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Microsoft Partners With Unity On HoloLens 2 Development Edition

VRScout

The developer-focused release includes $500 in free Azure credits, 3-month free trials of Unity Pro. Following the announcement of the Microsoft HoloLens 2, Unity has revealed a new partnership with the US-based multinational technology company to release a developer-focused version of the upcoming mixed reality headset. The Microsoft HoloLens 2 Developer Edition will include the latest HoloLens headset alongside $500 in free Azure credits plus a three-month trial of both Unity Pro and PiXYZ plu

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What is the Oculus Quest? Read here description, specs, price and how to preorder it (even from China)!

The Ghost Howls

Yesterday I detailed you what is the Oculus Rift S , while today I want to write you a recap about what is the Oculus Quest , the most awaited virtual reality headset of 2019. I will briefly go towards its features, specifications, pros and cons, so that you will be able to decide if it is the headset for you. What Is the Oculus Quest? Oculus Quest is the first standalone 6 DOF virtual reality headset by Oculus. “Standalone” means that it is an all-in-one headset that doesn’t r

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Strike A Pose With Detective Pikachu In Google’s Latest AR Playmoji Release

VRScout

Just when you thought Mr. Mime couldn’t get any creepier… For the past 20 years, the Pokemon franchise has established itself as one of the most recognizable and successful media properties in history. The legendary series has spawned multiple television shows, 18 animated films, an endless lineup of exclusive merchandise, and 122 video game releases, along with countless other immensely popular iterations.

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Microsoft Launches HoloLens 2 Development Edition, Offers Free Unity Pro & PiXYZ Plugin Trial Package

Next Reality AR

Much of the excitement around the HoloLens 2 has moved on to many wondering when we'll finally be able to get our hands on what is now the best augmented reality device on the market. In the meantime, Microsoft has decided to introduce a new package called the HoloLens 2 Development Edition, which comes bundled with a couple of valuable software add-ons from Unity, as well as an opportunity to save some cash on your Azure usage.

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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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Magic Leap Raises $280M from Japanese Telecom NTT DOCOMO

Road to VR

Magic Leap, one of the most well-funded startups in history, just took on a $280 million investment from Japan-based mobile phone operator NTT DOCOMO. As Japan’s largest mobile operator, Docomo is slated to be Magic Leap’s exclusive telecommunications partner in Japan. Similar to Magic Leap’s exclusivity agreement with AT&T in the US, the partnership puts strong emphasis on the country’s upcoming 5G infrastructure.

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Microsoft Aims to Get More Devs into AR with New HoloLens 2 Development Edition

Road to VR

Microsoft today announced they’re releasing a developer-focused HoloLens 2 bundle that aims to make the AR headset and software tools more accessible to developers and businesses. Aptly named the HoloLens 2 Development Edition, Microsoft is pitching the bundle staring at $99 per month/per user. The bundle includes the HoloLens 2 hardware, $500.00 in Azure credits for use with the company’s Azure mixed reality services , and a three-month free trial of Unity Pro and the Unity PiXYZ Pl

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Niantic Launches Harry Potter Wizards Unite as Beta in Australia & New Zealand

Next Reality AR

The long-awaited augmented reality game based on the Harry Potter franchise from Pokémon GO masterminds Niantic is closer to release, as the developer has begun public beta testing of the app. On Tuesday, the beta version of Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, built in partnership with Niantic, Warner Bros., and Portkey Games, launched published to Google Play and the App Store in Australia.

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EON Reality to Give Keynote Speech at Bologna Medicina Global Festival

EON Reality

The 5th annual Medical Science Festival will be held in Bologna May 9-12 2019, and EON Reality will be one of the core businesses delivering a keynote talk. The 2019 edition of the Medical Science Festival / Festival Della Scienza Medica, will focus on ‘The Intelligence of Health.’ Alongside internationally famous scientists, Nobel Prize winners and well-known researchers across all fields of medical science, EON Reality former UK Chairman, Ken Swain, will be delivering a talk about

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Adam Molnar of Neurable

Everything VR & AR

Adam Molnar, Co-Founder of Neurable, joins us to take a deep dive on the potential of cognitive behavior driven virtual and augmented reality.

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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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Studio 6 update - world tracking is here

Zappar

Our latest ZapWorks Studio 6 update brings an unprecedented set of new features to create the complete AR creative toolkit. Building on the implementation of face tracking and Sketchfab integration, this build brings powerful world tracking with ARKit and ARCore support, and a wide range of versatile templates to make Studio 6 one of the most versatile and powerful AR toolkits on the market.

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How to Fund Your Next VR Project

SpringboardVR

With René Pinnell from Kaleidoscope Thank you to all who were able to join last week’s webcast! In the webcast, René Pinnell of Kaleidoscope spoke about how they are bringing together creators, investors, and industry leaders to help fund the next wave of great immersive art and entertainment projects. The presentation was followed by a live Q&A that answered questions around how to get involved with Kaleidoscope and more!

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