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Augmented Reality Top 8 of 2018

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As a new communications medium, Augmented Reality (AR) is changing the way we consume and share knowledge and how we express ourselves creatively. Step Inside the Thai Cave in Augmented Reality, The New York Times. Apple CEO Tim Cook enjoyed a private tour of the show in January this year while visiting Toronto. .

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The XR Week Peek (2023.11.27): Discover XR Cyber Monday Deals, Sam Altman returns to OpenAI, and much more!

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And talking about “cool” things (pun intended), today I’m traveling to Helsinki, Finland, where I hope to have a great time at MatchXR. More info Rokid is now a unicorn Chinese manufacturer Rokid , who produces augmented reality glasses, just received a huge investment round of $112M to help the development of its XR products.

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Varjo announces XR-4 mixed reality headset with impressive resolution

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Tracking And Controllers Varjo XR-4 in use (Image by Varjo) Varjo XR-4 can still work with SteamVR with a dedicated faceplate, but it will natively work with inside-out tracking. Finally, the headset will ship with its own controllers, so companies buying the headset will already have the full package to make it work from day 0.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.12.04): Varjo announces XR-4 headset, Quest 2 sells much more than Quest 3, and more!

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It is relevant that for the first time, a Varjo headset is adding integrated audio and integrated controllers. It’s interesting that someone has already started modifying this application, and a guy already obtained a version that works just with hand tracking and no controllers. Lone Echo).

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The XR Week Peek (2020.02.17): Half-Life Alyx will launch on March, 23rd, MWC has been canceled and much more!

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Apple now lets add you add “buy” button to AR Quick Look. A piece of simple news, but a very important one, has hit the AR industry this week: Apple now lets companies add custom buttons (usually the “Buy” one) to AR Quick Look. More info (Acer ConceptD OJO canceled) More info (Acer still interested in exploring XR).

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

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If you already have an Oculus Rift and Touch controllers, you can join the early open beta and dial in your parents via Facebook Messenger. Based in Helsinki, Finland, Vizor raised $2.3M Vizor is a virtual reality software company that has recently launched the private beta of its VR creation and hosting platform. in funding.

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How Brain-Computer Interfaces Can Deliver On VR’s Promises

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Beyond technical hurdles like frame rate and positional tracking, mixed reality presents unique challenges for the designers, artists, and storytellers who craft the narratives that give meaning to digital experiences. From Rift to Apple Watch to Snap Spectacles, the trend is toward wearable computing. Current Limits.