Fri.Dec 30, 2022

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ARPost’s 22 Most-Read XR and Metaverse Articles of 2022

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From top XR trends and must-have skills for an AR/VR career, to XR hardware reviews, to the potential of the metaverse in various industries, to discussing why we’re not all wearing AR/VR headsets, these are the 22 stories ARPost readers clicked on the most this year. 22. Hands-On Review: AI and AR Art Instruction App Cupixel. ARPost demoed Cupixel, a new app that uses AR and AI to help anyone realize their artistic potential.

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How Much Do Consumers Spend on Mobile AR?

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How much is spent on apps and in-app purchases that involve mobile AR? And how much is spent on physical goods that are informed or influenced through AR try-ons? Our latest Behind-the-Numbers installment zeroes in on consumer spending. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Meta Acquires 3D Lens Printing Firm Luxexcel to Bolster Future AR Glasses

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Meta has acquired the Belgian-Dutch company Luxexcel, a 3D printing firm creating complex glass lenses for use in AR optics. As first reported by Belgian newspaper De Tijd (Dutch), the Turnhout, Belgium-based company was quietly acquired by Facebook parent Meta in an ostensible bid to bolster the development of its in-development AR glasses. Details of the acquisition are still under wraps, however confirmation by Meta was obtained by English language publication The Brussels Times.

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Augmented Reality Statistics To Know In 2023

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Augmented Reality has come a long way in recent years. Today, AR is perhaps the most popular form of immersive technology, with countless companies investing in AR apps and experiences every day. With the right AR technologies, organisations can build immersive training experiences, enhance collaboration, and even improve customer experiences. According to the latest reports by industry analysts like Global Newswire, the Augmented Reality market is flourishing, growing at a faster rate than almo

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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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‘Song in the Smoke’ is Getting a PSVR 2 Remaster That’s Slated to Rival PC VR Version

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Critically acclaimed VR survival game Song in the Smoke (2021) is getting a full overhaul when it launches on PSVR 2, something developer 17-BIT says will rival the visual quality of the game’s PC VR version. Song in the Smoke launched on Quest, PC VR and PSVR last October—just in time to win our PSVR Game of the Year in 2021. We were impressed by its well-studied crafting depth, expressive art style, and harrowing encounters with the primeval world’s mosh of beastly creatures.

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2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap: Part 1

Everything VR & AR

Leading into the New Year, the VR/AR Association podcast has some special episodes lined up. This week’s episode is part one of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December this year. Our guests span a wide range of professionals in the VR/AR space, each sharing with us a small window into their industry knowledge and experience.

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VAIL VR Shares Community Driven Roadmap For 2023

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Since the launch of the VAIL Alpha, AEXLAB has developed VAIL VR using the collective intelligence of its players. With VAIL VR’s community providing input every step of the way, bug hunts have helped ready the game for mainstream play. With the launch of the Early Access version of VAIL to the wider public, AEXLAB is looking to new players to help shape the future of VAIL VR.

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5 VR Games EVERYONE Needs To Play. Especially Newbies!

Full Dive Gaming

Whether you're on Quest 2, PCVR, or PSVR2 when it launches YOU NEED THESE 5 VR GAMES!!! They're ESPECIALLY Great for anyone NEW to VR!!! 0:00 VR Podcast Intro 0:37 Game 5 Matrix Simulator 2:23 Game 4 John Wick Simulator 5:10 Game 3 James Bond Simulator 7:10 Game 2 Dungeon Dragons Sim 9:43 Game 1 Jedi Simulator This week’s podcast was made in partnership with Asterion Products.

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Davigo Pits PC Players Against VR With ‘Cross-Reality’ Battles

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Flatscreen vs. VR, which side would win? That’s what Davigo hopes to find out. Developed for quite some time now by a three-person team, Davigo is an upcoming 4v1 “cross-reality” multiplayer game. Compatible with “all major HMDs, including Quest, Rift, Vive, Index, and Windows MR,” one VR player embodies a giant head with floating hands.

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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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“New Year, New Deals: Celebrate with Quest’s Sale!”

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Meta Quest fans rejoice as the company launched their ‘Celebrate 2023’ sale in an eagerly awaited winter event. Offering discounts into next year such as Vader Immortal Pack for $20.99, players also have several more options to choose from: Survival Mode pack with Green Hell VR, Into The Radius and Red Matter 2 for $59.99; […].

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Meta Horizon Worlds Spotlight: ALIENS! At the Drive-In?

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Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on the people building for Meta Horizon Worlds and their amazing creations.

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Mixed Reality: why it is cool and when it does fit your VR experience (…or not)

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For this end of the year, I want to talk about one of the big trends we are experiencing in the immersive realities ecosystem: the growing attention to mixed reality. All the new headsets (starting from Quest Pro and Pico 4 ) are featuring color passthrough vision and this trend is here to stay because every headset that has been announced in the latest weeks has this functionality, too.