Road to VR

MARCH 21, 2018

GDC 2018 is in full swing and we kick of Wednesday with a Live Blog of Oculus’ “Inside Oculus 2018” session, which is set to give developers an insight into the Facebook owned VR company’s hardware and software road map for the year.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 21, 2017

There’s some healthy competition in the VR 3D modelling space, as Sixense brings serious enhancements to MakeVR in a new version of the product named MakeVR Pro , with precision tools to assist in detailed 3D creativity and production. Pro’ refers more to the new functionality than the target audience,” he says. “We

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 17, 2020

It is a real pleasure for me to be interviewed for your blog. I know that your team has created a tool called Holo-BLSD. Holo-BLSD is a self-learning tool in AR. A self-instruction tool can solve many of these problems if it is indeed effective in achieving the same learning outcomes of a traditional course.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 30, 2018

Google Blocks, the 3D object creation tool for VR/AR app developers, just got a big update that includes new environments, improved object snapping, and a number of experimental features that the company says makes Blocks “more powerful and even easier to use.” Loop subdivide : Subdivision can be a really powerful tool.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 16, 2022

Today, content comes in all shapes and forms (TikTok videos, blog posts, Instagram Stories, product descriptions, Facebook posts, etc.), That’s where AI writing software like Autowriterpro comes in. That’s a saving of 91% on a tool that could end up also saving you loads of time and money.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 13, 2022

NVIDIA, a major supplier of graphics technologies, and Autodesk, a provider of graphics and design solutions, have teamed up to bring their respective CloudXR and VRED technologies to Amazon Web Services (AWS), the companies announced in a joint blog post on Wednesday.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 13, 2022

Today, content comes in all shapes and forms ( TikTok videos , blog posts, Instagram Stories, product descriptions, Facebook posts, etc.), That’s where AI writing software like Autowriterpro comes in. That’s a savings of 91% on a tool that could end up also saving you loads of time and money.

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Next Reality AR

JUNE 19, 2018

"Unity has always been at the forefront of handheld AR development and we've supported ARCore and ARKit from the start," wrote Bradley Weiers, AR/VR technical product manager, and Michael Durand, lead AR/VR software engineer, in a Unity blog.

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ARPost

APRIL 27, 2022

An AR software development kit or AR SDK is the key to AR app development. In this blog, we will cover some highly popular software development tools used for AR app development. We have a plethora of AR app development tools available in the market. Top 5 Tools for Developing AR Mobile Apps. Apple ARKit.

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Ryan Schultz

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

HOUSEKEEPING NOTICE: Yes, I know this blogpost is somewhat off-topic for a blog about “news and views on social VR, virtual worlds, and the metaverse,” but hey, my blog, my rules. I have a second blog post on that project, which I hope to publish very soon.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 18, 2022

Meta starts offering monetization tools in Horizon Worlds, but with a big toll. Meta has started offering some beta monetization tools inside Horizon Worlds. More info (Meta Horizon creation tools) More info (Meta Horizon fees) More info (Horizon World coming to the Web) More info (Apple on Horizon World fees). Image by Meta).

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VRScout

JUNE 17, 2021

Oculus software update v30 introduces long-awaited features to accessibility, party chat, and Infinite Office. As is the case with Facebook’s software updates, these improvements will begin rolling out on Oculus Quest headsets over the coming weeks, so don’t panic if these options aren’t available to you just yet.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The technology is a key tool for applications employed in broadcast and audiovisual (AV), streaming platforms and social media, and extended reality (XR) and the Metaverse. It also boosted battery life up to 50 percent compared to non-LCEVC streams with AV1 software decoders Dav1d and GAV1. PHOTO: V-Nova.

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GizModo VR

MAY 13, 2022

If you’ve visited a website in recent days and been randomly redirected to the same pages with sketchy “resources” or unwanted ads, it’s likely the site in question was 1) built with WordPress tools and 2) hacked. Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 20, 2021

We all like to shoot videos and screenshots of the VR experiences we play : sometimes to me it is a necessity because I need content to insert inside my articles for my blog, but in general, we all love to save some great moments we had in VR, in the same way we feel the need to take a picture when something interesting is happening in real life.

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VRScout

APRIL 14, 2021

Rolling out soon on Oculus Quest 2 headsets, Facebook’s v28 software update will introduce a variety of appealing updates, including the ability to wirelessly stream PCVR games and apps straight from your VR-ready PC. For more information on these latest announcements, check out the official blog post here.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Siegler in an official blog update. “The company’s ultimate goal is to become a main hub and software layer for the broader XR ecosystem.” As a result, the app has become a valuable tool for smaller developers looking to showcase their work.

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Mashable VR

MAY 11, 2022

Autowriterpro offers an all-in-one platform for all of the copywriting tools you need for quick, smart, and affordable content production. This isn’t the first time we’ve featured this innovative tool. You can use the templates for blog posts, website content, social media, and other marketing needs.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 8, 2024

Students are leveraging innovative VR headsets that present immersive learning tools and modules, including 360-degree views of anger and potential consequences. Additionally, deep device management tools eliminate the need for teachers to update the devices one by one and prepare them manually and separately.

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Road to VR

MARCH 15, 2023

In a dev blog post announcing the news, Meta says developers who choose to work with Epic’s game engine should start thinking about using UE5 for their Quest apps. Released in April 2022, UE5 packs in two new tools called Nanite and Lumen. Meta is transitioning its support from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5.1

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Microsoft’s new tool detects digital manipulation in real-time based on nearly invisible imperfections. This is actually a video of acclaimed director/writer/actor Jordan Peele that’s been altered to look like the 44th President of the United States using an artificial intelligence software. How exactly does it do this?

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ARPost

APRIL 10, 2023

ARPost typically reports on the Finnish XR company’s groundbreaking hardware and software developments, but the company also helps develop and distribute XR experiences and solutions ranging from operas to flight simulations. Varjo hasn’t been hibernating over the winter but they’ve definitely had a very active spring.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 22, 2024

Two OEMs are already onboard: Lenovo and ASUS are already working on devices whose software will be built on top of the Meta Horizon ecosystem. Software is where it earns the real money: it’s the console business model, where the sold games are going to earn that money that the company is investing in hardware.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Originally released in December of 2016 alongside the Oculus Touch controllers, the popular sculpting/modeling/painting tool has been used on numerous high profile projects, from the production of AAA VR games like Archangel: Hellfire , to the development of concept art for various feature films.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Here's exactly what Sony said today in a blog post announcing upcoming PlayStation VR2 games: "Also, we’re pleased to share that we are currently testing the ability for PS VR2 players to access additional games on PC to offer even more game variety in addition to the PS VR2 titles available through PS5.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 7, 2024

In the same blog post, Meta noted its tapping into XR’s impact on learning outcomes today. Meta notes how the Caddy demo highlights how VR/MR can increase accessibility to tools such as CAD and 3D modelling software – with Meta noting how the tech can “level the playing field.”

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 15, 2022

As you’ve read in my other article written today , this is a special day for this blog… but it is also Monday, so I won’t skip writing a new amazing roundup of AR/VR news So, wishing you a happy Ferragosto (the name of today’s holiday in Italy), I leave you to the best XR news of the week! Top news of the week. Image by NVIDIA). Learn more.

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Road to VR

MAY 17, 2022

When people trust that their conversations are truly private, they feel safe to express themselves and build stronger online connections,” the company says in a blog post. Meta calls it a “starting point for parents as we begin rolling out our parental supervision tools in the coming months.” Image courtesy Meta.

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ARPost

JUNE 24, 2021

The idea is to use their unbeatable hardware and software to digitize the physical world around a user – including people – in real time. In addition to top-of-the-line hardware, Reality Cloud is made possible by advances in software including eye-tracking. This isn’t just a parlor trick.

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Bernard Marr

MAY 7, 2023

For anyone who somehow hasn’t come across them – which is probably unlikely as ChatGPT is reportedly the fastest-growing app of all time – here’s a quick recap: LLMs are software algorithms trained on huge text datasets, enabling them to understand and respond to human language in a very lifelike way. A Next-Level AI Tool Surpassing ChatGPT?

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 26, 2020

On his own background, Kuntzman said he’s originally from Israel where he worked as a software developer, later founding an online ad business that he eventually sold to another Israeli ad company. Megadodo is funded by Kuntzman and “another investor,” he said. Image courtesy Megadodo Simulation Games.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Currently, editing immersive video content using software designed for conventional monitors is tedious; it’s not only difficult to visualise the imagery correctly, but you constantly have to check your changes with a headset.

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GizModo VR

MAY 24, 2022

University of Oregon researchers are teaming up with Google to conduct a study on digital wellbeing using the Google Health Studies tool Dr. Nicholas Allen said in a Google blog post today. Read more.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Software group SAP knows that the world needs smart people. SAP is a multinational company headquartered in Germany that creates “software for the management of business processes.” In short, our aim was to use virtual reality as an effective teaching tool,” Katie Booth explained in an SAP blog post.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Introduction Following my first article earlier this year, Pimax’s Crystal has pleasantly surprised me with a series of software updates that activated new hardware features , whilst bringing quality-of-life improvements to headset connection and tracking. If you want to read his previous post, you can find it here.

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Road to VR

JUNE 11, 2018

” The upgraded tracking and improved developer tools are available in beta today on Windows , alongside three new demos to try it out for yourself. The company notes the following improvements in what they’re calling the “fourth generation of our core software”: Better finger dexterity and fidelity.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 14, 2023

Reading the article excited me a bit, because when an experienced VR journalist says that something impressed him, well, I know that thing is super cool for real Vicon , which is a leading company in mocap systems, showcased for the first time its markerless mocap tool. Almalence plans to license this technology to headsets manufacturers.

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