Road to VR

APRIL 8, 2025

Efficient text entry without an actual keyboard remains an industry-wide challenge for unlocking productivity use-cases in XR headsets. Researchers have created a comprehensive catalog of existing text entry techniques to codify different methods and analyze their pros and cons.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 22, 2025

While the move is focused on consumer use cases, namely gaming, the NVIDIA GeForce NOW integration highlights an important industry-wide step towards adopting XR streaming platforms. This technology allows headsets to display high-quality 3D models and experiences, representing a significant leap forward for the industry.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 1, 2024

The idea is to have a single file format that contains geometry, lighting, animations and more—which can be portably used between 3D authoring tools like Maya, 3ds Max, Houdini, Substance Painter, and collaborative workflows. The post Microsoft and Sony Join Other Industry Giants in Support of OpenUSD Standard appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

MAY 5, 2025

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The global leader in industrial-grade virtual and mixed reality hardware and software, Varjo, has announced the general availability of Teleport, which creates photorealistic digital twins by stitching together 3D scenes made from Apple smartphone photos.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

Companies can create digital twins of workplaces using tools like Varjo Teleport , allowing staff to explore an office environment from anywhere. Organizations can even use software to guide new employees through simulations on how to complete certain tasks, or use specific equipment and tools.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

Now, companies in every industry, from manufacturing to healthcare, are beginning to rely on VR tech. Alternatively, explore our reviews and comparison guides for insights into how you can choose the right headsets and tools for your business. The future of VR looks increasingly promising for enterprise users. billion by 2032.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Snapchat Adds New AR and ML Tools for Advertising What is Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising? Abi Bowman , Disguise’s Chief Collaboration Officer, commented on the latest MAX-R tools: “MAX-R will offer exciting new opportunities to broaden the way creators and audiences craft, present and interact with digital realities. “By

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Cornerstone OnDemand has introduced a new generative AI tool called Immerse Companion. Immerse Companion is a talent development tool, which enables employees to practice conversations, such as high-pressure negotiations, and receive tailored career advice.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 3, 2024

Recently, fresh reports from the international mining industry have highlighted how IGO exploration site workers will soon be able to leverage VR visualisations to explore location-specific subsurface and promote inter-departmental collaboration.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

While the XR industry’s major hubs are concentrated on the West Coast of the US, the MIT Reality Hack hackathon has become a focal point for XR developers andentrepreneurs on the East Coast of the US.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 31, 2025

The company additionally announced the appointment of David Baron as Chief Operating Officer, a founding executive at Hulu, and industry veteran of Fox Digital Media, Paramount, and Microsoft. This technical fragmentation bottlenecks creativity costing production teams time and money,” said Sharon Bordas, CEO of Mindshow.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Recently, immersive learning service provider Avantis Education won an Educators Pick Best of STEM 2024 Award, which showcased the firm’s success in rolling out its XR tool to K-12 schools in the United States. Avantis Education specifically won the Trailblazer: Immersive Reality (AR/VR) category based on the success of ClassVR.

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Road to VR

MARCH 26, 2025

By acquiring Napster, were paving a path to a brighter future for artists, fans, and the music industry at large, said John Acunto, Infinite Reality co-Founder and CEO.

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Road to VR

JULY 17, 2024

Google announced that Blocks , the 3D asset creation tool released for VR in 2017, is following in the footsteps of Tilt Brush by going open source. The post Google’s Early VR Modeling Tool ‘Blocks’ is Getting Revived as Open Source Software appeared first on Road to VR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Moreover, Interplay Learning acquired Industrial Training International in the scaling effort, which brings a broader range of targeted immersive learning solutions, such as training services for crane and rigging procedures, to Interplay’s extensive course catalogue.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Now, immersive solutions are transforming every industry. Two-dimensional video calling and conferencing tools can help to a degree but regular meetings on these platforms have also been linked to burnout and disengagement. The use cases cover virtually every industry. Welcome to the new era of VR workplace productivity.

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Road to VR

APRIL 16, 2025

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This week, amid legal battles, Meta announced a collaboration with UK immersive learning start-up Moonhub to bring VR/MR training to the facilities management industry. According to the partners, the two firms are achieving an 800% increase in XR training sessions in the facilities management industry. We were creating experiences.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

That future is not yet set in stone, and while AR tools are accessible via most smartphones today, increased adoption of immersive hardware and software may be years away for consumers. With the rise of AR and AI, the XR market is growing beyond the offerings seen earlier in the decade.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 17, 2025

Following the massive week that was CES earlier this month, the XR industry is now recovering, with audiences still coming to grips with the latest news from the blockbuster event. Either way 2025 is kicking off with fire in its belly, the year ahead may have a lot to hold for the industry.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 13, 2022

VR may have started as a tool to immerse gamers in 3D worlds. But it has evolved into valuable use cases in other industries. One of the most consequential is healthcare. We examine the ways. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Meta says the collaboration with Lightstorm Vision will include the co-production of original stereoscopic content, but also be geared towards “improving content creators ability to make high-quality stereoscopic content through the use of advanced tooling, including employing AI.”

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 28, 2025

While Meta doesnt offer as many ruggedized or industrial headset versions as some other enterprise-focused VR vendors, it still gives companies ways to customize their headsets. Metas Horizon app store also offers the widest selection of enterprise productivity, collaboration, and training tools of virtually any VR environment.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The firms are using the upcoming Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando, Florida, this December 2-5 to highlight the working relationship. Together, we’re setting a new benchmark for innovation and reliability in the training and simulation industry.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The VR animation software Mindshow is relaunching as an enterprise tool for professional productions. Mindshow was one of the earliest creation tools in the modern rebirth of VR, previewed back in 2016 and released on Steam in 2017 , before its delisting in 2020.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 25, 2025

contains a new set of tools that allow businesses to build interactive experiences such as virtual tours and explorable digital twins. New Features Alongside workflow streamlining and accessibility considerations, Teleport version 2.0 Moreover, once an environment is scanned, Teleport 2.0

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Software Ecosystem Which applications and tools do you need to use your VR headset with? Theyre assessing dozens of emerging tools, from the Apple Vision Pro to the Pimax Crystal Super. It also offers full access to the Horizon ecosystem, so its easy to find tools for collaboration, product design and more.

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VRScout

JULY 7, 2021

They’ve also rolled out a number of powerful tools such as real-time WebAR face effects —an all-in-one AR development tool —and world-tracking , which is used by major brands such as Lego, Nike, Netflix, Universal Studios, and more. ” 8th Wall’s Partner Program and Partner Profiles launch today on their website.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Augmented reality (AR) technology is proving to be an immensely powerful tool within the fashion industry. No doubt ZERO10’s proprietary virtual try-on technology could be a valuable tool for businesses looking to attract Gen Z shoppers. Virtual try-on technology invades brick-and-mortar stores.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Wolff also added: We want to put the tools in the hands of those trainers and subject matter experts; being enabling them to digitize knowledge, making it accessible to this new generation that they need to upskill. Notably, the SynergyXR 3.0

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EON Reality

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Whether its a procedure , decision-making , creative design , or exploratory scenario, this AI-powered tool enables users to identify and tailor the ideal XR training simulator based on the topic and learning objective, taking immersive learning to the next level.

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EON Reality

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Entrepreneur Guide uses cutting-edge AI to assist with business ideation, feasibility analysis, and app development, providing users with the tools and knowledge needed to successfully build a purpose-driven business.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 21, 2025

While StadiaGoogle’s short-lived cloud game streaming serviceis probably the most recognizable example in recent years, the XR industry already has first-hand experience with the practice. We’ve also built XR capabilities into the developer tools Android developers already use.

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VRScout

MARCH 10, 2022

WebAR technology could propel the AR industry to new heights. Similar to competing AR platforms, 8th Wall features a variety of tools that allow developers to craft various types of interactive AR content. Needless to say, Niantic incorporating WebAR technology into future apps could be a veritable game-changer for the AR industry.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

via GIPHY Still, this fun episode made me think of the value this kind of content can have in the adult industry ecosystem. However, the capturing tools are still bulky and expensive, and the resulting content is very big to download and very heavy to render. Of course, it is not something that can happen tomorrow.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 31, 2024

More on AWE 2024 At AWE 2024 , Photon will showcase the Sticky Note service and leading XR workplace innovations from prominent industry firms. These companies are expected to present the latest advancements in XR technology that are transforming workplaces today.

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