Fri.Apr 10, 2020

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How to view your 3D models in VR in Blender

The Ghost Howls

Some days ago, the popular opensource 3D modeling software Blender has launched a new VR view tool to let you see your 3D scene in VR! You could already use Blender in XR with the MARUI plugin, but here we’re talking about the official support by the Blender Foundation , that comes with version 2.83. All the 3D Artists’ community got hyped about this because it is very cool.

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XR Talks: Can AR Unlock Remote Collaboration?

AR Insider

XR Talks is a series that features the best presentations and educational videos from the XR universe. It includes embedded video, as well as narrative analysis and top takeaways. Speakers’ opinions are their own. One of AR’s promises ( along with VR ) is to bring far-flung colleagues together for interpersonal interactions. This is an AR use case that’s been imagined and envisioned for a while.

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Physics Playground Is A Boneworks-Style VR Sandbox Available Free On Oculus Quest

VRScout

One of the most downloaded apps on SideQuest just got even better. Today’s launch of Update v1.2.1 for Physics Playground adds a whole suit of new features to the popular VR sandbox experience, including full-body physics, a brand new playground environment, improved NPC physics, new weaponry and tools, and a slew of other additions and optimizations; it’s basically Boneworks Lite for the Oculus Quest.

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Collaborating in XR

Tech Trends VR

How immersive technology can help us better connect with one another in the #COVID19 age. “Even in times of global pandemic, no one has to be alone. COVID-19 has forced us apart, but technology makes it possible for us to work, learn, and interact with one another, while remaining physically distant.”. From technical terms to hardware and the right platforms to meet your specific needs, the guide should serve as a primer for newbies and a refresher for jaded pros Click To Tweet.

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The Future of eLearning in 2022: A Sensitive Eye for Authentic Translation and Localization

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.

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HTC to Offer VR Event Spaces to Companies Looking to Go Virtual

Road to VR

In the time of social distancing and the new work-at-home culture, video conferencing has undoubtedly become king. Companies looking to get a little more out of meetings though, namely the ability to virtually chat face-to-face with colleagues, might be surprised to learn that HTC will soon be offering its own social VR platform soon. Announced on Twitter by HTC Vive China President Alvin Wang Graylin, the company is pitching a virtual meeting service now that it says will be both budget and cli

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Physics Simulator ‘Universe Sandbox’ Comes to Magic Leap 1

Road to VR

Universe Sandbox, the physics-based space simulator from Giant Army , made a splash on PC back in 2015, later getting VR support so you could physically smash the Moon into the Earth with your own two hands. Now Giant Army has released a version of its galactic physics sandbox on Magic Leap 1, bringing what the studio says an “undiluted” experience. “The experience is a vast physical simulation that pushes the performance boundaries of what the Magic Leap platform can do,̶

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Apple to Acquire NextVR For Approximately $100 Million

TechPrior

Apple has always been at the forefront for all kinds of augmented reality innovations and has always had ambitious plans for the future of AR and VR. As a part of its next promising venture, Apple is in the process of acquiring NextVR; a California based VR company. NextVR is a popular VR company in Orange County, California that has entertained users for a decade with its entertaining VR experiences using headsets from HTC, PlayStation, Microsoft, Lenovo, and Oculus.

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Introducing ‘Supernatural,’ a Fun New Way to Stay Fit in VR

Oculus

Get ready for a cardio workout that’s fun, fast, and intuitive. Supernatural features an unforgettable on-demand workout adventure, and it’s coming to Oculus Quest on.

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Snapchat Introduces AR Lenses for COVID-19 Donations

TechPrior

The world is in a crisis as we are facing an apocalypse or something equally scary. The coronavirus pandemic has us all in quarantine, and in the meantime, Snapchat has launched its all-new AR lenses to support the World Health Organization (WHO). These AR lenses essentially connect users to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund initiated by the WHO.

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How to Train Employees 65% Faster With Virtual Reality

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.

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Behind the Scenes of ‘B-Team,’ Part 3 of 3

Oculus

In Part 1 of this three-part series, we looked at B-Team’s campaign runner missions and Endless Runner mode. Next, the series continued with an overview.

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Fashion Is the Perfect Fit for Augmented Reality

ARPost

The fashion industry is tailor-made for an augmented reality explosion. Just picture yourself trying on different shirts digitally; it’s too good. From virtual try-ons, to detailed product inspection, to camera activated logos, to what my mom calls “bright and shiny” camera filters – what we wear will come to life in the virtual world. Snapchat was the first to discover the power of augmenting the selfie.

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Oculus Picks: Cozy Up With Cuddly Creatures

Oculus

Ever wanted to mingle with mystical creatures or make friends with a furry fairytale hero? These games on Quest let you do just that. Filled.

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