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A Complete Guide to Virtual Reality

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These have evolved significantly over the years from clunky tools requiring constant connectivity with computers to standalone, lightweight solutions with greater immersive capabilities. This eliminates the need for large-scale facilities such as pilot training centres, which require expensive, highly-booked training.

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Report: Apple Racing to Build Software & Services for Upcoming Mixed Reality Headset

Road to VR

Now a report from Bloomberg maintains the Cupertino tech giant is also prepping a dizzying number of first-party apps, including gaming, fitness, video and collaboration tools. Apple Books : will allow users to read in virtual reality. Fitness+ : will let users exercise while watching an instructor in VR.

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The Hottest Trends in Spatial Audio for 2022

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A spatial audio strategy can also be a fantastic tool for building instinctual skills and muscle memory in the training world. We’ve seen the rise of everything from enhanced screens and digital processing tools to hyper-realistic avatars for collaboration. However, true immersion relies on more than just visual content.

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Building a Business Case For XR In Travel

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For instance, AR apps can help your customers book, prepare, and travel more effectively. VR is a fantastic tool for this purpose. The same tools can provide tours around hotels, and give users an idea of what they can expect if they sign up to certain events, like helicopter rides. Step 3: Explore New Avenues for Travel.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.05.17): HTC announces Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus 3, PSVR 2 to feature eye tracking, and more!

The Ghost Howls

During the Chinese counterpart of the event, the V2EC, Vive has also announced two other interesting pieces of news: The 7Invensun Droolon F2, an eye-tracking add-on for the Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus 3, coming soon for $299. PSVR2 may feature 4K display and eye tracking. Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment).

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The XR Week Peek (2023.09.12). Quest 3 fully leaked, new Rumors on Valve, and more!

The Ghost Howls

There are three very interesting tidbits from this article: Somnium is going to open source the algorithm used for eye-tracking The headset will let developers have access to the raw streams of the passthrough cameras. Hope you enjoy!

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Top 6 Use Cases for XR in Advertising

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You can use VR to take your customers on a tour of your hotel when you’re trying to convince them to book a stay, or use AR to show people what a product looks like in Lifesize, from every perceivable angle. Eye-tracking technology, for instance, could tell you which parts of your VR experience your customers were most drawn to.

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