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Researchers Simulate Walking In VR Using Foot Vibrations

VRScout

When it comes to simulating movement in VR, you have two primary options: teleportation or free locomotion. Location-based entertainment ups the ante even further, offering dedicated playspaces complete with haptic technology that allow players to physically interact with the in-game world. Each group participated in two experiments.

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Holoride details its in-car VR entertainment system and the opportunities for content creators [Exclusive]

The Ghost Howls

I’ve had the immense pleasure of interviewing Marcus Kuehne from Holoride, one of the most interesting and original XR startups out there : they provide in-car entertainment via VR headsets, with the VR content that has the movements synchronized with the actual movements of the car. Let’s talk about holoride. What is it?

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XR Streaming Takes Steps Forward with PICO Integration of NVIDIA Geforce NOW

XR Today - Virtual Reality

This collaboration “sets a new standard for immersive, future-ready entertainment,” says Phil Eisler, the VP of GeForce NOW at NVIDIA. This latest work eliminates the hardware barrier and delivers an incredible library of games to our platform, making PICO headsets an ideal destination for immersive entertainment.

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Sundance: Aquatic VR Experience Simulates Outer Space By Lying You Face-Down In A Pool

VRScout

This lineup of bleeding-edge immersive offerings includes Spaced Out , an underwater VR experience that simulates the weightlessness of outer space by having users float face-down in a pool wearing waterproof headsets. The post Sundance: Aquatic VR Experience Simulates Outer Space By Lying You Face-Down In A Pool appeared first on VRScout.

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Can AR Transform Entertainment?

AR Insider

consumers’ love for digital entertainment has only accelerated– especially in paid streaming platforms. In difficult times, many have turned to the solace of media and entertainment, causing providers to face an increasingly crowded and competitive marketplace. How Augmented Reality Is Transforming Film and TV’s Engagement.

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WEART, MAIZE Partner to Drive Immersive Training Adoption and Innovation

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Regarding the well-established virtual reality market, immersive training and learning tools are easily one of the largest XR opportunities for businesses worldwide outside of gaming and entertainment use cases. This enhancement allows learners to improve their situational awareness, dexterity, and coordination during simulation exercises.

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‘Vacation Simulator’ to Take on the Gig Economy in Its First DLC Drop, Trailer Here

Road to VR

Vacation Simulator (2019) , Owlchemy Labs’ laid back sequel to the madcap VR hit Job Simulator (2016) , is getting its first big DLC drop this fall. Get ready to cook, entertain, advise, and do whatever it takes for Bots to experience [MAXIMUM RELAXATION].