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Google & Red Bull Launch AR-Enhanced On-Demand Video Experience

VRScout

Google has partnered with Red Bull TV to launch a brand new AR-enhanced on-demand video experience following Canadian-born climber and paraglider pilot Will Gadd as he scales the legendary ice caps of Mount Kilimanjaro in an effort to show the devastating impact of climate change on the rapidly-changing environment.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.07.18): Roblox is coming to Quest, Google has an unclear XR vision, and more!

The Ghost Howls

More info (Roblox is coming to Quest — Road To VR) More info (Roblox is coming to Quest — Upload VR) More info (Roblox on Quest may increase scrutiny on the platform) Other relevant news (Image by WIRED) Mark Lucovsky has left Google Mark Lucovsky has just left Google. The result is so cool that I invite you all to watch this video.

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What is Google ARCore?

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

We see evidence of augmented experiences on social media through 360-degree photos and videos. 2023: Enter Google ARCore Google’s convenient and easy-to-access ARSDK facilitates the development of WebAR experiences for cross-platform delivery. It’s the Google version of the “ARKit” experience from Apple.

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Daydream-ready Phone Minimum Requirements Detailed in Android Documentation

Road to VR

The latest Compatibility Definition Document for Android includes a new section specifying what’s required from a ‘Daydream-ready’ phone. Daydream VR is Google’s new high-end mobile VR platform, built directly into Android, but it only works with specially designed phones.

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Google Glass Resumes Public AR Testing

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Google reentered the augmented reality (AR) technology scene on Tuesday by announcing new public testing plans for its smart glasses prototype. During testing, Google will deploy prototypes to Google staff and “trusted testers.” Google (@Google) May 11, 2022. Live AR Translation.

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Using Google Earth VR to Study Awe – Towards a Virtual Overview Effect

Road to VR

Denise Quesnel is a graduate student at Simon Frasier University’s iSpace Lab , and she has been studying the process of invoking awe using Google Earth VR. Anecdotally, I think that it’s certainly possible as I reported my own experience of having a virtual overview effect in my interview with Google Earth VR engineers.

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Documenting the Evolution of VR Headsets with Zenka’s Sculptures

Road to VR

The artist Zenka has been documenting the evolution of virtual reality by making raku sculptures of VR headsets. Zenka feels the same way about VR and AR headsets as we start to see more patents like Sony’s smart eye contacts or Google’s cyborg eye implants. LISTEN TO THE VOICES OF VR PODCAST. Support Voices of VR.