The Ghost Howls
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
You all know that I am a big fan of the Kinect. My story in the virtual reality ecosystem is deeply interwoven to the presence of this sensor , since I entered the VR field in 2014 with a startup on full body virtual reality (called Immotionar ) that was able to offer the user its full body in VR thanks to the mixing of an array of Kinects and a VR headset.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Microsoft debuts their latest mixed reality device at Mobile World Conference 2019. OK, I will be able give a more definite verdict after I actually get a hands-on demo first thing tomorrow, but in the meantime, here are our first impressions from having seen the live demos on the stage here at MWC Barcelona. “When you change the way you see the world, you change the world you see, and this is what has happened with the HoloLens,” said Satya Nadella as he kicked off the much-anticipated launch,
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Road to VR
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
HTC today introduced its ‘5G Hub’ product, a 5G mobile hotspot mashed up with a media streaming device and a digital assistant. And “coming soon” is “cloud-based virtual reality” which promises to stream VR content directly to the Vive Focus, ‘no PC required’ Sounds great, and all you’ll need to wait for is the launch of a consumer version of the headset and hopeful deployment of massive new connectivity and cloud infrastructures.
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Now that we've officially seen the HoloLens 2 and Microsoft has shown off the improvements and new superpowers of the augmented reality headset, what about the specs? Luckily, Microsoft has laid bare the full specifications for its next-generation headset. Let's dive in and see what $3,500 buys. Video: Display Optics: See-through holographic lenses (waveguides) Resolution: 2k 3:2 light engines Holographic Density: >2.5k radiants (light points per radian) Eye-based Rendering: Display optimization
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
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Following its fourth update this week, there are no plans for further updates to Marvel Powers United VR (2018) , an Oculus spokesperson has confirmed to Road to VR. For developer Sanzaru Games, publisher Oculus Studios, and Rift owners alike, the focus is on the future. Developed by Sanzaru Games and published by Oculus Studios, the Rift-exclusive Marvel Powers United VR launched in July 2018, representing one of Oculus’ biggest content investments to date.
Virtual Reality Pulse brings together the best content for VR professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Go on a spacewalk, relax at a New Years party, enter an arcade-style shoot-em-up, and much more. Desirium is an Oculus Go/Viveport app that packages 15+ VR experiences into a single portal. Offering a welcome mat to all users of mobile VR, Desirium offers its content in levels of intensity from “Beginner” to “Master”, with entirely different experiences living behind each option.
Zappar
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Looking to the future of physical retail with AR. Brick and mortar stores are evolving, offering new experiences that build relationships with customers in ways that simply cannot be replicated online. This is changing the way we shop - and AR is at the forefront.
InstaVR
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
With the release of the Oculus Go headset, many InstaVR clients learned about the benefits of using something called Release Channels. You could take your InstaVR-generated Oculus Go app and easily distribute it globally — to other offices, partners, clients, and more. It’s the easiest way to get your VR app on specific Oculus Go headsets without physically having to touch the headset.
Zappar
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
We examine the AR landscape for 2019 and how brands and creatives alike can leverage the power AR through ZapWorks. We discuss key industry advancements such as ARKit, ARCore, WebAR and assess content delivery methods, including Snap, Facebook, QR Codes and Zappar's native app capabilities.
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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.
Zappar
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Our expert predictions for the future of augmented reality in 2019. Last year we made a number of predictions about what could happen in the AR space during 2018 and as we wrap up the year, it’s time to take a look back and see which predictions did come true, which we are still anticipating, and some new predictions for the coming year!
Zappar
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
User-centric design is a crucial part of the AR design process. This blog draws on the expertise of our UI, UX and QA teams so you can learn how to create engaging, easy-to-use AR experiences that users will love.
Zappar
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
We reveal the best augmented reality experiences of 2018. This has been an incredible, transformative year for both the AR sector and Zappar as a business. As the medium evolves in terms of the scale and quality of experiences, so too has the creative community supporting it - coming up with endlessly interesting and immersive new ways to push the technology.
Zappar
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Our major new update brings Sketchfab integration and face tracking functionality to ZapWorks Studio 6. The latest version of our AR creation toolkit is our most powerful, feature-rich and accessible yet, empowering you to create experiences that will engage and amaze your audience.
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.
Zappar
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Exploring the capability of product packaging to deliver the greatest always-on owned media channel and user data resource you never knew you had.
Zappar
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
A best practice guide for using augmented reality video. Our latest blog explores how to maximize the use of your video content by bringing it to life in AR.
Zappar
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
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