VRScout

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Here’s our selection of classic video games we’d love to play in VR. Earlier this month, Resident Evil 4 VR launched on the Oculus Quest 2 and so far players are absolutely loving this expertly-crafted VR remake of the original 2005 horror-action video game. VR remakes are all the rage at the moment. But what do you think?

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VRScout

APRIL 28, 2022

In a compilation video released by the research team, you can see a person wearing a Microsoft Hololens mixed reality headset extinguishing an AR fire using a real-world fire extinguisher. Later in the video, we see a person wearing a Meta Quest VR while another person pilots a drone fitted with a camera.

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Road to VR

APRIL 21, 2017

Using the new animation tools artist Goro Fujita shows what the app’s animation tools can do. Oculus Story Studio, the company’s VR film division, built Quill initially as an internal tool for creating the VR film Dear Angelica. Hat tip to Reddit user N1Cola who spotted Fujita’s videos.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 6, 2023

User Reporting Tool In the effort to make its Virtual Reality (or should I say the M-word ?) If the application has multiplayer components, then it has to implement a User Reporting Tool easily accessible via the Oculus button on the right controller. Let’s see what it is about and let me tell you how to implement it.

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VRScout

AUGUST 12, 2016

With more than 250,000 360 videos uploaded to Facebook since the feature launched in News Feed last September , publishers have been looking to Facebook to provide even more tools to help them better engage with audiences. 360 Video Guide. The new tool can be found in the “360 Controls” tab after uploading a 360 formatted video.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 5, 2024

A few days ago I posted this video on my social media channels where I poured some biscuits from a real-world biscuit box into my VR kitchen to have some breakfast: So tasty… The video got some interest from the community and some people asked me how I did it. My physical biscuit box with a VR controller taped on it.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Jasper Brekelmans, a Netherlands-based 3D tech artist, has recently released a motion capture tool offering an easy way to record OpenVR tracking data from headsets, motion controllers and Vive Trackers for both Vive and Rift setups. OpenVR Recorder can also enable audio and video capture from the Vive’s on-board microphone and camera.

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VRScout

JULY 25, 2017

Since bringing live 360 video to pages and profiles back in March , we’ve seen a few VR videos pop up in our feed, but were always unsatisfied with the resolution. You can now view live streamed 360 video on Facebook in up to 4K resolution, letting you enjoy Live 360 streams in much higher fidelity. 4K Support and Watch in VR.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 17, 2020

So, coming back to your question, I am an associate professor of the Computer and Control Engineering department at the Politecnico di Torino , where I am heading the Computer Graphics and Vision research group. I know that your team has created a tool called Holo-BLSD. Presentation video of Holo BLSD.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

There’s no doubt about it; weilding a real controller that matches the weight and feel of a virtual object is far more immersive than having a disconnect between the two. The problem, of course, is that if a controller is made to fit too specific a role, it’s less useful for interacting with a wide range of virtual objects.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 16, 2022

Last Wednesday, Meta added new features to its portal lineup of smart displays for video calling. Meta is refocusing on its upcoming XR headset, Project Cambria, and the Portal device, rebranding it as a work-from-home tool. The Duet Display application acts to broaden the Portal device as an adaptive workplace tool.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 15, 2023

Moreover, VirtualSpeech’s platform comes with additional feedback prompts to help users improve their public speaking soft skills, including video playback, speech analysis, pacing, and eye contact. The trainee can then practice conversing in a safe and controlled environment.

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ARVR

JULY 22, 2020

Training Professionals: Take Control of Your VR Content [link] Many training professionals want direct control over their virtual reality (VR) training content. If you count yourself among that group, you need tools that you can use. Some VR studios provide tools for training professionals, most do not.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Here VR development studio Emergent linked together HoloLens and an iPhone with ARKit to turn the iPhone into a 6DOF motion tracked controller. From a fusion of AR and VR to a portal into volumetric video , we’ve seen some really cool ARKit experiments, but none that have used an iPhone as a motion controller instead of a display.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MARCH 2, 2017

360-degree photos and videos are growing in their popularity and some devs are creating social apps centered on that type of media, but companies are using it for presentations as well. LiveSYNC is a tool for use reminiscent of the latter, allowing presenters to sync up video to any number of devices.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 21, 2022

of its AR Instructor remote guidance tool this Tuesday. The software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution can stream video and digital twins into the display of a worker to assist with remote guidance procedures. includes new features such as animated digital twins, content caching, and enhanced workflow management tools.

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Road to VR

JUNE 21, 2023

Apple Vision Pro has brought new ideas to the table about how XR apps should be designed, controlled, and built. Additionally, more info on Vision Pro development can be found in Apple’s WWDC23 videos (select Filter → visionOS). Whereas Full Spaces give you the most control and immersiveness, but don’t coexist with other apps.

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Road to VR

MAY 1, 2017

During the opening presentation at today’s Unity Vision Summit, Nathan Martz, Developer Platforms Product Manager at Google, took to the stage to talk about new tools that the company is releasing to help developers create high-performance apps for Daydream, Google’s high-end Android VR platform.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 11, 2023

The new tools will support deskless and frontline workers worldwide and follow numerous steps Microsoft has taken to promote its Mesh platform for MR experiences. Microsoft refers to this process as direct inking , where remote assistants can insert arrows, captions, audio and video, and other key data assets in a user’s environment.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 14, 2022

Notably, the update includes consideration toward artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual reality (VR) powered features for video conferencing on Zoom and Teams. ” Zoom is also introducing Smart Gallery, an integrated AI-powered system that lets users control a participant’s video feed.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 5, 2022

The measures are positive, but potentially overdue: Outlets including The Guardian and The New York Times have reported that TikTok is rife with misleading videos purporting to depict footage of the war. Already, posts from the TikTok accounts of outlets like RT come with a label that designates it as "Russia state-controlled media.".

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The latest feature for Snap Lens will provide developers with enhanced light-reflecting tools for virtual content, creating ultra-realistic digital assets. More on Ray Tracing According to NVIDIA, ray tracing simulates lighting effects in virtual scenes and objects with cutting-edge rendering tools.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

solutions RealWear launched a hands-free, voice-controlled thermal camera attachment for its Navigator 500 augmented reality (AR) headset. The integrated technology combines details from a live video feed with thermal image enhancements that enable frontline workers to access and share critical operational information.

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VRScout

AUGUST 14, 2017

Enter AliveInVR, a new virtual reality music production tool available on SteamVR. Users can trigger samples, play instruments in scale mode and mix tracks using their motion controls. Mixer mode – control track levels, send and return. Note mode – play drum racks or instruments. Choose day, sunset or night mode.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

This room, and the rest of the platform, are navigated with WASD controls and computer er mouse, or with controls matching the affordances of your mobile device or headset. You can also adjust controls through the USER PREFERENCES menu. The controls aren’t the only things that change. Name it, and enter.

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Road to VR

JULY 24, 2018

Alien Trap’s Lee Vermeulen, one of the developers behind VR creation tool Modbox , received a brand new pair of Knuckles controllers recently. The Knuckles dev kit seen in the video is the company’s latest public iteration— a critical redesign of the previous, control stick-less design.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Share photos, videos, and livestream to Facebook – share your favorite moments to Facebook Groups from VR. You’ll also be able to choose whether you want to automatically add your Facebook friends to your Oculus friends list, and control who can see your real name on the platform.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Gravity Sketch fills an interesting role in the world of VR modeling tools. An update to the Early Access app brings new and improved tools to make 3D ideation faster and easier. Draw with Normals – When artists draw with a non-round brush, the shape of the stroke will do a much better job matching the rotation of the controller.

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VRScout

JULY 22, 2020

PlayStation 4 game creator Dreams received its highly-anticipated VR Update earlier today, introducing a variety of game creation tools designed specifically for PlayStation VR. Media Molecule has also provided several example experiences built using the Dreams VR tool set to help better show the immense potential of the platform.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

For November’s batch of free VR experiences, we have everything from a VR board game experience and collaborative design tool to an old-school DJ simulator. Watch YouTube videos with your friends in VR on the Quest. You still can’t log in to your personal account, create playlists, or favorite videos. NEVER BOARD.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Today it’s a great day for virtual reality: at WCVRI conference, HTC has just announced a kit to provide 6 DOF controllers for Vive Focus and has showcased a hands-tracking technology for the Vive Pro ! 6 DOF Controllers for Vive Focus. In short: the Vive Focus will finally have two 6 DOF controllers.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

AUGUST 2, 2017

Created by a London-based startup, this new release isn’t so much about artistic expression (though that’s completely possible) as it is a genuine tool for creating professional 3D models. When you jump into Gravity Sketch you’ll be greeted with a simple stroke tool not too dissimilar from the ones in Tilt Brush and Quill.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 14, 2022

In a much-needed step towards a safer internet for children, Meta 's latest set of parental supervision tools helps monitor children and teens as we traipse through the world of virtual reality. The company will also launch a new parent education hub with a how-to guide for the VR supervision tools.

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Hypergrid Business

AUGUST 8, 2020

SuperViz is a browser-based platform that supports 360-degree videos, and thus allows users to attend or host any virtual event, and attend conferences and meetups without any need to download any app on their device, and the user does not need to wear a virtual reality headset to use it. . Image courtesy SuperViz.).

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ARPost

JUNE 27, 2023

We’ve seen examples from professional development studios with little to no public offering, but precious few examples of AI-powered authoring tools for individual users. The company took home the 2021 Auggie Award for Best Creator and Authoring Tool, and is a member of the Khronos Group and the Metaverse Standards Forum.

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Road to VR

APRIL 19, 2023

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. Work apps : Pages word processing, Numbers spreadsheet and Keynote slide deck apps, as well as iMovie and GarageBand for video and music production.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The short of it: it’s pretty complicated to dismantle and there aren’t any repair parts as such, getting a [4/10] repairability score in Mokhtari’s video (linked below). Catch the full eight-minute video below, which critically isn’t a repair guide as such. Getting past the user-removable bits is simple enough.

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