XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Demand for immersive experiences is growing in virtually every industry. Currently, the extended reality (XR) market is growing at a phenomenal CAGR of 48.3%, as innovative companies continue to uncover the benefits of unique, virtual landscapes. In recent years, more business-focused use cases for XR have begun to emerge. We now see VR (Virtual Reality) AR (Augmented Reality) and MR (Mixed Reality) as more than just avenues for entertainment.

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DECEMBER 29, 2022

Meta’s acquisition march continues as the tech giant quietly confirms it’s now acquired Belgian-Dutch company Luxexcel. Founded in 2009, Luxexcel is best known for 3D printing prescription lenses. Initially reported by Belgian newspaper De Tijd , a Meta spokesperson confirmed the news to UploadVR, releasing a short prepared statement: “We’re excited that the Luxexcel team has joined Meta, deepening the existing partnership between the two companies.” The acquisition cost

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Augmented Reality (AR) is everywhere. People use AR apps to play games, learn, and shop for products. According to Grand View Research findings, the AR market could top $340.16 billion by 2028. This makes it one of the fastest-growing technologies in the world, and retail is no exception. Also, consumers and buyers struggle with a future where face-to-face interactions are less commonplace.

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DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Meta Quest ‘Celebrate 2023’ sale is now live, offering new discounts into next year. While the ‘ Season of Savings ’ sale only just finished, Celebrate 2023 marks Meta’s second big sale this month alone. Alongside the seemingly obligatory Vader Immortal pack , priced this time at $20.99, there’s several new bundles to choose from. First up is the Survival Mode pack with Green Hell VR, Into The Radius and Red Matter 2 for $59.99.

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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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Charlie Fink

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Quest App is ranked #1 in the App Store.

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VRGames

DECEMBER 29, 2022

AI Silk, a Tokyo-based wearable-tech startup and Tohoku University spinoff, is set to unveil their new Lead Skin haptic gloves at CES 2023 next month. This revolutionary product combines finger tracking technology and electrical haptic pulse feedback for an unparalleled virtual experience. Weighing just 13.5oz (380g), the Lead Skin controller features a gauntlet that houses […].

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DECEMBER 29, 2022

Publisher Fun Train confirmed its upcoming survival horror sequel, The Exorcist: Legion VR SIN, will now release in the second half of 2023. First announced with a late 2022 release window, The Exorcist: Legion VR SIN is being developed by Twilight Zone VR studio Pocket Money Games instead of Legion’s original team, Wolf & Wood. It promises a new solo campaign and full online co-op, but unfortunately, we haven’t heard much else since the reveal.

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VRGames

DECEMBER 29, 2022

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The media and entertainment metaverse , complete with 3D avatars, is no longer a distant prospect. Today’s companies now build immersive tech solutions at scale to facilitate the future of XR socialising. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic , companies are set to reshape the industry with high-tech creativity and ingenuity. These experiences will no longer function like webinars or VR apps, but will converge virtual spaces with interoperable, engaging content.

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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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ARPost

DECEMBER 29, 2022

We first met homeAR in March. The solution for homebuilders and their clients creates virtual models of homes that are visible on-site or in a “dollhouse mode” from anywhere. So, what’s next? Entire AR communities? Actually, yes. Other recent updates to the platform include an “Always-On” feature and more compatibility with other applications. Welcome homeAR.

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