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VR Design Tool ‘Gravity Sketch’ Launches in Early Access

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VR-optimised 3D creation tool Gravity Sketch is now available on Steam Early Access. Developed by a group of design engineers at the Royal College of Art, the software is ‘for everyone’, but its feature set has particular relevance to creative professionals, and could become an invaluable tool for industrial design visualisation.

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Lowe’s ‘Holoroom’ Lets Customers Test Drive Power Tools in VR Before Buying

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Using an HTC Vive and a specially made controller, the ‘Holoroom Test Drive’ allows anyone timid around power tools to put on a VR headset to learn how to use the tools in a safe virtual space. Haptics were also added to the tool to enhance realism.

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North Korea Debuts ‘New’ Augmented Reality Education Tool

VRScout

And as few as 20,000 might have access to the internet, ABC News reported in 2014. The post North Korea Debuts ‘New’ Augmented Reality Education Tool appeared first on VRScout. .” These sandboxes could provide the nation’s children with a rare opportunity to access computer technology.

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Where is VR/AR and Education Now?

VRScout

In March 2014 Facebook bought Oculus and the current wave of interest in VR and AR was reborn. 1 VR/AR is proving to be an effective learning tool. 2 – The number of interactive teaching tools for K-12 teachers has exploded. Some analysts projected that education would be the 4th largest sector for VR/AR investment.

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Meta Acquires Berlin-based Haptic Tech Startup Lofelt

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Founded in 2014, Lofelt has garnered around €10 million (~$10 million USD) to develop both haptic software and hardware. “As we move forward, we want to make sure that you have ample time to finish up any projects you have started with Studio and can transition away from our tools.”

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Is Virtual Reality the Future of Documentary Films?

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Is virtual reality a tool for social change? In the world of film, VR has become a powerful tool for tackling pressing social issues. In 2014, Zero Point was released as the first 360-degree movie made for the Oculus Rift. However, its greatest power is its ability to inspire action. Why Virtual Reality?

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Facebook Rebrands as ‘Meta’, Oculus Branding to be Phased Out

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Oculus was acquired by Meta back in 2014 and after a few years of relative independence it began steadily merging with the company. While we’re changing the brand of the hardware, Oculus will continue to be a core part of our DNA and will live on in things like software and developer tools,” wrote Bosworth.

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