Road to VR

MAY 25, 2020

Here are two user-friendly avatar character creator apps for that purpose which won’t require the use of developer-level tools like Unity, Blender, etc. Thanks for a handful of folks on Twitter who suggested these avatar creation tools. Are there any other user-friendly tools out there which make avatars for use in VR?

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Bernard Marr

MARCH 18, 2024

This is thanks to the ability of tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to create any kind of text, from poetry and fiction to technical documents. It’s worth remembering, however, that these large language model (LLM) tools are, for the most part, limited to constructing text based on their training data.

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AllThingsVR

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Here are some of Smart Selling Tools stats for 2017: Published over 100 articles on our blog. Published the Top Sales Tools of 2017 Guide. Published the Top Marketing Tools of 2017 Guide. Produced the 4th annual mobile “Walking Trail of Must-See Sales Tools at Dreamforce” app.

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Tech Trends VR

MARCH 29, 2019

To help tackle these difficult and complex issues, London-based social enterprise The Cornerstone Partnership has partnered with Immerse UK to test the use of VR as an intervention tool across adoption and fostering services. The fact that our VR tool has shown impact in such a short space of time is beyond all our hopes and expectations.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Now Facebook is also letting publishers post 360 videos and photos to Instant Articles. Facebook’s Instant Articles is the latest format that displays publisher’s content in a faster loading, ad-light version of Facebook when accessed by users on mobile devices. The format is optimized for mobile and makes diving into stories richer.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In this Guest Article, developer Thomas Van Bouwel explains his approach to designing an MR game that adapts to different environments. Guest Article by Thomas Van Bouwel Thomas is a Belgian-Brazilian VR developer currently based in Brussels. These player values can also be emulated in the custom tools I’m building.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 22, 2022

This newsletter is happening one day after because on Sunday I was traveling, so I had to spend my Monday reading online articles for this roundup while I still was confused about the time of the day and the night. The post The XR Week Peek (2022.03.22): Quest to feature new parental control tools, Google acquires Raxium, and more!

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Road to VR

AUGUST 4, 2017

VR-optimised 3D creation tool Gravity Sketch is now available on Steam Early Access. Developed by a group of design engineers at the Royal College of Art, the software is ‘for everyone’, but its feature set has particular relevance to creative professionals, and could become an invaluable tool for industrial design visualisation.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Quill , Facebook’s VR painting tool, has been a great way to sketch in VR since its launch back at the end of 2016, but today a new update transforms it into something entirely new. Now, with tools for animating Quill artwork directly in the app, users have a new dimension for artistic expression: time.

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Upload VR

APRIL 13, 2023

Cloudhead Games revealed that the official Pistol Whip modding tool arrives next month for PC VR, and you can try it now through an open beta. Once the tool reaches full release remixes will be accessible directly inside the headset from Pistol Whip.

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Mashable VR

MAY 11, 2022

Google unveiled a new tool Wednesday at I/O, its annual developer conference , which makes it easier for people to request that the advertising giant remove personal data like their home address from search results. Still, as a significant majority of internet search engine traffic is done via Google, this tool packs a punch. "It’s

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Upload VR

JULY 15, 2023

Humanity's Stage Creator now has more tools and mechanics for you to play around with. Spoiler warning: This article discusses some late-game mechanics from Sequence 7 of Humanity's story mode. If you've yet to play the campaign and don't want to spoil those mechanics before you do, it might be best to hold off on reading any further.

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Road to VR

MAY 1, 2017

During the opening presentation at today’s Unity Vision Summit, Nathan Martz, Developer Platforms Product Manager at Google, took to the stage to talk about new tools that the company is releasing to help developers create high-performance apps for Daydream, Google’s high-end Android VR platform.

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Bernard Marr

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While last year was all about chatbots and image generators, this year, generative AI tools that help us create and edit videos are all the rage. Like many of the tools here, it offers a free account that gives you access to many of the basic features, meaning you can easily find out if it’s right for you before spending any money.

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Bernard Marr

MARCH 10, 2023

The emergence of this new breed of “generative” AI tools has made it clear in recent months that it is no longer something that is only important in the realm of academic research or Silicon Valley tech giants. So, what are the tools that everyone should be getting to grips with to ensure they understand exactly what AI is capable of today?

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Bernard Marr

MARCH 26, 2023

In a previous article , I highlighted various exciting AI tools and platforms, from chatbots to computer vision apps, for day-to-day and professional use. This article highlights another set of these tools, which have the potential to make life easier in a range of different ways.

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Road to VR

MAY 1, 2017

Natalie Grant, Senior Product Marketing Manager of VR/AR/Film at Unity , showcased an interactive 360 video today produced by VFX studio Mirada, built using Unity 2017 Beta (see the video heading this article). The post New Unity Tools Bring Interactivity and Real-time CGI to 360 Video, Now in Beta appeared first on Road to VR.

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VRWorld

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Many free mobile apps and web tools allow students to digitally markup, highlight, and jot down quick thoughts about what they are reading. For more resources, check out my article, Critical Reading with Digital Devices , posted on ESL Library. Below are a list of additional free web tools and apps for annotating texts.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 7, 2022

While new platforms are to be expected, Cloudhead also confirmed an official and much anticipated modding tool for creating custom scenes for the game. The tool is called Pistol Mix and it’s planned for release in 2023. The updates include the game’s launch on Pico 4 on December 15th as well as PlayStation VR 2 in February.

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GizModo VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Captive orangutans can use stone tools without minimal direction from humans, researchers reported today. Besides an affirmation of orangutan intelligence, the finding has implications for understanding how and when stone tool use evolved in ancient human ancestors. Read more.

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Road to VR

JUNE 21, 2023

In this Guest Article, Sterling Crispin offers up a concise guide for what first-time XR developers should keep in mind as they approach app development for Apple Vision Pro. Guest Article by Sterling Crispin Sterling Crispin is an artist and software engineer with a decade of experience in the spatial computing industry.

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ARVR

APRIL 30, 2021

ARize, the 3D and Augmented Reality tool for E-commerce that puts a smile on everyone’s face! Trending AR VR Articles: 1. ARize: the must-have AR-tool for e-commerce! link] Yes, there certainly is a tool for those companies as well. Fast, easy, affordable, and of great quality! ExpiCulture?—?Developing

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VRScout

MARCH 15, 2022

The mixed reality office space features a variety of useful tools perfect for professionals looking to brainstorm and collaborate in VR. In fact, most of this article was written from inside Horizon Worlds , so I can personally vouch for its quality. Horizon Workroom s is available free on Meta Quest headsets via the Quest Store.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 2, 2021

In a bid to crack down on organized retail crime, Home Depot is piloting a program where power tools must be activated via Bluetooth at checkout—or they won’t work. It’s a clever solution to deter theft, but it also highlights how technology can sometimes change gadget ownership in unintended ways. Read more.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 2, 2021

LexisNexis—the data-harvesting company that you might know as a key tool for researchers and reporters across a cavalcade of industries —has signed a $16.8 million contract with Immigration and Customers Enforcement (ICE), the Intercept reported on Friday. The contract was initially scoped out by Mijente, a Lantinx… Read more.

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Hypergrid Business

MARCH 12, 2019

Faculty that took the VR training overwhelmingly felt it was a valuable and effective teaching tool. A plurality of young learners said this was a valuable learning tool they would like to see investment in. This article reprinted with permission from Arch Virtual. Almost no cyber sickness reported in the survey.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Do you remember this post of mine from one year ago when I showed you that it was possible to do some kind of “hacking” of the Oculus Quest using the adb command line tool? A video version of this article… if you want you can watch the video… otherwise, go on for all the textual explanation! Android Clock.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 5, 2024

Before we start, let me tell you just a few caveats about this article: What I did was a prototype , so the solutions I’ve found are not optimized. At that point, I used the new cool tools offered by Meta to set up passthrough into my project. Initialization I launched Unity (I’m using version 2022.3

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AUGray

MAY 19, 2023

The Machinery Manufacturing Industry has been no exception to this trend, with VR proving to be an effective sales tool for companies in this sector. Remote Sales Presentations VR can also be used as a tool for remote sales presentations. Overall, VR provides many advantages as a sales tool for the Machinery Manufacturing Industry.

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ARPost

MAY 27, 2022

From the project’s website, linked above, visitors can find educational and inspirational articles, quizzes, and practical guides on how to help the environment. Utilizing these innovative tools can help the e-commerce industry make a meaningful impact.”. What Is World Environment Day? Environmental Experiences on Quest (and Beyond).

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VRScout

JULY 25, 2023

The partnership offers fans a variety of new immersive experiences and creative tools created by female artists and developers for what many would argue is the greatest game in the world. A new Lens lets you preview the article and capture reactions. Hit the links in the article for all of the Lenses available during the games!

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Ryan Schultz

MARCH 4, 2024

I follow a number of Second Life YouTubers using Feedbin ( a handy tool which I wrote about here ; what I like about it is that I can organize my viewing, and not have to deal with YouTube’s notorious recommendation algorithm). In the description of the video was a link to an anonymous article which had been published on Medium on Feb.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Partnering on the second virtual concert experience were creative AR platform 8th Wall and creative production partner Tool of North America. Next, 8th Wall – again with Tool of North America – created an AR game launched from Coca-Cola’s new Zero Sugar Byte can.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Microsoft’s new tool detects digital manipulation in real-time based on nearly invisible imperfections. More specifically, its use as a tool for spreading disinformation and fake news by manipulating the image of prospective candidates. Believe it or not, this is not former US President Barrack Obama. How exactly does it do this?

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

In the welcome room, you can navigate around the space and read the slides located around the room detailing some of the more basic tools that the platform provides. And there are plenty of meeting tools to use. This article has only explored the nuts and bolts of FRAME. Space in the Industry. Check It Out for Yourself.

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ARPost

MARCH 30, 2020

In this article, we focus on how extended reality technologies such as augmented and virtual reality can help enterprises when it comes to managing their workforce. They may not also have the necessary collaboration tools to meet the demands of their remote workforce. Impact of Mandated Remote Work on the Workforce. 2. VRtuoso.

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ARPost

AUGUST 11, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore virtual reality’s role in police training, its benefits, and some real-life applications. As a police training tool, VR can be used to enhance existing aspects of training, according to a study by Laura Giessing of Heidelberg University.

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