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This AR Book Lets You Summon Demons With Your Voice

VRScout

Use the Book of Asmodeus and your smartphone to defeat the 12 demons and bring your deepest desires to life. You’ve stumbled across a mysterious leather-bound book tucked away in the darkest corner of your home’s attic. Despite the overwhelming fear, you reluctantly open the book.

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Must Read AR/VR Books in 2020

ARPost

Reading AR/VR books is one of the best ways to keep in touch with the evolution of immersive technologies. These books are great reading material for content creators, developers, as well as people who want to stay in the loop. What Are the Current Trends in AR/VR Books?

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Augmented Books Are On The Way According To Researchers

VRScout

Augmented reality (AR) technology adds a whole new dimension to paperback books. You’re several chapters into a captivating novel when a character from an earlier book makes a surprise appearance. Imagine this.

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‘Moss: Book II’ Set for Summer Release Date on Quest 2

Road to VR

Having released to a strong reception on PSVR back at the end of March, Moss: Book II from developer Polyarc is set for release on Quest 2 this Summer. In our review of Moss: Book II on PSVR we scored the game 8.5

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‘Moss: Book II’ Review – A Refined & Satisfying Sequel That Sticks With What Works

Road to VR

A whopping four years after its opening chapter, Moss: Book II is finally here to continue the story of Quill, a tiny adventurer destined for an epic journey. Quill Book II Details: Available On: PSVR. And animation isn’t the only place where Moss: Book II shines.

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‘Paperback Metaverse’ Exhibit Combines Books And AR

VRScout

This includes ‘Paper Metaverse,’ a unique augmented reality (AR) exhibit by Nick Philip of the art collective Imaginary Foundation that blends cutting-edge technology with paperback books. Visitors scan paperback novels using their smartphones to unlock AR-powered NFTs.

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‘Moss: Book II’ Behind-the-scenes – Insights & Artwork from Polyarc

Road to VR

Four years after the original, Polyarc doubled down on its diminutive hero with the recent release of Moss: Book II which takes the tale of Quill to new heights, further cementing the studio’s IP as a staple of VR gaming.

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“Navigating the Metaverse” Book Review

ARPost

World is a new book by Cathy Hackl, Dirk Lueth, and Tommaso Di Bartolo. We got an advance copy of the book, and spoke with the authors, as well as the editor John Arkontaky, to learn more about how the book came together. The book also has a hefty index.

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‘Moss: Book II’ Will Be Bigger Than the Original, Introduce New Progression & Interactions

Road to VR

Moss: Book II , a direct sequel to the lauded original, was finally announced earlier this month. In an interview with the game’s Design Director, Josh Stiksma, we learned that, this time around, the second ‘book’ in the series is set to be thicker indeed.

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Moss: Book II Promises A Bigger And Better VR Adventure

VRScout

Last year developer Polyarc announced Moss: Book II , a direct sequel to the original game that will have players once again teaming up with Quill to take on yet another epic threat. As previously mentioned, Moss: Book II expands Quill’s arsenal of weaponry.

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‘Moss: Book 2’ Coming Next Year, Gameplay Revealed

VRScout

Today, Polyarc announced a release window for part two of the adventure, Moss: Book 2. Arriving next year on PlayStation VR headsets, Book 2 picks up right where the original game left off. According to the developer, Book 2 will be bigger, longer, and better than the first.

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Skyrim VR Looks Even Better As A Comic Book

VRScout

Thanks to a combination of mods and texture packs, one user has managed to breathe new life into the immersive fantasy experience, transforming it into a colorful M-rated adventure with a comic book-style look-and-feel. VR mods bring the popular VR game to life in a whole new light.

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The Official US Civil Rights Trail Book Adds AR Experience to Engage the Young Generations

ARPost

To accompany the project, there’s also a book, and its latest edition includes a special feature to attract younger generations. Readers will see the US Civil Rights Trail book come to life with pop-up photos and videos.

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This Psychedelic AR Book Cover Is Turning Heads Online

VRScout

Forget the old phrase “you can’t judge a book by its cover.”. UK-based artist Alexander Ward was shocked to see his AR-enabled cover for Allowah Lani’s book I am love was circulating online. When scanned with a smartphone camera, the books cover opens a 3D portal to a visually-captivating psychedelic cosmos. “It Click this link to open up the AR effect (Facebook app required) and point the camera towards the book cover image designed by Alexander.

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Bookful Expands Its Massive Augmented Reality Library With Mattel’s Thomas & Friends And Barbie

VRScout

According to Scholastic’s Kids & Family Reading Report , 86% of kids ages 6 – 17 agree that reading is important, though 41% report difficulty finding books they actually like. To cultivate a love of reading and learning, immersive entertainment company Inception created Bookful.

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Book Review and Author Interviews on “The Augmented Workforce”

ARPost

The Augmented Workforce: How Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality and 5G Will Impact Every Dollar You Make is the new book by authors Cathy Hackl and John Buzzell. A Belief Inspired This Book”. In a subtle and significant way, the passage sets the tone for the whole book.

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‘Ready Player One’ Book Sequel ‘Ready Player Two’ Arrives This November

VRScout

Penguin Random House imprint Ballantine Books today confirmed that a follow-up to Ernest Cline’s breakout hit Ready Player One will be arriving on store shelves this November. The book spent 100 weeks on the New York Times’ iconic bestsellers list.

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Book Review: Experience on Demand

Tech Trends VR

Its author – Professor Jeremy Bailenson – is the Director of Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab, and one of the world’s greatest authorities on Virtual Reality, yet this doesn’t come across as an academic book. Yet he writes that as absorbing as books or videogames or television are, they pale next to Virtual Reality: “VR engulfs us (…) it’s the apotheosis of every media fear and fantasy we’ve ever had,” he writes.

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The New Metaverse Book

Charlie Fink

Sneak peek at my new book! Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Innovation /innovation Consumer Tech /consumer-tech Business /business Media /media technology

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Moss: Book 2 Wins Game Of The Year At VR Awards 2022

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Polyarc’s fantasy adventure sequel, Moss: Book 2 , won Game of the Year at the annual VR Awards. Following Demeo’s win at VR Awards 2021 , Moss: Book 2 faced strong competition at this year’s ceremony, beating out twelve other finalists for ‘VR Game of the Year’.

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Book Review: Mark Pesce’s “Augmented Reality: Unboxing Tech’s Next Big Thing”

ARPost

Mark Pesce’s book Augmented Reality: Unboxing Tech’s Next Big Thing comes to shelves in January, but Polity Books put an advance copy in our hands at ARPost. The book takes a long look at augmented reality’s past in an attempt to warn us about its potential future.

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‘Moss: Book II’ Gets Surprise Release on PC VR Headsets Today

Road to VR

Moss: Book II (2022) has finally made its way to PC today, as Polyarc has officially launched the exciting continuation of Quill’s adventures on SteamVR headsets. If you own a PC VR headset, you can jump into Moss: Book II now on Steam , priced at $30.

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‘Jupiter Invincible’ Is An AR Comic Book With A Powerful Story

VRScout

Jupiter Invincible is a comic book that tells the story of an enslaved African-American teenager who possesses the power of immortality which he uses to assist Harriet Tubman in the smuggling of runaway slaves through the underground railroad. For her, this is much more than a comic book. “As

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Color Space Is The Relaxing VR Coloring Book We Need Right Now

VRScout

While still considered by many to be a children’s activity, psychological studies have identified numerous therapeutic benefits tied to adult coloring books, including stress reduction and mindfulness. Color Space, the VR Coloring Book, is now live for Oculus.

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Moss: Book II Graphics Comparison – Quest 2 vs PSVR

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Our latest graphics comparison is here looking at the differences between Moss: Book II on Quest 2 and PSVR. Moss: Book II is a follow up and continuation of the fantastic VR platformer Moss , developed by Polyarc and available across all VR platforms.

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‘Ready Player One’ Book Sequel Coming November 24th

Road to VR

Aptly named Ready Player Two , the upcoming book is being published by Penguin Random House subsidiary Ballantine Books. Besides the book’s page count (384) and ISBN, there isn’t any further info on Ready Player Two just yet.

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Jack Daniels Turns Their Whiskey Bottle Into An AR Pop-Up Book

VRScout

The post Jack Daniels Turns Their Whiskey Bottle Into An AR Pop-Up Book appeared first on VRScout. News AR AR Pop-up Book Jack DanielsAR brings the history of the 150-year old whiskey brand to life. Jack Daniels has been offering thirsty patrons their immensely popular brand of Tennessee whiskey for over 150 years, during which time they’ve become the most successful American whiskey distillery in the world.

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Charlie Fink on his new book Convergence and the future of XR

The Ghost Howls

Charlie is also a book author and after the success of his previous book Metaverse , now he’s launching his new book, “Convergence” , that is all about the present and the future of augmented reality. I’ve not been able to read the book yet (I’m preparing for the VEC !), And I’m sure that, exactly as the previous book, the special sauce of Convergence will be the great experience that Charlie has in the field.

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Banned Books Every Climate Nerd Should Read

GizModo VR

Banned and heavily challenged books are all the rage these days… at least for school districts in states like Florida and Texas. An April 2022 report from PEN America , a nonprofit that works to defend expression in literature, found that the number of banned books is on the rise.

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Samsung Galaxy Book Pro vs. Galaxy Book Pro 360: All the differences

Digital Trends

Samsung has announced two laptops: The Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360. Computing Galaxy Book Galaxy Book Pro Galaxy Book Pro 360 SamsungThey're similar, but there are some important distinctions to know about too.

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Check Out Your Travel Destination In VR Before You Book

VRScout

Booking travel is one of those strange things that are simultaneously pleasurable and a complete nightmare, so any way that technology can improve on the experience is likely to fall under that desirable category. Planning and booking a vacation is a clear example of that and can sometimes be a grueling task. The post Check Out Your Travel Destination In VR Before You Book appeared first on VRScout. Rizort Inc.

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Human-Scale AR ‘Tunnel Book’ Launches At Welsh National Opera

VRScout

Developed for the Welsh National Opera by award-winning digital studio Arcade in collaboration with Belgian graphic illustrator Xavier Segers , the colorful installation is described by its creators as a human-scale sensory ‘tunnel book’ brought to life using smartphone-powered AR technology. The post Human-Scale AR ‘Tunnel Book’ Launches At Welsh National Opera appeared first on VRScout. Free immersive pop-up blends AR technology with classic opera.

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The best free Kindle books on Amazon Prime

Digital Trends

Whether you're into psychological thrillers or romance, we've got the best books on Prime Reading right here. Buying Guides Mobile Amazon Prime books Best free books on Amazon Prime Best free Kindle books Free Amazon Prime books free Kindle books Prime Reading

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Barnes & Noble unveils budget e-book reader

Digital Trends

Barnes & Noble has just taken the wraps off a budget version of the Nook GlowLight 4, the e-book reader that it launched last December. Mobile News Barnes & Noble e book reader e-book nook glowlight 4e

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‘Moss’ Studio Announces VR Competitive Multiplayer, Closed Beta Signups Now Live

Road to VR

Coming off the success of Moss and Moss: Book II, Polyarc says a competitive multiplayer is “something the team has been excited to develop since the studio’s inception in 2015, but first the player base needed to grow large enough to support multiplayer games of this nature.”

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Moss: Book II Launches July 21 On Quest 2

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Good news for Quest 2 owners — Moss: Book II is coming to the headset on July 21. Moss: Book II Quest 2 Release Date Confirmed. Moss: Book II released earlier this year in March, exclusively on PSVR.

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Where to access banned books

Mashable VR

Across the United States, efforts to ban books skyrocketed to unprecedented levels in 2021. A startling number — 729 — of materials were challenged last year, according to the American Library Association , with most of the targeted books featuring Black or LGBTQ characters.

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