The Ghost Howls

JULY 22, 2023

A few weeks ago, Ultraleap announced the Leap Motion Controller 2 , the successor of that Leap Motion Controller that got much recognition from makers and research centers. This week, I received a sample of it and I opened its box. I have not had the occasion to test thoroughly the device yet, but since I saw a bit of radio silence about it on the main VR outlets, I wanted to share with you some early photos and videos.

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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. With the release of its visionOS beta platform, Unity, the creator of the world’s leading real-time 3D content creation system, is providing developers with access to its Unity PolySpatial tool. Through this beta program, you and other creatives will be able to create experiences using Unity editor that can run on the Apple Vision Pro MR headse

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Road to VR

JULY 22, 2023

According to a recent report from The Information , Meta is allegedly spinning down Quest Pro alongside a broader move to cancel the future ‘Pro’ line of XR hardware altogether. Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth says however, “don’t believe everything you read.” Meta has reportedly stopped ordering new components for the Quest Pro from its suppliers, The Information maintains.

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Upload VR

JULY 22, 2023

Espire 2 drops Quest exclusivity with a Pico 4 port available now, joining a new content update with Weekly Challenges and leaderboards. Previously seen in Espire 1: VR Operative , Weekly Challenges are "back by popular demand" in Espire 2 with Update 1.5. "Each week, players can expect new curated challenges from the developers, designed to test players skills and mettle as they compete with other players for the top score across the new leaderboard system," states Digital Lode in a press relea

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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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VRGames

JULY 22, 2023

Meta Quest Pro is bringing a new and exciting way to play with its latest v56 SDK (software development kit) update – the simultaneous hands and controllers mode.

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VRGames

JULY 22, 2023

Since its introduction to the original Quest headset in 2019, Meta’s hand-tracking capabilities have significantly improved. The company’s latest software update, Hand Tracking 2.

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VRGames

JULY 22, 2023

This week marks an exciting partnership between Japanese icon Hello Kitty and the decentralized metaverse platform, MetaGaia. Designed to give users a virtual destination featuring AI-powered companions, AR games and digital asset purchases, the ‘Hello Kitty Seven Wonders’ provides a variety of activities for fans to explore.

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