Next Reality AR

APRIL 10, 2018

Although the HoloLens is still primarily the domain of developers and researchers, the device is nevertheless on the cutting edge of showing us what will be possible with augmented reality in the coming years. The latest example comes via Microsoft Japan and a new concept video that shows off how the HoloLens will be used in the relatively near future to pilot autonomous ships.

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VRScout

APRIL 10, 2018

The company reveals plans to release their prototype design for a $100 hand-tracking AR headset. If you’re looking to add accurate hand-tracking technology to your VR or AR experience, there are few options outside Leap Motion technology. The American computer sensor hardware manufacturer provides some of the highest commercial quality gesture-tracking devices on the market at some of the most competitive prices available.

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Road to VR

APRIL 10, 2018

Infinadeck is an active omni-directional VR treadmill that lets you walk in any direction. Compared to others, which generally rely on low friction surfaces to emulate the act of walking, Infinadeck’s design actually has a tread that moves beneath you, leading to a much more natural gait. Having stepped on the latest Infinadeck prototype, the VR treadmill is making strides toward a truly compelling solution for artificial locomotion in VR.

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VRScout

APRIL 10, 2018

Step into the shoes of Superintendent Chalmers and relive this iconic Simpson’s moment in 360-degrees. The denizens of the internet are responsible for some truly bizarre memes. More often than not the most popular trends in circulation are the most obscure and senseless. Perfect examples include everything from an unfiltered fascination in Jerry Seinfeld’s lukewarm 2007 animated film Bee Movie , to a crudely designed model of Knuckles from the Sonic franchise clucking insensately.

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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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Road to VR

APRIL 10, 2018

This week at NAB Show in Las Vegas, the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG), the international committee behind the titular image compression standard, unveiled JPEG XS, a new format that is touted as a lower energy compression solution that provides higher quality images at low latency over broadband networks such as 5G. Considering the current state of livestreaming VR video, including 360 & 180-degree video and the burgeoning field of light field-based captures, a new compression sta

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Road to VR

APRIL 10, 2018

Realities is a VR photogrammetry showcase featuring detailed photogramatic scans from a handful of interesting locations around the world. In collaboration with Canadian television channel TV5’s documentary series Terre d’Exploration , the first of three new scenes from the Canadian wilderness is available today, with the others set to unlock later this month, coinciding with episodes from the show.

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Road to VR

APRIL 10, 2018

Bethesda’s recent flatscreen-to-VR ports, Skyrim VR and Fallout 4 VR , face a few common challenges in terms of immersion. Neither are perfect, but at this point in time, both games represent something VR users haven’t had yet: vast and rich open-world adventures that offer a high degree of customization and replayability—so called real AAA VR games.

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Road to VR

APRIL 10, 2018

Bandai Namco has teased One Piece fans for some time now with images and trailers of the PSVR exclusive experience One Piece: Grand Cruise. The company has now given a firm release date in North America and Europe: May 22nd. As the first One Piece VR experience, Grand Cruise puts you on the deck of the Thousand Sunny ship with the Straw Hat Crew; Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Sanji and many more characters from the show.

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