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The XR Week Peek (2023.05.15): Google confirms headset with Samsung, Ultraleap teases a new device, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Top news of the week (Image by Google) Google announces important AI and XR news at Google I/O This Google I/O has seen immersive realities back to the menu. But to summarize, the most important XR-related tidbits have been: Google confirmed that is still working with Qualcomm and Samsung to build an XR headset.

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Metaverse and Investing – Opportunities for Retail Investors Part 2: Software and Infrastructure

ARPost

We will need platforms to navigate, meet, and study. Snap’s augmented reality filters likely place it as one of the leading companies in the AR industry. Virtual and augmented reality can work even without a network. The augmented reality app, once it is downloaded on the phone, works without connection.

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AR Gaming Robot ‘MekaMon’ Adds Support For STEAM Education

VRScout

Originally announced at CES 2019 , the Reach EDU app has officially launched and now works alongside the existing MekaMon augmented reality gaming app, bringing together creative STEAM learning and advanced robotics in one approachable package. The ReachEDU app is available for free on the Appstore and Google Play.

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Snap Earns $20m Grant to Back California Tech Industry

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Comprised of grants and tax credit incentives, lawmakers have awarded Snap funding to help the company expand its offices globally and boost its augmented reality (AR) smart glasses manufacturing capacity. For example, the company has struck a massive partnership with Amazon to pilot online shopping integrations.

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6 AR trends to watch in 2020

ARVR

As AR ( Augmented Reality ) is becoming more and more popular, it’s turning into a buzzword. Big names such as Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and Google are rapidly developing the technology, making it accessible to many industries. Apple and Google played big roles in this. Augmented reality for maintenance and repair 4.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.12.11): Upload VR Showcase, Metaverse Safety Week, and much more!

The Ghost Howls

More info You can do full body tracking in VR using your phone A guy published on YouTube a guide on how to use a body-tracking algorithm (based on Google MediaPipe) running on the phone to trigger full body movements in VRChat. Of course, it is not as accurate as using Vive Trackers, but it still looks like an interesting solution.

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The New 3D Apple Arriving at WWDC

Robert Scoble

That is the basis for the new Apple and is important for a range of new products, from robots that will do things around your house, to cars that will drive you around, to augmented and virtual reality products that will bring new kinds of games and experiences to all of us. Just get Amazon’s latest iPhone app. Disclaimer.

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