Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Last December, Google unceremoniously killed off Google Glass Explorer Edition with a final software update, leaving the Glass Enterprise Edition 2 as the only remaining AR wearable from Google. Now, Google is making it easier for enterprise customers and developers to acquire a pair of their smartglasses by enabling them to purchase the device directly from hardware resellers.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Perhaps no project to date shows the potential of Quill— Oculus’ VR illustration and animation tool — quite like The Remedy. Created by veteran animator Daniel Martin Peixe, The Remedy is a roughly 10 minute long story which establishes a very effective comic book-like experience by stringing together various Quill scenes to tell a complete narrative.
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VRScout
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
The free “R.E.A.L” PC mod adds full VR compatibility to Rockstar’s beloved franchise. Despite having originally released all the way back in 2013, Rockstar’s fifth entry in their beloved Grand Theft Auto video game series is more popular than ever. Regular DLC updates have kept GTA Online feeling fresh; meanwhile, veteran players continue to spend absurd amounts of real-world money on in-game currency.
ARPost
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Even though streaming music on demand is more affordable than ever, music lovers will pay more to experience it live. The combination of music , performance, pyrotechnics, and entertainment make festivals and concerts worth going to. With rising demand for one-of-a-kind experiences, entertainment companies are starting to explore new avenues. That includes augmented reality.
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.
The Ghost Howls
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Today I’ve played around with Oculus Quest , trying to hack it a bit via command-line tools (ADB), hoping to activate some cool features. I’ve made some interesting discoveries, and of course, I want to share them with you, the VR community! Caveat. Before you read, a little warning: try the things described below at your own risk. They shouldn’t harm your device, but be careful anyway.
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VRScout
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Ditch your controllers and go “hands-on” with these free sideloadable games. This past December, Oculus introduced native hand-tracking functionality for the Oculus Quest, offering users the chance to navigate the Oculus Home interface with their bare hands as opposed to the Touch controllers. It’s a neat addition to the existing Quest experience, albeit an extremely limited one.
ARPost
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Everything started with a video of Glen Keane painting Ariel in Tilt Brush , Rosie Summers recounts when asked about the beginnings of her creative journey with virtual reality. She said she was enamored by how he brought the little mermaid to life, so much so that she decided to buy a Vive headset the following day. It came with Tilt Brush, a tool that she has been using ever since.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
French startup LYNX today revealed the R-1, a standalone VR headset built for pass-through AR and powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon XR2 chip. The enterprise-focused headset uses a novel lens design which makes it compact. Lynx is a new player in the XR category; the small startup today revealed its first headset, the enterprise-focused Lynx R-1.
AR Insider
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
This post is adapted from ARtillery Intelligence’s report, Mobile AR Strategies & Business Models. It includes some of its data and takeaways. More can be previewed here and subscribe for the full report. In AR’s early stages, a common question continues to be asked: where’s the money? There have been oscillations in excitement and doubt over AR, but the ultimate proof point will be revenue.
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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.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
You can now switch to hand-tracking by simply putting down your Touch controllers. The Oculus Quest just keeps getting better. Yesterday Oculus announced the rollout of their 13.0 software update, revealing a sprinkling of new features and enhancements heading to the standalone VR headset this week. The most noteworthy of which, a new hand-tracking option that — when enabled, allows you to automatically switch between your Oculus Touch controllers and hand-tracking mode.
ARPost
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Right now, AR experiences are rather like paint. They can be applied to our physical reality to inform or entertain. The key difference is that if someone applies paint to, say, someone else’s storefront, it’s illegal. Because no one “owns” digital space, people can manipulate real images with AR effects in whatever way they want.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
From very early on, the SteamVR dashboard had adapted Steam’s ‘Big Picture’ mode which was designed for use on big screen TV’s rather than in VR. As it wasn’t made with VR in mind, much of its functionality is clunky and some of it borderline broken. Now, SteamVR is getting a dashboard overhaul which is ditching Big Picture.
AR Insider
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
This article features the latest episode of The AR Show. Based on a new collaboration, episode coverage now joins AR Insider’s editorial flow including narrative insights and audio. See past and future episodes here or subscribe. Throughout the short life of the current wave of spatial computing, we’ve seen wide variance in excitement and investment.
Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor
With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
A new video appears showing the potential of hand tracking in VR. When Facebook announced that they were bringing native hand tracking to the Oculus Quest back in September during Oculus Connect 6 , attendees gleamed with excitement. Since rolling out on standalone headsets through a December software update, users have been having a blast navigating through the Oculus Home interface using their own two hands.
The Ghost Howls
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
First of all, let me wish a nice rest to anyone who has participated in the Global Game Jam, especially the ones that have proposed some AR/VR games! This week in XR hasn’t been that interesting, we had mostly some minor news… but as always, this hasn’t stopped me from finding some notable things to know…. Top news of the week. Statistics show that VR is continuously growing.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Coronavirus, otherwise known as the 2019 novel coronavirus, is primarily affecting China. While it’s mostly been relegated to that country due to stringent quarantines and travel restrictions mandated by the Chinese government, you’ve probably heard that it’s also landed in several other countries too, albeit in fewer numbers. If you’ve having trouble wrapping your head around the virus’ spread, this WebXR app may bring some much-needed insight.
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
With No Time to Die, the 25th installment in the James Bond saga, arriving in April and Black Widow, the first solo film for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's own secret agent, following a month later, what better way to get in the espionage mood than some augmented reality spy gaming? As luck would have it, Apple and game developer Mixed Bag are ready to satisfy that itch with Secret Oops!
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.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Be warned: your at-home voice assistant is doing more than just listening. What if I told you that smart devices such as your iPhone and Google Assistant aren’t just listening to you, but persuading and manipulating your actions as well? Sounds like the plot to a cheesy 1980’s sci-fi movie right? As ridiculous as this may sound, however, there is a bit of truth behind this bold accusation.
ARPost
FEBRUARY 1, 2020
Press release. Boston, February 1, 2020 — A greater awareness and acceptance of the value of VR and AR/MR solutions across enterprise verticals are motivating companies to invest across multiple business areas. Technological advancements in hardware and software systems and ever-improving capabilities are increasing the speed with which companies can justify adoption and deliver ROI.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
After being backordered by weeks in many regions, Oculus Quest is now “unavailable” from Oculus in 17 out of 23 regions where the unit is sold, including the United States, Canada, and much of Europe. Facebook says the Coronavirus outbreak is to blame. Responding to a Road to VR inquiry about Oculus Quest becoming “unavailable” in many regions, a Facebook spokesperson shared the following statement: “Oculus Quest has been selling out in some regions due to high dem
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
The Oscars are just a couple of days away when Hollywood will celebrate the best crop of films from 2019 in the US and internationally. To enhance the event for hardcore movie fans, the Los Angeles Times and Yahoo News have teamed up to produce an augmented reality experience that highlights some of our best memories of Academy Awards ceremonies of years past.
Speaker: Treion Muller, Chief Strategy Officer at ELB Learning
Since when has learning and development (L&D) become such a negative experience with its intended learners? Could it be because learners have been conditioned by very poor learning experiences over the past two decades, combined with the kinks of technological innovation? Or is it because learning has typically been designed as a one-size-fits-all solution, despite the fact that humans are not clones?
VRScout
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
The $1,500 enterprise-focused headset is one of the first devices to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 chip. Yesterday, French startup LYNX officially unveiled the LYNX-R1, a standalone mixed reality headset capable of both VR as well as passthrough AR. The enterprise-focused device features a variety of impressive features, including hand and eye tracking as well as a bold new lens design that promises better visuals in a more compact design. .
AR Insider
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
ARtillery Briefs is a video series that outlines the top trends we’re tracking, including takeaways from recent reports and market forecasts. See the most recent episode below, including narrative takeaways and embedded video. In any technology’s early stages, consumer market successes are relatively rare. That depends on your definition, but we’re talking about large-scale revenues.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Japanese tech giant Canon today unveiled its next enterprise-focused AR headset which aims to replace its MREAL Display MD-10 , which the company launched in Japan in mid-2016 for the astounding price tag of ¥9 million (~$82,300). The PC-tethered AR headset, dubbed MREAL Display MD-20, doesn’t have a release date or price yet, although Canon is showing off the device at this year’s 3D & Virtual Reality Exhibition (IVR) , which will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan from F
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
After jumping to the head of the class of augmented reality journalism in 2019, USA Today is continuing to push the medium forward in 2020. The latest AR story from the media company explores one of the biggest stories of 2019 in the Boeing 737 Max aircraft, which the Federal Aviation Administration grounded in March 2019 after two crashes resulted in 346 deaths.
Speaker: Micah Eppler, Account Executive for Rehearsal of eLearning Brothers
Did you know that companies such as Paychex, 3M, and Honeywell are getting better results by incorporating video-based practice and coaching within their L&D strategy? From sales pitches to soft skills, learners are becoming top performers by applying and validating knowledge transfer using the unique benefits of video. Whether used as a stand-alone application or integrated with a learning platform, video-based practice and coaching platforms give learners the ultimate opportunity to repeatedly
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