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Snapchat Lays Up Lens Studio Experience for Nike's Jordan Brand at NBA All-Star Weekend
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
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‘Fortnite’s’ Massively Attended Virtual Concert is a Potent Glimpse of VR’s Future
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 16, 2019
Epic Games’ Fortnite is steadily moving from ‘just’ a massively popular battle royale game to a cultural touchstone for hundreds of millions of players.
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Medical Software Maker Medivis Closes $2.3 Million in Funding to Bring HoloLens to Surgical Platform
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
The HoloLens has made enough of an impact on the healthcare industry for Microsoft technology partner Medivis to convince investors to pledge $2.3 million in funding for its surgical platform.
Oculus Quest Touch Controllers Hit FCC Preceding Spring 2019 Launch
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Oculus Quest may not have a specific release date yet, although now that both the headset and its Touch controllers have undergone FCC testing, there’s little left standing in the way of the headset’s launch this Spring.
Angry Birds VR Now Available On Oculus Rift & HTC Vive
VRScout
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Red, Chuck, Bomb, and the Blues face-off against their piggy nemeses in VR for the first-time. So many green pigs, so little time… Rovio and Resolution Games’ fully immersive version of their popular Angry Birds franchise is now available on the HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift.
Putting AR into Art
Tech Trends VR
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
A Viennese start-up is the first company from Austria to be accepted to Berkeley SkyDeck accelerator. Artivive recently beat over 600 competing entries to become the first Austrian start-up to join the Berkeley SkyDeck program (considered one of the top ten accelerator programs in the world).
Eido Inoue tells us everything we need to know about HADO and location based augmented reality
The Ghost Howls
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
When I interviewed Kevin Williams , an expert in the LBVR market, he said that there are also some experiments with location-based augmented reality and he mentioned a Japanese arcade AR game called HADO.
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Tribe XR Launches Their First Live DJ Classes In VR
VRScout
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Learn the art of mixing beats in the worlds first ever live DJ class in VR. Imagine someone came up to you and asked you to jump on the 1’s and 2’s and lay down a fat beat. Would you know exactly what that means?
DARK SLOPE SECURES SEED FUNDING, OPENS NEW FREE-ROAM MULTIPLAYER VR ADVENTURE SCARYGIRL MISSION MAYBEE TO THE PUBLIC
Cats and VR
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Dark Slope , a Toronto-based virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) developer, is creating free-roam multi-user experiences for the rapidly expanding location-based entertainment (LBE) market and for enterprise customers.
Oculus Returns To E3 2019 With ‘The Latest From Studios’
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Oculus confirmed today that it’s returning to E3 for the first time in two years. E3 is one of the biggest events on the gaming calendar, bringing together major publishers and developers to make announcements.
Valentine's Day Lenses for Snapchat & Snap Camera Let You Flirt with Your Crush in Augmented Reality
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Mobile augmented reality company Snapchat now has a special option for romantic message exchanging this Valentine's Day, a day which, incidentally, happens to be the first one in 116 years where Sweethearts, the original heart-shaped candy, will be unavailable for purchase.
Windows VR Will Soon Run Regular Desktop Apps like Photoshop in VR
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The first chunk of February came with good news for those with Windows VR headsets.
Fitness Startup YUR Introduces VR Calorie Tracker
VRScout
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The future of fitness could be virtual thanks to companies such as YUR. YUR, short for “why you are,” wants to make fitness more entertaining and accessible, starting with their first product — the YURfit Plug-in, which will track the calories you burn while playing in VR.
Naked Tech for a Plastic-Free World
Tech Trends VR
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Lush’s new concept shops are leveraging innovative technology to create a package-free customer experience.
Bigscreen’s Huge 2019 Update Goes Live, Quest Support Confirmed
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
The much-anticipated 2019 update for social VR app Bigscreen is finally here. Well, in beta form at least. The 2019 update comes packed with a heap of features, many of which are highlighted in the trailer below.
Budget Airline easyJet Packs Augmented Reality Luggage Checking Feature into Its Mobile App
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Mobile app publishers are using augmented reality to solve everyday measurement problems from measuring the length or height of items to previewing furniture in the home.
Disney’s First VR Film ‘Cycles’ Is A Heartfelt Emotional Roller Coaster
VRScout
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Disney Animations first attempt at virtual storytelling is unlike anything you’ve seen before. When Disney revealed their plans to develop an animated short story designed specifically for virtual reality, no one knew what to expect.
Harmonix is launching a VR “rhythm shooter” to Early Access that looks to target the Beat Saber audience
Cats and VR
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
“Audica started as a passion project for a small team of developers within Harmonix. We chose to launch Audica into Early Access because we believe we have a compelling core game that we can develop into the next must-play rhythm game with your help.
Oculus To Reveal Zelda-Esque VR Game From Left 4 Dead Dev At GDC
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Left4Dead developer Turtle Rock Studios has yet another Oculus Rift game in development. This one sounds like it takes inspiration from one of gaming’s most beloved franchises. Head of VR Nate Mitchell teased the game in an Oculus Blog post today.
Google Releases ARCore 1.7 Update, Adds Face Filters & Expands Animation Support
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Snapchat made augmented reality selfie effects famous, with Facebook copying the feature across its mobile apps. Of course, others have followed, but their face tracking apps often pale in comparison to the original. Now, Google is giving Android developers the keys to adding face filters to their apps as well. On Friday, Google detailed the AR features coming to Android via ARCore 1.7.
‘Audica’ is an Inventive “VR Rhythm Shooter” From the Studio Behind ‘Rock Band’
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Harmonix, the studio behind many rhythm game hits like Guitar Hero (2005) and Rock Band (2007) , today announced what they’re calling a “VR rhythm shooter” that looks—to be frank—pretty freaking awesome.
Kabaq Helps You Settles On A Meal With Ultra-Realistic AR Menus
VRScout
FEBRUARY 16, 2019
These AR holograms look good enough to eat. Part of the experience of going to a good restaurant is being presented with lots of tempting choices.
AR Glasses You Can Be Seen In
Tech Trends VR
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Are we finally getting closer to affordable, good-looking AR wearables? Let’s face it, humans are vain and fickle creatures, so the fact that most HMDs look dorky as heck doesn’t really help with the whole mass market adoption issue.
‘So…What Really Did Happen With Palmer [Luckey]’
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
A book out next week tells the story of the founding of Oculus VR based on hundreds of interviews across several years. I read an early version of the Harper Collins book by Console Wars author Blake Harris.
Lego's Newest Playsets Transform Normal Toys into Augmented Reality Experiences Across Platforms
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Beloved toy maker Lego is returning to the realm of augmented reality, this time with an experience that explores supernatural fun.
I Had No Idea How Fast Dragsters Really Are Until I Saw Them in VR
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 16, 2019
I’m not a drag racing fan but I’m at least a somewhat familiar with the sport: two cars line up on a short straight course and race to see who reaches the finish line first. I’ve seen some videos, I’ve read some articles, and I’ve seen the scary wipeouts clips.
Asgard’s Wrath Lets You Experience God-Like Powers In VR
VRScout
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
The latest action adventure game from Oculus Studios will arrive on the Rift later this year. “It’s It’s the twilight of the gods, with Asgard’s inhabitants consumed by bickering and selfish exploits.
New Riftcat VRidge 2.3 features: play Steam VR games using your phone as a controller!
The Ghost Howls
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
For sure most of you know Riftcat VRidge. It is a popular solution that lets you use your mobile or standalone VR headset as a tethered headset connected to your PC , so that you can use it to play games on Steam. Well, with version 2.3,
DeMagnete VR Is A Magnetizing Puzzler Coming To All Major Platforms This Year
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
DeMagnete is an upcoming VR puzzle game that has seemingly appeared out of nowhere. In development by a medium-sized indie team called BitCake Studio of about 11 people in Brazil ( according to a Reddit post ) DeMagnete is an adventure about solving physics puzzles using magnets.
New Video from Microsoft's Alex Kipman Delivers Teaser for HoloLens 2 at Mobile World Congress
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
If there was a version of the Doomsday Clock for counting down the release of Microsoft's HoloLens 2, then the caretakers of that imaginary clock would move the minute hand to "one minute to midnight."
Rift Platform Update Now Lets Users Import Custom Home Spaces
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Rift users looking for a change of scenery from the stock cabin model in Oculus Home are in for a surprise, as the company has just pushed an update that now brings user-created spaces to the platform.
Cornerstone Partnership Uses VR As An Intervention Tool
VRScout
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
UK Social enterprise pilots the use of immersive technology in social care.
Demystifying Media
Tech Trends VR
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
How can we use technology to tell compelling and worthwhile stories, engage audiences, and make a living in the bargain? Those were some of the questions I got to explore during a recent visit to the University of Oregon. Fellow Brit Damian Radcliffe, who is the Carolyn S.
Facebook’s Head Of VR Product: ‘New Tech’ Soon For Rift, ‘Surprises’ At GDC
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
A blog post from Oculus co-founder and Head Of VR Product Nate Mitchell promises big reveals in the coming months.
Google Joins Snapchat & Facebook by Adding Augmented Reality Video Effects to Duo App for Valentine's Day
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Snapchat and Snap Camera aren't the only augmented reality apps available for couples to use on Valentine's Day. Google has added an augmented reality video effect to Duo, its latest video communications app for iOS and Android.
Microsoft Video Teases Likely HoloLens 2 Reveal at MWC Later This Month
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Microsoft is starting to ramping up the teasing for its upcoming press event at MWC on the 24th. A new video today all but confirms that we’ll be seeing HoloLens 2 (or whatever the next iteration is called) at that event.
BBC Teases 12-Minute Doctor Who VR Animated Short
VRScout
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
The Doctor returns to virtual reality with an original interactive short film.
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