ARPost
MAY 19, 2023
Mindfulness can exist in the virtual world. Mindway is a VR app that promotes mindfulness – both in virtual worlds of unearthly peace and through lessons that you can carry with you when you put the headset down. I gave the app a test run by incorporating it into my own stressful work week. A Modular Subscription-Based App A good first place to start an app review is talking about the specs, like the size of the app and how much it costs.
AR Insider
MAY 19, 2023
Can financial literacy improve with the gamification and interactivity of immersive tech like AR, VR and the metaverse? This is already happening in places like Roblox. We examine the evidence. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
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Road to VR
MAY 19, 2023
The latest software update for Meta Quest, version v54, is now rolling out, bringing with it a few new quality-of-life features, such as new customization options for Home environments, in-headset app notifications, and better tracking for Quest Pro’s controller. Customizable skyboxes let you change the sky above your head in your Home space, so you can choose from a number of presets, or even upload your own skybox to get the perfect atmosphere.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
MAY 19, 2023
High-intensity exercises like FitXR’s virtual reality (VR) fitness app have increased in popularity, namely during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Developing the right games for these hardware devices requires optimal ergonomics, interoperability, and ecosystems to incubate a massive community following. The London, England-based firm has remained a longstanding developer on the Meta Quest 2, but has recently ported its solution to the Pico 4.
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
MAY 19, 2023
Rube Goldberg Workshop is now available on Quest, letting you make tons of different crazy—dare we say—Rube Goldbergian machines. Built on Quest’s Presence platform, users can choose to play either in virtual reality or mixed reality, the latter allowing you to use your own room and surfaces to build your creations. The game includes over 80 different components, including toy cars, gears, books, rubber balls, bowling pins, and cannons.
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Road to VR
MAY 19, 2023
NOCK , the Rocket League -inspired VR sport that arms you with bow and arrow, is coming to PSVR 2 next week, bringing its fast-paced action to cross-platform online play. First launched on Quest 2 in in early 2022, developing studio Normal says Nock will arrive on PSVR 2 on May 25th. The studio says in a PS blog post that Nock will run at 90hz on the highest resolution with no foveation or reprojection.
Everything VR & AR
MAY 19, 2023
This week we are so excited to be joined by Damir First. Damir is the Co-Founder and CCO of Matterless Studios, a cutting-edge startup that is pioneering the field of augmented reality gaming. Listen as we talk through the ways AR and immersive technology can help to pave the way for more meaningful and unique shared experiences. Listen Here: [link] Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode: [link] [link] Follow us on Social Media: Damir First: Linked
Road to VR
MAY 19, 2023
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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag
MAY 19, 2023
In recent years, the telecoms and media landscape has grown increasingly intertwined with the extended reality industry. Not only are companies in the telecoms world investing heavily in tools and services to help power the next generation of immersive experiences, with 5G, but they’re also leveraging these solutions themselves, for a variety of use cases.
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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.
Upload VR
MAY 19, 2023
In a recent interview, Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan confirmed there are "many more" PSVR 2 titles coming in 2023 and beyond. Speaking with Japanese publication Famitsu , Ryan discussed several topics, such as the Japanese market, Spider-Man 2 and PC ports. Asked about the popularity of PSVR 2 , Ryan calls it "premature" to judge following February's release but states he's pleased with the reception.
Anand Tech
MAY 19, 2023
Micron this week officially said that it would equip its fab in Hiroshima, Japan, to produce DRAM chips on its 1γ (1-gamma) process technology, its first node to use extreme ultraviolet lithography, in 2025. The company will be the first chipmaker to use EUV for volume production in Japan and its fabs in Hiroshima and Taiwan will be its first sites to use the upcoming 1γ technology.
Upload VR
MAY 19, 2023
Jaroslav Beck, co-founder of the studio behind Beat Saber, announced that he is stepping down from his full-time role as Music Director and studio head at Beat Games. After 6 wild years since we founded Beat Games and launched Beat Saber into the VR universe, I've decided to step down from my full-time role as a music director and head of the studio to prepare for what's coming next!
Voices of VR
MAY 19, 2023
WebGPU shipped in Chrome 113, which brings high-performance 3D graphics & parallel compute capabilities to the web. I was able to chat with Google Chrome software Engineer Brandon Jones, who is a W3C specification editor for both WebGPU and WebXR Device API. We talk about the history of WebGPU, some his speculations as to how Apple may be actively working on support both WebGPU and WebXR (spec editor Ada Rose Cannon works at Apple), the future of WebXR, the new WebGPU Shading Language (WGSL
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.
Charlie Fink
MAY 19, 2023
The genie is out of the bottle.
XR Today - Big XR News tag
MAY 19, 2023
The news is ramping up! This week, the immersive space felt an injection of innovation, with various leading firms hinting at the big news and committing to more prominent partnerships. Amidst rumours of Apple’s new headset, many firms are ramping up efforts, perhaps partly due to a looming sense of competition. However, an increased marketplace awareness leads to some great partnerships that solidify a handful of immersive firms in their enterprise presence.
Ryan Schultz
MAY 19, 2023
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes (turn and face the strange) Ch-ch-changes, oh, look out you rock ‘n rollers Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes (turn and face the strange) Ch-ch-changes, pretty soon now you’re gonna get older Time may change me But I can’t trace time I said that time may change me But I can’t trace time —Changes, by David Bowie You may have noticed that my pace of blogging has slowed markedly over the past few months, well, actually, for far longer than that.
AUGray
MAY 19, 2023
Sales representatives are the backbone of any successful business. They are responsible for driving revenue, building relationships with customers, and ensuring customer satisfaction. To remain competitive, sales reps must adapt to new technologies and strategies. One such technology is extended reality (XR), which includes virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR).
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.
VRPlayin
MAY 19, 2023
Creating unforgettable brand activation experiences doesn’t have to break the bank. With careful planning and innovative thinking, you can craft impactful campaigns on a budget. In this blog post, we’ll share some budget-friendly brand activation ideas that deliver maximum impact. To further enhance your campaign, request a custom brand activation proposal from VRPlayin tailored to your budget.
AUGray
MAY 19, 2023
In today’s data-driven world, manufacturers are increasingly turning to technology to help them optimize their sales processes and improve the efficiency of their sales funnels. Extended reality (XR) technology is one such tool that can be used to drive sales growth and improve the customer experience. In this blog post, we will explore how data-driven sales processes can be used in conjunction with XR technology to improve the sales funnel in the manufacturing industry.
VRGames
MAY 19, 2023
Rube Goldberg machines are undoubtedly an incredible way to grab the attention of its audience. From their elaborate, zany set-ups and multiple sequential elements, they capture the imagination and have become a popular way for people to showcase their creativity.
AUGray
MAY 19, 2023
Augmented reality (AR) technology is revolutionizing the sales process for machinery manufacturing. By leveraging AR, companies can provide customers with an immersive experience that helps them visualize and understand the product better. AR can help companies streamline the sales process, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. In this blog, we’ll explore how AR is transforming the sales process for machinery manufacturing and how companies are using this technology to enhance t
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?
VRGames
MAY 19, 2023
Apple is expected to reveal a new, highly anticipated head mounted display during its upcoming annual WWDC conference. Mark Gurman’s report claims that CEO Tim Cook was originally adamant about the use of augmented reality glasses, but Apple soon realized it wasn’t feasible due to various technical challenges.
AUGray
MAY 19, 2023
The machinery manufacturing industry is facing longer sales cycles due to the increasing complexity of products and services offered. To address this challenge, dealerships can leverage kiosks equipped with XR technology to enhance the sales experience and accelerate the sales cycle. In this blog post, we will explore the role of kiosks in dealerships and how they can help address longer sales cycles for machinery manufacturing.
VRGames
MAY 19, 2023
Rube Goldberg Workshop is now available on Quest, bringing a new level of fun and complexity to both virtual reality and mixed reality gamers alike. Developed by Free Range Games in association with the Rube Goldberg Institute, you can choose whichever mode you want: VR or MR using your own room and surfaces.
AUGray
MAY 19, 2023
In the highly competitive world of machinery sales, it’s important to provide customers with an exceptional experience that sets your dealership apart from the rest. One way to achieve this is by incorporating kiosks into your sales process. In this blog post, we’ll explore the advantages of kiosks in dealerships for machinery sales and how they can help you unleash your sales potential and reach your targets. 1.
Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute
The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?
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