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8 Ways AR Reduces eCommerce Hidden Obstacles

AR Insider

In eCommerce, the name of the game is reducing points of friction along the path to purchase. How can AR elevate the art and science of eCommerce experience design? This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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We need camera access to unleash the full potential of Mixed Reality

The Ghost Howls

These days I’m carrying on some experiments with XR and other technologies. I had some wonderful ideas of Mixed Reality applications I would like to prototype, but most of them are impossible to do in this moment because of a decision that almost all VR/MR headset manufacturers have taken: preventing developers from accessing camera data. My early start with MR As you may know, I got started with passthrough mixed reality in 2019, far before Quest enabled the use of passthrough.

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Apple is Adding Support for Vision Pro’s Input System to WebXR

Road to VR

Apple is adding support for Vision Pro’s unique input system to WebXR, the web standard which allows XR experiences to run right from a web browser. One of the most unique things about Apple Vision Pro is its input system which eschews motion controllers in favor of a ‘look and pinch’ system which combines eye-tracking with a pinch gesture.

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Intel to Get $8.5 Billion from U.S. Gov't to Build Fabs in the U.S.

Anand Tech

Intel and the U.S. Commerce Department on Wednesday announced that they had inked a preliminary agreement under which Intel can get $8.5 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act, $11 billion in low-interest loans under the same law, and a 25% investment tax credit on up to $100 billion of capital expenditures over the next five years.

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The Future of eLearning in 2022: A Sensitive Eye for Authentic Translation and Localization

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

To avoid awkward and sometimes disastrous learning content, instructional designers must use authentic translation in the right context to get optimal results. For example, even a simple phrase like “got milk” translates to “are you lactating” in Mexico. Can you imagine what a straight translation might do to your course? With over 317 million people in the US and over 6.7 billion potential customers in the world, personalizing training seems logical.

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Impact Reality Opens ‘Flat2VR Studios’ to Bring Flatscreen Games to VR

Road to VR

Impact Reality , the VR publishing and marketing firm, announced it’s formed a studio dedicated to porting flatscreen games to VR. Called Flat2VR Studios , the venture is aimed at merging traditional video games with immersive VR experiences, and is said to engage leading developers from the VR modding scene to create officially licensed VR adaptations of popular flatscreen games. “The Flat2VR community has proven there is a tremendous appetite to experience cherished games in an ent

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Meta Extends Quest 3 ‘Asgard’s Wrath 2’ Bundle Offer Through June

Road to VR

Since the launch of Quest 3, Meta has included a free copy of its latest and greatest first-party game, Asgard’s Wrath 2. Originally with a redemption deadline in January, the company has extended the offer several times, now pushing it out to the end of June. Asgard’s Wrath 2 is perhaps the most ambitious Quest game yet launched, and for anyone who has bought a new Quest 3, the game has been bundled for free (normally $60).

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Job Simulator Devs Say They Feel 'Vindicated' By Apple Vision Pro's Approach To VR

Upload VR

While Apple Vision Pro validated much of what Meta (formerly Facebook) did in VR over the last decade, the headset also echoes work under Google's umbrella at Job Simulator development studio Owlchemy Labs. Following the recent announcement that Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator are coming to Apple Vision Pro , UploadVR sat down with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche at GDC 2024.

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EON Reality Expands its Rollout in Hungary Targeting National Rollout with 10,000 Tailored Courses with the Launch of Spatial AI Center and EON AI Autonomous Agents

EON Reality

EON Reality Announces National Rollout of the Spatial AI Center in Hungary IRVINE, CA – March 20, 2024 – EON Reality, a global leader in immersive learning technologies, is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking educational initiative in Hungary. This strategic partnership marks the introduction of the first Spatial AI Center in the country, aimed at transforming the educational experience for students and workers nation-wide.

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Mannequin Open Alpha Hits SideQuest With New Levels & Features

Upload VR

Mannequin reaches SideQuest in open alpha with new levels and features. Supporting up to five players in 2v3 matches, Mannequin tasks two Agents with hunting down shape-shifting aliens called Mannequins. Previously only accessible via the official Mannequin Discord server , Fast Travel Games confirms the open alpha for its asymmetrical VR multiplayer game is out now on SideQuest.

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How to Train Employees 65% Faster With Virtual Reality

With a rapidly changing economy, Avangrid Renewables looked to virtual reality to develop a standardized form of immersive training in order to onboard and upskill technicians faster than ever before.

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EON Reality’s Advanced XR Learning Platform Arrives in The Gambia

EON Reality

Unlocking Potential: EON Reality’s XR Learning Platform Sets a New Educational Standard in The Gambia Irvine CA – March 20, 2023 – EON Reality, the global leader in creating artificial intelligence-driven virtual and augmented reality solutions for education, is proud to announce the introduction of its innovative EON-XR platform to the Gambia.

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Pre-Order ‘Medieval Dynasty New Settlement’ & Save 16%

Oculus

Get ready to dive into the rich tapestry of medieval life with Medieval Dynasty New Settlement, a VR spin-off game that combines sandbox gameplay, role-playing,

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Emirates National School Embarks on a New Dimension of Learning with EON Reality’s EON-XR and EON-AI

EON Reality

Fostering a Future of Immersive Education: Emirates National School Adopts Revolutionary Learning Technologies IRVINE, CA – MARCH 20 , 2024 – EON Reality, the global leader in virtual and augmented reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Emirates National School in Abu Dhabi. This forward-thinking educational institution has integrated EON Reality’s EON-XR and EON-AI platforms to enrich its teaching methodologies and culti

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University of Guyana Leverages EON Reality’s EON-XR and EON-AI to Transform Educational Experience

EON Reality

Innovating Education: University of Guyana and EON Reality Partner to Empower Next-Generation Learning IRVINE, CA – MARCH 20 , 2024 – EON Reality, the global leader in augmented and virtual reality-based knowledge transfer for the education and industry sectors, proudly announces its latest partnership with the University of Guyana. This landmark collaboration will see the integration of EON Reality’s EON-XR and EON-AI platforms into the University’s diverse educational programs, mar

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Are You Still Watching? How to Create Engaging Presentations for Virtual Learning

Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon

Remote meetings are here to stay - and many are BORING. If you are trying to engage your learners (or any audience), compelling content is critical. But trying to create stimulating content with the same tools you’ve always had is hard, right? Thankfully, wrong! Terrific tools in PowerPoint along with visual assets help you create the kind of dynamic content you need to capture your remote audience’s attention, with functions that allow for interactive sequences and navigation.