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How does Virtual Reality Work? The Ultimate Guide

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Now, innovators have transformed virtual reality experiences with low-latency software and upgraded hardware. Driving simulators are perhaps the best example of this. Tools like the Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 are examples of fully immersive headsets. Instead, you use controllers to interact with a digital landscape.

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HoloLens 2.0 to Put a Custom A.I. Chip at the Heart of Its On-board Processor

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Microsoft has undoubtedly been working on the next version of HoloLens, the company’s AR headset, but now we know a little more about what’s going into the next iteration: a Microsoft-built custom AI chip designed to carry out low-latency computer vision tasks. image courtesy Microsoft. The post HoloLens 2.0

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How Different XR Companies Approach Cloud Services

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For example, some of the cloud services that we’ll look at are cloud storage solutions. We are now at the level that we are super happy with the latency and deployments.”. For example, Magic Leap has had a partnership with Google Cloud for the past year now. But, what is the cloud anyway? Others run computations on the cloud.

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The Future Is Now: 2023 Metaverse and XR Predictions Worth Looking Into

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Although gaming is certainly a great use case and example of what immersive VR experiences can deliver, the possibilities are endless,” said Vindevogel. He gave examples of some applications of VR that have nothing to do with gaming, such as house tours, and meetings.

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Qualcomm’s AR2 is the First Chip Built Just for AR

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For example, the processor handles scene understanding and display output among other things. For example, the AR2 achieves sub-2 millisecond latency and low power consumption for advanced functions like reprojection. Meanwhile, Snapdragon AR2 is already being used and tested by AR leaders including Adobe, Microsoft and Niantic.

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Our pick of AR Remote Collaboration and Support Services

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AR remote collaboration with IoT devices as well as low-latency calling in less-than-ideal locations and conditions are only likely to improve as the company is one of the most active groups in exploring 5G. Like the next example isn’t strictly collaborative, this example isn’t strictly remote but it’s close enough to merit discussion.

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What Is Edge Computing and Why is it Important for the Metaverse?

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This has major implications for the metaverse , which involves high-volume data processing at low-latency speeds. Edge computing technology reduces latency and increases the quality of service (QoS), resulting in a better experience for users. Reduced latency. Understanding Edge Computing in Relation to the Metaverse.

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