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Amazon’s New ‘Sumerian’ Tool Aims to Make Developing Web-based VR Apps Easier

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Amazon today announced a new developer tool at its annual AWS re:Invent that aims to make creating web-based applications for VR/AR and traditional monitors even easier. WebVR is integrated into major browsers including Chrome for Android, Oculus Carmel, Samsung Internet, Opera developer version and Firefox Nightly.

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Netflix Didn't Make An Apple Vision Pro App, And Won't Let Its iPad App Be Available

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It was partially developed by John Carmack in 2015 for the Oculus-powered Samsung Gear VR. The news comes as Apple confirmed this week that most of Netflix's major competitors will be available on Vision Pro at launch, including Disney+, Max (formerly HBO Max), Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+, Paramount+, and Peacock.

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Netflix CEO Explains Why It Isn't Supporting Apple Vision Pro At Launch

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Netflix does have a VR app on Meta Quest , with a cosy cabin environment, but it's capped at 480p and hasn't been updated in years. It was developed partially by John Carmack in 2015 for the Oculus-powered Samsung Gear VR. It will still be watchable via the web.

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The 25 Best Free Meta Quest Games & Apps - Winter 2023

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Four years after the original Oculus Quest headset arrived, the Meta Quest platform offers an impressive range of experiences that caters to all interests. We played on Oculus Quest 2, but it’s crossplay between Quest 1, Quest 2, and PC VR headsets with cross-buy on Rift and Quest. Looking for the best free Quest games and apps?

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The XR Week Peek (2022.06.13): Apple doesn’t show its AR glasses at WWDC, Meta delays its AR plans, and more!

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You can imagine the potential of such a tool when combined with a mixed reality headset (you could change some furniture in your house, or re-create a virtual environment that has the same shape as your room). Amazon now offers the possibility to try-on shoes in AR on its app. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more.

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Oculus beginner’s guide

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The devices from Oculus VR hit a sweet spot of affordability and performance. If you got an Oculus headset this Christmas — or didn’t, and are planning to buy one ( available on Amazon for $200 ) — this guide can help you learn about the most important features. Oculus devices and developments.

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Best VR Apps You Must Have in 2018

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According to UploadVR , Oculus intends to release their higher-end standalone VR headset named Santa Cruz at the first quarter of 2019. Oculus is ambitious on taking the market share by designing a VR headset with cameras added for inside-out tracking of 6DOF head movement and two Oculus Touch-style controllers. Social VR Apps.