Next Reality AR

JULY 30, 2018

In the lead up to the Magic Leap One launch, Magic Leap has been coy about what the actual field of view (FoV) is for its first commercial product. Now, a developer noticed that the client-side source code of the FoV documentation (published last month as a placeholder with the just the text "Coming soon on launch day!") already included the final text of the document in a commented-out block of markdown, and has revealed the tightly held mystery.

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Road to VR

JULY 30, 2018

Today Google has launched an update for Chrome, bringing support for Daydream headsets including the View and the Lenovo Mirage Solo. Google today announced that Chrome for Android is getting an update that brings proper VR support to Daydream headsets. The update is available starting now; those using Android phones need only to update their Chrome app, at which point they’ll find the app ready to launch in the headset alongside their other VR apps.

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Next Reality AR

JULY 30, 2018

Over the past few weeks, a trio of developer lessons (one of which was revealed in Magic Leap's most recent Twitch livestream) have revealed samples of experiences that are possible while using the Magic Leap One. Now, a developer has tipped us off to some of the assets related to a fourth, unpublished lesson, called "Blink," from within the dark recesses of the Creator Portal.

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VRScout

JULY 30, 2018

The biggest video-sharing platform in the world arrives on the Gear VR with all new features and content. Already a dominant application on the HTC Vive, PlayStation VR and Google Daydream platforms, Google’s immensely popular YouTube VR experience is now available on the Samsung Gear VR. The long-awaited app is a welcomed sight for Gear VR owners, finally providing an alternative to the previous method which involved clumsily navigating to the official YouTube website through the Gear VR web br

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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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Next Reality AR

JULY 30, 2018

The Magic Leap One: Creator Edition has been teased for months now, and while we still don't know exactly when the sales will begin, it can't be long now because we've discovered a couple of new hints that the device's launch is imminent, hiding in plain sight on the company's website. For those who aren't already logged into the Magic Leap creator portal, if you visit "magicleap.com/reserve" you'll find a message that reads "Sign In to Magic Leap ID to get your Magic Leap One…" Alas, the sales

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Next Reality AR

JULY 30, 2018

The latest preview build for Microsoft HoloLens is packed with new sharing features, including support for the Miracast protocol. Available in the Insider Preview RS5 for the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, Miracast enables HoloLens users to mirror their view to a nearby Surface device or TVs and monitors equipped with a Microsoft display adapter. To activate the function, users can select "Connect" from the "Start" menu and then select the target device.

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Road to VR

JULY 30, 2018

Moss , the acclaimed VR adventure platformer, has been updated on SteamVR with official support for Windows VR headsets and a slew of new control options to make the game easier to play with Vive controllers. Formerly exclusive to PlayStation VR, Moss launched on SteamVR and Oculus in early June. At the game’s PC launch, the title only officially supported the Vive and Rift, despite Windows VR headsets technically being compatible with SteamVR.

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Next Reality AR

JULY 30, 2018

Last week, Magic Leap gave us an additional peek at its Lumin OS and more tutorials that show how its device works with virtual content. But details about the hardware wasn't included in the array of new information. Now, thanks to a developer with a keen eye for source code, we have more information regarding how the Magic Leap One will actually operate while in use.

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Road to VR

JULY 30, 2018

Big Dorks Entertainment, a studio founded by former Epic Games Lead Designer Lee Perry, is coming out with a new real-time strategy game soon. Dubbed MoonStrike, you’ll battle other users online to take over planets as fast as possible, build ships, and eventually conquer the galaxy. MoonStrike is said to include three-player multiplayer, and cross-platform play for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.

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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.

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Next Reality AR

JULY 30, 2018

The Magic Leap One: Creator Edition has been teased for months now, and while we still don't know exactly when the sales will begin, it can't be long now because we've discovered a couple of new hints that the device's launch is imminent, hiding in plain sight on the company's website. For those who aren't already registered with the Magic Leap website, if you visit "magicleap.com/reserve" you'll find a message that reads "Sign In to Magic Leap ID to get your Magic Leap One…" Alas, the sales doo

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Road to VR

JULY 30, 2018

Though a release date still hasn’t been announced, lightsaber VR rhythm game Beat Saber was confirmed earlier this year to be coming to PSVR. Now PlayStation Underground, Sony’s official video series, is showing the game in action on the system, including a full playthrough of the PlayStation VR exclusive song, ‘Kumquat’ In the video above, the PlayStation Underground folks play a few songs of Beat Saber on PSVR, offering a good look at how the game plays on PlayStation V

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EON Reality

JULY 30, 2018

Worldwide, there is a heavy focus across the manufacturing sector on digital transformation, industry 4.0 and stronger performance. While this sometimes gets framed as digital channels replacing the human touch, the key discussion points should be around the interface used to interact with machines, and how this enables data-driven decisions which provide a smarter, optimized services.

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Road to VR

JULY 30, 2018

They Suspect Nothing (2018) , the Oculus Go & Samsung Gear VR title from Coatsink Software , is getting its first big DLC since it initially launched back in May. Dubbed ‘Overclocked’ DLC, the expansion is coming free to owners of the game on August 3rd, 2018. Accompanying the new DLC is also the original soundtrack, which will be available on Spotify, iTunes and Amazon music.

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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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Slashgear

JULY 30, 2018

Google is bringing its Chrome Internet browser to the Daydream VR platform, the company has announced. The web browser will be available for both the Daydream View and Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream VR headsets, enabling users to directly access the Internet using Google’s own browser. Once installed, the user can launch Chrome directly from the VR platform’s home screen. … Continue reading.

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EnterpriseWear

JULY 30, 2018

Director of Technology – Strategic Innovation and Technology Alliances. The post Gary Binstock appeared first on BrainXchange.

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VeeR VR

JULY 30, 2018

To further improve VR creation experience, VeeR has officially launched VeeR Experience , which enables creators to easily edit their 360 footage with interactive components to create an engaging VR experience. Build your own interactive space where your audience can navigate their ways with hotspots and give them the freedom of choosing where and how they want to explore your story.

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EnterpriseWear

JULY 30, 2018

Director of Technology – Strategic Innovation and Technology Alliances. The post Gary Binstock appeared first on BrainXchange.

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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.

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VRScout

JULY 30, 2018

Intel and The Smithsonian partner with Sansar to bring museum experiences to everyone. Linden Lab’s Sansar just announced a partnership with Intel and the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) to provide virtual access to the museum’s Renwick Gallery collections, as well as its research and educational resources. “With Sansar, we hope not only to make the museum experience more accessible, but to also let people curate their own experiences and share their unique perspectives with the world,” s

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