VRScout

MAY 17, 2023

Think of it like Mario Maker , but way more violent… Last month, developer Cloudhead Games launched an open beta for Pistol Mix , an official PC modding tool for its popular VR rhythm game Pistol Whip that allows you to craft your own original levels from the ground up. Those interested in learning more can visit here.

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Road to VR

JUNE 26, 2024

While Meta has its own Mixed Reality Capture tool (MRC) , the company is taking a step back from development by adopting third-party app LIV as its official solution. We can’t wait to see what the community does with these new tools.” ” To boot, LIV is today releasing in beta its new SDK v2.0

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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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Road to VR

JUNE 20, 2024

Meta appears to be readying a tool that will allow Quest users the ability to force software updates via a tethered connection. Luna also shared a screenshot and link to an informational page detailing the ostensibly web-based update tool, which appears to be 404’ed at the time of this writing.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Initially released in 2022, Quest Games Optimizer is a tool Quest users can run in the background during gameplay that can increase resolution, performance, frame rate, and increase battery life across all Quest headsetsfrom the 2019 original all the way up to Quest 3S.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Key features include compatibility across PC VR and and standalone VR platforms with OpenXR support, a focus on low-poly assets for everything from gaming to prototyping, and streamlined tools for easy, immersive modeling.

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Road to VR

JULY 31, 2024

The post Meta Releases New Audio Ray Tracing Tool for More Immersive Soundscapes on Quest appeared first on Road to VR. You can find out more about Meta’s Acoustic Ray Tracing here. You’ll also find documentation on Meta’s Audio SDK ( Unity | Unreal ) and Acoustic Ray Tracing ( Unity | Unreal ).

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The post Google Confirms Android XR Allows Passthrough Camera Access: an Important Tool for MR Devs appeared first on Road to VR.

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VRScout

MARCH 9, 2023

According to developer Flipside XR, the free tool features everything from real-time motion capture and professional-grade production tools to various sets, props, and custom avatars. The app boasts an impressive amount of tools designed for virtual production.

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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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VRScout

DECEMBER 30, 2021

When Half-Life: Alyx was announced I legitimately only bought it for the Source 2 Hammer and modding tools.”. For modders like TheBoxTrot, having the tools to recreate their favorite worlds using a new engine was exciting! For modders like TheBoxTrot, having the tools to recreate their favorite worlds using a new engine was exciting!

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AR Insider

MAY 9, 2024

This week on Reality Bytes, we try Instagram's new interactive stickers, YouTube's AI skipper tool, and Dave & Buster's gamified loyalty. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Created by David Lobser, multi-disciplinary artist and founder of light.clinic, during a music hackathon as a personal VJing tool, Cosmic Sugar was gradually realized for VR with encouragement from industry leader Jaron Lanier, who sees the technology as a portal for an expectant audience looking to dream in mixed reality. .

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ARPost

MAY 30, 2022

This has accelerated VR adoption as a tool to connect and engage versus challenge. This is a clever tool for engaging audiences. With the explosion of the billion-dollar VR market , wider adoption of headsets, and a desire to connect in virtual worlds, ’empathetic design’ is now a valued user acquisition tool.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

How much is spent on software and developer tools to build entertainment & gaming apps, as well as web and in-app experiences? Our latest Behind the Numbers installment breaks it down This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 8, 2024

While most people associate XR with gaming, it is also emerging as a powerful tool for social impact and change. How is this playing out today? We break down 5 examples. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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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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AR Insider

JUNE 19, 2024

We examine five ways it could be a transformative tool for accessible education. It's widely understood that XR can improve student outcomes. This also applies to helping students with disabilities. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How much is spent on software and developer tools to build XR entertainment & gaming experiences? Our latest Behind the Numbers installment unpacks original data from our research arm, ARtillery Intelligence. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

APRIL 28, 2022

In addition to these XR tools, the previously-mentioned face and eye-tracking will offer more realistic and expressive avatars, allowing for more natural interactions during virtual meetings. Originally announced at the Facebook Connect event in 2021, Project Cambria promises a higher-end experience compared to that of the Meta Quest 2.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Beginning today, developers will have access to augmented reality tools from the company’s cross-platform Lightship platform, allowing them to build original location-based AR experiences for Android and iOS devices. Globally, fans will be able to immerse themselves in Coachella no matter where they live.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Credit: Varjo, Finnish National Opera and Ballet Immersive technology was used by the creative team to develop a design visualization tool they call “XR Stage.” ” Built using Unreal Engine, the tool was used from the proof-of-concept phase all the way to final production. Varjo’s VR/XR technology enables just that.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Tom Emrichs The Next Dimension is a timely, comprehensive guide for leaders seeking to leverage AR as a transformative tool. Charlie Fink a book author himself gives his honest review for AR Insider readers. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In 2018, the Disney Imagineers created PoseVR , an animation tool that let Disney animators create in VR. They also developed an AR puppeteering tool called MotionStick , a “force jacket” capable of generating physical feedback in VR, and even launched an AR app that layers Star Destroyers over famous landmarks around the world. .

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VRScout

MARCH 10, 2022

Similar to competing AR platforms, 8th Wall features a variety of tools that allow developers to craft various types of interactive AR content. We did this with a complete set of tools to create WebAR,” said Erik Murphy-Chutorian, CEO and Founder of 8th Wall in an official release. No additional download is required.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 20, 2025

Leading into the new year, virtual reality training is growing as the broader XR market also emerges as a tool for work and everyday life. The duo deployed realistic digital training tools to MAIZEs deep client list. This leads to unnatural movements and interactions, which can skew simulation results.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 19, 2023

To try and overcome these challenges, having good room-emulation tools that enable quick level design iteration is essential. In this article, I want to go over how levels in Laser Dance work, and share some of the developer tools that I’m building to help me create and test the game’s adaptive laser patterns.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

To enable that, we’ll provide the tools that allow the creators of members-only worlds to set the rules for their communities and maintain those rules for their closed spaces,” said the company in an official release. For more information check out the official release here.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

That’s been supported by heaps of tools that developers rely on to build, iterate, deploy, and update those apps—all made for developing flatscreen apps. That is to say: the tools and talent needed to make a VR game are vastly different than what’s needed to make, say, a video streaming app.

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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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VRScout

MAY 8, 2023

Sense Arena, a VR training platform popular among professional sports teams, is now the official VR training tool of USA Hockey. It’s an honor to help bring our cognitive training tool to such a prestigious organization.” VR sports training appears to be on the rise as major organizations begin to see the benefits.

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VRScout

JUNE 16, 2023

Using these tools, we’ve already seen victories in California, New Jersey, and Florida. This includes any of the 40-something cities that have passed laws banning the Pride Flag at official government buildings, such as public schools, city hall, and police stations just to name a few. . Reach out to us and fight back!”

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ARPost

DECEMBER 22, 2022

User tools; Moderator tools; Educational tools; Invisible safety tools (age-gating of select experiences, etc.). According to Lazerson, effective community safety practices consist of three main components: Policy. External communication of expectations to users; Internal communication of policies to moderators; Product.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 26, 2024

How much is spent on software and developer tools to build entertainment & gaming apps, as well as web and in-app experiences? Our latest Behind the Numbers installment breaks it down. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

AUGUST 15, 2022

Until now, however, VR has been limited by the interactive tools available to navigate this visually stunning world. The Surplex Full-Body Tracking Shoes, according to the company, remove the need for expensive base stations and complex tracking systems, offering a more comfortable full-body experience in the process.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Using a tool called Vive Guardian, you’re able to create a set of privacy and security boundaries. It’s also a tool that parents can use to make sure their kids aren’t exposed to anything inappropriate as they world hop. Credit: HTC Vive.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 30, 2024

Why is virtual reality such a valuable tool for collaboration, and how can you host VR sessions that empower, align, and inspire your teams? Here, I’ll introduce you to the benefits of VR meetings, explore the tools you can use to enable immersive conferences, and share some tips for success. What are VR Meetings?

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