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The XR Week Peek (2021.03.08): Microsoft launches Mesh, HTC and Pico tease new hardware, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Microsoft announces Mesh, an XR collaboration platform. Alex Kipman promised us a Microsoft Ignite conference with an amazing level of immersion , and he kept his word. Especially the first feature made most people go in awe : volumetric videos are very expensive, so they’re typically not used during XR events. Image by OceanX).

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Big XR News from Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and OpenXR

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Big vendor news this week, Admist start-ups and fresh ideas; this week, big names like Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Apple took the headlines due to each firm’s optimisation of its XR product portfolio. Meanwhile, Osso VR has launched its Healthcare XR training service for the Apple Vision Pro.

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The XR Week Peek (2020.06.13): Magic Leap exploring a sale, events are going virtual and more!

The Ghost Howls

And while this is anyway a good result for a startup (developing an AR headsets means spending billions in R&D), targeting the consumer market has been a suicide move , that let Microsoft get full control of the profitable enterprise market. New important events have been canceled because of the coronavirus…. This is so sad.

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Five Ways VR Can Be Used In Modern Education

VRScout

For example, during the training of police officers, it is possible to simulate situations of pursuit, detention, and interrogation while teaching students the best legal practices, quick and correct reactions, and respect for human rights at the same time. Image Credit: Google. Image Credit: Microsoft.

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This All-Female Founders Pitch Event Was Held in VR

VRScout

We are all in AltspaceVR, a VR social platform that lets you meet people from around the world and attend live events. The founders received a Microsoft mixed reality headset and are currently enrolled in the WXR Mentorship Program beta. After the official event, there was of course an afterparty. That just makes it better.

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26 VR Apps for Remote Work, Education, Training, Design Review, and More

Road to VR

Collaborate on the data together in one room with two HoloLenses, or bring in more people from all over the world, wearing a Microsoft Mixed Reality Head-Mounted-Display (HMD). Social VR platforms are made for connecting users for general purposes like discussions, group events, meetings, and more. Education & Training.

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Microsoft Reactor Rallies London Tech Community

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

One such platform, the Microsoft Reactor meetup, has united many thought leaders, tech giants, and organisations as a guiding compass for the growing community of technology enthusiasts, developers, journalists, and even senior executives. Excellent @Microsoft Reactor #meetup in #London with @VR2AR , Alexander Karim, and @seanmtracey.