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

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Meta to introduce new parental controls on Quest. After many pressures from the community and the media, Meta has finally decided to introduce new parental control tools in Quest 2. if the app is 18+ and the player is 15, the system won’t download it). if the app is 18+ and the player is 15, the system won’t download it).

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Google Chrome Update Allows For More Powerful WebVR Experiences

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Last week Google launched the beta for Chrome 79, the latest update for its Chrome web browser. Using the WebXR Device API, developers can create more powerful immersive content that users can interact with using their motion controllers thanks to the GamePad API. With the Chrome 79 beta, WebXR Device API now runs by default.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.08.28): Quest 3 unboxing leaked, Samsung+Google headset situation is blurry, and more!

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The unboxing shows that the device has a very simple packaging, which includes both the headset and the controllers. This confirms that the headset is going to ship with controllers and that there is no charging station in the original box. The video was later republished by “VR Panda” on Twitter.

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Street View Comes To Google Earth VR

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Last year Google launched a VR version of Google Earth , letting you visit locations around the world in 3D. You can now fly down closer to street level, check your controller to see if Street View is available, and enter an immersive 360° photo. Image Credit: Google Street View.

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VRChat Is Coming To Android & iOS Devices

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Credit: VRChat That said, some worlds and avatars may need to be adjusted to account for touchscreen controls in order to function properly on Android devices, according to VRChat. Instead of using the Google Play Store, participants will receive a custom URL directing them to the download.

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VTuber App Lets You Create An Avatar With Your Smartphone

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Those in Europe can download the app for free via the Apple Store and Google Play. You can control your avatar using facial tracking and even broadcast live to audiences around the world with ease. There’s also the option to customize your virtual background.

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Lenovo Mirage AR Headset Returns with New Marvel Game & 6DOF Controllers

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with a lightsaber-shaped controller, play HoloChess, and challenge the Empire in a tabletop RTS. Now, Lenovo is returning with a new AR game, MARVEL Dimension of Heroes , and a pair of 6DOF controllers too. Marvel Dimension of Heroes is a free download for iOS and Android. Image courtesy Lenovo. Image courtesy Lenovo.