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The XR Week Peek (2022.03.22): Quest to feature new parental control tools, Google acquires Raxium, and more!

The Ghost Howls

I’m back in Italy, but I have left a piece of my heart in Austin, where I had an unforgettable experience both on the personal and professional side at SXSW (you can read more about my experience here ). It was even featured on Google News. Image by Google). Google acquires micro-LED startup Raxium. Upload VR).

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Google Announces New Daydream View & Pixel 2

VRScout

Last year Google showed us their commitment to VR, unveiling a Daydream View VR headset , Daydream platform, and Pixel phone. Now exactly a year later, Google is back again with VR updates and an additional focus on augmented reality (AR). Last year Google launched with 25 apps and games on Daydream. ARCore & AR Stickers.

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The Best 360º Cameras: VR Professionals Weigh-In

VRScout

As the founder of eevo , an interactive VR / 360º video company, I speak every day with filmmakers exploring the world of VR. They are hungry to learn more about creating interactive 360º video and spatial audio experiences. Former EP at Vrse.Works, filmed 360° video for NY Times, Within, Facebook, Airbnb, Muse, Mastercard and more.

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Designing the User Experience for WebAR, with Google's Interaction Developer Austin McCasland

XR for Business Podcast

Austin McCasland is a UX prototyper working with Google, and he and Alan chat about the finer points of UX design for AR. Alan: Today's guest is Austin McCasland, a designer and developer in immersive computing. Austin has written multiple courses across VR and AR design and development.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

VRScout

Watch YouTube in VR with your friends, Google pours resources into shared social VR experiences, upcoming standalone headsets will be wireless, the Snapchat vs. Facebook continues, the investment & funding wrapup, and more… You can enjoy the full audio recording below: WATCH YOUTUBE IN VR… WITH YOUR FRIENDS!

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Dancing and Creating VR Music at SXSW 2017

VRScout

While you can hear every genre of music performed on almost every instrument you can think of throughout Austin during SXSW, being able to step inside a music-based experience is something that VR has been paving the way for. I viewed this piece in the morning and immediately felt like this trippy experience gave me a boost of energy.

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Designing the User Experience for WebAR, with Google’s Interaction Developer Austin McCasland

XR for Business Podcast

Austin McCasland is a UX prototyper working with Google, and he and Alan chat about the finer points of UX design for AR. Alan: Today’s guest is Austin McCasland, a designer and developer in immersive computing. Austin has written multiple courses across VR and AR design and development.

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