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This has been the week of the launch of the Oculus Quest 2, and this event has been so big that basically, it will take half of this roundup to describe. There are so many pieces of news about it that today’s newsletter could have been called the Quest 2 Week Peek :). MORE
Sony recently unveiled Spatial Reality Display, a 15.6-inch 4K panel that includes both eye-tracking and embedded lenticular lens array so users can view 3D content with the naked eye. MORE
Cybershoes, a VR peripheral that aims to simulate walking, is coming to Oculus Quest and Quest 2. We first tried Cybershoes two years ago. The kit consists of a pair of soles you wrap around your feet before sitting on a chair. MORE
Data Dive is AR Insider’s weekly dive into select spatial computing figures. Running Mondays, it includes data points and strategic takeaways. For an indexed library of data, reports, and multimedia, subscribe to ARtillery Pro. MORE
Quest 2 is the first Oculus headset to require a Facebook account at launch. False positives from its account verification system may be leaving some buyers with no choice but to return it. MORE
Five VR games and apps you need to download at launch. The Oculus Quest 2 has finally arrived! MORE
Sensorium Corporation partners with yet another major name in EDM. MORE
Just last month, Facebook made a big splash in the VR and AR scenes with new products and a new direction for Oculus. MORE
This post is adapted from ARtillery Intelligence’s report, AR Advertising Deep Dive, Part I: The Landscape. It includes some of its data and takeaways. More can be previewed here and subscribe for the full report. A R continues to evolve and take shape as an industry. MORE
Since the late ’90s, mental health professionals have been using virtual reality to treat post-traumatic stress disorders. But in the past few years, there has been a growing pool of research showing that it is a promising solution for treating depression, too. MORE
The Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the development of virtual reality , and in many sectors (like virtual events and remote collaboration), all companies have had a huge spike in the number of users, profits, and investments. MORE
Virtual reality has many fascinating applications. Over the years, it has proven to be an important tool in research. Traditionally, experimental setups involve computer-based tests. Although these methods are valid, they are unable to mimic the complexity of real-world scenarios. MORE
It’s happened to the best of us during this period of extended working from home: You’re minding your own business when suddenly a Zoom room full of your colleagues and/or business partners gets a non-consensual eyeful of unsecured loin. Accident or not, that’s really f *d up. MORE
Pimax, the Chinese startup building wide field of view (FOV) virtual reality headsets, has secured $20 million in Series B financing. Shortly after completing its successful Kickstarter campaign in late 2017, which garnered the company $4.2 MORE
It’s no secret that exposure to nature, such as a walk at an orchard or a hike at the nearest park, offers mental health benefits, as well as some other potential benefits, including reduced cortisol hormone levels and decreased blood pressure. MORE
It was inevitable that Facebook would eventually leave a more tangible mark on its Oculus VR business but it still ruffled some feathers when it was revealed that to even use an Oculus headset, one would need to have a Facebook account. MORE
In June, ARPost introduced readers to IMMY , a revolutionary company under revolutionary founder Doug Magyari. Unfortunately, we recently received news that IMMY has entered Article 9 Foreclosure and is auctioning off assets including patents and equipment. The IMMY Vision. MORE
A new unofficial workaround allows users to enable 90Hz mode for games and apps on Oculus Quest 2, despite the feature being disabled at launch. One of Oculus Quest 2 ‘s biggest features is its increased refresh rate, with the ability to run content at 90Hz over the original Quest’s 72Hz. MORE
Population: One cross-buy support was just confirmed by developer BigBox. The developer took to Reddit to confirm the news. Cross-buy means that, if you buy the upcoming battle royale shooter on either the Quest or Rift stores, you’ll get the other version free of charge. MORE
Multiplayer for Beat Saber , a feature which was purportedly in the works since the earliest days of the game, is finally available via a free update today. Players on Quest and PC VR will be able to jump right in, but unfortunately the PSVR update is delayed for the time being. MORE
Facebook’s walled garden approach to its Quest app store has already been subverted somewhat by projects like SideQuest , an unofficial library for Quest games and apps. MORE
A14 Bionic and ARKit combine to offer more realistic AR experiences. Yesterday, Apple revealed four new iPhone 12 models as part of its remote “Hi, Speed” live event. MORE
Find yourself by getting lost in the world of Corpus Misty. The pastel, textured, and amorphic experience that is Corpus Misty is an exploration of the soul. MORE
Today In Death: Unchained developer Superbright announced that its upcoming Quest 2 enhancement update for the popular VR roguelike will render the “whole world at once” in-game dramatically improving draw distance in addition to several other upgrades and optimizations. MORE
The announcement of the new Ryzen 5000 processors, built on AMD’s Zen 3 microarchitecture, has caused waves of excitement and questions as to the performance. The launch of the high-performance desktop processors on November 5 th will be an interesting day. MORE
GIGXR launches AR tool designed for medical training. MORE
“Trendline” is AR Insider’s series that examines trends and events in spatial computing, and their strategic implications. For an indexed library of spatial computing insights, data, reports and multimedia, subscribe to ARtillery PRO. A pple is clearly intent on AR. MORE
XR Talks is a series that features the best presentations and educational videos from the XR universe. It includes embedded video, narrative analysis and top takeaways. Speakers’ opinions are their own. For a full library of indexed and educational media, subscribe to ARtillery PRO. MORE
Pre-orders will be available soon as part of the official Kickstarter campaign. The Oculus Quest 2 has finally arrived and so far we’re loving Facebook’s new-and-improved standalone headset. MORE
Customize your own AR jack-o’-lantern via the company’s new interactive boxes. Customers who purchase an item through Amazon now until Halloween can expect a little surprise with their eco-friendly boxes. MORE
VRScout
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Customize your own AR jack-o’-lantern via the company’s new interactive boxes. Customers who purchase an item through Amazon now until Halloween can expect a little surprise with their eco-friendly boxes.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Pimax, the Chinese startup building wide field of view (FOV) virtual reality headsets, has secured $20 million in Series B financing. Shortly after completing its successful Kickstarter campaign in late 2017, which garnered the company $4.2
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VRScout
OCTOBER 14, 2020
A14 Bionic and ARKit combine to offer more realistic AR experiences. Yesterday, Apple revealed four new iPhone 12 models as part of its remote “Hi, Speed” live event.
The Ghost Howls
OCTOBER 13, 2020
The Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the development of virtual reality , and in many sectors (like virtual events and remote collaboration), all companies have had a huge spike in the number of users, profits, and investments.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Even though Quest 2 was leaked well before it was officially announced, Facebook still did their level best to hide the box from prying eyes while en route to developers, camouflaging it as an ordinary household clothing iron.
Slashgear
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Just last month, Facebook made a big splash in the VR and AR scenes with new products and a new direction for Oculus.
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VRScout
OCTOBER 17, 2020
Sensorium Corporation partners with yet another major name in EDM.
The Ghost Howls
OCTOBER 19, 2020
This has been the week of the launch of the Oculus Quest 2, and this event has been so big that basically, it will take half of this roundup to describe. There are so many pieces of news about it that today’s newsletter could have been called the Quest 2 Week Peek :).
AR Insider
OCTOBER 14, 2020
“Trendline” is AR Insider’s series that examines trends and events in spatial computing, and their strategic implications. For an indexed library of spatial computing insights, data, reports and multimedia, subscribe to ARtillery PRO. A pple is clearly intent on AR.
Upload VR
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Cybershoes, a VR peripheral that aims to simulate walking, is coming to Oculus Quest and Quest 2. We first tried Cybershoes two years ago. The kit consists of a pair of soles you wrap around your feet before sitting on a chair.
ARPost
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Since the late ’90s, mental health professionals have been using virtual reality to treat post-traumatic stress disorders. But in the past few years, there has been a growing pool of research showing that it is a promising solution for treating depression, too.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Multiplayer for Beat Saber , a feature which was purportedly in the works since the earliest days of the game, is finally available via a free update today. Players on Quest and PC VR will be able to jump right in, but unfortunately the PSVR update is delayed for the time being.
AR Insider
OCTOBER 16, 2020
XR Talks is a series that features the best presentations and educational videos from the XR universe. It includes embedded video, narrative analysis and top takeaways. Speakers’ opinions are their own. For a full library of indexed and educational media, subscribe to ARtillery PRO.
Upload VR
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Quest 2 is the first Oculus headset to require a Facebook account at launch. False positives from its account verification system may be leaving some buyers with no choice but to return it.
VRScout
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Pre-orders will be available soon as part of the official Kickstarter campaign. The Oculus Quest 2 has finally arrived and so far we’re loving Facebook’s new-and-improved standalone headset.
Slashgear
OCTOBER 14, 2020
It’s no secret that exposure to nature, such as a walk at an orchard or a hike at the nearest park, offers mental health benefits, as well as some other potential benefits, including reduced cortisol hormone levels and decreased blood pressure.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Sony recently unveiled Spatial Reality Display, a 15.6-inch 4K panel that includes both eye-tracking and embedded lenticular lens array so users can view 3D content with the naked eye.
AR Insider
OCTOBER 13, 2020
This post is adapted from ARtillery Intelligence’s report, AR Advertising Deep Dive, Part I: The Landscape. It includes some of its data and takeaways. More can be previewed here and subscribe for the full report. A R continues to evolve and take shape as an industry.
Upload VR
OCTOBER 13, 2020
A new unofficial workaround allows users to enable 90Hz mode for games and apps on Oculus Quest 2, despite the feature being disabled at launch. One of Oculus Quest 2 ‘s biggest features is its increased refresh rate, with the ability to run content at 90Hz over the original Quest’s 72Hz.
VRScout
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Find yourself by getting lost in the world of Corpus Misty. The pastel, textured, and amorphic experience that is Corpus Misty is an exploration of the soul.
Slashgear
OCTOBER 15, 2020
It was inevitable that Facebook would eventually leave a more tangible mark on its Oculus VR business but it still ruffled some feathers when it was revealed that to even use an Oculus headset, one would need to have a Facebook account.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 14, 2020
AR Insider
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Data Dive is AR Insider’s weekly dive into select spatial computing figures. Running Mondays, it includes data points and strategic takeaways. For an indexed library of data, reports, and multimedia, subscribe to ARtillery Pro.
Upload VR
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Today In Death: Unchained developer Superbright announced that its upcoming Quest 2 enhancement update for the popular VR roguelike will render the “whole world at once” in-game dramatically improving draw distance in addition to several other upgrades and optimizations.
VRScout
OCTOBER 18, 2020
GIGXR launches AR tool designed for medical training.
ARPost
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Virtual reality has many fascinating applications. Over the years, it has proven to be an important tool in research. Traditionally, experimental setups involve computer-based tests. Although these methods are valid, they are unable to mimic the complexity of real-world scenarios.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Facebook’s walled garden approach to its Quest app store has already been subverted somewhat by projects like SideQuest , an unofficial library for Quest games and apps.
GizModo VR
OCTOBER 19, 2020
It’s happened to the best of us during this period of extended working from home: You’re minding your own business when suddenly a Zoom room full of your colleagues and/or business partners gets a non-consensual eyeful of unsecured loin. Accident or not, that’s really f *d up.
Upload VR
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Population: One cross-buy support was just confirmed by developer BigBox. The developer took to Reddit to confirm the news. Cross-buy means that, if you buy the upcoming battle royale shooter on either the Quest or Rift stores, you’ll get the other version free of charge.
VRScout
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Five VR games and apps you need to download at launch. The Oculus Quest 2 has finally arrived!
ARPost
OCTOBER 14, 2020
In June, ARPost introduced readers to IMMY , a revolutionary company under revolutionary founder Doug Magyari. Unfortunately, we recently received news that IMMY has entered Article 9 Foreclosure and is auctioning off assets including patents and equipment. The IMMY Vision.
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