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Standalone 5G headsets are coming in 2021

The Ghost Howls

In the XR communities, the hype for the Qualcomm XR2 reference design is high, because it will bring many innovations to standalone XR headsets : better graphics, eye tracking, passthrough vision, AI, and much more. And inside this “much more” there is also 5G connection: headsets won’t depend on Wi-fi anymore and will be able to connect everywhere to a fast mobile network that can also enable cloud rendering.

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Tetris-Inspired PvP VR Game Battle Blocks Coming To Oculus Quest

VRScout

A multiplayer PvP VR game directly inspired by the 1986 classic. Originally released in 1986 on the long since-forgotten Electronika 60, legendary tile-matching puzzle game Tetris has seen nearly every adaptation under the sun. Since its release the game has appeared on over 65 platforms; this includes several online multiplayer renditions as well as a popular multiplayer battle royale release.

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“Leading Through Uncertainty” – VR Training Modules for CEOs Facing Crisis Situations

ARPost

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the most massive disruption to people’s personal and business lives in our lifetime. Many small businesses closed down never to reopen. Even for large organizations, with solid contingency plans in place, this is an extremely difficult time. For CEOs and other top management leaders, working and managing their teams from homes means treading on unknown territory.

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VR in a Pandemic: Good News and Bad

AR Insider

Data Point of the Week is AR Insider’s dive into the latest spatial computing figures. It includes data points, along with narrative insights and takeaways. For an indexed collection of data and reports, subscribe to ARtillery Pro. In “new normal” shelter-in-place life, lots of businesses are clearly suffering — especially high touch services and local storefronts.

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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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The XR Week Peek (2020.05.11): new Quest is in the works, Magic Leap may pivot to healthcare, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Happy Mother’s day to all the mothers that are reading this post, and also to all the mothers of whoever is reading this post! Mothers and grandmothers are the best, and they care about us during the good and the hard times… their love is infinite. I send a big hug to everyone of them that I can reach with my words. A big and warm hug to all of them And while we celebrate our mommies, let’s read some cool AR/VR news!

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Looking For a Smartwatch or Fitness Tracker? These Are the Best You Can Buy

GizModo VR

From smartwatches and fitness trackers to Bluetooth rings and sleep-logging wristbands, if it’s technology you can wear, we’ve reviewed it. Whether you’re an Apple diehard or you stan for Android, these are the wearables you should buy. Read more.

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HTC Vive Pro Full Kit Now Comes with ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ for Free in Europe

Road to VR

It looks like HTC is making a final push to relieve itself of Vive Pro stock in Europe, as the company is including a copy of Valve’s critically-acclaimed VR title Half-Life: Alyx (2020) with purchase of the full kit. The Europe-only deal is taking place between May 11th – 25th, and is only available with purchase of the full Vive Pro kit.

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How VR Is Helping Domestic Violence Offenders Understand Their Behavior

AffinityVr

Domestic violence is one of the most persistent social problems in modern society. It creates mental health issues both for the abuser and the victim. The children also often get caught in the crossfire. The global pandemic is forcing dysfunctional couples to stay inside together. This has resulted in an alarmingly sharp rise in domestic [.]. The post How VR Is Helping Domestic Violence Offenders Understand Their Behavior appeared first on Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Technology Latest News

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Developer Reveals How Live Actors Sneak into the ‘The Under Presents’, and When You Can Find Them

Road to VR

The Under Presents is a genre-defying VR experience with a curious secret: from time to time some of its characters are puppeteered by real people, and if you’re lucky, you could be part of the show. Created by Tender Claws, The Under Presents is a unique VR experience that mixes game and performance in mind-bending ways. Aside from interacting with past versions of yourself and the ability to control time, you’ll also come across a roster of mysterious characters which are at times

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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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Get a Jump on Spring Cleaning Without Cleaning Out Your Wallet With These Dyson Deals

GizModo VR

The best Dyson deals on vacuums and air purifiers for May 2020 are here. Read more.

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How to partition a hard drive

Digital Trends

If you don't want all of your files stored in one place on a drive, then partitioning is your best way forward.

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Grab a Wacom Intuos Pro Tablet for Just $150 Today

GizModo VR

Wacom Intuos Pro Tablet | $150 | B&H Photo Read more.

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First $500k: Request for Crypto Startups

Boost VC

Crypto founders, apply to Boost VC for your first $500k! Boost VC is looking to invest in 2 crypto companies in the next 2 months for Tribe 14. Apply at www.boost.vc/apply Since 2013 we have backed Coinbase, Keep, Etherscan, Wyre, Aragon, Abra, Unstoppable, Casa and many many more. Here is a non-exhaustive list of things we are interested in backing: Cult Coins: ??

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Are You Still Watching? How to Create Engaging Presentations for Virtual Learning

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.

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Italian Airport Using Terrifying Thermal Scanning AR Headsets Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

VRScout

HALT! YOU HAVE 20 SECONDS TO COMPLY! Thermal scanning technology has proven to be an invaluable tool in combating the spread of COVID-19 these past few months. Whether it be head-mounted wearables or handheld “fever cameras”, technology capable of detecting elevated body temperatures (a common symptom of coronavirus) has the potential to develop into a billion dollar industry; possibly by the end of the year.

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Will iOS 14 Lessen AR Friction?

AR Insider

“Trendline” is AR Insider’s series that examines trends and events in spatial computing, and their strategic implications. For an indexed library of spatial computing insights, data, reports and multimedia, subscribe to ARtillery PRO. As AR struggles to get off the ground and find a path to mass-market scale, there are a few confidence signals for the sector’s long term health.

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