Road to VR
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Thanks to Steam’s hardware agnostic approach, it’s become the defacto repository of all things PC VR (excluding Oculus exclusives, of course). Every major PC VR headset is supported through the SteamVR platform, including Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Pimax, and Windows VR headsets; not to mention Oculus Quest, which thanks to Oculus Link lets you play PC VR games from the Oculus Store, Steam, and Viveport.
VRScout
DECEMBER 5, 2019
The experimental 3-minute short was filmed entirely using Spectacles 3. Earlier today, Snap Inc. unveiled a new Gucci-themed version of their latest Snapchat-friendly headset device, the Spectacles 3. Developed in collaboration with the luxury fashion brand, the new “Spectacles x Gucci” model features a brand new fashion-forward design complete with a generous helping of Gucci branding; because what’s the point of dropping a heap of cash on a Gucci product if you can’t flaunt it a little?
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ARPost
DECEMBER 5, 2019
When many of us think of XR technology, we think of its entertainment applications. However, a number of industries are also increasingly using it. But, how do people feel about that? According to a recent study by a tech group Mojo Vision , people feel pretty good about it. What Did Respondents Say? Mojo’s focus is on the future of technology. However, the survey, in which 1,000 employed Americans between the ages of 18 and 65 participated, also addressed attitudes towards XR technology today.
AR Insider
DECEMBER 5, 2019
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. . From WebAR to Wearables: The AR Moments of 2019 and What’s In Store for 2020. by Caspar Thykier. 2020 is already promising to be one of the most interesting years for AR yet, for both consumers and creators, and it is always fun to speculate and see how close to the mark we get.
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
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Qualcomm today announced Snapdragon XR2 5G, its latest chipset platform dedicated to the needs of standalone VR and AR headsets. The new platform is aimed at high-end devices with support for 3K × 3K displays at 90Hz, along with integrated 5G, accelerated AI processing, and up to seven simultaneous camera feeds for user and environment tracking. Qualcomm is the name when it comes to the guts which power standalone AR and VR headsets.
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Road to VR
DECEMBER 5, 2019
First launched on PC VR headsets back in March, indie studio Vitruvius VR is only a few weeks away from bringing its medieval melee adventure Shadow Legend VR (2019) to PSVR. Shadow Legend is now set to launch on PSVR on January 21st, 2020, and will be priced at $25. The game heavily features combat with swords, bows, and mage-based attacks, meaning users will need PS Move controllers to play.
Slashgear
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Pokémon Go maker Niantic plans to make an augmented reality headset using Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon XR2 Platform, paving the way to new games that integrate digital graphics with the real world. The collaboration will see the Niantic Real World Platform brought to not only Niantic’s hardware but opened to other developers who want to make vast, shared AR experiences.
EON Reality
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Extensive adoption and implementation of technology across the vast manufacturing sector continues to change the way businesses design, produce, and distribute goods. Last quarter, EON Reality’s office in Bologna , Italy collaborated with Confindustria to host a conference with multiple national and international manufacturing companies. WIth several businesses in attendance, stakeholders exchanged and shared their vision of the best practices for implementing and improving their operations thro
Slashgear
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Qualcomm has revealed its first mixed reality platform with 5G, the Snapdragon XR2 Platform, aiming to bring ubiquitous connectivity to augmented reality and virtual reality headsets and smart glasses. Debuting in reference design form today, Qualcomm’s headset still isn’t going to be mistaken for a sleek set of sunglasses, but the features might well make it worth it.
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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.
EON Reality
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Latest forecasts support optimism about augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) growing to a value of more than $44.7 billion worldwide by 2024. The UK is a key driver for these sectors within Europe, which is forecast to hold a 25% share of the global market behind only the US and the Asia-Pacific region. The innovative nature of British enterprises is critical as the technologies seek new use cases outside of the gaming industry.
Charlie Fink
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Qualcomm's next generation XR2 platform and new Snapdragon 865 chip set takes XR to the next level.
Peter Graham
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Yesterday, VRFocus reported on HTC Vive rolling out a new wireless service called Viveport Streaming , allowing Vive Focus Plus users to play Viveport Infinity videogames from their PC. Today, the platform is expanding its support to Oculus Quest thanks to Oculus Link. With the launch of Oculus Link in November , owners of the standalone headset could play Oculus Rift titles via a cable, just so long as the cable was compatible and their PC met the required specifications.
Everything VR & AR
DECEMBER 5, 2019
In another special episode from Microsoft Ignite. Sophia Moshasha and producer Donny Neufuss sit down with Amy Scarfone the Principal Design Manager at Microsoft Mixed Reality. They discuss the exciting work Amy is doing with the SharePoint Spaces team in mixed reality. Connect with Amy: Web: [link] Linkedin: [link] Twitter: @okscarfone 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 sh
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.
Peter Graham
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Unlike other virtual reality (VR) headsets like the HTC VIve Pro Eye which are geared towards enterprise applications, PlayStation VR is solely a consumer-focused product due to its connectivity to PlayStation 4. A recently published patent shows that Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has been experimenting with more than just VR gaming, looking to expand into teleconferencing with a device that mirrors user feedback.
Oculus
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Join the League of Adventurers for an epic adventure like no other as you brave treacherous terrain and untold mysteries. Puzzle your way through the.
Peter Graham
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Later today sees Vertigo Games and Jaywalkers Interactive launch a dedicated version of Arizona Sunshine for Oculus Quest. The title has been specially rebuilt for the standalone headset whilst retaining the features that have made the videogame so popular. Adding to the launch the developers have revealed the DLC roadmap, offering both free content and paid DLC.
Oculus
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Awarded the Gold for Best Game at the Halo Awards during VR Days Europe 2019, Death Lap puts you behind the wheel in a darkly.
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.
Peter Graham
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Virtual reality (VR) developer Mirowin’s first title was wild west style shooter Guns’n’Stories: Bulletproof VR, arriving in Early Access back in 2017 followed by a full launch in 2018. Today, the studio will be launching its next project, another first-person shooter (FPS) but this time with a futuristic feel, Boiling Steel. .
Oculus
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Arizona Sunshine for Oculus Quest has arrived! Check out the live-action launch trailer here.
Peter Graham
DECEMBER 5, 2019
It’s been a while since VRFocus’ last gameplay video so with Christmas coming up it was time for something special. And what better headset to choose than Oculus Quest in conjunction with upcoming racer Radial-G: Proteus from Things3D. As you’ll see from the accompanying video Radial-G: Proteus is a futuristic sci-fi racer involving anti-gravity vehicles, weapons and some insane tracks.
Tech Trends VR
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Qualcomm’s futureproof XR2 chip has got us excited. . By Sophia Edelblute and Tara Mendenhall. Today Qualcomm has announced the release of the Snapdragon XR2, which the San Diego-based tech giant claims will fundamentally transform the entire XR user experience. For those unfamiliar with the term, the XR umbrella covers the entire immersive spectrum of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR).
Speaker: Treion Muller, Chief Strategy Officer at ELB Learning
Since when has learning and development (L&D) become such a negative experience with its intended learners? Could it be because learners have been conditioned by very poor learning experiences over the past two decades, combined with the kinks of technological innovation? Or is it because learning has typically been designed as a one-size-fits-all solution, despite the fact that humans are not clones?
Peter Graham
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Yomuneco Inc’s. Swords of Gargantua offers players on multiple VR headsets the chance to engage in some brutal melee combat across both single-player and multiplayer modes. Today, the studio has launched the Tesseract Abyss update adding a wealth of new content. . Swords of Gargantua – Tesseract Abyss is a new adventure mode adding more role-playing game (RPG) style elements, enriching the gameplay depth.
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