VRScout
JUNE 16, 2022
Everyone’s favorite kid-friendly metaverse is supposedly getting an official VR release on the Meta Quest 2. A new rumor has begun circulating that Roblox will soon be available on the Meta Quest 2, offering you the chance to explore the uber-popular online game platform in VR without the need for a VR-ready PC. The report comes from Bloxy News , an online news source dedicated to all things Roblox.
The Ghost Howls
JUNE 16, 2022
Since the battery of my previous laptop was growing in size transforming it into a timebomb, I got a new one (also thanks to my friends at Ristband !). It has not cutting-edge specs, but it features an RTX2080 Super which is still able to do a great job with most XR applications (unless you want to use a Varjo XR-3 ), so I was happy of getting it. I was only concerned by the fact that it run Windows 11 , but my colleagues that already made the update told me not to worry, because Windows 11 work
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ARPost
JUNE 15, 2022
ARPost isn’t explicitly interested in blockchain and cryptocurrencies. However, we are interested in virtual worlds. And, digital currencies and secure data management make a lot of sense in virtual worlds. Zilliqa is a layer-one blockchain with its own native token and a recently-launched virtual world called “ Metapolis.” To learn more about this integration between XR and blockchain, we talked with Zilliqa’s Head of Metaverse and NFTs, Sandra Helou.
Road to VR
JUNE 14, 2022
If you haven’t played Half-Life: Alyx (2020) , Valve’s first Half-Life game in a decade which is exclusively available on SteamVR headsets, then you can look forward to not only one of the best VR horror shooters in existence, but soon heaps more action after the credits roll. Now a pair of veteran modders are set to release an unofficial chapter of the game soon, called ‘Levitation’, which promises four to five hours of expertly realized Combine-killing gameplay.
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.
VRScout
JUNE 17, 2022
Meta Avatars Store rolls out next week on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger with plans for a VR launch “soon.” Meta today announced plans to expand its lineup of virtual fashion items for its Meta Avatars with the launch of the Meta Avatars Store. Here you’ll be able to purchase stylish outfits from iconic fashion labels such as Balenciaga , Prada , and Thom Browne , with more options on the way.
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Slashgear
JUNE 16, 2022
If you want an EV, the Tesla Model 3 is no doubt an appealing option. Many potential buyers still have range anxiety, but the numbers are reassuring.
Road to VR
JUNE 15, 2022
ENGAGE , the XR education and enterprise metaverse company, today unveiled its Link social platform which the company calls a “fully featured corporate metaverse.”. Previously codenamed Oasis when it was first revealed in June 2021, the Ireland-based studio calls Link a “professional metaverse,” as it was designed to host persistent virtual worlds which serve as gateways to individual spaces where employees, students and individual users can interact.
VRScout
JUNE 15, 2022
Osso VR’s training platform is currently being used by a number of healthcare centers around the world. Researchers working out of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland recently conducted a study detailing how VR could be a more effective tool for surgical training compared to conventional reading and video methods as well as a practical alternative to physical simulation.
XR Today - Virtual Reality
JUNE 16, 2022
It’s difficult to ignore the rising presence of XR (Extended Reality) in advertising right now. As headsets for VR, and applications for AR have grown more pervasive, countless companies have begun investing in more immersive marketing experiences for their audience. Currently, the global extended reality market size is accelerating at a rate of around 24.5%.
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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.
Slashgear
JUNE 15, 2022
Professor Zhang Tongjie of the China Extraterrestrial Civilization Research Group at Beijing Normal University says they may have found signs of alien life.
Road to VR
JUNE 15, 2022
While Oculus doesn’t offer much publicly in the way of understanding how well individual games & apps are performing across its Quest 2 storefront, it’s possible to glean some insight by looking at apps relative to each other. Here’s a snapshot of the 20 best rated Oculus Quest games and apps as of June 2022. Some quick qualifications before we get to the data: Paid and free apps are separated.
VRScout
JUNE 11, 2022
The highly-anticipated social feature will begin rolling out on Quest 2 headsets soon as part of the v41 update. When Meta (formerly Facebook) launched its Facebook Spaces beta for the Oculus Rift back in 2017, the VR app gave us a glimpse of the future of socializing through VR technology. You and your friends could hang out at your home or in a 360-degree video, draw and play games using your Oculus Touch controllers, broadcast live streams on your Facebook feed and even make video calls , all
Upload VR
JUNE 16, 2022
Meta released a concept video depicting a vision of “the metaverse”, including a futuristic headset design and fingertip input device. The video is featured on a new page called ‘The impact of the metaverse’, pitching the potential positive impacts for society and specific industries. It shows a student attending a virtual university, a surgeon performing virtual surgery to train, and school children visiting a virtual version of ancient rome.
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.
Slashgear
JUNE 12, 2022
One of the most exciting targets for future missions isn't a planet, but a moon. NASA is building a spacecraft that'll be able to visit Europa.
Road to VR
JUNE 13, 2022
Pico Interactive has recently taken a significant step outside of Asia with the release of its Neo 3 Link in European consumer markets, a €450 standalone headset that hopes to compete with Meta’s Quest 2. Now Pico is aiming its sights on the US market too, as Protocol reports the China-based company has posted several US-based jobs there. Pico, a subsidiary of TikTok parent ByteDance, is assembling a team on the US West Coast, which Protocol says has “a major focus on content licens
VRScout
JUNE 16, 2022
One of the best VR puzzlers available on the Meta Quest just got even better. The popular VR puzzle game Puzzling Places received a free update earlier today that allows you to solve virtual jigsaw puzzles in AR using the Meta Quest’s Passthrough technology. Previously you could only construct these hyper-realistic 3D models in a virtual space.
GizModo VR
JUNE 14, 2022
On a peninsula toward the northernmost tip of New Zealand’s North Island lies Ninety Mile Beach. Usually, the (actually 55-mile) expanse of sand and surf is a popular site for fishing, tourists, and recreation. In recent weeks, however, the beach has become a site of tragedy. Read more.
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.
Slashgear
JUNE 16, 2022
The crypto market is crashing hard, and investors are seeing the value of their portfolios rapidly drop. but that isn't bad news for everyone.
Upload VR
JUNE 16, 2022
A Valve design patent filing may reveal its rumored ‘Deckard’ headset. Valve Index , the company’s $999 tethered PC VR kit, has now been on the market for almost three years. It still has best-in-class tracking and audio quality but its 1600×1440 resolution has been surpassed on both the low end with Quest 2 and the high end with headsets like HTC’s Vive Pro 2 and Varjo Aero.
VRScout
JUNE 12, 2022
Virtual Try-On for Shoes currently supports a wide range of popular footwear brands. This past week, the multinational technology company and eCommerce platform Amazon announced a new interactive shopping experience that allows you to “try on” shoes before you purchase using a mobile device. Virtual Try-On for Shoes uses AR technology to project virtual footwear over your feet in real-time, allowing you to inspect your potential purchase from a multitude of angles just like you would
GizModo VR
JUNE 14, 2022
Sen. Ed Markey on Tuesday said that his office plans to push forward with an already yearslong investigation into “harmful surveillance practices” and “invasive data collection” facilitated by Amazon’s flagship home security product, Ring. Read more.
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?
Slashgear
JUNE 11, 2022
There are a few tricks to discern if an image you see on the internet or social media has been altered with Photoshop or other photo-editing programs.
Mashable VR
JUNE 17, 2022
In the near future, your finger may no longer need to press up against an inkpad in order to provide your identity. A recent report from Wired takes a look at "contactless fingerprinting" technology, a growing space that is starting to see some concerning real-world use applications, namely law enforcement and surveillance. One such contactless fingerprinting technology company, Telos, explained to Wired how it works.
Upload VR
JUNE 13, 2022
Meta’s prototype photoreal avatars can now be generated with an iPhone scan. Facebook first showed off work on ‘Codec Avatars’ back in March 2019. Powered by multiple neural networks, they can be driven in real time by a prototype VR headset with five cameras; two internal viewing each eye and three external viewing the lower face. Since then, the researchers have showed off several evolutions of the system, such as more realistic eyes , a version only requiring eye tracking and micropho
GizModo VR
JUNE 14, 2022
Adobe Photoshop will soon be free to all users as a basic web-based version of the full photo editing app. This free edition is currently being trialed in Canada, where users can access Photoshop from a web address so long as they are logged into a free Adobe account, The Verge reports. Read more.
Speaker: Micah Eppler, Account Executive for Rehearsal of eLearning Brothers
Did you know that companies such as Paychex, 3M, and Honeywell are getting better results by incorporating video-based practice and coaching within their L&D strategy? From sales pitches to soft skills, learners are becoming top performers by applying and validating knowledge transfer using the unique benefits of video. Whether used as a stand-alone application or integrated with a learning platform, video-based practice and coaching platforms give learners the ultimate opportunity to repeatedly
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