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Google Opens ‘Maps’ API So Devs Can Create ‘Pokémon Go’-style Games

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The team has built an SDK to bring the technology to Unity which “does all the heavy lifting” with “no Google Maps expertise needed to get started,” and helps developers design interactions around real-world places, which presents a unique set of challenges. “We Image courtesy Google.

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8 Insightful XR Travel Case Studies to Read in 2022

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The solution involved creating a 3D, configurable version of the incredible Arksen 85 yacht, powered by Unity. World XR Forum and Crans-Montana. Designed to respond to the rising demand for immersive travel experiences during the pandemic, the Crans-Montana virtual travel lounge was built by SOMNIACS and the World XR Forum during 2020.