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Many Worlds VR Debuts Immersive Content Tools

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In April this year, augmented reality (AR) giants and creators of the popular Pokemon Go application, Niantic Labs, acquired New Zealand-based immersive experience developers NZXR. The New Zealand-based firm created the AR content creation platform StoryXR through Qualcomm’s SpaceDragon Spaces platform.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

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To make matters murkier, there’s also the recently-announced partnership between Google and HTC Vive to create new standalone mobile headsets for all Google Daydream-ready Android phones. Air New Zealand is one airlines provider that is testing how the Microsoft Hololens can help improve in-flight customer service.

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Epic Games Distributes Grants To VR Devs Including Robo Recall Mod Team

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During a week where Unity gained a $400 million influx of investment capital, it’s chief rival Epic Games is working to spend $5 million of its own money to facilitate game development for the Unreal Engine. realityvirtual.co – Based in New Zealand, realityvirtual.co

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2022 Circuit Stream Unity Developer Bootcamp

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The Unity Developer Bootcamp will run from October 11, 2022, to April 8, 2023. Why the Unity Developer Bootcamp Is Being Launched. See Also: XR Technology for Industry According to Unity’s Andre Gauthier. Hence, the need for the Circuit Stream Unity Developer Bootcamp. The 2022 Circuit Stream Unity Developer Bootcamp.

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Celebrating the 2023 Auggie Awards and XR Prize Challenge

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The interactive game for a New Zealand Supermarket included social lenses, games, and recipes. “We Best Societal Impact Unity VP of Education and Social Impact Jessica Lindl said that “the world is a better place with more creatives in it,” as she prepared to award another of the evening’s most anticipated Auggies.

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What is a Virtual Tour in 2021? Types, Feature­­s, Development

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Some people choose to create a Unity 360 virtual tour, since this game engine has multiple plugins and extensions that make development easier. For instance, Tairua School in New Zealand is just one of many educational institutions using VR for education.

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HoloLens 2 Sales Expanding to 15 More Countries, ‘Development Edition’ Launches in the US

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3-month Unity Pro license. Microsoft says that the HoloLens 2 Development Edition will become available in 10 additional countries by the end of the year: Canada, Germany, France, UK, Ireland, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and Italy. Value (MSRP; in $USD). HoloLens 2 device. Azure credits. ”