VRScout

MARCH 19, 2021

The new avatar system will debut first on Facebook Horizon for Oculus Quest headsets. Yesterday, Mark Rabkin, VP of Oculus, sat down with CNET’s Scott Stein to chat about the companies advancements in VR avatar technology, during which a brand new VR avatar system for Oculus Quest/Quest 2 headsets was revealed.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Hand-tracking on Quest rolled out as an experimental feature in late 2019, but Oculus is letting it gestate before it will accept third-party apps with hand-tracking. And while Oculus’ first stab at the feature is reasonably solid, there’s still limitations around accuracy, latency, pose detection, and tracking coverage.

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VRScout

JUNE 11, 2018

The Steph VR 360° VR experience brings the NBA series victory to life with a fusion of art, music, and technology—following the creative aesthetic and story behind Under Armour’s #WiredDifferent Curry 5 campaign. The short music pumping experience was sculpted and painted in VR using Tilt Brush.

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Road to VR

APRIL 19, 2017

Michael Abrash, Chief Scientist at Oculus, as-ever delivered an inspiring presentation at today’s F8 conference, this time on the topic of Augmented Reality. Oculus Research is hard at work on AR, and we’re far from the only ones”, says Abrash, but notes that many of the necessary enabling technologies do not currently exist.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 23, 2019

We take really large complex datasets and pour them into virtual and augmented reality to help people find insights faster and to present data in a more intuitive and easy-to-use format. When have you entered VR and what has fascinated you about this technology? ( That’s a very good question and I have a very good answer.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

“Early on, High Fidelity made a strategic choice to pursue a development model based on distributed ownership of the virtual spaces running our software,” writes High Fidelity COO Thomas Schofield. The post New ‘High Fidelity’ Partnership Makes it Easier to Host Your Own Virtual World appeared first on Road to VR.

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VRScout

MAY 11, 2021

Much like the Oculus app store has games, the VIVE App store will offer any VR app or tool designed for business use. HTC is also launching the VIVE Business AppStore, a store catering specifically to VR business tools. Image Credit: HTC.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The tech world is abuzz with news of the metaverse and how it can open up a world of opportunities. This vast network of virtual worlds is the stuff of science fiction brought to life with today’s technology. A Network of Virtual Worlds. Virtual Real Estate . Digital Relationships.

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Hypergrid Business

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Thankfully, with advancements in technology, many tools are available to help me retain my sanity, even when an actual therapist is not within reach. A couple tools that have supported me are Tripp’s virtual reality meditation program and their free mobile app.

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ARPost

AUGUST 3, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how important XR technologies are for mitigating the disruptive effects of lockdown. Focusing on these ideas, our team picked some of the most exciting virtual reality games you should add to your “to-play list.”. Platforms: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, PSVR. Platforms: Oculus Rift, HTC Vive.

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Road to VR

MAY 23, 2017

Having founded Oculus in 2012 and been an important face for the company throughout its growth from fledgling startup to $2 billion acquisition by Facebook and beyond, it was a shock to see Palmer Luckey leave the company just two months ago. Palmer Luckey, circa 2012 | Photo courtesy Oculus. Palmer Luckey: I also think so.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Tokyo Game Show is the first big gaming event that is being held in virtual reality : this is quite a milestone for immersive technologies, and we hope it will be the first of a long series. is a Virtual Reality Creative Studio based in Tokyo that creates virtual spaces. The company was established in 2018.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 13, 2017

Oculus has added new documentation to their developer knowledge base detailing the ‘buffered haptics’ feature of the Oculus SDK, a method for programming more advanced haptic feedback from the company’s Touch controllers. SEE ALSO Oculus Touch Insides Revealed in Detailed Teardown. ” Photo by Road to VR.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 3, 2021

When asked about Ready Player Me’s new partnership with SideQuest , Tõke said, “The future of our partnership is aligned with our overall mission – connecting hundreds of virtual worlds together.” It’s becoming clear that the metaverse won’t be a single app or game – it will be a collection of thousands of virtual worlds.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 5, 2024

I wanted just to experiment with technology, not make a product I’m not going to do a step-by-step tutorial, but if you are a bit experienced with Unity, you can use the info I’m providing you to create something similar yourself. The best way to use MR is when there is a full blend between the real and the virtual elements.

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VRScout

MAY 7, 2022

Some shows take advantage of the technology to deliver immersive 180-degree experiences available exclusively in VR. Starting next month, Venues will officially merge with Horizon Worlds , a VR social platform where users can build and share their own virtual worlds, host live events, and develop interactive games and activities.

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VRScout

JUNE 28, 2021

This includes Virtex Entertainment, a company based out of London, UK that wants to revolutionize the way we enjoy live esports entertainment using its custom 3D arenas powered by VR technology. According to the website, the platform will be available in VR on Oculus and SteamVR headsets and in 2D via YouTube and Twitch.

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ARPost

AUGUST 18, 2022

The metaverse is one of the most disruptive technologies of the modern world that is believed to eclipse the Internet soon. Participants joined using various VR devices such as Oculus, mobile devices, desktops, and MacBooks. And Orlando is poised to capitalize on these exciting times. Why Orlando Is the MetaCenter .

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Starting tomorrow fans of the critically-acclaimed animated series Sword Art Online (SAO) can log into Sword Art Online -EX-CHRONICLE- Online Edition and explore a sprawling virtual world featuring memorable locations from the show. The Japanese singer has sung many SAO-related songs in the past.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The funding round was led by Europe’s most active proptech VC, Pi Labs, with participation from Silicon Valley-based commerce experts Sugar Capital and deep tech specialists 7Percent Ventures – one of the first backers of Oculus VR – alongside several notable angel investors.

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VRScout

JULY 16, 2020

Beginning July 29th, those with PC VR headsets can sign-in to the Museum of Other Realities , available free on both Oculus and Steam, and immerse themselves in a next-gen fashion showcase. “This project will reimagine the live show experience and offer an inspirational glimpse into the virtual future of fashion.”

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Yesterday, Meta (formerly Facebook) hosted a special “Inside the Lab” event centered around its recent advancements in artificial technology during which the company revealed an AI-powered universal translater that allows users “the ability to communicate with anyone in any language.” Image Credit: Meta.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Earlier this year while attending the Sundance Film Festival , I had the chance to experience Scarecrow , an immersive theater experience that combines motion capture technology with temperature effects to deliver a one-of-a-kind interactive performance unlike anything available on Broadway at the moment. Image Credit: TAHI. SCARECROW VRC.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 5, 2020

This second virtual VR/AR Global Summit attracted thousands of XR technology enthusiasts as well, according to the VR/AR Association. The three-day event featured over 150 talks and sessions given by hundreds of XR technology experts and professionals. XR Technology in the Time of Coronavirus.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Whereas the company’s last game had players bowling turkeys using their Touch controllers, ForeVR Darts utilizes the Quest’s hand-tracking technology to offer a more “hands-on” experience. So if you love playing with your friends, you can bowl and talk at the same time, or play darts too in this virtual world.”

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

The team at VRrOOm developed the worlds and functionalities in VRChat , working 24/7 to ensure that every artist’s work was correctly uploaded and accessible. The virtual worlds of Venice VR Expanded became a forum for discovery of the virtual world and the people who are in them.

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ARVR

JANUARY 6, 2023

Emerging Trends in the VR Gaming Industry — 2023 Technology is evolving at a fast pace. Virtual reality games, in particular, have come a long way from the lukewarm response they received in their early years. Virtual reality focuses on introducing a virtual world with which people can interact.

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ARPost

AUGUST 20, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing pool of event organizers is leaning on immersive technologies like virtual reality to bring people together. Although the annual live event has been canceled, Burners around the world can still connect with the community using VR. The Burning Man Project is now part of that list.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 27, 2022

.” Contrary to popular belief, a mixed reality experience is most effective if the VR/AR device can convincingly blend the physical and virtual worlds. Meta recognizes the importance of color-passthrough and stereoscopic 3D technology when it comes to delivering comfortable and immersive mixed reality experiences.

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VRScout

APRIL 10, 2021

What Ekholm is really excited about is the growth of VR technology alongside NFT’s, a combination he feels as though could have a major impact on the future of art and digital ownership. Ekholm’s NFT VR experience is designed to be used on the most common VR headsets, such as Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Oculus Quest via Oculus Link.

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Road to VR

MARCH 13, 2018

Oculus Research’s director of computational imaging, Douglas Lanman, is scheduled to give a keynote presentation at SID DisplayWeek in May which will explore the concept of “reactive displays” and their role in unlocking “next-generation” visuals in AR and VR headsets.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Extended reality technology is a part of “ the metaverse ” – a materializing virtual/physical world that seems perpetually here and perpetually around the corner. InfiniteWorld is a digital content management and strategy company working on emerging technology solutions with emerging technology companies.

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ARPost

JANUARY 3, 2022

New technologies keep transforming the way we live. Virtual reality, in particular, allows people to build their own worlds – for work or for entertainment purposes. Now that new technologies push the barriers of cyberspaces, it is possible to become immersed in a virtual world where you can create 3D art.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Embark on an epic pint-sized quest September 23rd on On Oculus, SteamVR, and Viveport. After five grueling years of development, critically-acclaimed filmmaker Jon Favreau ( Iron Man, The Mandalorian ) is finally set to launch his long-awaited dream-like VR adventure Gnomes & Goblins later this month on Oculus, SteamVR, and Viveport.

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VRScout

JANUARY 26, 2021

HaptX , the San Luis Obispo, CA-based company focused on bringing realistic haptic technology to VR, has released its HaptX Gloves DK2, advanced haptic feedback gloves featuring “true-contact” haptic technology. Michaels tells me that it took over seven years of development to bring their technology to life.

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ARPost

JANUARY 27, 2022

The last two years put immersive technologies on the high-speed growth path. People of all ages found meaningful experiences in the virtual world and managed to fight off the negative impacts of isolation caused by stay-at-home mandates. The Significant AR/VR Trends for 2022 .

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ARPost

JANUARY 6, 2022

XR gaming brings real-world elements and virtual elements together to create interactive 3D experiences. It encompasses all immersive technologies that bring the physical and virtual worlds together. It covers everything from virtual reality and augmented reality to mixed reality. Augmented Reality.

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