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Metaverse needs to solve problems, not be the problem

ARVR

Metaverse and virtual reality sells beyond gaming and technology markets if it solves problems. We’re getting better on hardware and high quality content, but how do we actually distribute the fabulous 360 degrees pieces? Try to convince even the most advanced brand to invest 60,000 USD in producing of a great 360 video for 300 people.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

VRScout

Facebook launches a dedicated 360 photo and video player , while teasing those of us in America with the prospect of live streaming our Gear VR games to Facebook. Facebook 360 is currently available on Gear VR, acting as a destination for the 1M+ 360 videos and 25M+ 360 photos that have been uploaded to the social media giant.

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Weekend Downloads: New on Gear VR and Oculus Rift

VRScout

Whether its a whacky melee fighting game, traveling to whiskey distilleries, visiting cityscapes of Taiwan, or sitting back to enjoy spectating some eSports action — there’s something for everyone. GAMES: Balloon Shooter ($4.99 – Gear VR ). Relaxing VR Games: Mahjong ($2.99 – Gear VR ). Dopamine ($1.99 – Gear VR ).

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

VRScout

The tracking system leaves something to be desired, with two sensors that track only 180 degrees of motion (as opposed to the laser-powered Lighthouse tracking system from the HTC Vive, which tracks in full 360 degrees). GOOGLE DAYDREAM SCORES NETFLIX AND HBO APPS. Want to dive deeper into the details?

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

VRScout

A traveling showcase of digital and video works, Björk Digital started in Australia and it just debuted at London’s Somerset house. In addition to her 360 video for Stonemilker, exhibit-goers can check out Black Lake, Mouth Mantra (get inside Björk’s mouth!),

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Getting Fit with a VR Toolkit, and Other XR Tips with VRd?j?’s Michael Eichenseer

XR for Business Podcast

As a gamer, I definitely enjoy the fact that I can play a game, not be sitting the entire time, and afterwards, I’ve burnt 500 calories, and feel really good about it the next day. Michael: The boxing games are pretty popular, and I definitely have to mention Beat Saber. It’s a multiplayer game, kind of dodgeball.

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Getting Fit with a VR Toolkit, and Other XR Tips with VRd?j?’s Michael Eichenseer

XR for Business Podcast

As a gamer, I definitely enjoy the fact that I can play a game, not be sitting the entire time, and afterwards, I’ve burnt 500 calories, and feel really good about it the next day. Michael: The boxing games are pretty popular, and I definitely have to mention Beat Saber. It’s a multiplayer game, kind of dodgeball.

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