with the date of Tuesday, the 19th. The fact is, I had a crazily busy week, so I did not have time to write anything… but this roundup I prepared on Tuesday was so rich that I could not skip it, so I’m just writing it for you now… a bit late, but better late than never.
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Road to VR
DECEMBER 21, 2023
“Virtual reality is dead.” That’s what we’ve been told about every six months for the better part of a decade now. Anyone who’s been following the space though knows that more people than ever are playing VR games and opening portals to other dimensions right where their living rooms, home offices, or dorm rooms used to be.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Meta is keen to have its hands in almost every emerging technology pie. Namely, within the XR space, the firm works on many related immersive technologies to boost Meta’s hardware and software offerings, from AI to avatars. Another technology space, Meta, is keen to crack the haptics market. It is a space early in its development yet key in providing advanced levels of immersion, input, and feedback during enterprise operations such as training sessions.
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.
AR Insider
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Led by Quest 3 and Vive XR Elite, mixed reality is becoming a new standard in VR. Will this broaden VR's appeal and use cases to the point that it could become table stakes? We examine in our annual predictions. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
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Road to VR
DECEMBER 20, 2023
A video posted by a Vision Pro developer appears to show the current levels of hand-tracking and occlusion performance that Apple’s new headset is capable of. Apple Vision Pro, expected to launch in the next few months , will use hand-tracking as its primary input method. While system-level interactions combine hand-tracking with eye-tracking for a ‘look and tap’ modality, developers can also build applications that allow users to interact directly with applications using their
XR Today - Virtual Reality
DECEMBER 17, 2023
What is Meta Quest? It might sound like an unusual question in a world where the adoption of virtual reality and extended reality solutions is exploding. As of 2023, around 171 million people are using VR headsets worldwide. Most people have already heard of both “Meta”, the world-leading technology company, and the “Quest” line of VR headsets. However, there are still plenty of people confused about what “Quest” actually is.
AR Insider
DECEMBER 19, 2023
From smart glasses to golf simulators, what are the best giftable XR items? We look at a variety of use cases and price points so you can give the gift of XR this holiday season. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
EON Reality
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Embracing the Future with AI-Enhanced XR, EON Reality Launches New Hub in Oman to Transform Learning and Training. IRVINE, CA – December 21 , 2023 – EON Reality, the international leader in Artificial Intelligence-driven Augmented and Virtual Reality (AV/VR) experiences for education and industry, is proud to announce the official establishment of EON Reality Oman, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to increase global access to cutting-edge XR technologies.
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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
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Microsoft announced this week that it plans to remove support for its entire WMR platform on Windows, which could make Windows VR headsets inoperable. A Good Start Microsoft was surprisingly quick to jump into the VR sphere back in 2017 when it helped a handful of PC makers build the first widely available PC VR headsets with inside-out tracking. As part of that effort, the company also launched the ‘Windows Mixed Reality’ platform, which baked support for Windows VR headsets pretty
XR Today - Virtual Reality
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Immersive learning and training applications are becoming a leading use case supporting the value of XR for enterprises. From construction to retail, immersive learning solution providers are continuing to drive adoption and innovation in the XR industry by providing positive learning and capital outcomes for many end users. The hardware and software behind XR training are evolving rapidly, offering advanced immersive learning solutions that empower trainees and mentors at all stages of their le
AR Insider
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Rumors continue to swirl about imminent death at Pico. The ByteDance-owned VR player continues to face challenges in penetrating global markets and competing with Meta. We examine the latest evidence. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
EON Reality
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Customer Use Cases Prove That EON Reality’s Platform Provides 35% Increase in Student Performance and a 40% Training Time Reduction for Enterprises. IRVINE, CA – December 18 , 2023 – EON Reality, a pioneer in the world of AI-driven Extended Reality (XR), is proud to announce a series of successful engagements across educational and enterprise spheres, showcasing the transformative power of its EON-XR platform.
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
DECEMBER 20, 2023
If you’re just getting into VR, chances are you haven’t played Asgard’s Wrath , the Meta-funded RPG from Sanzaru Games that came exclusive to Oculus Rift in 2019. At the time, the 30+ hour adventure was one of the first VR games of ‘AAA’ scope, basically setting the bar for what was possible in VR. Take it from us: Sanzaru has done it again, this time creating the next big benchmark to beat for games on Quest.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
DECEMBER 22, 2023
In today’s Meta Quest 3 review, we’re finally taking a hands-on look at all the unique features and capabilities of Meta’s latest headset. Ever since Meta announced the impending arrival of its new mixed-reality device, we’ve been watching and waiting for our chance to test it out. Now, we can finally see for ourselves what makes this new headset so much more impressive than the Meta Quest 2 and even the Quest Pro (in some areas).
AR Insider
DECEMBER 21, 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 XR's positioning at the turn of a new year. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
EON Reality
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Shaping the Future of Learning: EON Reality’s AI-Powered Course Creator Tool Revolutionizes Educational Experiences. IRVINE, CA – December 18 , 2023 – In a visionary leap forward for educational technology, EON Reality announces a comprehensive upgrade program that will transform all XR courses for their customers. This initiative will harness the full capabilities of the advanced AI-Powered Course Creator Tool to enhance learning experiences across the board.
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.
Upload VR
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Quest Pro's face tracking now includes your tongue too. In our review of Quest Pro last year, we pointed out how moving your tongue would break the illusion when looking in a virtual mirror to see your facial expressions. Not having it also limits expressiveness in social VR. 0:00 / 0:07 1× Quest Pro's original face tracking, without tongue. In version 60 of its SDKs for Unity and native code, Meta has released a new version of its face tracking OpenXR extension which now includes the tongue too
XR Today - Virtual Reality
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Last week, Changefied, an emerging company that brings immersive learning services to business and education clients, debuted Virtual TechLab, a VR solution that assists with IT training procedures. The Virtual TechLab application leverages VR spatial learning technology to provide IT trainees with a VR environment that “redefines IT education.” Changefied established itself earlier this year in June; the North Holland-based firm aims to explore the future of IT hardware educatio
AR Insider
DECEMBER 21, 2023
What are the biggest insights and observations in immersive tech & media this week? Welcome to Reality Bytes' lightning-round commentary.
EON Reality
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Here’s a compilation of what prominent tech leaders have said about the intersection of artificial intelligence, education, and emerging realities like virtual reality, augmented reality, and the Metaverse: Mark Zuckerberg: “The Metaverse has the potential to revolutionize education by creating immersive learning experiences that feel like you’re actually there.” “AI can personalize learning pathways in the Metaverse, adapting to individual needs and styles.”
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?
Upload VR
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Microsoft is killing its Windows Mixed Reality PC VR platform. Despite the name, all Windows MR headsets were actually VR-only, and are compatible with most SteamVR content via Microsoft's SteamVR driver. The first Windows MR headsets arrived in late 2017 from Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung, aiming to compete with the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive that had launched a year earlier.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
DECEMBER 21, 2023
This week, Avantis, a UK-based immersive learning firm, partnered with the Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) district to integrate its ClassVR service into 17 education institutions. The SLPS district is leveraging federal ESSER funding to secure XR learning software and hardware. Moreover, according to Avantis, this gives the 17 schools “thousands” of AR and VR learning content from its ClassVR service.
Charlie Fink
DECEMBER 19, 2023
New display glasses put a big screen right in front of you.
EON Reality
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Revolutionizing Knowledge Transfer: EON Reality’s AI-Enhanced XR Solutions Transform Education and Enterprise. IRVINE, CA – December 18 , 2023 – EON Reality, the global leader in AI Assisted Augmented and Virtual Reality-based experience for education and industry, announces breakthrough solutions to overcome longstanding challenges in adopting XR technologies across educational and corporate sectors.
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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