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Epic Games Acquires Sketchfab, the Massive 3D Object Library Compatible with AR/VR Headsets

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Sketchfab , the platform that lets you view, share, and download 3D models via traditional monitors and AR/VR headsets, today announced its been acquired by Unreal Engine creators Epic Games. The post Epic Games Acquires Sketchfab, the Massive 3D Object Library Compatible with AR/VR Headsets appeared first on Road to VR.

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Sony’s New 3D Display Doesn’t Require Any Glasses

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Sony announced a new addition to its growing lineup of Spatial Reality Displays. Available for purchase next month, the ELF-SR2 is a 27-inch 4K display that can supposedly deliver immersive 3D content without the need for additional hardware, such as augmented reality (AR) glasses or a VR headset.

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The XR Week Peek (2020.07.13): Sony invests in Epic, Rockstar is working on an AAA VR game, and more!

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And this week I think we had many cool news that are worth a mention, so let’s dig immediately into them! Sony invests $250M in Epic Games. Sony has announced that it has made a big investment of $250M in Epic Games through one of its subsidiaries. And Sony for sure wants to have a stake in the metaverse.

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BSC 2023: Sony Exec on Virtual Production Tools

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Moreover, other immersive and virtual production tools are available from other industry vendors, ranging from MR Studios to volumetric capture and AR-enhanced broadcasting. Broadcast firms use augmented reality (AR) visualisations as an already popular form of branded-media delivery.

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The XR Week Peek (2024.1.1): Quest is selling well for the holidays, UEVR injector released, and more!

The Ghost Howls

The time has finally come: on the last day of 2023, Praydog has released to the world his first version of UEVR, a universal VR mod for all games made with Unreal Engine. It means that you can take whatever game made in Unreal Engine for flatscreen, apply this universal mod, and immediately transform it into a VR game!

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Top XR Events in 2021 That Should Be on Your Must-Attend List

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The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important immersive and interactive apps and games are in our everyday life. Using AR and VR, many people were able to continue working , remodel their homes, stay fit , and discover new ways of having fun. The VR/AR Global Summit 2021 (European Edition). When: September 29 – October 1.

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The Future Is Now: 2023 Metaverse and XR Predictions Worth Looking Into

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Vindevogel adds that the growth of VR in the context of LBE is due in part to how VR and AR are capable of providing users with more exciting ways to bring their vision to life, making the technology suitable for visitor attractions. “It Thus, it’s likely that we’ll see more AR apps making use of AI tech in the future. “