ARPost

AUGUST 7, 2020

Often, you can even interact with others within the virtual realm. A retelling of Alexander Kuprin’s Russian fairytale, it follows the story of a royal prince who was once kissed by a magical fairy. You can interact with elements within the space as well. Follow their death-defying climb up Everest without bottled oxygen.

Virtual Reality 544

Virtual Reality Filming Italy Canada 544

XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In making the move, Reebok follows a path well-trodden, with Adidas, Nike, and Puma taking similar steps to make digital wearables available in the metaverse. Indeed, the business even launched Nikeland, a “micro metaverse” built within the Roblox ecosystem. Nike has gone the furthest.

Wearables 304

Wearables Technology Video Gaming 304

VRScout

JULY 11, 2022

The feature-length film was shot entirely in VR and follows the journey of five individuals. VR technology can be a powerful tool for connecting with others. Just ask Joe Hunting, a filmmaker who spent hours on the popular social VR platform VRChat chatting with users from around the world about the social impact of immersive technology.

Virtual Reality 479

Virtual Reality Filming Virtual World Technology 479

ARPost

JANUARY 26, 2023

The following year saw the company’s first major hires (and its first coverage from ARPost ). A teleport system allows faster movement to different areas of the stadium, including the stadium floor to watch from within the game or even follow players through the action. The two officially launched the company in 2020.

Virtual World 383

Virtual World Tools Gaming Video 383

Road to VR

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

visionOS support include ‘Play to Device’, which allows live-previewing of content on the visionOS simulator, or Apple Vision Pro within the Unity Editor. Some of the key features of its Unity’s 1.0 Notably, development for visionOS is limited to Mac computers with Apple silicon. Check out the full guide here.

Unity 242

Unity Tools Unreal Apple 242

VRScout

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Disney’s modern space western has proven to be one of the best, if not the best, episodic series set within the Star Wars universe (no disrespect to Clone Wars ), offering a fresh look at the franchise while simultaneously introducing immensely popular characters such as bounty hunter Din Djarin and, of course, “The Child.”

AR 545

AR Google Course Augmented Reality 545

VRScout

APRIL 14, 2023

Originally released in April 2022 on Quest followed by PC VR and PlayStation VR that June, Green Hell VR immerses you in a desperate struggle to survive the elements after you find yourself isolated deep within the jungle with no food or equipment. Alone, you face everything from hungry wildlife to hunger itself.

Immersion 410

Immersion Gaming 410

VRScout

JULY 20, 2021

A direct follow-up to 2017’s Lone Echo , the long-awaited sequel continues the story of Captain Olivia ‘Liv’ Rhodes and Jack, an unlikely duo caught up in a series of catastrophic events. Join Captain Olivia Rhodes and her robot sidekick Jack on yet another VR sci-fi adventure set in deep space.

Oculus 465

Oculus Tools Gaming Controllers 465

Road to VR

MAY 26, 2020

It plans to do so within the next year. Qualcomm says the following service providers will be commercializing some form of ‘XR viewer’ within the next year: China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, Deutsche Telekom, EE, KDDI, KT, LG Uplus, NTT DOCOMO, Orange, SK Telecom, SoftBank, Telefonica, Verizon, and Vodafone.

North America 363

North America AR China Asia 363

Road to VR

APRIL 5, 2024

Coming to PC and Xbox consoles on May 21st, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II promises a fateful return of protagonist Senua as she continues her brutal journey of survival, this time taking her to Viking-era Iceland where she battles demons from both within and without. But all is not lost.

Iceland 256

Iceland Unreal Gaming Industry 256

ARPost

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Other tools within Snapchat will also have Super Bowl fever. Those who aren’t fans of junk food or don’t use Snapchat can find recordings of the experience on the Doritos and Cheetos YouTube pages the following day. The airship experience isn’t the only way for Super Bowl fans to celebrate at home. For the Non-Snappers.

AR 444

AR Augmented Reality Automotive Video 444

ARPost

JANUARY 18, 2022

Offering a hyper-realistic global alternative for users to exist within, the metaverse could transform communication and daily life as we know it as it continues to expand. On the back of Facebook’s large announcement in October 2021, as they changed their name to Meta, sparking a horizon of a virtual future, many tech giants are following.

Virtual Reality 427

Virtual Reality Microsoft Augmented Reality Virtual World 427

Upload VR

MAY 1, 2024

Developed by Meta-owned Camouflaj ( Iron Man VR ) and published by its Oculus Studios, Batman: Arkham Shadow marks the second VR entry in the Arkham series, following 2016's Arkham VR from Rocksteady Studios. Batman: Arkham Shadow is a brand new entry in the Arkham series, coming exclusively to Quest 3 this year. Evil stalks the streets.

Gaming 142

Gaming Oculus 142

Road to VR

MARCH 7, 2024

The revelation that this narrative unfolds within a virtual realm, yet is rooted in genuine historical events, carries profound significance. The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend, the award-winning VR adventure starring Lucy Liu ( Charlie’s Angels, Kill Bill ), launched today on Quest and SteamVR headsets.

India 214

India China Filming Gaming 214

VRScout

JANUARY 21, 2021

Wii Sports is one thing, and it makes for a fun minigame within Tekken or Super Monkey Ball. Available on Quest and Rift , it offers a highly relaxing experience, one which you can experience with up to 4 players and lets you view your previous catches within an aquarium. . Racing games aren’t exactly lacking within VR.

Gaming 533

Gaming Oculus Simulation Construction 533

VRScout

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Fixing these issues will be easier said than done, however, as you’ll need to work within your budget. As your city grows, so too do the gentle sounds of life within your miniature metropolis. Follow nDreams on Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram for any updates on Little Cities.

Oculus 499

Oculus Examples Tools Gaming 499

VRScout

AUGUST 18, 2019

WITHIN , developer behind the educational AR reading app Wonderscope , this week revealed a new addition to their catalog of voice-activated immersive reading experiences in which readers embark on an intergalactic journey that teaches them how to deal with bullies while at the same time promoting interest in STEM-related fields of study.

AR 336

AR How To Los Angeles Augmented Reality 336

Road to VR

APRIL 13, 2020

Within , the immersive studio known for some of VR’s highest quality experiences, unveiled a new fitness app for Oculus Quest that aims to give you a fun, fast, and intuitive cardio workout in VR. Called Supernatural , the subscription-based app is said to launch on Quest April 23rd.

Exercises 363

Exercises Oculus Immersion Video 363

Road to VR

JANUARY 4, 2024

First Contact Entertainment, developers behind the tactical team shooter franchise Firewall , is shuttering the studio, citing the “lack of support for VR within the industry.” The lack of support for VR within the industry has eventually taken its toll. Zero Hour did well on PSVR, garnering a Metacritic score of 79/100.

Gaming 216

Gaming Entertainment Industry Sony 216

AR Insider

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

See the quick summary below, followed by embedded video. Google Maps integrates with a few tech companies to allow you to pay for parking within its app. Google Maps integrates with a few tech companies to allow you to pay for parking within its app. And stay tuned each week for more AR-related musings from Maher.

Samsung 219

Samsung Google Filming AR 219

XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 7, 2024

Meta is Committed to the Metaverse The news follows a lull of interest in the Metaverse from consumers and Meta themselves, with the firm not mentioning the investment in at least one year’s Connect showcase. Perhaps combining minor rumblings within Meta’s XR divisions could spell big moves in the coming months.

Healthcare 265

Healthcare Wearables Data Oculus 265

ARPost

MARCH 7, 2022

Around a year earlier, the company had announced that it would be closing many locations, and many expected that the entire chain would soon follow. In the months that followed, stock in the company continued to swing up and down and, as of this article, is trading at around $115. In January of 2021, GameStop stock was struggling.

Filming 452

Filming Tips Conference Groups 452

XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

In a statement made months before Meta’s announcement of the acquisition, Lofelt explained the firm is entering a new adventure following its product discontinuation on July 7th. Today, Meta agreed to pause the purchase of Within until January 1st, 2023, or until the FTC officially blocks the deal. ”

Haptic 195

Haptic California Unity Trends 195

Road to VR

JUNE 23, 2022

This follows continued downsizing by Tencent , first announced in May. At least within China, it seems Tencent is primarily looking to compete with TikTok parent company ByteDance, which acquired Chinese VR headset creator Pico Interactive for an estimated $775 million in August 2021.

China 354

China United States Europe Entertainment 354

VRScout

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Originally released back in 2016 as a launch title for the Oculus Rift, Lucky’s Tale is considered an OG within the VR gaming community. The following is a full list of Lucky Tale’s key features (as provided by Playful Studios): Updated lighting, rendering, and remixed audio. Image Credit: Playful Studios.

Texas 485

Texas Controllers Oculus Entertainment 485

VRScout

MAY 15, 2022

Able is also a well-known musician with an international following who attracts over 71K listens a month on Spotify. Two of her songs have over 1 million streams each while her Instagram page has almost 185K followers. . This to me seems the equivalent of being scared of missing out on the internet in the 1990s.”.

AR 372

AR Technology Italy Filming 372

VRScout

JULY 7, 2022

The platform features 5 unique games at the moment, each of which has drivers interacting with different virtual elements as well as each other: BattleRace – Similar to Mario Kart , this kart-based racing game has you competing against other drivers to complete the most laps within a set time limit.

AR 489

AR Belgium Augmented Reality Germany 489

VRScout

JULY 13, 2021

This was followed by the reveal of a cloud-based conversion service that transforms standard 2D images into 3D holograms within a matter of seconds. This past December, the company launched the Looking Glass Portrait , its first-ever “portrait-orientated” 3D display engineered specifically to display people and characters.

Groups 510

Groups Technology Hardware 510

VRScout

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Set within the luxuriant Amazonian Rainforest, this unique survival crafting experience has you struggling to survive the elements as you battle blood-thirsty savages, vicious wildlife, and even mother nature herself. Developed by Creepy Jar, Green Hell launched on PC back in 2019 after spending roughly a year in early access.

Oculus 514

Oculus Virtual Reality Immersion Gaming 514

Road to VR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Following the release of Vision Pro, it has become apparent that Apple has a serious game plan for its XR line of devices. According to LG, the company newly established a dedicated XR business unit within its Home Entertainment Company “to accelerate the pursuit of new ventures in the virtual space arena.”

Entertainment 258

Entertainment Hardware Apple Immersion 258

VRScout

JULY 7, 2021

Synthetic media—content created or altered by artificial intelligence technology—is on the rise within the entertainment industry. In a rapidly-growing industry such as this, it’s important to distinguish the pros and cons of each of these unique formats to better identify key trends within specific target demographics.

Filming 533

Filming Samsung Spain Augmented Reality 533

Road to VR

APRIL 13, 2023

The game’s innovative locomotion style lets you explore a massive temple complex with your own two feet, ushering you to jump onto moving platforms of all shapes and sizes, which importantly takes place within a 2×2m physical space. I played @eyeofthetemple and it's such an amazing use of Mixed Reality and full room scale VR!

Gaming 306

Gaming Controllers Immersion Video 306

VRScout

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Not only that, but the AR headset will be followed by the release of AR glasses the following year, establishing Apple’s official augmented reality ecosystem in the process. This will then be followed by the release of a sleeker, more streamlined pair of glasses designed specifically for AR content.

AR 318

AR Apple Augmented Reality Technology 318

XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Last week, the CEO and Founder of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg , entered a Californian court following a long-standing investigation by the federal trade commission (FTC). In July, the FTC voted 3-2 , allowing staff to issue a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction that suspended the Within purchase.

Immersion 234

Immersion Tools Technology Virtual Reality 234

VRScout

JUNE 12, 2021

The NERF company changed the way we played when they introduced the “world’s first indoor ball” back in 1969, selling millions within the first year. What followed was a series of hit toy releases, from the NERFoop in 1972 to the Power Drencher (the original name for the SUPER SOAKER) in 1989.

Oculus 544

Oculus Gaming Canada Course 544

XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The fillings come following Meta’s attempted purchase of virtual reality (VR) fitness application Within in 2020 for a rumoured $400 million. District Court for the Northern District of California declined the FTC’s request to block Meta’s acquisition of Within. Although, now Judge Edward Davila of the U.S.

California 186

California Virtual Reality Immersion Software 186

Upload VR

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Today's acquisition news follows the $35 million investment from Aonic in March 2022, a Stockholm-based group that set up its gaming division last year. A second team, nDreams Orbital , opened in July 2021 with a third, nDreams Elevation , following several months later.

Groups 103

Groups Simulation Entertainment Gaming 103