VRScout
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Finally, a headset for us lazy VR users. Japanese company Diver-X recently unveiled the HalfDive, a one-of-a-kind VR headset meant to be used in bed while laying down. The device employs a variety of features completely unique from that of conventional VR headsets, including a 3D audio system, immersive haptic feedback, and a distinctive control system.
The Ghost Howls
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Many people on social media advised me to try The Muse concert inside the new virtual events platform Stageverse … and so I did. I have no time today to write a full review for you (stay tuned on the HitMotion: Reloaded blog to discover why!), but I thought it could be interesting to write some short first impressions about it. Since I have worked on some VR concerts myself (and one even got featured on the Unity blog), I thought my opinion could be valuable for someone… at least for
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VRScout
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The groundbreaking XR festival brought together some of the greatest minds in the industry for a one-of-a-kind live event. “We are creating a world where anyone, anywhere may express his or her beliefs, no matter how singular, without fear of being coerced into silence or conformity.” – Extract from “ A Declaration of Independence in Cyberspace ” – John Perry Barlow 1996.
AR Insider
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
What are the biggest insights and observations in AR and adjacent sectors this week? Welcome to Reality Bytes, featuring lightning-round video commentary from AR Insider partner, M7 Innovations. The post Reality Bytes: Slack, Fortnite and Cameo Calls appeared first on AR Insider.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
To avoid awkward and sometimes disastrous learning content, instructional designers must use authentic translation in the right context to get optimal results. For example, even a simple phrase like “got milk” translates to “are you lactating” in Mexico. Can you imagine what a straight translation might do to your course? With over 317 million people in the US and over 6.7 billion potential customers in the world, personalizing training seems logical.
Road to VR
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Unplugged is an upcoming VR rhythm game which makes use of full finger-tracking for a Rock Band -like experience, but with an ‘air guitar’ instead of a plastic peripheral. Today developer Anotherway announced the game’s release date for October 21st on Oculus Quest, and affirmed that a PC VR version will launch later this year. As far as controllerless hand-tracking games on Quest go, the vast majority are using the tech for simple pinch and poke interactions (though we’v
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AR Insider
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
AR continues to prove itself as a shopping tool. It brings utility to consumers and strong ROI to brands and retailers. What are some of the levels this works on? Guest author April Miller breaks it down. The post 5 AR Benefits for Retailers appeared first on AR Insider.
Road to VR
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Cubism (2020) is consistently one of the best-rated games on Quest , and it just got a mess of new puzzles in a free update today which arrives to all supported headsets. Called ‘Volume 2’, the free update brings 30 new puzzles to the game, marking the one-year anniversary of its release back in September 2020. This, its creator Thomas Van Bouwel says, brings “several hours of new spatial reasoning puzzles for fans to play through.” If you haven’t played before, C
GizModo VR
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Evidence published this week not only changes the timing of human existence in southwestern North America but suggests that people remained in that location for at least 2,000 years. It’s a stunning revelation that indicates humans lived in areas below the ice sheets covering much of North America and the world at… Read more.
Road to VR
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Rhythm of the Universe: Ionia is a VR adventure that promises to take you to a fantastical world filled with musical flora and fauna. Despite some earnest attempts at worldbuilding, the end result is a thin and superficial theme park ride that bears a fleeting resemblance to its flashy promo trailer. Rhythm of the Universe: Ionia Details: Available On: Oculus Quest , SteamVR , PSVR.
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With a rapidly changing economy, Avangrid Renewables looked to virtual reality to develop a standardized form of immersive training in order to onboard and upskill technicians faster than ever before.
GizModo VR
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
In 1966, Isaac Asimov ’s Foundation trilogy was voted the best science fiction series of all time at the Hugo Awards. Other series have certainly surpassed it since then, although it’s still considered the work that codified the genre. Despite its fame, because the series is an epic on a galactic level told over the… Read more.
Digital Trends
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
We round up the best iPhone 13 Pro screen protectors, so you can guard Apple's brand new flagship and its luscious 120Hz display from cracks and other damage.
GizModo VR
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Delivery workers, accustomed to schlepping burrito bowls past armed robbers for table scraps, were granted some basic rights on Thursday by New York’s city council. In a nearly unanimous vote, they passed a suite of bills that will allow basic rights like bathroom access and minimum pay. Based on remarks made to THE… Read more.
Anand Tech
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
This week, Samsung LSI announced a new camera sensor that seemingly is pushing the limits of resolution within a mobile phone. The new S5KHP1, or simply HP1 sensor, pushes the resolution above 200 megapixels, almost doubling that of what’s currently being deployed in contemporary hardware in today’s phones.
Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon
Remote meetings are here to stay - and many are BORING. If you are trying to engage your learners (or any audience), compelling content is critical. But trying to create stimulating content with the same tools you’ve always had is hard, right? Thankfully, wrong! Terrific tools in PowerPoint along with visual assets help you create the kind of dynamic content you need to capture your remote audience’s attention, with functions that allow for interactive sequences and navigation.
GizModo VR
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
One of the main selling points for Google’s Pixel phone lineup has always been the cameras, and the Pixel 6 looks to continue that tradition. camera has long been the main selling point of Google’s Pixel smartphones. Read more.
Anand Tech
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Back in July, we reported that EVGA was teasing its first AMD-based motherboard since the AM2+ days. Fast forward to now, and that dream of an EVGA model for AMD's Ryzen processors led by in-house engineer and extreme overclocker Vince 'KINGPIN' Lucido is now a reality. The EVGA X570 Dark benefits from a large premium 17-phase power delivery (14+2+1) designed for pushing Ryzen 5000 to its limits and support for up to DDR4-4800 out of the box across two memory slots to minimize latenc
GizModo VR
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Thanks to dwindling water levels brought on by megadrought, there’s a one-in-three chance Lake Powell will drop below a critical threshold in the coming years. If it does, it would curtail hydropower generation at the second-largest reservoir in the West. Read more.
AffinityVr
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
A new title enters the market this month with procedurally generated tracks, special fight and logical scenes in a vertical world of beanstalks. The creators’ favorite fairy tale was Jack and the Beanstalk, and they believe you can become a hero in this new Realm not as Jack, but as a Stalker. Imagine a [.]. The post Rule the Unexpected. Become one of the legendary beanstalkers appeared first on Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Technology Latest News.
Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor
With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
GizModo VR
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Europe was considerably colder 44,000 years ago than previously thought, according to new research. The finding is forcing a rethink about early human migration patterns and where our ancestors preferred to settle. Read more.
Digital Trends
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Apple has said that if owners of the new iPhone 13 and new iPads restore the device from a backup, they may have trouble using Apple Music. But there's a fix.
GizModo VR
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
After blitzing the restaurant world with Impossible Burger, an actually good ground beef replacement, Impossible Foods is back with plant-based pork, and soon you’ll be able to order it from your favorite restaurants. Read more.
Digital Trends
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
A new European Union policy could force Apple to finally switch to USB-C despite its stubborn stance on the proprietary Lightning port.
Speaker: Treion Muller, Chief Strategy Officer at ELB Learning
Since when has learning and development (L&D) become such a negative experience with its intended learners? Could it be because learners have been conditioned by very poor learning experiences over the past two decades, combined with the kinks of technological innovation? Or is it because learning has typically been designed as a one-size-fits-all solution, despite the fact that humans are not clones?
GizModo VR
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Midnight Mass , the latest limited horror series coming to Netflix from The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor ’s Mike Flanagan, arrives tomorrow. It’s truly perfect timing for a pre-Halloween binge. But once you’ve devoured Midnight Mass —starring Hamish Linklater, Rahul Kohli, Annabeth Gish, and… Read more.
Digital Trends
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Is a bidet worth it for you? Bidets range from simple toilet attachments to complex devices with a variety of functions: Here's everything to know about bidets!
GizModo VR
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The good news: The Orville finally has a return date! The bad news: it’s not until March 2022. For those who’d almost forgotten about the Seth MacFarlane sci-fi series —a Star Trek riff that ended up carving out its own corner of the lovable-weirdos-in-space genre—well, that’s not too surprising; the season two finale… Read more.
Digital Trends
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Amazon's annual event will be in September. This is everything we hope to see announced for the upcoming year.
Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute
The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?
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