ARPost

JULY 6, 2022

It is also delivering trailblazing solutions that help metaverse developers and enhance customer experience within and beyond the home improvement industry. Now, Lowe’s is extending the same support it has given its customer builders in the real world to the metaverse developers of the virtual world.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Seemingly wanting to tap into the unfortunate number of recently laid off game developers, Meta’s new Oculus Publishing Ignition fund is specifically looking for XR studios that were formed on or after April 2023. The company says it plans to fund up to 20 teams before the end of 2024.

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MARCH 19, 2024

Meta released a new mixed reality showcase for Unreal Engine developers that ought to help kickstart some Quest projects that use your room in fresh and interesting ways. The post Meta Releases New Mixed Reality Showcase for Unreal Engine Developers appeared first on Road to VR.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A modder going by the name of Ifansnek is currently in the development of an unofficial VR mod for 2017’s Star Wars Battlefront 2. The developer also recommends avoiding multiplayer as you risk being banned by EA. The post Star Wars Battlefront 2 VR Mod In Development appeared first on VRScout. “This is not Vorpx.

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AR Insider

MARCH 14, 2024

What are early lessons in Vision Pro app design as the playbook is still being written? Ludenso breaks down its biggest learnings and insights from its educational AVP app. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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ARPost

MAY 9, 2023

WebXR development is increasingly popular. Developers want to create content that users can enjoy without having to install apps or check the compatibility of their devices. They have recently released Wonderland Engine 1.0.0 , a WebXR development platform already vouched for by top content creators.

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Road to VR

JUNE 21, 2023

Apple has released new and updated tools for developers to begin building XR apps on Apple Vision Pro. Apple Vision Pro isn’t due out until early 2024, but the company wants developers to get a jump-start on building apps for the new headset.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

According to several bits of information discovered in Valve’s SteamVR code, it appears as though the company is currently in the development of a new VR headset. Last week we learned that VR developers such as Cloudhead Games (Pistol Whip, The Gallery) have already begun experimenting with the hardware.

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Road to VR

APRIL 25, 2024

Pimax tells Road to VR that VR Station is still in development. “Currently, the development of the VR Station is progressing smoothly. But perhaps the Reality “12K” headset —which Pimax also says is still in development—will be ready by the time VR Station launches.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

That said, the most exciting news came towards the end of the presentation when Qualcomm CEO, Cristiano Amon, and Google SVP of Android, Hiroshi Lockheimer, joined Samsung’s TM Roh on stage to announce that all three companies are partnering to develop new XR experiences. “An

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The company puts a focus on community building with a new suite of developer tools. To provide that support, Facebook announced Cloud Backup, a new system that will benefit both developers and gamers. As for the developers, all apps are opted-in by default. Last week was quite a busy one for Facebook, or should I say Meta.

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ARPost

MARCH 27, 2023

At this year’s NVIDIA GTC , “the developer conference for the era of AI and the metaverse,” NVIDIA announced the latest release of CloudXR. Businesses can definitely look forward to boosting their AR and VR capabilities with the new NVIDIA CloudXR developments, enhanced to bring more flexibility and scalability for XR deployments.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

It’s really hard for non-specialist developers to take a haptics idea into action,” said Vezzoli. They’re experienced on the part of developers. Removing these barriers for developers is the first step to removing barriers to users. What we are looking forward to doing is creating a community of haptics developers.” .

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

PIXELYNX will leverage Niantic’s Lightship Platform and the Augmented Reality Developer Kit (ARDK) , which empowers developers to create engaging AR experiences that inspire movement, exploration, and connection at a global scale, to develop a mobile app version of their new gaming platform. THE NEXT GENERATION OF CREATORS.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Apple is adding two new locations to its Vision Pro ‘Developer Labs so devs can get their hands on the headset before it launches early next year. To get developers’ hands on Vision Pro launches, Apple has a handful of ‘Developer Labs’ where developers can go to check out the device and get feedback on their apps.

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JUNE 15, 2021

Paul Nathan, a former member of the VR Lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center , thought the same thing, which is why he’s developing his own VR rendition of the legendary Nintendo platformer. In order to develop his next-gen homage, Nathan employed the Unity game engine to transform the 2D arcade game into a 3D VR world.

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VRScout

JULY 22, 2023

Unity developers can build spatial computing experiences for visionOS that blend digital content with the physical world using Unity PolySpatial. Any developer using Unity will be able to create a cohesive look and feel for its content within visionOS , which will allow users to experience their favorite apps in new spatial environments.

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VRScout

MAY 24, 2022

Today marks the first day of Niantic’s inaugural Lightship Summit, an annual two-day event dedicated to its international community of AR (augmented reality) developers. It was back in 2021 that the company made its Lightship Augmented Reality Developer Kit available to developers worldwide. Image Credit: Niantic.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

After I published my detailed article about the launch of the Pico 4 in Europe , many developers reached out to me to understand how to apply for the announced $12M fund for developers, dubbed Developer Incentive Program. Pico Developer Incentive Program. Developer Incentive Program details.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

The ArborXR Directory Platform Connects Businesses with Trusted VR Developers In a significant stride towards transforming XR development, ArborXR introduces the ArborXR Directory. This centralized platform is designed to seamlessly connect businesses with established VR developers.

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VRScout

AUGUST 24, 2021

The massively popular social media platform looks to support AR developers with ‘TikTok Effect Studio.’ Developers are required to provide their full name, email, and TikTok username. The post TikTok Is Experimenting With Its Own AR Development Platform appeared first on VRScout. Image Credit: TikTok.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Mozilla, the company behind the Firefox browser, shuttered most of its web-focused XR development back in 2020. Now, after a new organization-wide restructuring, all development on Hubs is set to be wound down in May. The post Mozilla is Shutting Down Development on WebXR Social App ‘Hubs’ appeared first on Road to VR.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The developer leading the push to make PSVR 2 compatible with PC VR games says they’re working on a SteamVR driver that aims to bring unofficial SteamVR support to Vision Pro, controllers and all. The post SteamVR Driver for Vision Pro Now in Development, Including VR Controller Support appeared first on Road to VR. Coming Soon.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Starting this fall, Ohio University is offering a Virtual Reality and Game Development (VRGD) undergraduate major. Virtual Reality and Game Development Major – a Needed Addition to the Educational Offer. The Virtual Reality and Game Development major will be available at the Scripps College of Communication in the J.

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VRScout

MARCH 9, 2022

Bandia Namco , the Japanese video game and toy company with massive global appeal, recently announced plans to commit a whopping 13 billion yen ($130M USD) towards the development of a new “metaverse” experience dedicated to its most popular gaming and anime franchises. Image Credit: Bandai Namco.

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Road to VR

APRIL 12, 2024

The post Enterprise Social XR Platform ‘Glue’ at Risk as Developer Declares Bankruptcy appeared first on Road to VR. Founded in 2017, Glue’s most recent funding round was completed in 2019, raising a total of €3.5 million (~$3.85

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For VR experiences, developers can access device-specific features like foveated rendering and MSAA, enhancing visual quality and performance. Notably, development for visionOS is limited to Mac computers with Apple silicon. Tools for Vision Pro App Development appeared first on Road to VR. Check out the full guide here.

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ARPost

JULY 5, 2022

To address the gap, Circuit Stream brings forth top-quality educational content that can help pave the way for future XR designers and developers. The significance of AR/VR is becoming more evident as the information technology, software development, business, and entertainment sectors are progressing to higher computing.

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VRScout

MARCH 21, 2023

Polyarc, the VR studio behind the popular Moss series, has announced playtest registration for its next multiplayer VR game which is currently in development. Feature Image Credit: Polyarc The post Moss Creator Is Developing A Multiplayer VR Game appeared first on VRScout.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Duel Links Presents Solid Vision Experiment ‘ Konami says in a press statement the VR activation was such a success that it will “continue to develop Yu-Gi-Oh! The post Konami Aims to Develop ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ games with VR and various other technologies.”

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VRScout

MAY 9, 2022

The developers behind Jentrix and Requisition VR show their support for the Ukraine. ” Arcadia VR was founded in 2019 and is composed of a team of international developers from countries including the UK, Russia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria just to name a few. An early access build is scheduled to launch sometime this September.

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JANUARY 28, 2021

Facebook held its Q4 2020 earnings call yesterday, during which Mark Zuckerberg laid out some impressive sales figures for the Oculus Quest 2 while simultaneously confirming the development of a new Oculus Quest VR headset. “We’re also seeing a growing ecosystem of developers building amazing new experiences for the platform.

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Road to VR

JUNE 8, 2023

Luckily the latest update to Apple’s ‘Vision’ framework—which gives developers a bunch of useful computer vision tools for iOS and iPad apps—includes the ability to identify and track the skeletal position of dogs and cats.

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