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How to build and run OpenXR applications in Unity

The Ghost Howls

After a long time with my lovely Unity 2019.4 LTS, I have decided it was time to switch to something new, not to miss the new features that Unity has implemented these years. I have so started using Unity 2021.3 Let’s see how to build a Unity 2021 application with OpenXR. It is a Unity 2019.4 LTS (2021.3.5

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Google Rebrands its Open-Source VR Modelling Tool

XR Today - Virtual Reality

The VR modelling tool Google Blocks is now available as an open-source version under the name of Open Blocks. Google AR Glasses: Is This the Return of Google Glass? The Launch of Google Blocks Google blocks was introduced in 2017. It was originally released for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

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Blocks By Google VR – 3D Modeling for the Masses

VRScout

For the last month I’ve been working with Google to test Blocks, a new VR creation tool that enables anyone to 3D model low polygon objects without training. This will feel limiting at first, but it is a life saver when working in Unity. Grab Tool: Used to grab, group, duplicate, multi select, flip, and throw away objects.

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Google Tilt Brush Brings Blocks Integration

VRScout

Two months ago Google launched their Blocks VR creation tool that enabled anyone to 3D model low polygon objects with little modeling experience required. You can intuitively create objects or characters in Blocks and bring them into Unity, changing the way developers may approach building their next VR game or scene.

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The XR Week Peek (2025.04.15): Tariffs may be lifted on XR headsets, Vision Pro 2 may be in production, and more!

The Ghost Howls

This week, we had quite a lot of interesting news about all the major players: Apple, Meta, Google, and Valve. According to him, the equipment is being provided by Teleray Group who [sic] also manufactured the gaskets for the Valve Index and HP G2 Omnicept. Another device they are working on together is XR glasses.

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The Auggie Awards 2021

ARPost

The award for Best Consumer App was presented by Hopscotch Interactive CEO Emily Olman to Google Maps Live View by Google. The award for Best Developer Tool was presented by Khronos Group President Neil Trevett to Mixed Reality Toolkit for Unity (MRTK-Unity) by Microsoft. ?. Best Creator & Authoring Tool.

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Valve Releases OpenXR Preview for Steam Game Developers

Road to VR

It’s no doubt been a massive undertaking creating a platform agnostic standard for VR and AR, as The Khronos Group consortium has included in its ranks the important hardware and software creators in the industry, including AMD, ARM, Epic Games, Facebook, Google, HTC, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Unity, and Valve.

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