XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The value of this technology can be immense in enterprise use cases such as online events — precisely what virtual event platforms enable. Unpacking the Concept of a Virtual Event Platform: Definition. However, they are not controlled by avatars and are more of a 3D shell for 2D content.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 1, 2020

NewImages Festival is unique to the XR event landscape as it is more than just a tech conference, it uses its platform, funding, and reputation to promote values that are often all too absent in the current XR ecosystem, and to promote the medium itself, and the artists pushing its boundaries. . A Live Event During COVID-19.

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ARVR

AUGUST 25, 2021

com “Virtual” or “Online events” the term widely became popular during the pandemic. Hosting and managing an offline event was impossible back then for Event planners, managers, and everyone associated with the event industry. They started questioning themselves why were they doing offline events in the first place?!

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VRScout

MARCH 27, 2022

In most cases, you’ll need to put down the controllers and then lift your headset off your eyes, or just enough to peek under your headset, in order to bring the cup to your mouth. That said it could prove useful in social VR settings such as virtual mixers in Altspace VR or events in VRChat where people are holding virtual beverages.

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Road to VR

JUNE 2, 2022

Announced today during the PlayStation State of Play event, Resident Evil 8: Village has been confirmed for PSVR 2, and signs point to the game being fully playable in PSVR 2 with motion controls. . The post ‘Resident Evil 8: Village’ Coming to PSVR 2 with Motion Controls appeared first on Road to VR.

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ARPost

JUNE 23, 2021

To mark the occasion, the company held a two-day online event full of talks, and product and platform announcements. In the weeks leading up to the “AR Pioneers” event, the company also rolled out some huge experiences with some big-name clients all worth celebrating. CEO Caspar Thykier Reflects on 10 Years of Zappar.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 7, 2023

The idea is not the one of creating a next-gen XR controller or using hand tracking, but to try to detect the intention of the user from its biosignals. Wisear earbuds Wisear earbuds presentation The first product through which Wisear wants to fulfill its vision is a set of smart earbuds that you can use to control electronic devices.

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AR Insider

APRIL 23, 2020

What’s it Really Like to Host a Live Event in VR? TL:DR – On April 1, 2020, VR/AR Chicago hosted our monthly event in VR. prep and plan just like you would for an in person event; 2. VR/AR Chicago hosts a monthly event that normally takes place at 1871, Chicago’s tech incubator. Structure of the Event.

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Road to VR

MARCH 22, 2021

Like a majority of in-person events, Gamescom was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or rather held entirely online—however you want to slice it. Now event organizers say it will be held as a “hybrid event” this August, offering up its massive halls to press, industry and even private visitors.

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VRScout

MARCH 16, 2021

Today marks the beginning of the 2021 South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival, an annual celebration of film, music, and interactive media which—since its founding in 1987—has since established itself as one of the most highly-anticipated and widely talked-about pop culture events of the year. Feature Image Credit: SXSW, LLC.

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Road to VR

MARCH 7, 2022

A new photo of Magic Leap 2 appears to show the device’s controller equipped with cameras for inside-out tracking which would be the first time we’ve seen the approach employed in a commercial XR headset. Diamandis is, as far as we know, the first time we’ve gotten a clear look at the front of the Magic Leap 2 controller.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Official tutorial videos uncovered today show a previously unseen Oculus headset, controllers, and charging dock. In addition to the unknown headset, the videos also show Oculus Touch controllers without any tracking rings, as well as a dock which appears to charge both the headset and the controllers.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 3, 2023

On the last day, I tried many interesting technologies, but I selected two for this summary, which are the first two that I’ve tried: the new Leap Motion Controller by Ultraleap and the AR technology by LetinAR. So the first booth I visited on the last day at the event was their one, and I had a test of the new Leap Motion Controller.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For instance, companies can hold their corporate events in virtual reality. Metaverse-based events are becoming more popular, yet the market has not still accumulated enough expertise. If you consider holding your own corporate event in a metaverse, you’ll know what to do. How do you prepare for an event in a metaverse?

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

The event always wows spectators with a rich lineup of technology vendors and innovations; however, in 2024, XR took centre stage with many firms highlighting major products, addressing device debuts, and entering the market. At the event, AWS collaborated with Proto Holograms to showcase a new system powered by Amazon Bedrock.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

But in China, they are very famous, and now they are also organizing a big event about XR called FBEC with hosts from all the major VR companies (HTC, Unity, Alibaba, Huawei, etc…). You are organizing an event in China on the 24th… can you tell us something more about it? What can the attendees expect from it?

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Road to VR

MAY 7, 2021

A patent registered with the Chinese intellectual property office (CNIPA) showing a very Oculus Touch-like motion controller may point to the company’s growing VR ambitions however. It shows an Oculus Touch-style motion controller with a characteristic ring embedded with LEDs for 6DOF optical tracking.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The event is said to take place on November 30th at 6:00 PM PT ( local time here ). ” Here’s a quick recap of events to bring you up to speed for Wednesday’s show and tell: July 2019: Elon Musk Unveils Neuralink & Outlines Prototype N1 Sensor.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The first one is that the bond between me and VRrOOm has become a bit more official , and we’ll keep innovating the virtual events sector together for a while. Venice VR, Burning Man, and TGS show the beauty of virtual events. These are typical problems of VR events, and we’ll need some years to solve them. Top news of the week.

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VRScout

AUGUST 22, 2019

So far we’ve seen the technology used to enhance medical training, educate employees on critical soft-skills, even prepare store associates for major holiday shopping events. VR training will soon launch at other control room locations for other employees. Fortum’s Loviisa production plant / Image Credit: Fortum.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 6, 2022

At the Augmented World Expo (AWE 2022) last week, extended reality (XR) human-machine interface (HCI) technology developers TG0 showcased its button-free virtual reality (VR) controllers designed for immersive gaming and Metaverse experiences. New Ways to Control the Metaverse.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

This year, the Venice VR event, called Venice VR Expanded, is going to be held mostly in VR , with the participating movies and artworks that are being distributed through Viveport and Oculus TV and the event being hold in VRChat with a world built by VRrOOm. This is the boldest and craziest part of the Venice VR Expanded.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Whether you’re putting together a small get-together or an arena-scale event, AltspaceVR is here to help. This latest update introduces a new user interface offering a variety of prebuilt event templates for ad-hoc AMAs, political discussions, community meetups, and nine other additional formats. . Image Credit: AltspaceVR, Microsoft.

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AR Insider

MARCH 25, 2020

Can AR Breathe New Life into Industry Events? Conferences and events have historically presented excellent opportunities for businesses of all kinds to get out and network and learn from industry experts. The costs often associated with both planning and attending industry events can be staggering. by Emil Alon.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Set after the events of Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Damage Control puts players in the shoes of an ordinary guest visiting a Wakandan Outreach Center when the facility is suddenly attacked by an unknown enemy. We hope people have as much fun experiencing Avengers: Damage Control as we did making it.”

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 16, 2020

And while this is anyway a good result for a startup (developing an AR headsets means spending billions in R&D), targeting the consumer market has been a suicide move , that let Microsoft get full control of the profitable enterprise market. New important events have been canceled because of the coronavirus…. This is so sad.

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VRScout

JANUARY 8, 2019

Pimax, the Chinese VR technology company responsible for the first commercially available 4K VR headset, was center-stage at CES this morning presenting the latest production versions of their new Pimax 5K & 8K ultrawide VR headsets alongside their knuckles-style open-palm motion controllers. to the industry.”. “As

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VRScout

AUGUST 16, 2017

Awakening uses Neurable technology to let you control the experience with just your mind. Mind-control technology is nothing new. In fact, one startup is claiming they’ll have a mind-controlled virtual reality game in VR arcades as soon as 2018. You can see the satisfaction that it really works.”. Image Credit: VRScout.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 1, 2022

It's March, and it's time for Apple's first event of the year. It's true that Apple typically has an event in the spring, most often in March, but it's far from being a rule set in stone. As is typical, Apple is absolutely silent about its plans, so until we get actual invites, there's no telling when (or if) the event will go through.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

It will be a very interesting event and you can register at this link if you want to enjoy it (come on, it’s free!). Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. Finally, the PSVR 2 won’t have anymore the wands (or dildos) of the PSVR 1 but will have controllers that follow the standards of all the other headsets.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 18, 2020

According to some rumors, the production initially started in the US, but when the demand got too big, Valve started manufacturing the headsets and controllers via third parties in China. The controllers. A bunch of Valve Index Controllers, with and without comfort modding. The main problems are in the controllers.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 13, 2021

HTC is soon launching a new VR headset without controllers and their own metaverse called “Viveport Verse”. But latest leaks testify that HTC is launching a new VR headset without controllers at all. Allegedly, the headset does come completely without controllers and is supposed to be more aimed at mere media consumption.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Announced at the Meta Connect event in 2023, the Meta Quest 3 controllers and accessories promise to deliver an exciting range of updates to XR fans. Meta’s new controllers and accessories also offer users opportunities to access deeper levels of immersion and ergonomic comfort. from the Meta store.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

We are all in AltspaceVR, a VR social platform that lets you meet people from around the world and attend live events. After the official event, there was of course an afterparty. I’m looking forward to more people embracing events held in VR—no one had to spend money on a plane ticket or wait in an airport.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Today I want to propose you a quick solution for one big problem of the Vive Focus apps: the controller pairing popup always appearing in front of your eyes. If you don’t do it, the controller becomes simply unusable, because there is no relation between what you are pointing at physically and what you are aiming virtually.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

While the Vive Focus initially launched with a single 3DOF controller, HTC recently announced a dev kit add-on which brings a pair of 6DOF controllers to the standalone headset. We got our first chance to try out the system today at an HTC press event in San Francisco. Photo by Road to VR.

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Mashable VR

MAY 25, 2022

In the aftermath of the Robb Elementary School shooting on Tuesday which left 19 children and two teachers dead, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke to Stephen Colbert about gun control — and the measures her own government took following the 2019 Christchurch massacre which saw 51 people killed. "I So we got rid of them."

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