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Supernatural’s One-On-One Coaching Takes VR Fitness To The Next Level

VRScout

The all-in-one immersive fitness platform is available now via the Oculus Store. Today marks the launch of Supernatural on Oculus Quest, a brand new title from VR/AR developer WITHIN that promises users an “unforgettable on-demand workout” experience unlike anything available on VR headsets at the moment. This week I was able to go hands-on with several of these high-intensity cardio workouts prior to the apps launch, and I’m happy to report that each and every routine thorough

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5 Pro Tips for Producing VR Events

AR Insider

This article is the latest in AR Insider’s editorial contributor program. Find out more or contact us to participate here. Authors’ opinions are their own. . What’s it Really Like to Host a Live Event in VR? by Matthew Wren. TL:DR – On April 1, 2020, VR/AR Chicago hosted our monthly event in VR. The biggest three takeaways are: 1. prep and plan just like you would for an in person event; 2. be ready to handle technical issues; 3. prepare your audience for the new environ

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Relive The Glory Days Of 90’s Gaming With Pixel Ripped 1995, Available Now

VRScout

The sequel to 2018’s retro VR adventure offers double the action and triple the nostalgia. Growing up in the 1990’s, few things were more important to a child than their Playstation or Nintendo 64. Today, the 90’s is considered to be one of the most important eras for video games, marking the dramatic transition from 16-bit to 32-bit platforms as well as the introduction of affordable at-home consoles.

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The 3 Most Common Arguments Against VR Why They’re Wrong

Road to VR

With the recent release of Half-Life: Alyx , VR has been thrust into the spotlight of the mainstream gaming audience. While players and critics alike have universally praised the game, pushing it to become one of Steam’s best rated games ever , plenty of folks not interested in VR have levied common fallacious arguments about why VR is a dead-end technology.

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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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Case Study: Industrial AR Isn’t a Silver Bullet

AR Insider

AR Insider Case Studies examine learnings from industrial AR deployments. This post extracts a case study from ARtillery Intelligence’s recent report, Industrial AR: Benefits & Barriers. See more or subscribe here. Early stages of industrial AR have given us plenty of glowing case studies from pilot projects. But the dreaded “pilot purgatory” often stalls deployment and makes long-term adoption relatively rare.

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Quick Start Video Guide for Personal Computers

EON Reality

For those who prefer to use the AVR Platform from a personal computer, the previous Quick Start Guide for mobile devices and tablets might not have been what you were looking for. Fear not, as EON Reality is happy to introduce the new Desktop Quick Start Guide to show users how easy it is to create brand new content and lessons from the comfort of a normal PC.

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Investing in Immersive Technology - Jason Moser of The Motley Fool

Everything VR & AR

Tyler and Sophia chat with Jason Moser of Motley Fool to talk about the trajectory of virtual and augmented reality and why he and his clients are looking forward to immersive technology companies going public. Connect with Jason for the best stock advice on immersive technology: Twitter: @TMFJMo Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with this worldwide organization to help gain exposure and share ideas and best practices with other e

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New EON Reality Interactive Digital Center at University of the Western Cape Will Teach Students How to Develop AR and VR Products

EON Reality

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) and EON Reality have partnered to create an innovative Interactive Digital Center in a bid to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on basic and higher education. The Interactive Digital Center (IDC) will teach students how to develop Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality products — both remotely and in a formal class environment.

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Workout Near, Go Far: Stay Fit with ‘Supernatural,’ the Daily Fitness Adventure Out Now on Oculus Quest

Oculus

Earlier this month, we partnered with developer Within to reveal Supernatural, a virtual fitness experience that combines expert coaching with daily full-body workouts. In the.

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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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How we are coping with COVID-19

VR Lens Blog

COVID-19 came suddenly and upended our everyday life, disrupting daily activities and businesses. In spite of the challenges, we at VR Lens Lab are keeping a cool head so that you can continue to enjoy the best possible products and service. Since early April, we have started offering UPS and FedEx Express to help move orders quickly through the chain.

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Explore New Modes and Maps in ‘Dead and Buried II: Reloaded’

Oculus

Dead and Buried II is a fast-paced multiplayer shooter set in a supernatural Wild West. The sequel to the beloved Rift and Oculus Go game.

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VIVE Walks You Through Pre-and-Post Launch Marketing in Fourth GDC Webinar

ARPost

VIVE held their fourth weekly webinar on Tuesday, April 21. The webinars have been and remain ongoing as a replacement for the company’s scheduled GDC content after the globally anticipated event was canceled due to coronavirus. Marketing VR Games. The talk , given by VIVEPORT Senior Manager Thomas Gratz, shared “Lessons Learned from Marketing 100+ VR Games.”. “ My hope is that you’ll be able to come away with some practical and actionable advice to really improve your marketing as you approach

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Relive Gaming Glory in ‘Pixel Ripped 1995,’ Now Available on Quest and the Rift Platform

Oculus

Experience the glory days of 16-bit and 32-bit gaming all over again with Pixel Ripped 1995, the latest VR adventure from studio ARVORE. Sequel to.

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Are You Still Watching? How to Create Engaging Presentations for Virtual Learning

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.

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Oculus Picks: Explore Nature on Quest

Oculus

Touring the great outdoors is easier than ever before with these experiences on Oculus Quest. You can explore all kinds of exotic locations, from tropical.

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