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Report: Apple Using VR to Test Self-Driving System

VRScout

Virtual reality is being used to test Apple’s self-driving vehicle. According to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday, Apple will be able to continue to keeping their secretive plans to develop self-driving software behind closed doors thanks to virtual reality. For a full list of Apple’s VR plans, we listed out 10 of them back in February.

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Classic Point-And-Click Game ‘Shadowgate’ Coming To VR

VRScout

1987’s Shadowgate was one such title, taking Apple Macintosh players on a dark fantasy adventure through a magical castle riddled with horrific creatures, complex puzzles, and deadly traps. As the “seed of prophecy”, players are tasked with stopping an evil warlock from summoning a world-ending monstrosity.

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Big News from Altspace VR, Apple, Disney, Lloyd’s, and the US Justice Department

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The US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is hearing the case with the backing of attorney generals from eight states. Apple Teases Reality Pro Specs, Disney/Sony Partnership On Monday, Apple Inc. Reports reveal that Apple is talking to the Walt Disney Company to develop a VR platform.

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Virginia coronavirus contract-tracing app uses Apple and Google software

Digital Trends

The app is free to download on iPhone and Android devices.

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Apple Mum on AR/VR for iPhone 7, but Here’s How We Know They’re Still Working on It

Road to VR

Yesterday Apple held a keynote presentation to update the world on their latest products. It’s too early for Apple to jump into the AR/VR game. That much was made clear on stage at the company’s latest keynote where they revealed the iPhone 7 and the Apple Watch Series 2. Acquisitions.

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The XR Week Peek (2019.14.09): a new powerful Vive Focus appears, Facebook Connect is coming, and more!

The Ghost Howls

In two days there will be the Facebook Connect, an Apple event and a Sony event about PS5! Apple teases AR for its next event and invents the “SR” acronym. One day before the Facebook Connect, Apple is going to hold an event where the launch of a new product is expected. I hope you have found the time to visit it!

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Five Universal Tasks of 3D User Interfaces with Doug Bowman

Road to VR

Doug Bowman has been one of the leading researchers in 3DUI as the Director of the Center for Human-Computer Interaction at Virginia Tech , and the co-author of the 2004 book titled “ 3D User Interfaces: Theory and Practice.” As of early 2016, he’s reportedly now working with Apple on AR/VR research.