Road to VR

APRIL 17, 2019

As first reported by PocketGamer , Facebook is advertising a few new posts at its VR subsidiary Oculus, laced with the notion that a Facebook-built AR headset is definitely on the rise. ” SEE ALSO Oculus Chief Scientist Dives Deep Into the Near Future of AR & VR. “We are building hardware products.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 19, 2023

To try and overcome these challenges, having good room-emulation tools that enable quick level design iteration is essential. In this article, I want to go over how levels in Laser Dance work, and share some of the developer tools that I’m building to help me create and test the game’s adaptive laser patterns.

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VRScout

AUGUST 27, 2020

You might not experience all of the real aches and pains that come with rebuilding a house, but you’ll definitely work up a bit of a sweat as move your hands and arms to vigorously scrub the walls, bend over to install plumbing, and get down on your knees to polish floors. But more importantly, you’ll have a lot of fun.

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ARPost

JULY 12, 2021

The platform is essentially composed of Studio, their authoring tool, and distribution/viewing solutions. The company also has some big-name partners including Oculus , Microsoft , and Telekom. The storyboarding tool was really the starting point of the software development.”. Overall, the tool is incredibly user-friendly.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Oculus Connect 7—now referred to as Facebook Connect —is just around the corner and rumors surrounding the annual developer conference are swirling! Here are our official predictions for Facebook Connect: NEW OCULUS HARDWARE. Just recently Walmart posted a listing for a device called the Oculus Point Reyes for $399.99

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Their upcoming project is Snobal Spaces , a tool for immersive collaborative workspaces. While the tool is still in development, interested users can register for early access online. Of course, the proximity of this announcement with those significant announcements made by Oculus isn’t to suggest that they are directly related.

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Road to VR

JULY 19, 2019

And while virtual reality and BMIs are still relatively segregated fields at this point, Oculus CTO and legendary programmer John Carmack got a chance to visit Neuralink’s offices, calling it “very bold work.” I spent a day at Neuralink last week, and left with my head figuratively (for now?)

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Aftershocks introduces new weapons, items, and survival tools for you to employ as you make your way through hours of brand new missions that will take you through the eerie streets of a post-apocalyptic New Orleans. That said, this isn’t your typical VR game update. This isn’t some minor update; it’s an entirely new game!

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Road to VR

JULY 9, 2017

So, you just bought an Oculus Rift and you want to know what to download first (besides the free stuff). In our breakdown of the top 5 games for Oculus Touch and top 5 for the Xbox One gamepad, we take a look at some of the best games currently on the Oculus Store. Top 5 Oculus Touch Games. Robo Recall. Edge of Nowhere.

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VRScout

JUNE 18, 2021

Impulse Gear’s class-based team shooter is now available on Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift. The goal, according to Impulse Gear, was to develop a game that stands out from the surplus of realistic shooters on Oculus and SteamVR headsets, resulting in one of the first true hero shooters developed from the ground up for VR headsets.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 17, 2020

If it is too high, you have to ask the artists to reduce their definition, and also employ tricks like LOD, which is showing assets at different definitions at different distances. Oculus Link now works with USB 2.0. Very Silently, Oculus has changed the specifications of Oculus Link , which now doesn’t require anymore a USB 3.0

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VRScout

MAY 8, 2022

With all this attention on gaming, it’s easy to forget that VR can be a powerful narrative tool in the hands of an experienced filmmaker. If you’re a fan of Tim Burton films such as The Nightmare Before Christmas or Corpse Bride , then you’ll definitely want to check out Gloomy Eyes.

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Road to VR

JULY 23, 2021

Until now Facebook kept the tools for building AR apps on the headset to itself, but today it announced it’s unlocking the same capabilities for third-party developers too.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Using Valve’s force-sensitive Knuckles controllers, players can engage with tools, weapons, and the environment any way they’d like as opposed to automatically snapping to pre-determined positions. (no no manner of the dreaded “constipation walk.”

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The cloud has paved the way for a new era of collaborative remote learning, while AI tools and automated systems are assisting educators in their tasks. Meta (Oculus). With the Oculus ecosystem, schools and professional training companies alike are beginning to scale their virtual curriculums for a wide range of use cases.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 27, 2021

In case you haven’t been paying attention, the Meta Quest 2 (formerly the Oculus Quest 2) is absolutely crushing it this holiday season. The Oculus companion app is also topping the charts on the App Store and Google Play, which means more people than ever are diving into VR for the first time.

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VRScout

JANUARY 2, 2022

VR has come a long way since the launch of the Oculus DK1 in 2013. The standalone VR headset, developed by Meta (formerly Facebook), was one of, if not the hottest item of the holiday season, with the Oculus companion app becoming the #1 download on the Apple App Store. ″ OLED displays.

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Tech Trends VR

OCTOBER 4, 2018

There is definitely a growing trend towards space-based VR experiences Click To Tweet. It is clear that such tools have an important role to play in sparking interest in STEM subjects, as it brings a sense of fun and a real connection to the science. A French company is creating beautiful educational space simulations in VR.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 27, 2021

But that’s a non-starter for anyone outside of the few million people that own VR hardware (much less the compatible HTC and Oculus hardware). 3D mapping’s evolutionary path was recently accelerated with a developer tool from Here Technologies. It offers high-definition 3D models of 75 major cities. Geospatially Sound.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 3, 2016

You can now register to attend Oculus’ 3rd ‘Connect’ conference, an event dedicated to all things Oculus from Rift to Touch and is focused primarily on developers and VR development. Photo courtesy Oculus VR, LLC. Oculus Connect 3 Registration. There’s also a student/academic pass available at $99.

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VRScout

JUNE 7, 2018

AAA VR continues its rise as Insomniac Games’ latest adventure hits the Oculus Rift next year. There also appears to be an assortment of weapons and tools to utilize during hostile engagements. Stormland will be available on the Oculus Rift 2019 at a yet-to-be-determined-price. Image Credit: Oculus Facebook.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 2, 2017

Back at the start of March, we reported on a new analytics tool called Ghostline. Developed by Aldin Dynamics, this tool was crafted to be a window into different statistics related to VR usage — how people interact, for how long, and more. Only 6% of Oculus users go over 6 square meters and typically stick to 1-3.

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ARPost

MAY 24, 2021

Available through both Oculus Store , Steam , and Viveport for PCVR headsets, the experience has received mixed reviews, but if you look closely at the comments, most of the negative feedback revolves around the fact that the experience is incredibly short – 14 minutes from start to finish and that includes the credits.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 27, 2020

Facebook Horizon is shaping up to be an interesting social VR offering with powerful building tools that will allow players to create and share their own worlds. But equally powerful are tools the company has baked into Horizon for monitoring users and enforcing Facebook’s version of appropriate behavior.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 27, 2017

Another plentiful week of VR gaming awaits Gear VR owners today, and the Oculus Rift doesn’t have it too bad either. Plus — check out our list of the best Oculus Rift games and best Gear VR games for more suggestions! Recommendation: Definitely worth checking out. Recommendation: Definitely one for multiplayer fans.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 22, 2019

With the release of incredible hardware such as the Oculus Quest, the Oculus Rift S, and the Valve Index, the industry has been on fire as of late, offering players what could easily be considered the best VR games to-date. Pistol Whip is available on Oculus Rift/Rift S , Oculus Quest , and SteamVR for $24.99.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

AUGUST 4, 2017

Plus — check out our list of the best Oculus Rift games and best Gear VR games for more suggestions! Recommendation: Definitely worthwhile for puzzle fans. Gravity Sketch has a set of incredibly helpful tools that enable you to make accurate, visually appealing 3D models. The Big Releases. Archangel, from Skydance Studios.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

The service is free and supports both the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Still, the release reinforces High Fidelity ‘s stance as an early contender for the definitive social VR experience alongside software like AltSpace. The Steam launch does reveal a few new bits of info, however.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 31, 2022

These have evolved significantly over the years from clunky tools requiring constant connectivity with computers to standalone, lightweight solutions with greater immersive capabilities. In the VR developer space, AI-powered tools have led to a new generation of VR experiences.

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ARPost

JULY 28, 2020

The ebook is a compilation of definitions and lessons learned first-hand and illustrated through the creation of the titular Bubiko. See Also: Face Filters Come to WebAR With New 8th Wall Tool. We had several definitions of the glossary but it was about finding the right jargon that could be understood by anybody.

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ARPost

MAY 26, 2020

Thanks to NVIDIA CloudXR SDK kit, users will be able to enjoy VR, AR, and MR experiences at the highest definition of graphics and sound on head-mounted devices or mobile devices. With the new SDK kit recently launched by NVIDIA , companies can use 5G and enterprise networks for tetherless XR streaming to Windows and Android devices.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Students will gain access to a wide variety of expensive tools normally out of reach to the average consumer in intimate classroom environments directed by instructors dedicated strictly to VR and AR technology. Looking for more information on this new concentration?

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Road to VR

JANUARY 22, 2021

Even before Facebook moved to require all new Oculus users to sign in with Facebook , Oculus headset users were rightfully worried about the company’s treatment of user privacy. Having been on the outside since 2005 it was impressive to watch their persistence yield a gradual but definitive shift in their reputation.

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VRScout

APRIL 26, 2020

Bizarre Barber , an Oculus Launchpad title, is a curious and playful haircutting adventure for all ages. That summer of 2018 we also participated in the Oculus Launchpad program and decided to develop a vertical slice of the game and submit it for the funding competition. As the game progresses, levels become harder.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In 2012, the first Oculus Rift emerged, triggering a burst of excitement followed by relative silence from consumers. However, when the pandemic struck in 2020, it became a critical tool for keeping people connected, engaged, and creative. To date, around 80 percent of businesses say they have considered investing in VR, reports show.

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VRScout

MARCH 9, 2017

The latest edition to the Lowe’s Innovation Labs’ Holoroom experience, Holoroom How To is an on-demand virtual reality tool that uses said immersive tech combined with step-by-step instructions to educate and assist users in the proper completion of a variety of complex home projects.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Wiltshire had to do it inside of Tilt Brush , a tool he’d never used before as part of a campaign named ‘Drawn At First Sight’ You can see the results in the video below. It’s an advert for the car itself, of course, but it’s still a great showcase of how versatile a tool Tilt Brush can be.

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